It's been busy behind the scenes at the Bittersweet Studio! We're getting ready to launch a Rosy New Body Essential that not only smells amazing but is rich and creamy and oh so nice!
The New Moisturizer should be available in a few weeks. It's part of our Spring 21 line.
We're also introducing another new line  that I believe will capture your attention. 
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I'm putting the final touches on packaging and logo design, and we're getting closer to the final stages of production!
Spring 2021 is sure to be one of our favorites!

Jill McDowell Lincoln

As we approach a New Year, I'm pondering thoughts of possibilities' and awakenings. This past year with all its ups and downs has taught me to appreciate the good and recognize its prevailing strength. These thoughts are at your fingertips but must be transferred to your mind, body and spirit to unite as one.  
The image above is a little corner in our store. It reflects how texture blends to create different levels of design. I was thinking how texture plays a role in creating fragrance in our store. Each layer builds to forge a scent masterpiece! Those thoughts carry on and offer excitement for the year ahead. 
Bittersweets winter break is always a time of renewal. Nouveau ideas form and float until they're put into action. Prototypes turn into a finished product that always translate into excitement. 
I'm looking forward to sharing it with you at our apothecary store. 
Bittersweet wishes you peace, joy and happiness, always. 
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Jill McDowell Lincoln

Bittersweet wishes you peace and joy this holiday season.
We're happily sharing our artisan collections!

Blessings to you and yours.

​Jill McDowell Lincoln

As the holiday season approaches our excitement grows as we welcome our artisan assortment of beautifully
wrapped soaps!
We're happy to announce that our Twelve Days of Christmas Collection will begin arriving on November 13, 2020. 
The limited edition of aromatic soaps will shine bright under the tree! The recipient will fall in love with this exclusive spicy collection and beautifully wrapped assemblage!
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I kind of wanted to keep this post simple without any outside clutter, because I believe that October speaks volumes! Once the calendar turns over to October you begin to see the transformation all around you. The leaves begin to fall and the air has a certain earth scent that is unlike any other smell. This warm earthy scent inspires us to attempt to create duplicate aromas. 
The studio is filled with scents of apple, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, peppermint and other autumn into winter amazing fragrance that not only warms your heart and soul, but echoes sweet memories of pumpkin carving and childhood Octobers.  
Our Holiday Soap production has started and we will offer our signature Twelve Days of Christmas soap beginning, November 13. 
We with that we could make available this seasonal offering at our web store, but the nature of handmade and the process involved with curing and wrapping, etc. does not allow us to. 
On a good note, this soap will begin arriving at our door store on Friday, November 13, 2020. 
We have collaborated with some amazing paper companies to design a one of a kind beautiful holiday gift!

Happy Fall!

Jill McDowell Lincoln

As the mornings begin to get crisp our door store moves with the waves of autumn. We begin introducing yummy fall blends of cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet orange soaps and apothecary. Our Perfume Department awaits you! Here you can blend a fabulous new fall body spray, lotion, room spray, bath salt or perfume.  We're a bit partial to these warm and comforting spicy fragrances and love sharing our bounties of handmade goodness with you, our wonderful friends!
As we begin pondering new packaging and creative ways to gather inspiration we encourage you to explore your horizons and follow a personal path of creativity. 
We can't wait to uncover new ideas this season!
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With warm wishes for a happy fall,
 
Jill McDowell Lincoln

If you've ever visited our store then you have probably noticed how we love fusing texture and live plants into our design. 
The decorating concept is not new but seems to be having a revival. 
The frosty months are the perfect time to head to the fields or woods to gather a bundle of dried naturals. 
When I was a young girl my mom would head to the woods and come home with large bundles of naturally freeze dried bouquets that she arranged in crocks and displayed them in our home. I always admired her creativity and ability to decorate on a budget. 
Today, I love blending both texture and plants because it allows you to dub in natural elements. My decorating style has always embodied natural elements. When I decorate a room you can be certain that there will be texture and vibrant green living plants. I can't imagine a room without these simple elements. 
As uncomplicated as they may seem to be, they add a good amount of punch to a design. Not to mention a stem of green and a woven piece marry to unite a personal style.
I like to refer to it as Natural Garnish!
Whether you cut a fresh branch from a tree or find a nubby piece of fabric both will help you to achieve a natural design. Less is more, and simple is just right. 
In the weeks to come I'll be sharing some of my secrets to designing a space that guides you through the next glorious season. 
Meanwhile, head outdoors and grab some nature to share in your indoor space. 
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Best, 

Jill McDowell Lincoln

As we begin pondering thoughts of Autumn our wrappings reflect those thoughts with hues of rust and rich tones that help to celebrate the season. 
Our store is beginning to show signs of fall!
We welcome you to explore our door store as we share the latest of fresh offerings. 

Best Wishes, 

Jill McDowell Lincoln 

We're excited to be open on Saturdays and to continue to share with you our summer inspired products. 
We love everything about this seasonal line!
The soaps are fresh and the scents are nothing short of divine!
Good things generally come to an end. This series of soap and its unique packaging is available for a short time exclusively at our door store while supplies last.
We continue to explore new ways to keep you safe and have fashioned a safe shopping environment in our store. 
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm Regards, 

​Jill McDowell Lincoln  

We're re-opening this Saturday!
Dear Bittersweet Soap & Apothecary Friends,

We're happy to announce that our door store will be re-opening this Saturday, June 20! We're excitedly opening the doors at 10 am! In addition, we will continue to offer our Porch Apothecary.  We're hemming in summer hours and open on Saturdays for now.
We will also have in hand a guest cap on the number of customers entering our store.  We ask that if you're showing symptoms of illness, please visit another time.  We will continue to offer to order online and pick up at the store porch and a flat rate shipping on all orders will carry forward indefinitely. 
We have fashioned a safe shopping environment and will continue to explore new ideas to keep you safe. 
Thank you so much for sticking with us. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Best Wishes, 

Jill McDowell Lincoln