I just finished photographing some Ol'Folkie Products soaps and butters. Sitting among these heavenly scents prompted me to add a post about owners Marc and Kathey Miller of Smyrna, GA who have been Exhibitors in the Christmas House for the past several years. ----After Kathey Miller signed up for a soap-making class, she found it was in danger of cancellation due to an unfilled slot. After much coercing (it was, after all, a Saturday during football season), her husband, Marc, agreed to tag along. As it goes, Marc was the one smitten by the process and Ol' Folkie Soap was born. Ol'Folkie Soap (the name comes from the on-air moniker Marc uses when hosting his music show on community radio WRFG 89.3 FM) began as a hobby to provide personalized gifts to friends and co-workers. It has since grown into a cottage enterprise and the Miller's are stepping up marketing and production.
Ol' Folkie Soap uses only the purest ingredients, locally-sourced if possible, such as cocoa and Shea butters and olive, almond and coconut oils. Goat's milk is often added to make the bars creamier. Fragrances span a cornucopia –cinnamon, jasmine, peppermint, lavender-and many of the bars can double as air fresheners. The Miller's also make a no-scent variety and one free of nut products for those with allergies. Some bars feature jojoba beads and apricot and blueberry seeds as exfoliants. The soaps contain no artificial additives or preservatives of any kind.
Marc reported that his most popular offering is called "Energy," a fragrance he describes as "fresh, clean and citrusy." The Oatmeal Milk and Honey bar is also a top seller.
And for travelers, the Miller's have devised a "Shampoo Bar" that can circumvent the hassle of trying to get liquid shampoo through airport security. Another new offering is the "Lotion Cup," a Shea butter and beeswax-based moisturizer that can be carried in a purse or pocket.
The Miller's can personalize their offerings; they recently customized bars as gifts for guests at a wedding to reflect the floral arrangements.
And for travelers, the Miller's have devised a "Shampoo Bar" that can circumvent the hassle of trying to get liquid shampoo through airport security. Another new offering is the "Lotion Cup," a Shea butter and beeswax-based moisturizer that can be carried in a purse or pocket.
The Miller's can personalize their offerings; they recently customized bars as gifts for guests at a wedding to reflect the floral arrangements.
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