Beautiful shop and a lovely dream, but you’re right, running costs are so expensive. Lichfield city by me, shops are closing down in droves. So sad. Your products are beautiful.... I’m just starting on mine and will use Facebook to promote 🌺💖🌺
Karen, we willmiss the shop for sure, as long as you keep posting videos of your soap so we don't all get withdrawals from seeing your divine soap. Great news for you business.
Ahhh Karen xxx I know you miss the shop your bound too, it was gorgeous mind, fair play. But as you say, so many shops and businesses now are going to the wall. Im so glad though that the other mainline side of the business has taken off for you and thriving, not striving. Ive worked in the industry for 27yrs making soaps and products for other people/companies, but I'm now biting the bullet and opening my own studio here in Cornwall .. BUT .. its in the grounds of my house here, if it had been in Bude town where I live, I couldnt have afforded it or even considered this risky venture. But this particular video of yours was one of the first ever I came across on youtube for soap making, and it was YOU that inspired me to do this, so a big "THANK YOU" to Edens Secret for my change of direction. I love you lots Karen, and all the best for next year Muuuahh xxx
Good luck Karen, it's great your other businesses are booming, one door closes and another one is already open, Onwards and upwards! Looking forward to seeing vids from your new soap workshop.x
When one door closes many more open...I am sorry to hear that your shop is closing it is beautiful, every soapers dream! I hope you continue to share your products and let us see your new soaping area.
That is so awesome! I'm so excited for you! Congrads on the busy business you have worked so hard for! I will miss the views of the shop so cute and quaint but Im glad you will still be making video! You go Girl!!
awh, i'm gonna miss videos of the shop. i love shops. they're so quaint. we've (ppl in general) really have to support our local, small businesses. i know you're not closing up shop because of lack of overall business. i'm just making that point in general. glad business (regardless of the venue) is boomin' for you though!
Be proud of yourself that you accomplished your dream of having a shop!! I'm sure this wasn't an easy decision but so glad that things have taken off for you so that you will continue making all your wonderful products!! I wish you continued success and hope you will continue making your videos as so many of us enjoy watching them!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
Karen I am so happy that you are doing so well with your other two businesses. I think if you have a soaping area at home then think of how much more you can accomplish. I am very sad to hear that your pretty little shop is going away. But as another lady stated this is progression and I am very happy for you. Glad you will still be posting video's as we all love them. We will all be thinking of you and praying for your success. Big Hugs and Cheers sent your way.
Aww i'll miss seeing your shop in your video's i wish you luck on everything im so glad your website is doing so well that so great and exciting I hope you decided to open another shop! =) xoxo
I very much admire not only your fabulous products but your practical business knowledge and philosophies. As a jewelry designer I am able to explore that particular aspect of artistic expression, but I have found soap making to be equally adventurous. Thanks for all the info and inspiration! Peace-Avie
Hey Karen, so happy things are going so well that is grreat news. Maybe now we will see more of your cute son in your soap videos. Thanks for sharing your little shop with us it has been wonderful but I'm sure the best is yet to come. BEST WISHES!=]
I will miss seeing your beautiful shop, I loved how you had it decorated and it was just sooo pretty, but glad to know your business is taking off. I imagine it would be very hard to keep shelves stocked and "virtual" shelves stocked as well by yourself! No sense in killing yourself!
Well, more kudos to you for everything you are doing! Sorry your shop has to go, but that is what is going on with the economy, and so very fortunately you have been doing all the right things financially, therefore this isn't a bank-breaker for you. Thanks so much for all your terrific videos - I found you through my soap group! I think online is the best advertising, and so far, it's the cheapest vehicle. All the best luck to you in the future with your business.
Well, I really hate to see your soap close, but at the same time, that is absolutely wonderful news on the other two fronts! As long as you're going to keep making videos - right? I've got to have my Karen/Soap Cutting fix every once in a while LOL! Congratulations Karen :-)
So many today shop online. I do. I prefer to shop online. You don't have to do all that walking or driving around using up gas. My time is valuable. And you have every bit as good a selection of items online as well. You can shop at your leisure online.... in your pajamas if you want. Perhaps what you can do is allow folks to drop by your home to place orders, if they live nearby... but I'll bet most your orders are out of the country or out of your area. Much online success to you.
