September 17 marks my one year blogiversary. When I began reading blogs about five years ago, I never would have thought I would write a blog myself. I was a lurker, rarely even leaving comments on the blogs I read. Last summer, when I made the decision to start a blog, I don't really know what I was thinking. I think perhaps I was looking for another creative outlet while I stayed home with my two boys. Well, I certainly found that and so much more. It may sound cliche. It certainly won't be unique because I have read it written by the writers of many of my favourite blogs. Through this little space I have carved here, I have found a community I didn't realize existed. Through your kind comments you have encouraged me. Through your words you have inspired me. And I'd like to thank you for that.
As a way of saying "thank you", I would like to offer one of you a bar of my hand made soap. A bar of your choice. Wander through my Etsy shop. Get an idea for the type of soap I like to make but keep in mind that my stock is a little low at the moment. August was a busy month. In the last week of September, I will have several new batches ready and you can pick from some of my new soaps: Groovy, Green Clay and Tiger Tail are just a few.
To enter, just leave a comment here. May be tell me about something you found unexpectedly or just say hi. No geographical boundaries here. I am pretty sure hand made soap is welcome everywhere. If you have never left a comment, now is the time to do it.
The contest will remain open until Friday, September 17 at 8 p.m. EST. I will announce the winner shortly thereafter.
Thanks for reading.
I for one am so glad you're here. I'm proud of how far you've come. Thanks for being my friend.;-))Oh, and I would be happy to have any of them-they are just my kind of soap.
ReplyDeleteI started following you a few months ago and love all of your posts. They have a very relaxed and not forced quality to them. And your soaps? Sometimes I just sit there for five minutes staring at the photos thinking, "how is this possible..?" Most of them are too beautiful and creative to be real. Thanks for sharing one year of your life with the rest of us in the blogosphere. Cheers!
ReplyDeletefavorites include the 'clay' soaps, shampoo soap and the chai tea soap (I love tea)
I whole heartedly agree, the creative blog world IS a lovely place, isn't it? I'm so glad you are a part of my bloggy circle! I love visiting here for all the wonderful inspiration - seeing other people "do" the way you have done inspires me to do the same! Congratulations on your blogiversary...may it be the first of many to come. And while I'm pretty sure all your soaps would be divine, I think the Chai is really speaking to me - not just because I ADORE a good creamy cup of cinnamony Chai, but the fact that you've noted in the description that your soap might be helpful for stratchmarks...LOL...just what I need right now!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy One Year! So thankful you're in the blog world. You were the first friend I found, and I'm glad I did, thanks to your book cozy. Whether it's knitting or soaping. . . photos or stories. . . I adore your blog and you!
ReplyDeleteYour soaps amaze me with their artistry and practicality. I am wondering if you are open to special orders if I wanted to place a Christmas order of a certain kind. . .
I adore that photo of your soaps stacked.... AWESOME! what a lovely blog. One of the things that makes a super blog for me is great photos... xo Jen
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about emailing you yesterday. I was curious as to what inspired you to start making your own soaps. And, what all you had to do to get started. I love all of them. And, love your thoughts you share on your blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I feel the same as you, the blog community is just awesome. Your soaps are like a piece of art! I would be thrilled to win one.
ReplyDeleteOh so sweet of you Tara...I'm so glad I found you...it's been quite a while now, I think near the beginning. It's always a pleasure popping in...kind of like stopping by for a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteYour soaps all look and sound amazing...what a lovely giveaway!
ps...my 1 year is coming up too...more goodies out my way soon! ;-)
happy blogiversary! i'm so glad we connected tara. i am happy you are one of my few readers. : ) i do so love your soaps and if i don't win this give away i'll be buying one for sure in the future!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I love your blog!! Your soaps always take my breath away . . . The Java Love one is so perfect, but I think the chai must be calling to me. Congrats again and keep it up, I love reading your posts : )
ReplyDeleteyay! actually, for some reason i had thought you'd been blogging for longer. i'm so glad you found my blog and i in turn get to enjoy yours, and you! i've been savouring your soaps too...i could always use some more. ;)
ReplyDeleteOne year anniversary, wow! So much happens in just a year, now you have your own mini soap factory. We're lucky you stepped into blogland, happy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteJx
i think you found me before i found you
ReplyDeleteand i am sure our paths will physically cross one day soon
i love java so I think you can guess which bar I would choose if I was lucky enough to be chosen
Happy blogiversary!! All this blogging is fairly new to me. But I'm really happy I discovered your blog. It's because of people like you that I decided to start a blog. This blogging community is so amazing : comments are always kind and positive. If everybody would behave like this outside blogland, wouldn't that be awesome? So I think everybody here is doing a great job! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYour soaps all look amazing. I would be happy with any of them!! Thanks for your blog!
Ow lovely, thinking of the smell alone makes me happy. Around here such nice soap bars are hard to find. Congratulations on the blog anniversary, go on writing !
ReplyDeleteHi there! Congratulations on your blogiversary! You are quite inspiring--as a periodic blogger, I am always impressed when others make it to such a distinguished milestone. I wandered over to your store and spent a happy few minutes fantasizing about washing up with soap that smelled like chai. Yum!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Happy Blogiversary then!!!!
ReplyDeleteI started to follow you some weeks ago and I have to say that I love so much your posts and your pics!!!
And...I would be sooo happy to win one of your soaps!!!!!
Hurray! Congratulations on your anniversary!
ReplyDelete("Pick me, pick me, pick me," she thought with her fingers crossed.)
Happy anniversary, I would love to win a love;y handmade soap, they look delicious, I can almost smell them!
ReplyDeletevonken@casema.nl
Happy One Year Tara!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that I can be part of the celebration.
I have purchased so many wonderful items from you and this would be my first 'official' I LOVE ON A BRANCH SOAPS shout out!
I truly love all of your creations, but blue clay is by far my fav because it does wonders for my face and I thank you for that!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Keep it up because you ROCK!
Congrats on your one year of blogging! :) I can't wait to get my hands on some more soaps when they are ready!!
ReplyDeleteAlready nearly a year? I can't believe it! I am so proud of you. That's it. I am not entering the contest because I am privileged to access your delicious soap (no, I don't eat them, but they sound and smell good enough to eat) whenever I am low on stock. My prize is tea and company. Thank you Tara and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, Tara! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know about your giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't even BELIEVE I missed this. Serves me right for being MIA for so long. That's okay...someone will get your amazing soap and I will just buy my own. Congrats on your blogiversary. So glad to have you in the world.
ReplyDeleteSo bummed that I missed this giveaway! I am finally getting caught up on all my blog reading, but there was awhile there where I just didn't have the time. Lucky winner!
ReplyDeletex Katherine