
Announcement
Patchouli Bar Soap will be back mid-Feb. Christmas shoppers wiped me out! I will relist the patchouli bar soap, gift boxes & bundles at the start of February for pre-orders.
Start the new year with a little self-care with our all-natural bar and liquid soaps, nourishing salves & body butters, and invigorating essential oil sprays in all your favorite scents. Browse our selection of gift boxes for the green thumbs, yoga friends, and new homeowners in your life. And it's not too early to think ahead to spring gatherings (think bridal showers!) for eco-friendly party favors for your guests.
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Steve on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove the product! Exactly as described and smells really good.
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Nikki on Jan 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love all her products. Great quality and consistency. Adorable eco-friendly packaging.
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Bella on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI love this shop! Everything smells so good and I love how it’s all natural and vegan👍🏼much love
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Cory Schlesinger on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsReview based on shipping speed. Seeds now in ground for cold stratification, proof of the pudding will be when they sprout. Sent very nice sample of patchouli glycerin soap!
Amanda responded on Jan 23, 2023
Wild Senna is such a great native for pollinators -- and the seeds were collected from plants that did very well last year and attracted a lot of bees! Enjoy your sample soap :)
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nrturner1141 on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful blend of smells and glad to add it to my yoga practice.
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Eric on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOne spray at a time. Very powerful. Fresh and clean! Excellent product!
About FlowerAndEarthSoaps
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Wrapped guest-sized soaps packed up to ship to an AirBnB.
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An assortment of our products at Folksiders in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky.
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A customer photo of our guest-sized soaps.
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Our citrusy & spicy Summer Night soaps, salve and perfume.
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Our Ooh La La Lavender Gift Box with Lavender Bar & Liquid Soap, Vegan Save, Natural Essential Oil Perfume, and Sachet.
On a whim fueled by hours of DIY shows...
I decided 2009 would be the year I'd make Christmas gifts. I am not by nature a crafty person, so this was big. The result: simple oatmeal soaps in holiday-themed cello bags. They were a hit.
Soapmaking became my hobby to while away the winter. So did bartering. Olive oil for green tea castile. Herbs and salts for scrubby lavender spa bars. Quickly came compliments, requests for more--and a lot of research on my part. Learning about herbs, oils and techniques flexed my inner creative mad chemist. It officially became work.
Summer of 2010, I was accepted into an art show. And after a successful day of selling something I loved making came the Aha! moment that lead to more markets, art shows and festivals. I recently entered the wholesale world, selling to boutiques, a few grocery stores and small businesses in the Cincinnati area, with more on the horizon.
I've committed to keeping our offerings 100% natural and free of animal fats, crafting soaps, salves and other products from the finest food-grade base oils, certified organic and no-spray herbs, honey & beeswax, non-GMO grains and pure essential oils-- everything procured responsibly, and locally whenever possible. Packaging is simple and eco-friendly, carefully designed and in line with regulations for soaps and cosmetics.
Since that first oatmeal soap (which I still make, btw), I've formulated olive oil castiles, sea salt spa bars, shaving pucks, household soaps (including a Mechanic's Soap that kicks the panties off of that one that rhymes with Fava), and various body butters and salves. Last but not least, my Jitterbug Insect Spray has traveled the world, proving effective at backyard parties and on the banks of the Ohio River as well as in the jungles of Belize, Bali, Nicaragua, and Mexico.
In 2011, I fine-tuned production to reflect the most popular products, and we created our "Flower & Earth" line, which consists of 100% natural products that we've found to appeal to a wide range of customers. In the near future, we hope to implement ideas for a few other lines of products in hopes of appealing to even more people.
The name "Swan Maiden Soap" is reference to the bathing shape-shifting woman of myth and lore across cultures. Why? I consider myself quite the shifter, myself. I have a background in Chemistry and lots of years of Latin (lots of them...). I ended up earning a BA in English Literature, an MEd in Secondary Education, and an MA in Literature (with post-grad courses in Women's Literature, Folklore and Latin Elegy). I've worked as a store clerk, a girl Friday, a tutor, an editor, a teacher, a college professor, a copywriter, a content editor, and a web developer. I've scooped ice cream, stocked beer, mopped floors, explained calculus on cocktail napkins, wielded a red pen, and aced Physics labs, but barely passed the lecture. I'm generally not happy wearing one hat for long, but this gig as a soap whisperer (as my friend Lauren calls me) has got me hooked. Stay tuned.
Shop members
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Amanda N.
Owner, Soapologist
I know lots of interesting things about chemistry, English, Latin and Secondary & Post-secondary Ed. I've held jobs from store clerk to college prof, to editor. Now I make soap & other stuff. I like(d) red wine, big cats, rockin out, bad TV, vikings.
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 6 hours of purchase
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Shipping information
• Shipping speeds are estimates and do not include the time it takes to put together your order. Please see the current order turnaround times for this information.
• Production time does not include weekends or holidays and purchasing an upgraded shipping method does not increase turnaround time.
• You will receive a notification when your item has shipped. Please refer to the link provided to track your purchase.
• Orders typically take 1-5 days to reach their destination once shipped, and all Etsy orders are sent out via USPS First-Class or Priority Mail.
• If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of receiving it and send photos as USPS requires them in order to make a claim.
Care instructions
• Unlike commercial soaps, handmade soaps retain skin-softening glycerin, a natural byproduct of the soapmaking process that attracts moisture. To ensure that your new bar of soap lasts a long time, keep it dry and out of water’s reach in between uses.
• While our salves do hold up well to heat, please be mindful that they will soften or melt if exposed to high temps for a prolonged period of time.
Gift wrapping and packaging
• I do not offer gift wrapping. If you are wanting to purchase something that arrives ready to gift, I recommend one of our gift boxes. We have gift boxes that include an assortment of products and they all come in eco-friendly kraft boxes with tissue paper & shreds.
• You may mark your order as a gift and add a free gift message at checkout. I will print it out and include it with your order.
• Orders are packed and shipped using the most eco-friendly materials possible, including compostable peanuts, recyclable boxes & paper tape.
Wholesale availability
• Interested in carrying our all natural soaps, salves & sprays? Tell us about yourself and we'll send a current spreadsheet of our offerings. A contact form is available at our main website: https://flowerandearth.com/wholesale-inquiry/
Problem with your order?
If there is a problem with your order, including lost package or item broken or damaged in transit, please contact as soon as possible so we can discuss possible solutions. Seller will not respond to or reach out to customers following negative reviews.
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