Mother Nature's Own Valentine! I found this perfectly heart shaped leaf lying atop the snow in my driveway after the last snow storm and couldn't resist taking a photo of it.  I should know what leaf this is, but don't.  Will have to look this one up! February will be stock up month for soaps as I sold out of quite a few after the holidays, including my best seller....Bay Rum.   We have some very loyal Bay Rum soap fans and promise there will be more in stock by the end of the month.                  In the meantime, check out my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/catsinthecradlesoap There you will find many lovely soaps, skin care products, beeswax ornaments and castings made from antique molds, and of course lots of wonderful old vintage and antique treasures. It's fast and easy to order on Etsy!          My newly formulated handcream is available now on Etsy                         Primitive Blackened Beeswax is now available now on Etsy in time for Valentine's Day!  www.etsy.com/shop/catsinthecradlesoap Check out our photos on Picture Trail!                                       Vintage offerings on ETSY are from my own private collection gathered from years of treasure hunting, and from recent trips to do what I love doing most....perusing flea markets and antique shops!                    We are located near beautiful Alton Bay in the "Live Free  or Die" state of New Hampshire!                                                                    WHOLESALE INQUIRIES WELCOME! We hope you have a sense of humor as our beautiful products are not the only thing you'll find on our website...there's some good old fashioned common sense and political quips too....definitely not for the faint of heart... or the "snowflakes"   Have we lost customers because of our political views?   I'm sure we have.  But we've gained alot too!             We love our pets, all of whom are (and were) strays in desperate need. Please consider helping to support homeless and injured animals....consider donating to  your favorite local shelter.  Help make this year a happy one for homeless animals and provide a "forever home" for a shelter pet!     Below, a young Fred hangs out in the barn,  about 1980   Our first cat...Sir Frederick Gas...the one who started it all                                                                "There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt."  Niccolo Machiavelli All photography, artwork, design by Chris Wittmann and may not be reproduced in any form without written permission