I've just realised you live in Keswick which I've visited a number of times, I love the Derwent Pencil Museum with the giant pencil! :-) I live in a little village called Whalley, which is near Clitheroe, I don't know if you've heard of it, but anyway it's nice knowing someone who makes soap locally! Your shop looked lovely, hope business is going well for you x :-)
I'm wishing you lots of luck on all your future endeavors, I'm sure its going to work out fantastic for you because now you will be able to focus on the side thats really producing an income for you! Best of Luck Karen =)
I hav recently found you channels and fell in love with it. I love your how beautiful your soap is and I love your accent. I am from America. I don’t know yet were you live but if I could afford a vacation I would go just to visit your pretty shop. It is so Girly and beautiful. Thank you for you tutorials. I am going to try some of the cupcake fizzies you make. Glad I got to put a face to your voice. Enjoy your day and congrats on your success.
wat jammer dat je winkel dicht moet, maar ik denk dat je het dan wel persoonlijk een stuk rustiger zal krijgen. Ik ben blij dat je video's blijven en internetshop Succes!
so true i am going to star doing soap at the moment i do jewelry and knitted items for children , but i sale online , i hope it go well with you ...well i just starting with all my stuff i do a mix of every thing //.
I too had to shut down my business in 2011 due to the economy & some personal tragedies in my family. I know how you felt. It was a beautiful shop, really lovely. Would you ever try to open again?
Too bad you have to close your shop, but now you'll be able to devote more time to other aspects of your business! Where ARE you going to cure all your soaps!! You'll have to show a video of that once you've got everything set up! :):):)!!!
Shopping habits have changed , online retail is it . I was a newsagent until I decided to sell because the cost of running the business , staff , legislations , tax , vat . Long long hours , no pay , no rest also destroyed my family life . Now , I make soaps and sell online around the world . Hope your business is thriving without the shop x
shepopop totally agree, although the thing with soap is it is an in person purchase, people LOVe to see it, smell it live, still wish I ahd my shop, but sooo many shops have closed it's the wrong time and to be honest I don't see that changing xx
wow! too bad about the shop but I know exactly what you are dealing with. We're doing well and I invite you to check out our shop which is alot like yours but as you said it is not easy in todays market. we are lucky that here on Granville Island in Vancouver it is busy and there are a lot of tourists. Somedays I wish just to do the mail order items too haha!! Your videos are inspiration to me who has been making cosmetics for over 24 years tho soap is my fav! You are talented and a delight!!!
wow! too bad about the shop but I know exactly what you are dealing with. We're doing well and I invite you to check out our shop which is alot like yours but as you said it is not easy in todays market. we are lucky that here on Granville Island in Vancouver it is busy and there are a lot of tourists. Somedays I wish just to do the mail order items too haha!! Your videos are inspiration to me who has been making cosmetics for over 24 years tho soap is my fav! You are talented and a delight!!!
Beautiful shop and a lovely dream, but you’re right, running costs are so expensive. Lichfield city by me, shops are closing down in droves. So sad. Your products are beautiful.... I’m just starting on mine and will use Facebook to promote 🌺💖🌺
@EdensSecret1 Yeah, that is waaay too much! Much better to run from home! Glad you will still be uploading videos!
Karen, we willmiss the shop for sure, as long as you keep posting videos of your soap so we don't all get withdrawals from seeing your divine soap. Great news for you business.
Ahhh Karen xxx I know you miss the shop your bound too, it was gorgeous mind, fair play. But as you say, so many shops and businesses now are going to the wall. Im so glad though that the other mainline side of the business has taken off for you and thriving, not striving. Ive worked in the industry for 27yrs making soaps and products for other people/companies, but I'm now biting the bullet and opening my own studio here in Cornwall .. BUT .. its in the grounds of my house here, if it had been in Bude town where I live, I couldnt have afforded it or even considered this risky venture. But this particular video of yours was one of the first ever I came across on youtube for soap making, and it was YOU that inspired me to do this, so a big "THANK YOU" to Edens Secret for my change of direction. I love you lots Karen, and all the best for next year Muuuahh xxx
Good luck Karen, it's great your other businesses are booming, one door closes and another one is already open, Onwards and upwards! Looking forward to seeing vids from your new soap workshop.x
When one door closes many more open...I am sorry to hear that your shop is closing it is beautiful, every soapers dream! I hope you continue to share your products and let us see your new soaping area.
