Anderson Soap Company

Holiday Kicken off with a huge BANG!

2011-11-14T21:03:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone, we wanted to apologize for the lack of holiday goods this year so far. We unexpectedly picked up a few more wholesale accounts later then we usually take on new shops and a feature on CNN Money that have had us scrambling.

We are quickly getting back on track so we should have some fantastic new goodies ready for our Black Friday event. Tonight we put up our Spiked Eggnog Olive oil soap and still have 6 other olive oil soaps waiting patiently for photographs :)

Hello Fall.

2011-10-16T14:48:00.000-07:00

My favorite time of year! Everything is turning Warm days are starting to have a chill, mornings are getting crisp. The days are growing shorter and shades of earthy colors are everywhere you look. My personal favorite scents are making appearances again and the kids seem to get even more wacky, fall is here!

Hey Dad!

2011-06-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

Customer Appreciation Day

2011-02-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Exciting News!

Anderson Soap Company is going to do another Customer Appreciation Day!

Pre- Spring Huge Savings on all items in the shop 2.25.2011! Lots of fresh new releases will lead up to the event and even more will be listed right before the event.

This is one day only so stop in stock up!

All you will need to do is enter "CustomerAppreciation" in the coupon code at checkout on Etsy to receive a 40% savings. (on the day of the event)

So bee sure to stop in and visit us 2.25.2011!

If you would like to RSVP please visit our events page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=164885323560580
or just comment below.

We are really excited to plan another event these are so much fun!

Whats going on

2011-02-13T07:37:00.000-08:00

Over the last couple days our big Cartel online shop is starting to fill up with soaps and other bath time treats. The shop is still in the baby stages but off to a great start. I am offering the same codes for mailing list coupons so if you rather check out on the other big cartel store please don't hesitate. Our website online store link will automatically bring you to the the link to our big cartel page. We hope you enjoy these little changes. Our Etsy is still open and not going anywhere we are just shifting our direction a little bit.

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dennisanderson
Website: http://www.andersonsoapcompany.com/
Big Cartel: http://andersonsoapcompany.bigcartel.com/products

Save 15%

2011-01-06T10:11:00.000-08:00

yep that is what we are talking about!
shop our etsy shop
NEW Items being added daily!
Right now we are happy to announce a 15% savings on all items when you enter " SAVE15 " in the coupon code area at checkout!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

We look forward to many great new beginnings in 2011!

I am so pleased 2010 is over and 2011 is here, this last year was personally one of the hardest emotionally.

Be safe and have a wonderful year!

More Posts very soon!

love The Anderson Soap Family :)

Rolling out slow but steady

2010-10-24T07:38:00.000-07:00

Hello from Portland Or. I woke up this morning to the sound of rain hitting the roof and it really hit me not the rain but the realization that it is Autumn and yes the year is so close to coming to a end. A few posts ago I mentioned all the great releases we have scheduled in the upcoming months. I know it has been hard to wait for a few and we are working to get them all out as fast as we can make them. I Thought I would share a few of the goodies we have started offering so here they are.

Macchiato-
Mod-
Raven-
La Llorna-
Old Stormalong-
Persephone-
Mademoiselle-
Candy Corn-
Black Bartelmy-
Meditation-
Soiree-
Beatnik-
Banana Nut Bread-
Absinthe-
Equinox-
I still Have a few pics to upload to get body butters listed in a few of these scents and have Olive Oil soaps to photograph but at least one style of these goodies are on the etsy site available for ordering :)

Little Soaps

2010-08-20T08:57:00.001-07:00

Are making a comeback! Only a few but these little soaps are fantastic for add-ons to gifts, stocking stuffers and perfect for travel! As I photograph I will be adding a few to the shop and also remember the sampler is a great way to get a variety at a great price!

Featured on this page are:
I want it all sampler
lemongrass Travel Mini

Winter & Fall Line

2010-08-18T11:05:00.000-07:00

We are getting ready to start releasing our winter/fall products and have formulated some beautiful new scents that will astound your Olfactory systems. This line will be limited, so after we run out of a product we will be moving on to the next to keep things fresh and new. Are you ready to see what we have in store? I know im excited to share! Hold on tight because there's alot to see.

