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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Soaps

I really must be turning into an old lady, because now I'm lusting after these gorgeous soaps. Saipua is a family-owned business in the Hudson Valley, and they make olive-oil-based soaps. What lovely packaging, don't you think?

52 comments:

  1. If you're an old lady, I am right there with ya at 28! I LOVE a great soap...the prettier the packaging, the better! The olive oil base is so wonderful on your skin...like a baby's bottom!

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  2. I wouldn't want to open these -- the're too pretty! So, I'm THAT old lady... the one with all the stuff that she doesn't use - unlit candles, soaps that never come out of their packages, pretty stationary that doesn't get mailed.

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  3. they would make such lovely hostess gifts or grouped together in a little basket in your bathroom. the white grapefruit sounds lovely!

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  4. wow, these line drawings. very nice packaging indeed. i'd go for the white grapefruit (and one of those vintage cars on that wrapper thrown in, if possible)

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  5. Saipua like the flower blog?

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  6. yes, yes! love these soapies.

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  7. Nice. I love their packaging. The images of the vintage transportation is my favourite. I'll have to check out their site, as I am a huge fan of olive oil based soaps. Thanks!

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  8. I love the saltwater label with the whale. So quirky and cute. Old ladies, unite!

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  9. Those look yummy. May have to get some for the daughter, she would love them.

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  10. Anonymous10:46 AM

    I lust after pretty soaps as well. Old ladies all! (Who knew having old tastes could be so fun!) Rather have them in my Christmas stocking than candy or a toy!

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  11. Yes, I would buy them just for the packaging!!

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  12. Old Ladies rock!
    This is my favourite: http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/shop/fragrance/fragrance-collections/elisabethan-rose/elisabethan-rose-soap-box-of-496836.html

    From the gorgeous www.penhaligons.co.uk

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  13. ADORABLE. It's looks almost good enough to eat. Almost.
    I'm from the Hudson Valley so it's always such a pleasure to see talented local businesses doing well!

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  14. I must be getting old too, then :)

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  15. I'll join the old lady club with you. Those soaps are gorgeous!!

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  16. I have loved soaps since I was child...so I suppose I'm an "old soul"? Sure...that white grapefruit is calling my name! You might also like this La Lavande lemongrass soap...delicious, absolutely delicious.

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  17. lusting after soap makes you an old lady? then i'm ancient ;-) love, love, love Saipua + her flowers are GORGEOUS.

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  18. all their soaps sound fantastic, especially the lavender oatmeal and mango butter soaps. and yes, that packaging can't be beat! too cute.

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  19. Look at that incredible packaging. The clean graphics and the map wrapping paper and then the adorable little sack. I have added you to my blog list so my midwestern readers get to know your great style. xo Joan

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  20. i am a complete sucker for good packaging. these are definitely special (and i bet the soap is just as nice).

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  21. Soap is an old lady thing? Then I must be 31 going on 101! Since I was in my teens I have thought the 'perfect' house would have a sink in every room. More sinks = more soap. You don't really need a sink in every room, but this is my dream house.
    I heart soap. All kinds. I have a bit of a collection!

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  22. I love the packaging! And, for some reason, I think I've heard of this company. Will have to look into it. They would make great presents for overnight guests.

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  23. Those would be a great gift!

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  24. Gorgeous. And I hope it doesn't mean your old cuz I'm forever on the hunt for lovely guest bath soaps!

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  25. I am embracing my older lady status and declaring my love for these too!

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  26. I love these too! The pretty paper makes them all the better. I keep accumulating them in all my sock and linen drawers.

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  27. so cute! have you heard of cucina hand soap? they use olive oil, truffles, figs, etc...so good! :)

    http://zestyperspective.blogspot.com/2009/05/cucina-hand-soap.html

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  28. There not only gorgeous in their packaging, but they smell divine!

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  29. Are they wrapped in vintage maps? How clever, love that idea!

    Hmm...I wonder if I could wrap some things around my house in vintage ephemera to make it look more appealing.

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  30. Of course you're not an old lady, but a very stylish bride-to-be, ready to "nest". I love the packaging of these beautiful soaps!

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  31. I got these soaps at LA's awesome shop Reform School, and if you think the packaging looks pretty (which oh yes it is!), then just wait until you try the soap.

    The saltwater soap (with the whale!) is my favorite.

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  32. The packaging is lovely and the combination of ingredients must make for the most divine scents. The word "saipua" means soap in Finnish.

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  33. Must you tempt me like this? That saltwater soap is almost more than my poor heart can handle.

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  34. Is it made with saltwater? Or is that just the name?

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  35. clary sage with patchouli and dill is the best. I'm going out of town tomorrow, and I am so excited about the new soap I might discover.

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  36. They sell them at select Anthropololgies. I know they can be found at Rockefeller Center.

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  37. That packaging totally sells the soap. I love it.

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  38. I LOVE SAIPUA!
    Their new store [in the midst of being built] looks amazing!

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  39. i love love love the packaging!

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  40. those packages are great. there's a store here in memphis called Shara's Paperie that sells soaps that you can order engraved with an intial or name....they smell soooo good and make a great gift! The store just launched a new line called Confections (confectionsbysharaspaperie.com) that sells perosnalized plates/bowls that I love too! i just love personalization. :)

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