<![CDATA[Lather Unusual, LLC: Latest News]]> http://www.latherunusual.com Sun, 20 May 2012 13:06:52 +0000 <![CDATA[Soap Queen (10/2011) - Review & Interview: Soapy Shout Out]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/soap-queen-10-2011-review-interview-soapy-shout-out/ Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:33:50 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/soap-queen-10-2011-review-interview-soapy-shout-out/ THE Soap Queen was kind enough to review some of our products, and post an interview on her website in October. 

Thank you from the Soap Siren!!!    :-)

http://www.soapqueen.com/business/lather-unusual-soapy-shout-out/

 

Lather Unusual: Soapy Shout Out

I recently purchased some calorie free pastries from Lather Unusual- soapy pastries that is. Lather Unusual is a soap company located near my beautiful home town in Seattle, Washington. Logan Niles, a former New York chef with a pastry background, makes each soap with natural and paraben free ingredients and decorates each soap by hand creating an “unusual lather” (sorry, couldn’t hold back the pun). Her soaps look and smell absolutely edible! Check out the quick fire Soap Queen interview with Logan below.

 Website: Lather Unusual Website

Blog: Blather Blog

Facebook: Lather Unusual 

Soap Queen: How did you get started?

Logan: I started making soap as a hobby after trying my hand at cheese making, which I really enjoyed but found to be very cost prohibitive to do as a weekly hobby, not to mention fattening! I could literally have cheese at every meal it tastes so good. Plus the yield of finished cheese is much, much lower than soap. There’s only but so much whey a family can drink…LOL…even the cats were getting tired of it!

Soap queen: Why desserts?

Logan: After being a chef for 26+ years in New York City, with a pastry background and experience in professional bakeries, it seemed a logical way to utilize skills and tools I already possessed and loved to use. My goal is to make my Soap Pastries look as realistic as possible vs. gimmicky. I’d love to really push the envelope with them and have an ultra-upscale line as well that would rival anything a classical French or Italian pastry shop could put out.

Soap Queen: You have a retail store as well; what’s been the most surprising thing about having a storefront?

Logan: Because I opted working with Lip Labz out of Toronto Canada I needed the space and validity of a store front to put two 6′ custom lip balm & lip gloss kiosks into. So along with all of the handcrafted bath products I make it’s been a necessary step. So far getting people to the shop has been the biggest challenge since we’re not right in the local mall. That’s been changing since we started hosting private events here and will expand class offerings in the Fall. I really love running the shop tough. When it comes to meeting new people I’m very social, chatty and love sharing information. The store experience, in terms of sights, aromas and unique features, is delightful and such an important part of the brand.  Everyone who visits has a wonderful experience, and raves about how nice the space feels and uniqueness of the products.

Soap Queen: Your best advice for someone thinking of opening a retail store?

Logan: Don’t do it if you don’t absolutely have to. Without Lip Labz I would have chosen a less expensive artists space to create out of and focused more on online sales and shows. The overhead, even on a small shop, can be a heavy load to carry during slow periods. If you have the capital to burn while business grows, a great location and a strong business plan then it’s something to consider with the proper planning.

Soap Queen: Favorite Bramble Berry product?

Logan: Oh, that’s tough! LOL. I’m a big fan of so many of the foodie fragrance oils like Oatmeal Stout, Cherry Almond and Hot Apple Pie… I don’t think I could choose just one favorite. I love making the Soap Pastries because I get to be really creative, use all of my pastry piping tips and the reaction of customers when they see them. It’s pure joy.

Soap Queen: Thanks for your time, Logan. We adore the soap that we purchased from you! Thanks for such a sweet, fun and wonderful product.

Get your very own pastry soaps from the Lather Unusual Website and keep up with Logan on the Blather Blog!

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14 Responses to “Lather Unusual: Soapy Shout Out”

  1. Jessie says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    What method of soaping does she use? Cold, hot, melt & pour??? They look amazing!:)

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Jessie.. I use the cp whipped soap method for the Soap Pastries. I do have one m&p cupcake at the shop that I keep in stock when I’m out of the cp items. Since the Soap Pastries are cp and require a min. of 3-4 weeks to cure it’s easy to get out of stock if I get a big order out of the blue or en excited bride’s maid comes in and takes 10 all at once so it’s nice to have a m&p option for when that happens.

      Reply
  2. Courtney says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Mainly Cold Process. Isn’t she talented?

    Courtney from Bramble Berry!

    Reply
  3. Mildred says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    WOW! That isn’t what I really said out loud. But either way, they look amazing and real. Thanks A-M that was great.

    Reply
  4. Ann says:
    October 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I love this woman and her store! I’ve stopped by just a few times simply to chat and to see all her wonderful products!

