On our snowy way back from a trade show in Philly, we came up with a farmhouse line. I poured and poured and poured. And over the course of a few months, these little candles made themselves right at home. From farmhouse candle concept on that long February drive from Philadelphia, to the realized creation […]
A mason jar you can use forever Read More »
The newspaper came out to interview us both – Brian at the shop and me at the studio, right at the beginning of the busy holiday shopping season. This kind of coverage means so much to small businesses, and we appreciated the opportunity. Read more here https://dailyprogress.com/business/getting-on-their-soapbox-couple-sells-candles-lotions-and-more/article_a53cb548-173c-5e53-b0b3-27db3ad22928.html I’m not whispering during the video – I
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We opened our new little apothecary in Charlottesville in Spring 2016. With C’ville Soapbox humming along and our wholesale business growing, we’re transitioning to a new shopping location for our Orange customers. The need for more dedicated studio time to get stuff made has prompted the decision to close the shop portion of our studio
Thanks to Edible Blue Ridge Magazine for a very nice mention of C’ville Soapbox and our Whale of a Bar Suds soap, made with local beer!
We are so grateful for our wonderful customers and honored to have been voted Best Apothecary 2016 for the annual Best of Virginia contest held by Virginia Living Magazine!
We are happy to be together again! We had a very busy break, with a big wholesale show in Philly, a week of the flu afterward, and a lovely sunny week in Florida being with family. Our month flew by, and here we are open again. Brian is manning the shop as I write this,
Hiatus is over: The shop is open! Read More »
Getting ready for a trade show in Philly. In February. ❄️
Making a zillion candles Read More »
Thank you so much for an excellent 2015! The shop has continued to grow, as each week new customers find themselves coming through the door. We are grateful to every new face we meet and all the familiar ones coming back in for more handmade goodies! We are grateful also for the friends we’ve made,
This time of year, it’s critical to hydrate your insides & moisturize your outside. The lower humidity, sweeping winds and dry forced-air heating suck the moisture out of our skin. Hot showers aren’t quite the answer – they dry us out too! Warm showers, warm baths, good quality non-drying handmade soap and plenty of water-laden
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Inside the studio of our shop Lux Aromatica in Orange, our big sign on the massive window facing Madison Road. Those are 10 foot high windows. Big melter silhouetted on a sunny November day. Exposed brick walls and bright sun make for a cozy workspace.
A sign on the window Read More »