Clairebrooks Cabin

Well, how disgraceful is this?!!! A soapmaker who is completely out of soap! I was so burned out/worn out after my last season at the market that I guess I went on a soapmaking strike. 😳😱.

Well, I am back in the saddle at long last. Since I am currently just making soap for hubby and me, I can get all adventurous with scents like tonight's Blood Orange. Fingers crossed for success!

I miss seeing my market customers and fellow vendors, but I am greatly enjoying my first grandbaby and my hubby's retirement. We even bought the cutest little camper that we hope to take off in soon.

Don't forget you can find my handmade incense and adorable repurposed incense holders any time at my favorite Chabom Teas + Spices . ❤️

Ugh, not a fan of gloomy, rainy days, but somehow incense makes it feel all cozy. 🥰.

Good morning, soapie/incense friends! It's been a while! While I miss seeing your faces at C-Street City Market , I must admit I am 💯% enjoying my new role as Mimi to my first grandbaby! 🥰

But I do have news! Chabom Teas + Spices now carries my beloved repurposed incense holders you all so enjoyed from my booth at the market.

If you are looking for a completely unique and locally made gift idea or just want to treat yourself, check them out at Chabom.

~Denise

My favorite time of year to make soap is here! I love gathering spring flowers from our acreage to infuse into botanical soaps. From L to R we have lilac, dandelion, and redbud/wild violet. Aren't they beautiful?!

Even though I am not at the market anymore, you can still order your favorite soaps, simple deodorant, all-natural lip balm, shampoo bars, incense, and repurposed incense holders any time . And...there may be an open house shopping day at my home now and then. It would be so fun to see you all again! 😍

~Denise

Good evening, my soapie/incense friends! It feels so strange tonight to not be packing up my car for opening day of C-Street City Market tomorrow! I truly loved the six seasons I was a vendor at the market. When I began there wasn't much interest in incense, but thanks to you, I couldn't seem to keep it in stock. Remember if you want to restock your Clairebrooks Cabin incense that you can purchase it any time at Chabom Teas + Spices. I just delivered a freshly made batch there this week. It's been going fast!

Thank you, dear friends, for your business these past 6 years, but more than that, thank you for the smiles and conversations I have so enjoyed with you. I am taking this season off to continue to heal from chronic Long COVID and to keep my Alpha Gal allergy manageable AND to enjoy my first grandbaby and my husband's recent retirement.

If you need any body products (I'm talking to you, my regulars...) just let me know what you need and we can figure it all out. I am still toying with the idea of hosting an open house now and then, so stay tuned!

Have fun at the market tomorrow, and be sure to buy lots of goodies from the wonderful vendors. They are such great people and I will miss them so!

~Denise

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Happy snowy morning, my soapie/incense friends! I delivered a fresh batch of handmade incense to Chabom Teas + Spices on Thursday, so if you are running low, you know where to go! I am shocked at how fast that last batch sold. Thank you!!

Well, it's a new year, and time for some new news. I want to let my C-Street City Market customers know that I will be stepping away from the market this season. It was such a hard decision. As many of you know from our conversations at the market, I became a first-time grandma a couple weeks ago! He is an absolute love and I am so blessed to finally be a granny! Also, my dear hubby is retiring in just a few weeks. Those are two huge life changes. I have dearly loved my 6 seasons at the market and will miss it more than I can express. Thanks to you, I have gotten SO busy that I can hardly keep up! Soooo...it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and spend time with my family. That does NOT mean, however, that I will stop making all the smell-goodies that you have come to love. The challenge now is how to make them available to you.

I am often asked if I have a website, and I do not want one, nor do I ship. When someone says to me, "I just love you guys's (bad grammar, I know...) stuff, the "you guys" is just me. I am as busy as I want to be, and I never want to lose sight of the joy of meeting you all in person. That's the fun part!

So...here are some options if you still want to keep purchasing your favorites.

*I can meet up with you if you know what you want to order. This would be cash-only transactions, and there will be a flat $3 delivery fee to cover gas cost (I live a little outside Springfield). The meet up place would be the north parking lot of Denver Mattress at Division/65.

*I may return to the very roots of Clairebrooks Cabin's humble beginnings. Long before the market (I have been at this for 25 years!), I used to host a few open houses a year in my home. They are really fun! There are usually snacks involved. :) This would allow you to sniff and see all the stuff I have. This would be a free event and may now and then feature a guest vendor as well. These events would be cash OR credit card. The only hitch with the open houses is if there is not enough interest. I live about 10 miles east of Springfield, an easy and lovely drive. But I do not want to set up and prepare if no one would come, so I would probably ask you to let me know if you plan to come.

Lastly, I would not say "never" about returning to the market someday. I love that place and the people there.

Sorry the post was a long read, but some of you have been asking. Much love and gratitude for all your kind words and support.

No matter what, I will always be your soapie/incense friend!
Denise

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I could put this off NO longer. Have I mentioned how much I dislike making shampoo bars?! They are uncooperative, cantankerous, unpredictable, and altogether frustrating. But... oh, they feel so good on my hair.

And if you are wondering, no grandbaby yet. Due anytime! 🥰.

I miss you soapie/incense friends!
Happy 2026!

Merry Christmas, my soapie/incense friends! 🌲❤️❄️☃️🎅.

Oh no! Some of you have messaged me that you are running low on incense already! Don't forget you can get your fix year-round at Chabom Teas + Spices ! They carry a great variety and are the nicest people around.

Some changes are coming in the new year so stay tuned, and... Merry Christmas from your soapie/incense friend! 🎄🎄🎁 ☃️