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:13 pm

      Ann, I can’t thank you enough for your support! It’s because of lovely people like you that I’m able to unlock that door each day and present the very best product that I can. Creativity can’t thrive in a vacuum :)

      Reply
  5. Tara says:
    October 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    They really do look good enough to eat! I can’t get over how incredible the soaps look. How on earth does she do the cake slices?! Very impressive!!

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Tara..don’t they? I get a lot of hopeful customers that come in thinking I run a bakery because the Soap Pastries are displayed in an old pastry display case. I may need to start selling real pastries so they aren’t so disappointed! lol

      Each cake is created whole and then sliced into portions. I used to do it by hand but that lead to lots of irregular slices and cursing on my part..lol… Now I work with a custom cutter made by a local metal worker I know.

      Reply
  6. Logan, Soap Siren says:
    October 5, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Anne-Marie..thank you so much for featuring me and my work on your blog. I am so thrilled you liked everything…super exciting! :)

    Reply
  7. Monica says:
    October 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Those soaps are definitely works of art. She is incredibly talented.

    Reply
]]> THE Soap Queen was kind enough to review some of our products, and post an interview on her website in October. 

Thank you from the Soap Siren!!!    :-)

http://www.soapqueen.com/business/lather-unusual-soapy-shout-out/

 

Lather Unusual: Soapy Shout Out

I recently purchased some calorie free pastries from Lather Unusual- soapy pastries that is. Lather Unusual is a soap company located near my beautiful home town in Seattle, Washington. Logan Niles, a former New York chef with a pastry background, makes each soap with natural and paraben free ingredients and decorates each soap by hand creating an “unusual lather” (sorry, couldn’t hold back the pun). Her soaps look and smell absolutely edible! Check out the quick fire Soap Queen interview with Logan below.

 Website: Lather Unusual Website

Blog: Blather Blog

Facebook: Lather Unusual 

Soap Queen: How did you get started?

Logan: I started making soap as a hobby after trying my hand at cheese making, which I really enjoyed but found to be very cost prohibitive to do as a weekly hobby, not to mention fattening! I could literally have cheese at every meal it tastes so good. Plus the yield of finished cheese is much, much lower than soap. There’s only but so much whey a family can drink…LOL…even the cats were getting tired of it!

Soap queen: Why desserts?

Logan: After being a chef for 26+ years in New York City, with a pastry background and experience in professional bakeries, it seemed a logical way to utilize skills and tools I already possessed and loved to use. My goal is to make my Soap Pastries look as realistic as possible vs. gimmicky. I’d love to really push the envelope with them and have an ultra-upscale line as well that would rival anything a classical French or Italian pastry shop could put out.

Soap Queen: You have a retail store as well; what’s been the most surprising thing about having a storefront?

Logan: Because I opted working with Lip Labz out of Toronto Canada I needed the space and validity of a store front to put two 6′ custom lip balm & lip gloss kiosks into. So along with all of the handcrafted bath products I make it’s been a necessary step. So far getting people to the shop has been the biggest challenge since we’re not right in the local mall. That’s been changing since we started hosting private events here and will expand class offerings in the Fall. I really love running the shop tough. When it comes to meeting new people I’m very social, chatty and love sharing information. The store experience, in terms of sights, aromas and unique features, is delightful and such an important part of the brand.  Everyone who visits has a wonderful experience, and raves about how nice the space feels and uniqueness of the products.

Soap Queen: Your best advice for someone thinking of opening a retail store?

Logan: Don’t do it if you don’t absolutely have to. Without Lip Labz I would have chosen a less expensive artists space to create out of and focused more on online sales and shows. The overhead, even on a small shop, can be a heavy load to carry during slow periods. If you have the capital to burn while business grows, a great location and a strong business plan then it’s something to consider with the proper planning.

Soap Queen: Favorite Bramble Berry product?

Logan: Oh, that’s tough! LOL. I’m a big fan of so many of the foodie fragrance oils like Oatmeal Stout, Cherry Almond and Hot Apple Pie… I don’t think I could choose just one favorite. I love making the Soap Pastries because I get to be really creative, use all of my pastry piping tips and the reaction of customers when they see them. It’s pure joy.

Soap Queen: Thanks for your time, Logan. We adore the soap that we purchased from you! Thanks for such a sweet, fun and wonderful product.

Get your very own pastry soaps from the Lather Unusual Website and keep up with Logan on the Blather Blog!

Possibly Related Posts

tagged as:

14 Responses to “Lather Unusual: Soapy Shout Out”

  1. Jessie says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    What method of soaping does she use? Cold, hot, melt & pour??? They look amazing!:)

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Jessie.. I use the cp whipped soap method for the Soap Pastries. I do have one m&p cupcake at the shop that I keep in stock when I’m out of the cp items. Since the Soap Pastries are cp and require a min. of 3-4 weeks to cure it’s easy to get out of stock if I get a big order out of the blue or en excited bride’s maid comes in and takes 10 all at once so it’s nice to have a m&p option for when that happens.

