by On Hand Lotions | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
This weekend takes us in two new directions: Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival in Ithaca, New York, and the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair in Washington, DC! Find us in Ithaca at Booth #62, corner of Cayuga and West Seneca. Find us in Washington, DC at Booth #20,...
by On Hand Lotions | Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Grapes are royalty in our shop hometown of Naples, New York. This upstate town love grapes so much that the annual Grape Festival fills the area with guests and music celebrating our grape pies, grape jam, wine (!), and bucolic village. I mean, even the fire hydrants...
by On Hand Lotions | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Day hikes. Picnics. Wading in the creek. S’mores. Counting fireflies.It’s summer time! This mom- and dad-of-three-littles carry backpacks to handle all (well, most) of the kids’ needs that come up during a summer day outside. Here’s what...
by On Hand Lotions | May 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
A bride-to-be recently asked me to create “a stunning scent palate” for her customized bridal party gifts. Wait, what?!No pressure or anything. Eek. More on that in a moment.First, before I forget and before y’all ask:Yes! We do customs. Lotion bars...
by On Hand Lotions | Apr 10, 2016 | Products
People asked. (Often!) We obliged.Dark Patchouli oil, or Pogostemon cablin, is one of those polarizing scents that has the power to enthrall or repulse depending on your nose. Which camp are you in? “Finally! I looooove patchouli!”OR”I mean, I still...
by On Hand Lotions | Mar 16, 2016 | Products
Spring is here! Welcome back, sunshine and mud puddles and green grass and, yes, thawed ponds for the ducks!I wanted to create something bright and fresh for the new season. Something light, uplifting, cheerful. Something to reflect and celebrate the brilliant...
by On Hand Lotions | Feb 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
There’s still snow on the ground here (and ice on the pond, which greatly confuses our ducks), but we’re excitedly planning the herb and flower gardens, getting ready to launch a few new products for you, and coordinating a busy and fun show...
by On Hand Lotions | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
This is it! The last show of the year! zomg!Stock up and get gifty at The Historic German House: 315 Gregory St., Rochester, NY // Sunday 12.20.2015 // 11-4On Hand Lotions is joining a couple dozen other great artists and makers for a Mini Mayday Underground Crafts +...
by On Hand Lotions | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
‘Tis the week before cutoffAnd all through the shopShipping label printersAre printing nonstop. The pick lists are piled,The glitter it shines,The coffeepot protestsAs it works overtime. A hundred orders down,Boxes head out the door.The end is in sight!...
by On Hand Lotions | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Black Friday + Small Business Saturday + Cyber MondayThree days, three specials. Make your list and choose your sale!Happy shopping!Our Black Friday best: free organic lotion bar with $40 purchase! If you’re on Instagram, check #shopsmall94 to see all the...
