Northanger Soapworks

Jane Austen's Personal Soapmaker. I make handmade soap for the Jane Austen addict! You can find me on etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/NorthangerSoapworks

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*Winter soaps are now for sale separately in my shop!* . Here are two of the pre-orders for Jane Austen in Winter that I shipped yesterday. I really loved coming up with special soaps for this Jane Austen calendar project of mine, and I hope to keep doing it! For those of you who were waiting for the winter soaps to be available separately, I'll wait for a minute while you do your happy dance! ...........😄 You can, of course, still buy the set and that still comes with a special wax sealed letter about the collection. Get it for Galentines Day for a beloved friend, or for yourself:) The shop link is in my profile! . About #austen18, I'm almost finished reading Persuasion for my Jane Austen Society book club meeting this weekend! I'm very excited! . . . . . . . #handmadesoap #janeausten #prideandprejudice #persuasion #northangerabbey #austenaddict #bookish #wintercollection #seasonal #janeaustenquote #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #brambleon #janeaustencalendar

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"The only thing I do not thoroughly like is, that she seems to be sitting out of doors, with only a little shawl over her shoulders—and it makes one think she must catch cold.” . “But, my dear papa, it is supposed to be summer; a warm day in summer. Look at the tree.” . “But it is never safe to sit out of doors, my dear.” ~Mr. Woodhouse and Emma regarding the drawing of Harriet Smith. Excerpt from Jane Austen's Emma. . Mr. Woodhouse is such a favorite of mine, his character never ceases to amuse! I daresay he might also recommend a hot bath, provided there is a thick and cozy robe awaiting! . Only four days left to pre-order the Jane Austen in Winter collection and receive a free tube of Lizzy's Lip Balm with your order! The collection comes with four handmade soaps, each inspired by January and February events from Jane Austen's novels and letters! You can check it out in my Etsy shop, there's a link in my profile! . . . . . . #handmadesoap #janeausten #persuasion #northangerabbey #austenaddict #bookish #wintercollection #seasonal #janeaustenquote #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #freegift #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #brambleon #lipbalm #emmawoodhouse

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"Poor Jane! I am sorry for her, because, with her disposition, she may not get over it immediately. It had better have happened to you, Lizzy; you would have laughed yourself out of it sooner. But do you think she would be prevailed upon to go back with us? Change of scene might be of service—and perhaps a little relief from home may be as useful as anything." ~Mrs. Gardiner decides to invite Jane to Gracechurch Street. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. . Jane Austen Calender check-in: In early January, the Gardiners take Jane back to their London home in Gracechurch Street. She has an extended visit. . Gracechurch Street is the third soap in my Jane Austen in Winter soap collection! Jane is sad and missing Mr. Bingley there and I wanted to cheer her up with the bright and cheery scent of lemongrass! The top is patterned like bricks and the inside was an attempt to make it look like a cobbled street in cross section--like you are taking a vertical slice of it. I had so much fun making this one since it made me feel like a geologist again! I've never done a soap with lemongrass essential oil before and everything is a bit more green than expected, but we'll just say the stone came from a green granite quarry, right? . . . . . . . #handmadesoap #janeausten #prideandprejudice #austenaddict #bookish #wintercollection #seasonal #janeaustenquote #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #soap #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #brambleon #etsyfinds #lemongrass #geologyrocks (at Gracechurch Street)

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"I consider a country-dance as an emblem of marriage." ~Henry Tilney. "To be sure not. ...People that dance only stand opposite each other in a long room for half an hour." ~Catherine Morland. Excerpt from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. . Jane Austen Calender check-in: In late January, Catherine Morland travels to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Allen. In mid-February, she attends the Cotillion ball where she dances with Mr. Tilney! . Cotillion is the second soap in my Jane Austen in Winter collection! The scent is rosewood and musk, which feels perfect for an elegant party full of hope and uncertainty! The black color accent is dancing through the white, and if you look at the mirrored effect of the soaps together, it looks like a big twirling skirt! (of course with petticoats underneath, one must take care of ones reputation!) . There is a very important second reason for my choosing to make Cotillion soap: *Let it be known* that my favorite Georgette Heyer novel is Cotillion! Go and read it, stat! . . . . . . . #handmadesoap #janeausten #georgetteheyer #blacktieaffair #northangerabbey #austenaddict #bookish #wintercollection #seasonal #janeaustenquote #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #artisansoap #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #soap #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #brambleon