      Reply
  2. Courtney says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Mainly Cold Process. Isn’t she talented?

    Courtney from Bramble Berry!

    Reply
  3. Mildred says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    WOW! That isn’t what I really said out loud. But either way, they look amazing and real. Thanks A-M that was great.

    Reply
  4. Ann says:
    October 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I love this woman and her store! I’ve stopped by just a few times simply to chat and to see all her wonderful products!

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:13 pm

      Ann, I can’t thank you enough for your support! It’s because of lovely people like you that I’m able to unlock that door each day and present the very best product that I can. Creativity can’t thrive in a vacuum :)

      Reply
  5. Tara says:
    October 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    They really do look good enough to eat! I can’t get over how incredible the soaps look. How on earth does she do the cake slices?! Very impressive!!

    Reply
    • Logan, Soap Siren says:
      October 5, 2011 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Tara..don’t they? I get a lot of hopeful customers that come in thinking I run a bakery because the Soap Pastries are displayed in an old pastry display case. I may need to start selling real pastries so they aren’t so disappointed! lol

      Each cake is created whole and then sliced into portions. I used to do it by hand but that lead to lots of irregular slices and cursing on my part..lol… Now I work with a custom cutter made by a local metal worker I know.

      Reply
  6. Logan, Soap Siren says:
    October 5, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Anne-Marie..thank you so much for featuring me and my work on your blog. I am so thrilled you liked everything…super exciting! :)

    Reply
  7. Monica says:
    October 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Those soaps are definitely works of art. She is incredibly talented.

    Reply
]]> <![CDATA[Free Dia De Los Muertos Face-Painting]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/free-dia-de-los-muertos-face-painting/ Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:06:17 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/free-dia-de-los-muertos-face-painting/ Free Dia De Los Muertos Face-Painting!

Visit the store on Fri, Sat, or Sun (Oct 28, 29, 30) anytime after 4pm until closing, and the Soap Siren will work her creative magic to apply a trendy Dia De Los Muertos skull mask to your face in preparation for Halloween & Dia D L M festivities, free of charge! 


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Hope to see you there!!!    :-)



]]> Free Dia De Los Muertos Face-Painting!

Visit the store on Fri, Sat, or Sun (Oct 28, 29, 30) anytime after 4pm until closing, and the Soap Siren will work her creative magic to apply a trendy Dia De Los Muertos skull mask to your face in preparation for Halloween & Dia D L M festivities, free of charge! 


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Hope to see you there!!!    :-)



]]> <![CDATA[Daily Candy (10/11/2011): Smell like a Home-Cooked Meal]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/daily-candy-10-11-2011-smell-like-a-home-cooked-meal/ Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:35:16 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/daily-candy-10-11-2011-smell-like-a-home-cooked-meal/ From Daily Candy - Seattle:  http://www.dailycandy.com/seattle/article/109155/Lather-Unusual-Food-Scented-Soaps

Seattle - October 11, 2011

Don't Eat Lather Unusual Soaps

It'll Be Harder than You Think

lather unusual soaps!

You obsess over offal, dream about dim sum, and drool over duck. Some might say you have a bit of a food fetish; you prefer to call it a healthy appetite.

Resist sinking your teeth into Lather Unusual, a Ravenna-based line of foodie-friendly soaps and bath products crafted by former New York City executive chef Logan Niles.

Infused with locally sourced ingredients, the cold-processed and glycerin bars come in scents like smoked salt, Caprese salad, hops ’n’ farrow (with emmer farrow from Lentz Spelt Farm), and bacon ’n’ egg. And the Mangalitsa bars are made with pig fat from Heath Putnam Farms.

Also available: scrubs, lotions, and soap “pastries” (mocha hazelnut crunch cupcake, citrus poppy seed cake) that look good enough to eat.

So you can have your cake and shower with it, too.

Available at Lather Unusual, 2612 Northeast 55th Street (206-905-9995 or latherunusual.com), $4.50-$7.50.

Photo: Courtesy of Lather Unusual

  Beauty Junkies, Foodies, Soaking Tub

 

]]> From Daily Candy - Seattle:  http://www.dailycandy.com/seattle/article/109155/Lather-Unusual-Food-Scented-Soaps

Seattle - October 11, 2011

Don't Eat Lather Unusual Soaps

It'll Be Harder than You Think

lather unusual soaps!

You obsess over offal, dream about dim sum, and drool over duck. Some might say you have a bit of a food fetish; you prefer to call it a healthy appetite.

