The Studio Sign arrived on Monday - my 42nd birthday!
The day finished off with the ceramics artist, Vidal, arriving with the
original hand-crafted ceramic sign we had him make for the studio!!!
My husband and Vidal took hours putting it up… and I just couldn’t stop
giggling as I was so pleased with how it turned out. Better than planned…
Vidal will be working with me to create some
original soap dishes and shaving soap mugs as well.
He included a unique mail-box as well!
We are not a very materialistic family and
don’t usually spend much money on gifts on birthdays or Christmas. More about being together. My husband’s birthday gift to me was a little
kitten that he rescued from the golf course where he works and I baked cookies
to take around to friends. I found
a mysterious bottle of Spanish red wine on my doorstep (still haven’t figured out
who would have delivered it) and my dad sent me a book on making liquid soaps,
which I have been wanting for some time…
My mum got me my wonderful new camera, which she had given me earlier,
on her recent visit here.
Our new kitten - Micha.
Each step
of this journey in turning my dream into reality has been amazing. Seeing the sign up on Monday not only made me
smile, & giggle but also brought sentimental tears to my eyes. I guess I will always remember just how low
I had sunk professionally only a few short years ago… in a stressful job that
almost broke me… and feel so much
gratitude now for where I am. Making a
living doing what I love most.
Happy Soaping
everyone!!
Xo
Jen
Yay!! What a beautiful sign, Jen!! And a happy birthday indeed!! So happy for your dreams coming true. :)
ReplyDeletehola Jen!!!
ReplyDeleteMuchas felicidades por tu cumple y por el local. te ha quedado genial. tengo ganas de visitarlo un domingo de estos, que no tenga que hacer jabones claro. pero.... cual es la direccion?
besos y mucha suerte en esta dificil aventura de poder comercializar los jabones en este pais.
Enhorabuena Jen y felicidades!!
ReplyDeleteMe imagino lovcontenta que debes estar, es un sueño cumplido.
Besos.
Your new sign and mailbox looks amazing. Congrats and Happy Belated Birthday. Your new cat is adorable too.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Congratulations and a very Happy Belated Birthday!! The studio sign is beautiful and love the little mailbox with the logo on it. I wish you lots of happiness and success Jennifer! And you have the cutest looking kitty...I feel like licking his tiny paws, just sooooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful Shop sign, Jen, really beautiful. Glad you had a great birthday and what an adorable kitten! Thanks for sharing xxx
ReplyDeleteCongrats Jen, and a very happy (belated) birthday to you! Really happy for you - things are certainly coming along nicely. :)Pauline
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Jen!! and happy birthday for your studio!!
ReplyDeleteyou are in a lot of love! and I really love your studio!!
wish you many years of love and prosperity with the studio :)
gros bisous
Mika
WOW, the sign looks really nice. I am so happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! The sign looks fab and that kitten is absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteYou really made my day!
ReplyDeleteAt the morning coffee,I saw a dream come true and a beautiful man!
It is so positive and refreshing to see this!!!BRAVO JEN!
You did a great artesan studio and the mailbox is a great detail.
Micha, your adorable kitten ask for a little kiss,xo,xo(I am crazy about cats).
Jen, I wish you first good HEALTH(to you and your family),full SUCCESS in everything you do and happy happy birthday!
All people must to fulfill their dreams,depend on us!
Love,
Claudia.
Awwww,so very happy for you my sweet Jen.You deserve such happiness with your delightful spirit that you share with us all.
ReplyDeleteAmy, Thank you for the comment and for the birthday wishes! Glad you liked the sign! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteCanelayLimon, Gracias por tu comentario!! Todavia no está abierta al público, pero dime cuando vas a estar por la zona y te lo puedo enseñar. Donde estás tu? xoxo Jen
Olivia, Muchisimas gracias por tu comentario. Si... la verdad es que siento muy contenta ultimamente. xo Jen
Michelle (Two Blooms), Thanks for your sweet comment and birthday wishes. Feeling great lately. xo Jen
Nitya, Thanks for your comment. So glad you like the sign, mail box and kitten. Micha is turning out to be a little sweetheart. I just love his paws too!! xo jen
Polly, thanks for your comment. So glad you like the sign. We thought long and hard about the sign and decided to go with the local ceramicist. Support the local artesan community and get something really creative. xoxo Jen
Pauline, Thanks for the comment and well wishes. Always nice to hear from you. xo Jen
Mika, Thanks for your sweet sweet comment! Happy Upcoming birthday!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteHeidi, Thank you so much. Glad you like it!! xo Jen
Mabel, Glad you like it!! THanks for your comment! xo Jen
Coco, Thanks for your comment. the kitten is getting cuddlier and cuddlier each day as he gets comfortable with us. He sure love to EAT. xoxo Jen
Claudia, Muchisimas gracias por tu comentario tan tan bonito y lleno de energia positiva. Besos y un abrazo, Jen
Michele (Tierra Verde), thanks for your lovely comment sweet friend. xo Jen
Hi Jen!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!!
