Fellow Etsians, we gather together to present our unique, handmade goods to the wide world, in hopes that there is a soul out there who will claim it and give your precious treasure a wonderful home, where it will be loved, appreciated, and cherished. Even so, do we not hope to receive such gifts with such flare and fervour, without flash or showness, but rather something that there is but only one of in this entire world? Or something that has been created out of the joy of creation? Take heed, my friends! Read on about these noble artisans who toil their hands for such happiness in the freedom of their work! Read on, I say, read on, and lest you find them on Twitter, take notice and 'retweet'!
Oh, but do you desire these treasures for yourselves? Can you picture a loved one's face glow at the unveiling of your special gift? Click on its portrait and don't haste! It will take you to its Etsy home, and make your purchase!
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DeShawn Marie hails from Boston, MA, and she's been making vegan handmade soaps, candles, creams, oils, gifts and favours for over 12 years now. "It's my full-time job, and I love it. I couldn't picture doing anything else," she says on her Etsy site. Her official website is full of goodies and interesting facts and the history of soapmaking. For example: 'soap' got its name, according to Roman legend, from Mount Sapo, where animal sacrifices were made. Rain would wash a mixture of melted animal fat (or tallow) and wood ashes along the clay banks of the Tiber River. The women who washed their clothes in this river found the mixture helped get their clothes cleaner with half the effort! The ancient Germans and Gauls credit the invention of soap that helped tint their hair red. I learned something new today! DeShawn Marie collects ingredients from around the world, "such as the Hawaiian Island and the Amalfi Coast of Italy", and makes beautiful concoctions she safely holds close to her chest. She's also credited for her original creation, 'handrolled soaps', her very own design you won't find anywhere else.
Other shop news: DeShawn Marie can also do your wedding! Soaps for your bridesmaids, candles for the ceremony and reception, and party favours - take a look here!
Latest tweet: @deshawnmarie Are you cuckoo for coconuts? Visit my handmade coconut milk soap blog at http://coconutmilksoap.blogspot.com
Eucalyptus oil and coconut milk glycerin soap, deshawnmarie.etsy.com
