If you've ever picked up a bar of handmade soap and wondered why it costs more than those at the grocery store, you're not alone. It's a question I get asked often.
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I love the scent of this soap.I’m so glad i bought this at the end of the season so I don’t have to wait until Spring to buy it.
It has a rich lather and makes your skin feel so soft.
What’s really incredible is It that it smells like a vase full of fresh cut lilacs in the Springtime. The smell is wonderful. It took me on a sentimental journey to the gardens of my dearest friend who passed away. Instead of sadness the scent reminded me of her and how lovely her lilacs were and how she really loved them. Thank you Valerie for the amazing soaps and products you create. Each scent is like aromatherapy and sparks a memory of a time or place and makes me smile. . This soap was like a warm hug from my friend.
Love these soaps! So do my family & friends! Including my teenage grandson!!
This is an amazing deodorant! I love it because it is all natural. The best part is it really works.
We love this soap, it’s got a beautiful color to it and smells so clean and fresh. It has an excellent lather to it and leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed. Definitely gives me sea side vibes, I can almost hear the waves crashing on the shore.
I am as smitten as a kitten with all of Valerie’s products. Only using Fine ingredients in all of her hand made, small batch, and made with love Products. From all of her beautiful soaps to the aromatic candles and more. Thank you Valerie.
I Love this scent! with the Summer sun winding down earlier, it won’t be long until all the pumpkins will have frost and the colorful leaves will be falling again. I knew I wasn’t ready to let go of Summer days just yet and knowing Valerie’s amazing talent to capture all the beauty and Scents of Summer. Starting with a tart and lemony citrus note, followed with a sweet peach medley that captures the aroma of a Sweet Summer Day. Amazing! It’s truly aromatherapy in a jar. Thank you Valerie for staying true to your art and providing wholesome ingredients while creating your wonderful products.
Things have been a little stressful for me lately and I really needed to brighten up my days and this decadent candle did exactly that.
Beautiful soap dish and perfect to keep your soap from melting. High quality!!
AUGUST 2026 - Love the ROSE LIP BALM! Always moisturizing and full of flavor! It is my fave lip balm by Gilded Olive Apothecary!
It’s so lovely I couldn’t even bring myself to use it for a few days! It really is described to perfection and my hands feel gloved in moisture.
I purchased three bars of the Mariners Belle Soap, one for me and one for each for my daughters. We all love the light fresh scent and how soft our skin feels!
I love my scented olive oil soaps! I’ve been using them exclusively since January and I can’t tell you how amazing my skin feels!
I’ve never smelled anything that smells exactly like a fresh lilac! I sent a bar to a friend in Florida because she loves the scent of lilacs!
So cool to test the different scents and to leave one at work so my hands aren't ruined by cheap soaps! I didn't expect to love the lavender but I really do
Beautiful items for myself and to gift! I adore the typefaces and thoughtful packaging, as well as how lovely they look before I use them
A piece of art, from the typeface to the colors! My skin feels lovelier than ever.
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