I love the colors of your shop sign!
Also I love the mail box too!
Vidal did a great job!
Micha is sooo cute!
Good Luck, Jen :D
xo AYU
Feliz cumpelaños y felicidades por lograr tu sueño. Es bello todo el trabajo que han realizado.
ReplyDeleteQue disfrutes de Micha!!
Besitos...
What is it with soap makers & cats? I started with one, now I have six. Micha is so cute.
ReplyDeleteYour journey is easy to relate to as I was at the point of depression when I picked up soap making and now I am currently looking to rent a space to open my own workshop. (Hopefully before July)
I am very proud of what I have seen so far and I wish you lots of success Jennifer. You're absolutely amazing!
First class all the way Jen! A belated happy birthday to you as well. Love the sign -I just can't believe how perfect it is!! Just amazing -all of it. Love little Micha, too! What a sweet kitty. So happy for you my dear, thanks for sharing -I tell you it's a thrill from here, too. :) ~Becky
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful....
ReplyDeleteAll the best for you...
Sometimes I will come and visit...
Ayu, Thank you so much for your comment!! Getting the right colours was the most difficult part for Vidal. He had to do a lot of testing for the right greens... but now we have a green that is just mine and we can use it for the soap dishes as well! So glad you like it! Micha says "Hi". xo Jen
ReplyDeleteStc and company, Thank you for your comment. Can't wait to hear about your journe with your workshop as well!!! Have soapmakers all got cats? Many times I have conjured up the image if me as a witch stirring the pot (soapmaking pot)... now that you add the cat theory... the image looks even better! xo Jen
Becky, As always, love your comment and your enthusiasm. Thank you so much!! xo Jen
Zwerg, Thank you for your comment!!! Look foward to your visit!! xo Jen
Happy birthday, Jen! I wish you goodluck with your studio!
ReplyDeleteI really like your shop, I wish I could visit it:).
Groetjes
Happy birthday and wow how awesome is everything looking love love love it
ReplyDeleteNatalia, Thank you so much! Would love a visit! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteLyn, Nice comment. So glad you love it!!! xo Jen
Hayy Jen Felicidades, que alegría me da saber que ya tu proyecto está listo, te deseo lo mejor para tí y para toda tu familia, te lo mereces por tanta y tanta constancia en todo lo que haces, ánimo y suerte,y nuestra jornada jabonera sigue en pie? un beso ISABEL.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a really nice sign. Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on everything, you've done this so well. And happy birthday to you too, even if it is a little late :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulation! Looks GREAT from outside! That new kitty is a cute touch!
ReplyDeleteLOve the sign jen, sorry not seen you for so long and have missed your birthday…..belated birthday wishes xx
ReplyDeleteHey Jen, sorry I haven't commented in awhile. I blam it on that darn Amy with all her soap challenges :) But stil...your store is so wonderful. The logo is perfect, the mailbox define and the kitten ADORABLE. Lat night my GK used the last of your soap and said "I guess we don't get clean from Spain anymore"! So I showed him your website and now we have two savings jars. One for college and one for Jens soaps
ReplyDeleteIsabel, Muchas gracias por tu comentario tan bonito, tan animador! Me gustaría planea una jornada jabonera y la verdad es que era una de mis goles para este año, pero no estoy seguro porque estoy enfocado en otras cosas por el momento. Serás la primera que aviso si decido hacerlo. Gracias!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteAmbra, Thank you for the birthday wishes and great comment!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteShieh, Thanks for your comment!!! I will have to get more photos soon of the studio and shop... the carpenter arrived last night with the shelves he created for the shop and I was so pleased... we are really enjoying our little kitten who is getting less shy and more affectionate every day. xo Jen
ReplyDeleteBianca, So glad you liked it. You were a key part in deciding on a ceramic sign. Hope to see you soon! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteDonna, Thanks for your awesome comment. Once again you got me laughing. How's the book going? I just can't wait to read it!!! XO Jen
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise! your hand crafted ceramic sign is really great, it´s your essence. Congratulations, you´re living your dream. Health and hugs from the forest!!
ReplyDeleteSilvia, Thank you so much!!!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful sign! Congratulations to your dream becoming a reality and from the looks of it, it was a very magical birthday, too!
ReplyDeleteThe kitten is just adorable ^.^
~Robin
Kinky Witch Soap
Robin, Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes it was magical. Glad you like the sign! My husband, who likes to go to the studio when I am not there and "add" (change) things... painted the front doors green. I like it. xoxo Jen
ReplyDeleteI recently came across your blog and i really like it.You are so inspiring.Congratulations and happy belated birthday.Your kitty is adorable.
ReplyDeleteXOXO!
lilian.
Lilian, Thank you for your lovely comment!! xoxo Jen
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