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"His appearance was greatly in his favour; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address." . I know he's got that villainous hair, but does anyone else think Mr. Wickham looks very dashing in this illustration? I'm using a few of my Pride and Prejudice soaps as paperweights;-) I also wanted to say I'm officially joining #Austen18 this year! I'm going to start with Persuasion since my local Jane Austen society is discussing that one soon! . . . . . . . #janeausten #handmadesoap #bookish #prideandprejudice #persuasion #janeaustenquote #austenaddict #booksandbeans #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #artisansoap #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #paperweight #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #makersgonnamake

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"At length the day is come on which I am to flirt my last with Tom Lefroy, and when you receive this it will be over. My tears flow as I write at the melancholy idea." ~January 15th, 1796, Jane Austen's personal letters. . Jane Austen Calender check-in: Those words were written exactly two hundred and twenty-two years ago on today's date. Very little is known of Jane's relationship with Tom Lefroy, but there are films and novels inspired by the few brief mentions of him. Just how she felt toward him we will never know for certain. Also on the calendar: Tom Lefroy was born in January! . Flirt My Last is the first soap in my Jane Austen in Winter collection! It is scented with a fragrance called *First Love* and smells like oranges and caramel. This scent was chosen partially for its name, but it smells divinely delicious too! I love a good orange in the winter. The swirl on top ended up a little fancier than I anticipated! . This will be the first of many soaps I hope to make devoted to Jane herself and inspired by quotes from her letters. They will have fewer frills than my other soaps with a simple beauty. Not *too pretty to use* as some people say of artisan soaps, just Everyday Jane. . . . . . . . #everydayjane #janeausten #handmadesoap #bookish #wintercollection #seasonal #janeaustenquote #austenaddict #tomlefroy #madisonwi #coldprocesssoap #artisansoap #northangersoapworks #soapmaking #austen #austenite #giftideas #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookishfeatures #booklovers #etsyshop #soap #pursuepretty #janeaustengifts #janeites #janeaustenfan #regency #onthisday #brambleon

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I'm thrilled to tell you the Jane Austen in Winter collection is here! Four different bar soaps, each inspired by January and February events from Jane Austen's books and letters! I will be posting this week telling you all about them. These soaps are still curing, but you can pre-order the winter box and reserve your soaps today! All pre-orders will ship February 1st. Check my bio for the shop link! . #JaneAusten #wintercollection #austenaddict #handmadesoap #bookish #seasonal

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In vain you have struggled. It will not do. Your feelings will not be repressed. You must allow yourself to buy this soap. #linkinbio . Ardently is now available in my shop! I wish I could promise that a rainy visit from Matthew Macfadyen comes with the purchase of Ardently, but...alas:) I can only promise it will smell like rain and you will smile every time you use it! Check my last post for more details on Ardently. . A bit about my Jane Austen soap calendar: this is technically part of my spring release as the proposal occurs in April. (I released it early to make it available for valentines.) I will do my best to keep this in stock but if you miss out, it will definitely be back at least for the spring release. Meanwhile, I have 4 new winter soaps planned that I will post about soon. A late start for winter, but I was a little distracted with learning bookkeeping and taxes for a while! . #growingpains #handmadesoap #janeausten #prideandprejudice2005 #bookish

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“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” ~Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth, excerpt from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. . I am so excited to tell you about my newest soap, *Ardently*! I've been planning it for a while and was so excited to cut it that I forgot to take a picture of the uncut top! Positively littered with tiny hearts on top, this soap has a deep well of layers and color to represent the multitude of feelings the heart brings:) . And the scent is the best part. The fragrance I used is called Kentish Rain. Many thanks to @brambleberry for such a perfect name! When I saw it, immediately the proposal scene from Pride and Prejudice 2005 came to my mind! Not only is Elizabeth staying in Kent at the time of Mr. Darcy's proposal, but in that adaptation, he proposes in the rain. The rain I tell you! It is a beautiful moment. They argue and feelings are hurt on both sides, but they look like they want to embrace. I want to leave the film on pause. So I made this 💕. . This will be released TOMORROW on the 10th. There is plenty of time to order for Valentines Day and I ship worldwide! The scent is unisex and would be appropriate for a man or woman. . #handmadesoap #janeausten #prideandprejudice2005 #mrdarcy #elizabethbennet #bookish