Macchiato - Fresh brewed rich and Dark coffee with creamy sweet caramel and hints of vanilla. This delight will be offered in whipped soaps and Olive Oil Soap.

Snooky- Relax with snooky it has soft, delicate notes of fig, and green tea perfectly blended with Siberian fir round out the top and heart notes of this unique fragrance. A bit of Oriental notes of warm vanilla, jasmine and ylang ylang added for alluring depth. Available in Olive Oil Soap

Teak- A sweet and supple Teak wood will be offered in our Olive oil soap

Peanut Butter Crunch- The name says it all! Available Only in whipped soaps

Blueberry Cheesecake- Imagine goodness fresh from the dessert menu, creamy cheesecake with plump sweet blueberries in sauce spilling over. YUM This soapy treat will be an Olive Oil soap.

Mod- A clean, refreshing floral jasmine, lily of the valley, carnation not to seasonal but a delicate treat for special ladies! Available in Olive Oil soap , body butters and whipped soaps!

Raven- A Nag Champa type smell rich with resinous tones of bold earthy notes, this fragrance is a perfect blend of natural oils and human creativity. Available in Olive Oil Soap, whipped soap and body butter!

Scarlet- deep within the Sarah Desert, an alluring rose tapered with musk and sandalwood, this soap will surely entice and intrigue. Available in Olive Oil Soap

Spiked Egg Nog- A holiday favorite from last year back again :)

La Llorna- An dark warm mix of Caraway, Tea, Anise, Rosemary, and just a hint of black pepper. Available in our Olive Oil Soaps

Crimson- Lather up with the fleshy fragrance of a blood orange a great alternitive to plain old orange. Available in our Olive Oil Soaps

Old Stormalong- A spicy, cultural blend of crushed cloves, cinnamon sticks, and crisp pine needles, with a sweet orange freshness. A favorite with the gentlemen, very much a bay Rum scent. Available in Olive Oil Soap

Yuzu- Back by popular demand for the season a beautiful scent that you will enjoy in our Body butters, whipped soaps and Olive Oil Soaps

Persephone- A light and airy blend of aquatic notes, delicate citruses balanced with soft rose & soft sandalwood. Available in Whipped soap and body butter.

Mademoiselle- a seductive mix of various sandalwood & tempered with undertones of soft, powdery florals.

Candy Corn- A fall sweet treat available this year for the first time in whipped soaps!

Black Bartelmy- This scent is a gorgous citrus bergamot and sweet tobacco leafs makes a beautiful Olive Oil Soap.

Meditation- Spicy and delicious black teas, this one is a new favorite you will enjoy it. A great addition or alternative to our chai tea soap. Available in Olive Oil Soap and whipped soaps this season.

Soiree- sweet and seductive apple fragrance. Richer and deeper than you can imagine.

Beatnik- Earthy, yet smooth, a silky blend of Champa, vanillas, heliotrope this is beautfil almost like a mild version of Dragons blood. Available in whipped soaps and Olive Oil Soap!

Der Belznickel- A Cozy creation of fresh tree pine, balsam fir mixed with warm spices, hot apple pie, and vanilla.

Banana Nut Bread- Enduldge the scent of fresh baked banana nut bread. An aroma filled with sweet bananas a nutty base, and best of all a spicy/buttery top note. MMMM. Available in Olive Oil soap and whipped soaps!

Absinthe- Known as the green eyed monster this is a delightful blend of Anise, sugar, juniper, spices and citruses you will go crazy for this legendary underground favorite! Available in Whipped soaps and Olive Oil Soap.

Equinox- Equinox is a sassy blend of spicy cinnamon and sweet dried fruits and great warm and inviting scent. Available in whipped soaps and already in the shop as a linen Spray.

We will do a big release in September I will be posting the date soon so keep checking in. I have more to share but there is plenty to soak in for now. Please feel free to post any suggestions and comments we love to hear from you. Have a wonderful Day. Dennis & Brandy

Looking through colored lenses

2010-08-15T13:45:00.001-07:00

Fun collection of bright fun things!

