Swapping and Thrifting

Yesterday I received in the mail this wonderful package of soaps from Wendy Lorimer of Lorimers’ Soap in Scotland.

Lorimers' Soap
Lorimers’ Soaps and lip balm

Wendy had emailed me about my marbled fabric. Since I also love to not only make soap but to try others, we set up a swap. I sent her two of my marbled pieces for her soaps. I was dying to try her Calendula goatmilk & organic Shea soap and Dave was interested in the Lemongrass & Ginger so I requested those for the trade. She was so sweet to include her rose geranium lip balm!

Lorimers' Soap
Lorimers’ Calendula goatsmilk and organic shea soap

I’m looking forward to taking her soap for a test run today!! Thanks again Wendy! Check out her soaps and lip balms HERE.

On a thrift shopping note, I have started volunteering with my friend Barbara at our local thrift stores once a month. Dave told a friend of his that it was like the monkey guarding bananas! Well, yesterday was the day and here are a couple things I bought at the end of my shift.

Thrift shop finds
Thrift shop finds

They are all for fabric. I especially liked the wood piece. Can’t wait to use them. The white-lace piece was too pretty to resist. I had stuck $5 bill in my pocket in case I found something I couldn’t live without. These items totalled $1.35! What a deal.

Happy Saturday all! And thanks again to Wendy for the swap.