Soapery 21

Tickets are now open for our winter gathering
YULE ·
21 November · 2:30–4:30pm
Levenwick Hall

A cosy afternoon of winter making, with seasonal scents, wax melts, simmer pots and a lantern luminary to take home.

We’ll spend a couple of hours blending, making and chatting — a chance to slow down and enjoy the start of the festive season.

If they sell out, join the waitlist and you’ll be first to hear if a place becomes available.

🎟️ Tickets via the link in my bio.

A busy few days getting ready for Sunday’s fair, and the sideboard has slowly disappeared under piles of Soapery 21!

It’s the first fair of the autumn/winter season, so I’ve been getting all the autumn and winter scents ready, along with the new body oils and my new DIY aromatherapy blending kits.

The new packaging is making its first outing too, and I have to say, I’m really pleased with how it’s looking.

Tomorrow’s job is somehow getting all of this packed into the car… and really hoping the new candle labels arrive in time! Fingers and toes crossed!

If you can't make it to the Fair you can browse all the new stock on the website, it's just had an update so stock levels are good on most things!

A quiet autumn morning here yesterday after a blustery few days. 🍂

An early morning dog walk, rosehips glowing in the hedges, a handful brought home for the apothecary shelf (I have the intention to make some rosehip syrup this year 🤞)… and one very sleepy dog who clearly felt the rest of the morning was best spent on the sofa while I sat at the laptop working!

I do love a calm morning at this time of year, definitely to be appreciated before it gets too dark to be put before work, which is only a few weeks off.

I’ve gone and done a thing… 🌿

I’ve created a space over on Patreon called An Island Apothecary, and I’m really hoping it works!

It’s not just about the skincare I make or the essential oils I work with. It’s all the things that surround them too: the garden, the changing seasons, scent, making things, little projects, ideas, things I’m learning and the creative things I get up to when I’m not in the apothecary.

There’s my Blend Journal, where I explore a different blend each month, but there’s also the everyday stuff that doesn’t really have a place on Instagram.

I wanted somewhere to explore essential oils and aromatherapy, share what I’m making and experimenting with and share some things that don’t fit neatly into a short Instagram post or reel.

It’s a little slower, a little more in-depth, and a chance to see more of what goes on behind the scenes.

So, if you fancy coming along, having a look around and joining me in it comment APOTHECARY and I'll send you the link 😊.

APOTHECARY GARDEN

My latest blend, after a lot of experimenting, tweaking and testing!

I wanted to bottle that lovely summer feeling in my garden: green herbs, sun-warmed leaves and fresh sea air.
Basically, the smell of wandering through the garden a sunny summery Shetland day!

It’s fresh, green and gently coastal, with just a little citrus lift. Not sweet or overpowering - just really fresh.
And then there are the botanical ingredients in the hand & Body Lotion doing their thing for your skin:

Calendula-infused oil: helps soothe, soften and condition
Nettle extract: nourishing and skin-conditioning
Sea buckthorn oil: rich in fatty acids and antioxidants

You’ll find it in the hand & body lotion, and I’ve also made a room mist so you can bring that fresh garden feeling into your home.

Quite a lot of experimenting went into this one… but I think I’ve finally got it 🤞

The Late Summer Gathering

A little glimpse of what’s waiting for you...

Inspired by the first harvests from the garden, the coastline around us and the slower pace of late summer.

Join me for a relaxed couple of hours to explore scent, botanicals and creativity.

We’ll blend your own essential oil scent to add to a beautiful natural body butter base, experiment with botanical additions, create pressed seaweed art and enjoy some homemade refreshments along the way.

No experience needed, just come along, explore and enjoy the afternoon. Bring a friend, come with family, or come on your own. Everyone is welcome.

Bookings are now open:
https://soapery21.com/pages/seasonal-gatherings-aromatherapy-workshops