Heat Wave

2010-08-14T11:25:00.000-07:00

I do not know about the rest of the country but its going to be a HOT weekend here in Portland Oregon! Im just going to park in myself here in front of my fan and put together a August Heatwave Showcase of Etsy Artists. Enjoy!

This is a collection Dedicated to keeping Cool.

Hope you find something that sparks your interest.

Bright Aqua Turquoise Short Summer Dress in Crinkled Linen By azulsol! A Designer in Spain her shop features a variety of flowing and beautiful Summer dresses.

Beach Rules Vintage Style Typography Word Art Sign in Turquoise By barn owl primitives . A great sign full of fun little things to remember to do bring at the beach Adorable!

Aqua Blue Seersucker Whale Baby Gift Set made By Cottage On The Coast Such a fun and practical gift that personally I believe would be great for both baby girls and boys.

Steam punk Hot Air Balloon Insect Teal T-Shirt made By dark cycle clothing This is an Awesome tee that i would wear often!

Well i am going to go fill the kiddy Pool now Enjoy!

Changes and gearing up for holiday season

2010-08-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

Here at Anderson Soap Company, we strive to provide exceptional service, ship your items as quick as humanly possible, and attempt to keep our shop stocked with every item made as humanly possible for us. In the past, we had tracked our inventory per sale and if something went into "negative" on my inventory sheet, then we would have to make it to successfully fill an order. Moving forward, we will only be selling what we have made and producing what has to be made, so we can streamline our packing and shipping a bit more. The positives is I will be a more sane person, the negatives is some of you may have to wait a little bit for me to make the items you wish to purchase. I am still going to do custom orders until I come to a point where I have to shut it down until after the holidays.

Okay enough with all of that mumble jumble... Lets get to the good part.

Holiday soaps & scents are coming! Lots of limited editions!

Portland customers can enjoy a new variety of whipped soaps available at the Pearl Whole foods we delivered our second order today! Also a new shop on Fremont will be carrying Anderson Soap Company, the shop is called Sugar Me its a natural hair removal boutique (1313 NE Fremont).

Last month we were contacted to make 1000 soap snapshots for a movie premier party. We had a pretty fun time doing it, even though when we started, it was in a bit of a heat wave up here in Portland. Well it took us about 2 weeks to do it, only because we took some days off and had a little help and on top of filling orders. Hopefully some of my snapshots get noticed by alot of people! We have to wait to give more details until they have a premier party date then we will share pictures and info on the movie :)

We have just started to roll out some Room Sprays in a larger size than before and liquid soaps are made labeled and waiting to photographed so they will be coming shortly! Also I am going to be discontinuing some of my items, not the really popular one, but some slow movers and then start adding some new awesome stuff!

Lastly, we are moving again by February. We just have to do it, because our setup in the current house isn't really practical when you have a 3 and 4 year old craving attention 24/7, so we will be looking avidly for the perfect place to move so we can be better and more on top of things for you.

Fathers Day

2010-06-04T12:00:00.000-07:00

Growing up it was my dad that was the person who chose to raise me, hes an amazing father and is my best friend. While I live over 2,000 miles away from him it is really unusual if a day goes by that we don't talk. I can talk to him about everything good or bad and I feel really lucky to have someone I can trust I am proud to call him my father.
Here is a collection of etsy sellers whos fathers day offering caught my attention I hope you enjoy!
Artists featured:
charlieandsarah
mamaslittlebabies
crankbunny
tinahdee
donnaOdesigns
lepapierstudio

Gearing up for Spring & Summer Shows

2010-04-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

The time has come to get in gear again for shows, after a nice winter break were excited and a bit nervous to put ourselves back out there. Selling at assorted venues can be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time, a perfect way to get acquainted with your community meet new and long time customers and long time friends also a great way to meet other small business owners. The first show this year is crafty wonderland!
We applied last holiday season but only made it to the wait list so this will be our first one (hooray!)
If your in the Portland area swing on by and Say Hi May 1 & 2nd 11-5pm
Come early the first 200 people each day get awesome swag bags filled with goodies and promos from vendors!
to find out more details click the picture to go directly to crafty wonderlands web page.

