Molly
- Apr 7, 2019
Second Chance Soap
As a soapmaker, I accumulate boxes of soap ends and other discards that, while perfectly fine, cannot be sold. When I collect enough, I...
Molly
- Feb 1, 2019
PRIDE
I've been obsessed with making rainbow soaps for the past year. Unicorn Dreams has been a favorite and the bar that I've made over and...
Molly
- Nov 17, 2018
Love Wins Art Show
I was privileged to be invited to Patty McNally's recent show "In Our City of Roses Love Wins" art show last weekend at Laurelthirst Pub....
Molly
- Jul 11, 2018
Midsummer Night Market
I was thrilled to be invited to sell soap at Oregon Cider Week's Midsummer Night Market in June, but a little nervous (this was my first...
Molly
- Oct 7, 2017
My Favorite Soap
I am very often asked which of my soaps is my favorite. I never have a good answer -- I love so many of them! (I wouldn't make them if I...
Molly
- May 23, 2016
A lot of soap curing!
After running into embarrassingly low inventory for a while, I ramped up production a month or two ago, so I will now have at least a few...
Molly
- May 14, 2016
Rosemary Lemongrass and... Beer???
Newly cured and ready to be labeled and put in the store! In front, soap scented with rosemary and lemongrass essential oils, sprinkled...
Molly
- May 10, 2016
Now at Thea's Vintage Living!
I'm so proud to announce that Optimistic Soap is now available at Thea's Vintage Living, in NW Portland! Thea's beautiful shop is one of...
Molly
- May 6, 2016
Argan Oil: My Hair Looks Amazing
My hair looks amazing. And, honestly, I am not at all McBraggy about my looks in general and certainly never about my hair! In fact, I...
Molly
- Feb 13, 2016
Spearmint Patchouli
I'm not a patchouli fan, but I must admit that when used as a subtle basenote for other, lighter scents, it can really add a lot of depth...
