Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Piano


One of my dearest friends from high school is expecting her first baby.   What do you, a confessed soap-addict, do when you hear good news like that?


Whip up a ton of soap of course!


These piano soaps are my tribute to my girlfriend's love for music.  She is aspired to be a music therapist because she believes in the power of music.  I know her baby will be the luckiest kid on earth!


The final product isn't exactly what I had in mind.  The "black keys" are kind of crooked, and the "white keys" aren't exactly white.   The yellowish tint comes from chamomile-infused olive oil, and I kind of like it this way because the color serves almost like a telling sign to my not-so-secret ingredient.



The infused olive oil sped up the thickening time and I only had very little time to put in the black keys.  I end up with only five of these piano soaps, but since I love them so much, I'll be sure to make more (so I can keep some to myself too!).














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18 comments:

  1. ShiehdesignstudioAugust 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    That is so CUTE!!!

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  2. Amy WardenAugust 3, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    What a fabulous, unique idea!!  She's going to be thrilled!

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  3. cocobongAugust 3, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    As always with your soaps..beautiful work, Maggie!

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  4. miscellaneaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I think Your friend will like it so much.
    Petra

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  5. marina HemrichAugust 4, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    nice Soap

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  6. Anne-Marie FaiolaAugust 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    What a great idea!  I kind of like that they're crooked too, it looks more homemade and gives them that special touch.  Super adorbs =)

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  7. ClaudiaAugust 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Lovely Soap !

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  8. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Imagine pink piano keys for a little princess... That'd be even cuter!

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  9. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks Amy!  I can't wait to see her expression when I give her the soap!

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  10. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    As always, thank you C'bong!

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  11. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Petra,
    I hope the soap will bring up that beautiful smile of hers. :)

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  12. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you Marina!

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  13. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Thank you, Anne-Marie!  I'm glad the crooked keys are translated into "homemade" and "special", rather than "imperfection". :)

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  14. betweenfriendsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Thank you, Claudia!

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  15. JanAugust 7, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Fantastic idea Maggie! I bet she'll be trilled to bits with these beautiful soaps, love these, they look so original and the colour is great too:)

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  16. betweenfriendsAugust 11, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks Jan!  Ever since I made these soaps, I haven't stopped thinking about making some more soon. :)

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  17. TwobloomsdesignstudioSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    What a neat concept and I'm sure your friend loved them. :)

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  18. betweenfriendsSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Michelle, now my challenge is to keep them dry until I see her again!

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