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I am loving my new Jane Austen calendar available from jasnawi.org! It ties together all the monthly events from her novels and letters and puts them in one place. I am also using it as a guide for seasonal soap collections and I'm working on the winter collection right now! . For fun, lets review what's going on in January in the books: . •Northanger Abbey: Catherine Morland departs for Bath and the story begins. •Pride and Prejudice: Jane is staying with the Gardiners at Gracechurch Street in London. Also Mr. Collins and Charlotte Lucas get married! •Emma finds out Mr. Elton is engaged. •Sense and Sensibility: Marianne Dashwood sees Willoughby with Miss Grey at a London Ball. •Mansfield Park: Henry Crawford proposes to Fanny Price. •Persuasion: Anne Elliot is in Bath and believes Captain Wentworth will soon marry Louisa Musgrove. . #handmadesoap #janeausten #january #calendarofevents #seasonal #bookish

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Here's a little peek at my newest creation, still wet in the mold after pouring! It's going to be very *ardent* indeed! . #wetsoapwednesday #handmadesoap #janeausten #prideandprejudice #valentinesday #bookish #love

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The Muddy Petticoat is back in stock! Same vanilla scent, same design, but you may note the proportions are a little different! I'm using a different soap mold now and needed to modify it slightly. I hope you like the taller, more upright look as much as I do! . "I hope you saw her petticoat, six inches deep in mud, I am absolutely certain." ~Mrs. Hurst, Pride and Prejudice, regarding Miss Elizabeth Bennet. . I love this moment in the book. Mr. Darcy's admiration for Elizabeth grows and Miss Bingley is thwarted! . “I am afraid, Mr. Darcy,” observed Miss Bingley in a half whisper, “that this adventure has rather affected your admiration of her fine eyes.” . “Not at all,” he replied; “they were brightened by the exercise.” A short pause followed... . #linkinbio #janeausten #elizabethbennet #handmadesoap #mrdarcy #bookish #prideandprejudice

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Hello 2018! I am *persuaded* this is going to be a good year:) Speaking of...Captain Wentworth's Constancy is now available in my etsy shop! Inspired by the epic love letter Frederick Wentworth writes to his beloved Anne Elliot-- it is Jane Austen at her finest! . “Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant.” ~Captain Wentworth to Anne, Persuasion. . Also-- Mr. Darcy, Mary Bennet and Mr. Tilney's Proposal have been restocked. Muddy Petticoat restock coming soon! . #persuasion #janeausten #bookish #anneelliot #captainwentworth #handmadesoap

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Thanks to everyone who has supported me starting up this year! It's been a whirlwind and I couldn't have succeeded without you💜. I've got fun plans in store for 2018, delving deeper into Austen but also with the occasional venture beyond:) Keep an eye on my feed so you don't miss all the fun! . What products would you love to see this coming year? . #2017bestnine #janeausten #bookish #handmadesoap #goodbyejaneausten200 #thankyou

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Christmas soaps are on sale in my Etsy shop for only $5 each until the new year (nearly half price 😱). Soaps available include Frank's Christmas Letter and Mr. Woodhouse's Christmas Cocoa, both Emma-themed. I have just a few left of each! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas💜 . #sale #emmawoodhouse #frankchurchill #handmadesoap #janeausten #austenaddict

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One last #redandgreen! I just love the festive look of these shots and had to share one more. Mr. Darcy bar soap and Pride and Prejudice are having a little nap😴. Merry Christmas to all! . #janeausten #mrdarcy #handmadesoap #merrychristmas #prideandprejudice #franklinlibrary

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I want to make a series of mashups showing some inspiration/humor for the soaps I make. Here is my first attempt! Happy #muslinmonday! . #handmadesoap #northangerabbey #catherinemorland #henrytilney #janeausten