Located in Russian Hill here in San Francisco, owner Jessica Goldfarb has curated a selection of goods from both local and international companies fit for any occasion and recipient. Most recently I picked up a vase and candle for my mom, a fabric pouch for my sister, and a memory card game, drawing books and bath treats for my nieces and nephews. Oh, and there may have been a little something for myself thrown in there as well. The shop is great because it fits any budget.

Stop on by and see Jessica and her friendly staff. They are all very helpful and knowledgeable about the lines they carry in the shop. Some of my current favorites are the fabric headbands and ponytail holders made locally {which I own}, paper products, candles, soaps, and well, just about everything I guess. My friend actually just gave me the cutest wristlet/clutch from Limonaia recently as well. I’m also kind of obsessed with the blabla dolls {hey, I’m a big kid, right?!}…

First off…uh, hello Mixed Plate Holiday Gift Guide!

Many of the participants have offered up amazing discounts for Mixed Plate readers!

Over at the fabulous Bake and Destroy, Natalie is marking down shirts {just $15 – other colors available} and sweaters {just $30} on Friday only. I got my shirt, what about you?

Marilyn of Pulp Sushi is offering free shipping starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday. This includes shipping on international orders as well!

Rebecca of elpy [Handcrafted] shared that almost all of the items in her shop will be $2, $4, $6, or $8 off! This sale will run Friday through Monday.

Michelle of Michabella Creations is offering free worldwide shiping and a free gift with purchase starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

$1 shipping {US orders only} over at one of my favorite shops, Sublime Stitching. Thanks, Jenny!

If you’re a fan of the ‘stache, head over to Fuzzy Ink. The guys are giving you 25% off everything for just 24 hours. Of course, they’ll have a smaller discount that will carry over during the weekend and may even offer up a reduction on Cyber Monday {but you’ll have to check in to find out}.

Mimie of miSPA is encouraging a “no stress” way of holiday shopping. She’s giving you 25% off all items with code “thanks25” {enter at checkout}.

Over at ModCloth there will be discounts of up to 40% in their We’re Thankful For You…Black Friday Sale. For four days starting Friday they’ll cut prices on select items and new sale items will be added daily.

Cyd of Smock {you know how I feel about letterpress} let me know they’re having a Green Friday Sale! 50% of the proceeds from all sales made this Friday on the site will be donated to the Amazon Conservation Association.

Over at Chronicle Books there’s a Friends + Family Holiday Sale. Save 35% off all titles and get free ground shipping with code “FRIENDS” at checkout.

Barbe of Saints & Sinners is having a sale of 25% off everything starting 12:01 am Friday through midnight Monday.

]]> http://www.mixedplateblog.com/2009/11/black-friday-indie-style.html/feed 1 http://www.mixedplateblog.com/2009/07/renegade-recap-loot-boh-bon-soap-company.html http://www.mixedplateblog.com/2009/07/renegade-recap-loot-boh-bon-soap-company.html#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:07:39 +0000 Liana http://www.mixedplateblog.com/?p=6272 I met Chrissy of Boh Bon Soap Company this weekend! She was great and I picked up three bars of deliciously scented soaps. I’ve purchased from her before and loved them. My skin is very sensitive and doesn’t appreciate when I use things that aren’t natural or have too much scent to them. While the bars are scented, Chrissy uses pure essential oils which are absolutely friendly to both my skin and sense of smell. I chose two that I’d tried in the past {Spearmint and Eucalyptus and Lavender Rosemary} and a newer one {Tangerine Pomegranate & White Tea} that I can’t wait to use.

Roasted Coconut Soap by Body Systems: $7.00:

Sugar Mochi Body Polish {I’ve used the Lychee scent} by mi SPA: $21.00:

Mint Bath Tea Blend by Boh Bon Soap Company: $5.00:

Relax Cleansing Body Wash in Provence by Sweet Petula: $12.00:

Sweet Mandarin and Honey Shea Body Lotion by Piper Tate: $14.00:

Valencia Infused Soy Candle by Sydney Hale: $12.00:

Organic Green Tea with Rose by Healing with Herbs: $7.99:

Therapy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap and Eye Pillow by HomeGrown Pillows: $17.95:

Meet Chrissy Wilbee of Boh Bon Soap Company:

Name: Chrissy Wilbee

Business Name: Boh Bon Soap Company

Where are you located?
Michigan

What is it that you design and create?
Handcrafted Soap

What is your favorite part of the design process?
Working with new ingredients, creating new recipes and seeing how the new creations come out.

How did you come up with your business name?
My sister and I were in Chicago, drinking blue margaritas on a ridiculously hot summer night a few years back. She was about to begin her venture into opening a business of her own and we were discussing what the future might hold. She had chosen the name “Hob Nob” for her business, Hob Nob being a nod to the corner grocery store our Grandfather owned in our youth. I joked that when I started my soap shop, I would name it “Boh Bon” (Hob Nob backwards) and we would both pay homage to Gramps. Three years later the soap was made and the name just stuck.

Who or what inspires you?
Nature, travel, friends, family…

What advice would you give other independent artists who are just starting out?
Don’t give up.

What is your favorite indie purchase or trade?
Although technically not a purchase or trade, I have a drawing of a favorite spot in Lisbon, Portugal a friend made for me which I love and is very sentimental to me.

What t.v. shows are you currently hooked on?
Top Chef

What was the last movie you watched?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

What’s your favorite candy?
Peanut M&Ms

Coffee or Tea?
Both! Coffee in the morning, herbal tea at night.

Any pets?
No, but maybe soon!

Favorite place to visit or place you’d like to visit?
There are too many to name, but any where warm and sunny sounds nice right now!

Favorite Holiday?
Christmas

Do you speak any other languages? If not, would you like to learn one?
I speak very little Spanish, I do wish my foreign language skills were better.

Thanks so much for sharing with us, Chrissy. Please visit her shop if you’re in need of some great soaps. I have ordered from her in the past and have an order to place again shortly. The soaps are great for someone like me who is very sensitive to harsh ingredients.

Spearmint & Eucalyptus Soap: $4.25; Baby Soap: $5.00:

In Bloom – Botanical Bath Tea Blend: $5.00; Gardener’s Gift Set: $10.00:

Fresh Squeezed Citrus Soap: $4.25; Every Man For Himself Short Stack: $5.25:

ps – photo of Chrissy by: Amy Stocklein