Resist sinking your teeth into Lather Unusual, a Ravenna-based line of foodie-friendly soaps and bath products crafted by former New York City executive chef Logan Niles.

Infused with locally sourced ingredients, the cold-processed and glycerin bars come in scents like smoked salt, Caprese salad, hops ’n’ farrow (with emmer farrow from Lentz Spelt Farm), and bacon ’n’ egg. And the Mangalitsa bars are made with pig fat from Heath Putnam Farms.

Also available: scrubs, lotions, and soap “pastries” (mocha hazelnut crunch cupcake, citrus poppy seed cake) that look good enough to eat.

So you can have your cake and shower with it, too.

Available at Lather Unusual, 2612 Northeast 55th Street (206-905-9995 or latherunusual.com), $4.50-$7.50.

Photo: Courtesy of Lather Unusual

  Beauty Junkies, Foodies, Soaking Tub

 

]]> <![CDATA[QR View - Landing Page for QR Discount]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/qr-view-landing-page-for-qr-discount/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:59:19 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/qr-view-landing-page-for-qr-discount/ Congratulations!!!

Thanks for your interest in Lather Unusual and for checking out one of our mobile QR codes.

Use the following coupon code and redeem it for $5 in product in the store or online at: www.LatherUnusual.com

 

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Coupon Code:  PFEW3PUCB0

 

5612 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA  98105  USA

]]> Congratulations!!!

Thanks for your interest in Lather Unusual and for checking out one of our mobile QR codes.

Use the following coupon code and redeem it for $5 in product in the store or online at: www.LatherUnusual.com

 

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Coupon Code:  PFEW3PUCB0

 

5612 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA  98105  USA

]]> <![CDATA[New Local Phone Number in Seattle for Lather Unusual]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/news/4/New-Local-Phone-Number-in-Seattle-for-Lather-Unusual.html Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:23:33 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/news/4/New-Local-Phone-Number-in-Seattle-for-Lather-Unusual.html New Local Phone Number in Seattle for Lather Unusual

 

July 2, 2011 - Seattle, WA, USA

We have a new local phone number in Seattle in response to many people having problems reaching our NYC-based number. 

You can now reach us 24x7 at +1-(206)-905-9955.


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July 2, 2011 - Seattle, WA, USA

We have a new local phone number in Seattle in response to many people having problems reaching our NYC-based number. 

You can now reach us 24x7 at +1-(206)-905-9955.


]]> <![CDATA[Get up to $15 of free product plus a free gift - special promotion for July only]]> http://www.latherunusual.com/get-up-to-15-of-free-product-plus-a-free-gift-special-promotion-for-july-only/ Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:18:00 +0000 http://www.latherunusual.com/get-up-to-15-of-free-product-plus-a-free-gift-special-promotion-for-july-only/  

~PROMOTION during July only~

Up to $15 in free product plus a free gift simply by helping us spread the word!


How to receive $15 in free product instantly - complete these five easy tasks (will only take 3-5 minutes):

  1. LIKE us on Facebook and post about us on your wall for your peeps. <click here>
  2. FOLLOW us on Twitter and tweet about us from your twitter account.   <click here>
  3. COMMENT on our Blog or Website (could be a product review as well)  <click here>
  4. CREATE an account on our website and subscribe to our newsletter  <click here>
  5. CONTACT us to let us know you have completed the tasks <click here>

Presto!  Receive a $15 Coupon Code good on any purchase online or in the store.


PLUS a free in-store gift??  

Simply visit the store in person, and tell us that you LIKE and FOLLOW us, and we'll give you a FREE surprise gift! 

 

THANKS for the support and spread the word! ! !   

(Please Note: This promotion ends at 1:00am PDT July 31 and coupons expire on Aug 1, and will not repeated in 2011.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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~PROMOTION during July only~

Up to $15 in free product plus a free gift simply by helping us spread the word!


How to receive $15 in free product instantly - complete these five easy tasks (will only take 3-5 minutes):

  1. LIKE us on Facebook and post about us on your wall for your peeps. <click here>
  2. FOLLOW us on Twitter and tweet about us from your twitter account.   <click here>
  3. COMMENT on our Blog or Website (could be a product review as well)  <click here>
  4. CREATE an account on our website and subscribe to our newsletter  <click here>
  5. CONTACT us to let us know you have completed the tasks <click here>

Presto!  Receive a $15 Coupon Code good on any purchase online or in the store.


PLUS a free in-store gift??  

Simply visit the store in person, and tell us that you LIKE and FOLLOW us, and we'll give you a FREE surprise gift! 

 

THANKS for the support and spread the word! ! !   

(Please Note: This promotion ends at 1:00am PDT July 31 and coupons expire on Aug 1, and will not repeated in 2011.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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