That is so awesome! I'm so excited for you! Congrads on the busy business you have worked so hard for! I will miss the views of the shop so cute and quaint but Im glad you will still be making video! You go Girl!!
How bittersweet. I'm so glad to hear your business is booming though. Best wishes on this next leg of your journey.
Just to say, i may only be twelve lol but you have a gorgous shop, you make brilliant things, and never stop making them. Xxx
I think wherever you are will be great as long as you are still doing your videos, so excited for your new endeavors!!
awh, i'm gonna miss videos of the shop. i love shops. they're so quaint. we've (ppl in general) really have to support our local, small businesses. i know you're not closing up shop because of lack of overall business. i'm just making that point in general. glad business (regardless of the venue) is boomin' for you though!
Be proud of yourself that you accomplished your dream of having a shop!! I'm sure this wasn't an easy decision but so glad that things have taken off for you so that you will continue making all your wonderful products!! I wish you continued success and hope you will continue making your videos as so many of us enjoy watching them!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
So glad you won't be disappearing altogether. I'm just getting to know the soapmakers on You Tube. glad you business in booming, though!!
You are totally right. The shop was beautiful though. It requires constant presence and time where you cannot manufacture of course.
Karen I am so happy that you are doing so well with your other two businesses. I think if you have a soaping area at home then think of how much more you can accomplish. I am very sad to hear that your pretty little shop is going away. But as another lady stated this is progression and I am very happy for you. Glad you will still be posting video's as we all love them. We will all be thinking of you and praying for your success. Big Hugs and Cheers sent your way.
I will miss your shop very much. Your videos always made me feel like I was right there. Glad to hear that you will keep up the videos. Much Success!
Oh Dear Karen,that is sad to hear about your shop. I just love to watch your video's. You are my inspiration, please keep up updated.
Aww i'll miss seeing your shop in your video's i wish you luck on everything im so glad your website is doing so well that so great and exciting I hope you decided to open another shop! =) xoxo
I very much admire not only your fabulous products but your practical business knowledge and philosophies. As a jewelry designer I am able to explore that particular aspect of artistic expression, but I have found soap making to be equally adventurous. Thanks for all the info and inspiration! Peace-Avie
Good luck with everything Karen. I hope it all goes ok for you.
Hey Karen, so happy things are going so well that is grreat news. Maybe now we will see more of your cute son in your soap videos. Thanks for sharing your little shop with us it has been wonderful but I'm sure the best is yet to come. BEST WISHES!=]
Thanks wonderful! You will have so much more time to do what you love...make and sell your beautiful products. I can't wait to see what you do next!
awww i could feel your heart felt goodbye from "the shop"
I enjoy your talent and your videos :)
hugs from Yorkshire
I will miss seeing your beautiful shop, I loved how you had it decorated and it was just sooo pretty, but glad to know your business is taking off. I imagine it would be very hard to keep shelves stocked and "virtual" shelves stocked as well by yourself! No sense in killing yourself!
Well, more kudos to you for everything you are doing! Sorry your shop has to go, but that is what is going on with the economy, and so very fortunately you have been doing all the right things financially, therefore this isn't a bank-breaker for you. Thanks so much for all your terrific videos - I found you through my soap group! I think online is the best advertising, and so far, it's the cheapest vehicle. All the best luck to you in the future with your business.
im going to miss your shop videos. Good luck!!!
Well, I really hate to see your soap close, but at the same time, that is absolutely wonderful news on the other two fronts! As long as you're going to keep making videos - right? I've got to have my Karen/Soap Cutting fix every once in a while LOL! Congratulations Karen :-)
aawww my little dream shop is closing :( but great to know we keep our friend on youtube! love love love your videos karen!
