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Welcome to the Nettlesome Life. I document my adventures in herbal soap making, growing food, foraging for wild edibles and making things by hand. Hope you have a nice stay!

Winter Soaps

Winter Soaps

So I’ve been happily soaping away getting ready for the holiday season! I’m excited to share a sneak peak at the soaps that will be up in the shop the first week on November. Make sure to get on the newsletter to know when the items are listed in the shop.

handmade soaps one with orange peels and cloves the other with fir needles

On the left is my newest creation that was inspired by one of my favorite winter solstice craft activities, clove oranges! This soap smells exactly like an orange that has been decorated with cloves.

On the right is very popular both in my house and with customers last season, “Wintery Walk” fir needle scented soap.

new soap in the mold decorated with fresh fir needles

Don’t forget there is still bars of the “Autumn Afternoon” Clove and Nutmeg and “The Cook” Sage Rosemary and Black Pepper.

Fall Purple Corn Harvest

Fall Purple Corn Harvest

DIY Spice Tea Blend

DIY Spice Tea Blend