Monthly Archives: April 2008

Conference Day Two

Posted on April 29, 2008 by alicia

So – I got up late today and missed the breakfast!  I didn’t make it downstairs until 8:40.  I did grab a blueberry muffin off the front desk and there was lots of that great coffee. It was another jam … Continue reading →

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An inspirational day

Posted on April 28, 2008 by alicia

We kicked off the morning with a Continental Breakfast… not sure which continent, though.  Amazing poached eggs on cornbread with spinach and an incredible sauce… even the blueberry muffins were exceptional.  And the coffee – must bring home. Sandy Maine, … Continue reading →

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Blogging on a Monday!

Posted on April 28, 2008 by alicia

What a jam-packed day!  The “Continental” breakfast was a bonanza of deliciousness.  I felt less sleepy this morning than I do now, at 4:00 Vermont time.  I am taking an hours break to nap. Sandy Maine was first up this … Continue reading →

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Semi-live from Vermont!

Posted on April 27, 2008 by alicia

Wow.  John took me to the airport this morning at 4:30 west coast time.  The plane left on time for Chicago and got in on time.  Then we didn’t leave for a long long time for Burlington.  But, I got … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to leave for Vermont!

Posted on April 26, 2008 by alicia

Today is about getting packed and ready to go!  Two kind Soap Buds from the Soap Dish Forum are bringing equipment and materials to make the soap for my demonstration.  I’m bringing some spatulas, a whisk, freezer paper and herbs.  … Continue reading →

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This week is going to be strange…

Posted on April 22, 2008 by alicia

On Sunday “morning” (Saturday night, more like…) I’m gettting to the airport at 4 am to catch a 6 am flight that will eventually land me in Burlington, VT. The Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild’s annual conference is being held there, and … Continue reading →

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New soap on the drying rack

Posted on April 15, 2008 by alicia

New soap!  Well, new batches of some “old” soap, and two actual new ones.  I made a batch of Chalice Well Water Soap to fill an order for a dear Sister, and there are three left.  They are on Etsy.  … Continue reading →

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