So many today shop online. I do. I prefer to shop online. You don't have to do all that walking or driving around using up gas. My time is valuable. And you have every bit as good a selection of items online as well. You can shop at your leisure online.... in your pajamas if you want. Perhaps what you can do is allow folks to drop by your home to place orders, if they live nearby... but I'll bet most your orders are out of the country or out of your area. Much online success to you.
Your shop is beautiful. I love the bakery/soap shop feel :)
what a pity that you should close shop, but I think you or, they will get a lot calmer. I'm glad you keep videos and Internet shop
Success
I've just realised you live in Keswick which I've visited a number of times, I love the Derwent Pencil Museum with the giant pencil! :-) I live in a little village called Whalley, which is near Clitheroe, I don't know if you've heard of it, but anyway it's nice knowing someone who makes soap locally! Your shop looked lovely, hope business is going well for you x :-)
I'm wishing you lots of luck on all your future endeavors, I'm sure its going to work out fantastic for you because now you will be able to focus on the side thats really producing an income for you!
Best of Luck Karen =)
I hav recently found you channels and fell in love with it. I love your how beautiful your soap is and I love your accent. I am from America. I don’t know yet were you live but if I could afford a vacation I would go just to visit your pretty shop. It is so Girly and beautiful. Thank you for you tutorials. I am going to try some of the cupcake fizzies you make. Glad I got to put a face to your voice. Enjoy your day and congrats on your success.
wat jammer dat je winkel dicht moet, maar ik denk dat je het dan wel persoonlijk een stuk rustiger zal krijgen. Ik ben blij dat je video's blijven en internetshop
Succes!
so true i am going to star doing soap at the moment i do jewelry and knitted items for children , but i sale online , i hope it go well with you ...well i just starting with all my stuff i do a mix of every thing //.
I too had to shut down my business in 2011 due to the economy & some personal tragedies in my family. I know how you felt. It was a beautiful shop, really lovely. Would you ever try to open again?
Sad to see it go, However when one door closes another one opens!!
I wish I could be there! Lovely shop
Too bad you have to close your shop, but now you'll be able to devote more time to other aspects of your business!
Where ARE you going to cure all your soaps!! You'll have to show a video of that once you've got everything set up! :):):)!!!
It's beautiful!
What a beautiful shop
@ZeepNederland That's right, I forgot to translate. I await the package, I'm very curious
stunning shop
Shopping habits have changed , online retail is it .
I was a newsagent until I decided to sell because the cost of running the business , staff , legislations , tax , vat . Long long hours , no pay , no rest also destroyed my family life .
Now , I make soaps and sell online around the world .
Hope your business is thriving without the shop x
shepopop totally agree, although the thing with soap is it is an in person purchase, people LOVe to see it, smell it live, still wish I ahd my shop, but sooo many shops have closed it's the wrong time and to be honest I don't see that changing xx
wow! too bad about the shop but I know exactly what you are dealing with. We're doing well and I invite you to check out our shop which is alot like yours but as you said it is not easy in todays market. we are lucky that here on Granville Island in Vancouver it is busy and there are a lot of tourists. Somedays I wish just to do the mail order items too haha!! Your videos are inspiration to me who has been making cosmetics for over 24 years tho soap is my fav! You are talented and a delight!!!
Oh Darlin`, ~HUGS~
:( thats sad she lost her shop!
that is Super!!!!
Your selling the shop :O? Wow :(
Hi Karen, is your website down? Do you still sell Eden secret products? I love your body frostings and will be so sad if I can’t get them anymore :(
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Are you selling the shop?
your website working bt can not find you
www.edenssecret.co
wow! too bad about the shop but I know exactly what you are dealing with. We're doing well and I invite you to check out our shop which is alot like yours but as you said it is not easy in todays market. we are lucky that here on Granville Island in Vancouver it is busy and there are a lot of tourists. Somedays I wish just to do the mail order items too haha!! Your videos are inspiration to me who has been making cosmetics for over 24 years tho soap is my fav! You are talented and a delight!!!