More shows to be listed as soon as we get it all sorted.

Have a wonderful Monday.

Great things come in small packages

2010-04-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

just a note and overdue post for our blog, Dennis & I have decided to try out a new method before coming out with new goodies we will be offering smaller scale samples I guess you could say on our whipped soap scent blends before going full size.

This will give everyone the chance to have a small amount to decide if the blend is right one for your olfactory smelly systems.

Over the next weeks we will give it a try and test the waters along with some new soaps.

Milestone Event

2010-03-06T17:49:00.000-08:00

We are very excited to announce that our etsy shop hit the 25,000 items sold mark! As a thanks to all our fantastic clients we will be hosting a online sale in our Etsy shop next week. We have been very busy making a delightful selection of new and limited editions to roll out during this event. Please feel free to stop by and check out the milestone sale March 12,2010.

Vacation Time

2010-02-07T12:22:00.000-08:00

I will be on vacation for about a week. I am going to take a few days to catch up on inventory, then I am going with Brandy to the Oregon Coast and staying at the casino from the 10th to the 12th. I have been rethinking some strategy's and one of them was to close the Artfire shop. It was pretty dead over there and I wasn't feeling a good vibe with the drama that has gone on over there. I decided that its time to revamp my own website, so that will be one of my focuses this year. Eventually I can hire someone to make a kick ass site, but for now I will have to stick with paypal cart, because I am not very html literate.

I have been kind of depressed the last couple of months, I think its the lack of sun here in Oregon, but I am hoping with the spring in a few weeks that my mood will turn around fast. The transition of moving from California to Oregon has been a little bit harder than I expected. The Saturday market is over saturated here with soap makers, and the really good craft shows in the Portland area and Seattle area have been hard to get accepted to. I am thinking its because I am like the new kid on the block and others have had established relationships. Etsy has also been a bit slower than it has been in the past, but the bills get paid on time or ahead of time, which is a good thing.

I have a ton of fragrances I am going to be getting rid of this year. Not generally my usual stock, but extras I have bought in the past and haven't used. My fragrance shelf is stuffed to the brim and if I don't do this, I think I will lose my mind. So be sure to keep checking back, because there will be alot of limited editions this year... and I mean alot.

2009-12-06T04:38:00.000-08:00

hope to see you there!

Drumroll Please!

2009-11-24T21:07:00.001-08:00

Yum! Yes Apple Pie it has to be warm with vanilla ice cream on top its almost like eating a piece of heaven! Well with 4 entries that guessed the correct dessert Brandy pulled Candy from the jar, so congrats to you we hope you enjoy picking some goodies from our shop! I do have to say all the selections that our readers guessed sounded delightful and we wont mention how many extra dessert trips to the store we make this last month after talking about the selections. Well anyways thank you all so much for playing along and keep a look-out for even more super fun giveaways on our blog in the future!

Portland Arts Bazaar November 29th

2009-11-15T17:00:00.000-08:00

Hope to see you There!

Getting Ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

2009-11-12T23:13:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! So I sent out a notification via my mailing list to all people who signed up about my Black Friday sale! You will want to keep your eyes peeled all day at the top of every hour for a product with ridiculously low prices... some hours I may throw in a bonus product but everything is so concealed about this sale like Fort Knox. I am letting no one know about what kind of stuff I am going to offer. Last years Black Friday sale was a Black Friday/ Milestone sale so it was really great, and I hope this one is as great too! I really cannot wait to see you there! For Cyber Monday, we still haven't decided on what exactly we are planning, but it will be BIG. If you plan on shopping both days let me know and I will put all your orders together and refund any overages on shipping! I will be starting bright and early here!

Veterans Day Sale

2009-11-10T16:09:00.000-08:00

We here at Anderson Soap Company have gotten caught up with most of our work, so we decided to put on a sale for Veterans Day. We would love for you to join us here and get a price break in these hard times. Stocking stuffers galore. We have a section of already marked down items h ere and it will go on all day today and Wednesday November 11, 2009 then I will close the sale down at midnight.