Do me a Favour

I have been neglecting the blog a little as I have been very busy making soap and re-stocking our basic line.

We made these favours a long time ago but they are still a favourite with most people who see them.

A bit of Eye Candy

I have been furiously making soap as I have loads of markets and sales coming up. Here are just a few pictures of what I have been making

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Wartburg Christmas Market

I have just finished my busiest market of the year in Wartburg. OMG, busy is an understatement. We really worked hard and I am grateful to my good friend Jen who helps me every year as I would not manage this market on my own.

She took some amazing pictures and really made my products look good. Thanks Jen you are a star.

Next week I will be back in the swing of the soap club and we are doing the column swirl.

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Cutest ever Petite Fours

These little Petite Fours are made from Cold Process Soap with vegetable oils and a Soap paper rose on the top. Functional and cute.

You can catch #Riverlea Soap at the iHeart Market this Saturday at the Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban 9-2pm.

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Getting Ready For Market

                              

                             

This is our busiest time and we have been doing a lot of markets. Feast your eyes on some of the amazing products and colours.

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Market Day - North Coast, South Africa!

I must tell you that we try and share with you every Monday via our blog but sometimes technology fails us and it is just not possible. This time – I have to apologise and admit that I just did not have enough time. With all the pressures of studying again at university (assignments, lectures, meetings, exams) as well as the year end ‘hockey-stick’ in sales, I am a tad late.

Towards the end of the year, we are busier with markets that we attend, and the most recent, was a two-day market on the Kwa-Zulu Natal north coast in Ballito. This is the town that has seen the most significant growth in the area in recent years, and our market days certainly supported this.

Us ‘soapy ladies’ could be seen earnestly marketing our wares and getting first-hand feedback from clients which is always exciting.

 

Amid shrieks of delight, we were pleasantly surprised to receive “The Friendliest Stand” award! Thanks to all who voted – we sure had fun!

 

We are often asked, “so what do you do at markets?” and “don’t you get bored?” Well, to share a little of our fun – at this market held at the Collisheen Estate, we were positioned in the enormous boma and directly behind Odette was a support pole which for some bizarre reason was covered in velcro! Yes, you guessed, she kept getting stuck to it! So, the little Miss McGyver devised a cunning plan, and wrapped the pole in plastic to avoid any further sticky situations.

We were also thoroughly spoilt, having dinner served to us by faithful friend Carol Rae Dengler, and pudding was creatively prepared by young Chad – thanks to you both!

Our mornings were tough – imagine waking up to this view (below) and then watching the water break with a school of dolphin swimming by!! Yes – just another tough day in Africa!

 

We have a number of Christmas markets coming up so we had best get back to work!

Take care and chat to you all again soon!

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I-M-P-O-R-T-A-N-T dates!

To all our loyal readers,

Nothing too exciting or creative from my desk this week – rather something very important indeed!

As the end of the year races toward us, and with less than 50 days until Christmas, we are excitedly preparing for our summer holiday.

Not before we take care of all our faithful clients and ‘super-clean’ Riverlea Soap users. So – help us to help you, and please take note of the following important dates…

Wholesale orders LAST order date - 2^nd December 2011

Retail orders LAST order date - 9^th December 2011

Office LAST day - 15^th December 2011

Our Riverlea Soap offices will re-open on the 16^th January 2012 with renewed ideas and energy for a bumper year with all of you!

Get those orders in soon to avoid disappointment!

Chat soon,

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Market Day - thank you 'Kloofies'...!!

A very big thank you to all the supporters of the Thomas More College Country Fair held on Saturday 30th July in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

After a blanket of snow was thrown over the Drakensberg and Midlands Meander, and incessant rains for almost two weeks, the outlook for the market in Kloof looked dismal. But, the sun came out in all its glory for us, and our market stall which was outdoors under a garden umbrella and the shade of very old, very tall, beautiful trees even attracted the local bees!

Market days are always such fun for us as we get to meet our end-user clients and hear their stories first hand. The reactions to our natural handmade soap products, the amazing fragrances and creative ideas for corporate events, special functions, weddings and baby showers are all the reward we need to remain inspired. If you want to see what they were oo-ing and ah-ing about, visit our Riverlea Soap website and view the online product catalogue.

Thank you to the organizers, and our Mad Hatters who ensured we had our heads covered with various hat masterpieces and were always colour-coordinated!

Do you have market tales to share? I would love to hear from you.

Loads of fun, see you all again next year!


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On the Curing Rack

We will be going to market soon and have been making soap furiously!