T and J Soaps

T and J Soaps Large variety of artisan soaps, body products, bath bombs, candles & local fine art & crafts. WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE? Including my old students.

We are a small boutique, in historic Troy, NY, that specializes in artisan cold process soaps. Our soaps are made from scratch, in small controlled batches, using only the highest quality ingredients. Treat yourself to a bar today and see why cold process soaps are a wonderful cleanser for any type of skin. Have fun browsing our large variety of traditionally made soaps, soy candles, lotions, and

other goodies. While I use traditional methods to create my body products, I add a modern twist by incorporating different types of fragrances and colorants. You will find a wide range of fragrances- from traditional lavender & oatmeal to more "pop" scents like ginger ale, cotton candy & oatmeal stout. I use natural ingredients like turmeric, clay, parsley, activated bamboo charcoal & beet root to color my soaps. All of these are thought to have additional skin benefits. My soaps are luxurious, but affordable. They are healthy- I use only high quality ingredients- all of which are paraben & sulfate free. Tested only on friends & family most of my products can be considered 100% natural. Made in small controlled batches, customers often enjoy coming in my shop & watching me make my products. I love seeing the joy on their faces when they get excited about different fragrances. I also carry fine art & crafts by local artists. This allows me to support my community & bring more beauty to the world. WHAT'S THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE YOU'VE RECEIVED? I have been lucky to be surrounded with many people in believe in me. They are a lot of my drive and motivation as I want to show them that you can be successful in whatever you choose to do! I was told early on to surround myself with those who believe in you. Sometimes when people see your success they will try and be negative to make themselves feel better. Don't listen to them! I am a teacher at heart and I KNOW we learn the best from experience. Even if something doesn't work out quite right- you still learn from it. Don't give up and don't give in.

So excited!!!
06/05/2026

So excited!!!

I wanted to share a different kind of Pride story today. My Sweet Honeysuckle soap was created in honor of my Aunt Diane...
06/01/2026

I wanted to share a different kind of Pride story today.

My Sweet Honeysuckle soap was created in honor of my Aunt Diane. It was the second soap I made. She loved honeysuckles, Dolly Parton, Murder She wrote, WNBA, the Boilermaker, Goofy (she did the best impressions of Goofy and Donald Duck), the Freihofer Run, the Giants (but WOULD reluctantly root for the Bill's if they made it to playoffs and the Giants didn't 🤣), & so much more.

Aunt Diane & Aunt KC helped my parents raise me and my older brother. Later became two of my closest friends. Like many humans of their generation, they never openly spoke about their relationship. We all knew, but there was always an underlying fear of being truly seen.

When Aunt Diane suffered a massive heart attack & stroke at 60, I was her healthcare proxy. I remember saying Aunt KC makes decisions too to the Dr. then the doctor referring to them as a couple, and even in that difficult moment, Aunt KC immediately shut down. That fear never really left. This was prior to the Marriage Equality Act.

That's why Pride Month is important.

Pride is about more than rainbows and parades. It's about creating a world where people can live openly, love openly, and be accepted for who they are. A world where humans don't need to live in fear for who they are.

I often wonder what Aunt Diane's life would have looked like if she'd had that freedom. I'd like to think she'd have moved to Troy, worked in the shop or continued as a CNA, making everyone laugh & feeling right at home at Holy Trinity National Church, surrounded by people who loved and accepted her exactly as she was.

When I was younger my dad once told me that it would be okay if I was gay, straight, or still figuring it out. I wish his sister had heard those words at any point in her life. I know not everyone is lucky enough to hear those words, let alone from a parent.

Her name was Diane Hovish. We called her Tiger because she was tough on the outside and all heart on the inside. A bit sensitive just like me. 🤣

Please think of Diane whenever you see or smell honeysuckle flowers. This is our last photo together.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month.

✨ VENDOR CALL — UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY ✨We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, community organizations, and local ...
05/28/2026

✨ VENDOR CALL — UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY ✨

We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, community organizations, and local small businesses to join Unity Marketplace during Unity in the Community Celebration at Riverfront Park in Troy, NY on July 25th from 12PM–8PM!

Application below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kgHwtvZz0FxmRsD0TDMwNzgeaix8CCRN/view?usp=drive_link

Unity in the Community is an annual musical celebration & resource festival focused on bringing people together through Culture, Music, the Arts, Business & Community.

Unity Marketplace will spotlight local artists, handcrafted goods, small businesses, and community resources while celebrating diversity and uplifting our community.

To help ensure success for all vendors, we will only be accepting a limited number for each type of crafter/business. If accepted, the vendor fee is just $25. Non-profits set up for free.

Please remember that we are limiting the number of similar crafts. Not everyone who applies will be accepted. Deadline 6/15.
Please share with anyone who may want to participate! 💛

Unity in the Community is presented by RDE LLC & TROY LOOK. For more information about this event please visit the event page link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GsdgiSWc1/

🫐 Attention blueberry lovers! 🫐Our Blueberry Thyme collection is one of our shop bestsellers for good reason. Available ...
05/26/2026

🫐 Attention blueberry lovers! 🫐

Our Blueberry Thyme collection is one of our shop bestsellers for good reason. Available in our handmade cold process soaps, liquid castile soap, & soy candles, this scent is the perfect blend of sweet blueberries and fresh herbal notes for the warmer days ahead.

Juicy ripe blueberries are layered with bright bergamot & lemon, then balanced with aromatic Spanish rosemary and English thyme. Warm vanilla, berry vines, & soft musk create a cozy finish that makes this fragrance both refreshing & comforting at the same time.

Our cold process soaps are handcrafted in small batches with skin-loving oils for a rich, creamy lather. Pair it with our liquid castile soap or soy candle to surround yourself with this delicious fruity-herbal scent all season long.

This may take the cake for one of my funniest online sale reviews. That's for the giggle Paul!
05/14/2026

This may take the cake for one of my funniest online sale reviews. That's for the giggle Paul!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, mother figures, bonus moms, grandmas, fur baby moms, and anyone who has stepped into...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, mother figures, bonus moms, grandmas, fur baby moms, and anyone who has stepped into that role with love. 💖

Today I am especially thankful for my mom and Jennie's mom. Without them, none of this would exist and a lot fewer people would be clean and smell good. 🫧😂

Thank you both for raising creative, hardworking, chaotic (well, I'm the chaos, not Jennie) humans. Peg Hovish Mary Bedell Buckley thank you for eternity!

🍓 Summer sweetness🍓This June ♊ will soon be in heaven. Want to know the way to my heart? Strawberries. Strawberry everyt...
05/07/2026

🍓 Summer sweetness🍓

This June ♊ will soon be in heaven. Want to know the way to my heart? Strawberries. Strawberry everything. I saw wild strawberry flowers on my walk with Goldie tonight so felt inspired.

Our handcrafted Strawberry Jam soap bars are ready & they smell just like fresh strawberry preserves on a warm summer morning. Sweet, juicy, fruity, & perfect for the season ahead.

And how adorable are these cast iron strawberry soap dishes?! The perfect little farmhouse cottage touch for your sink, bath, or kitchen. 🍓❤️

Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Pair a Strawberry Jam soap with one of these strawberry dishes for the sweetest handmade gift basket idea. 🌷

Swipe for cat tax photos. One of my sons kept stealing my strawberries AND the spotlight. 😻


✨ VENDOR CALL — UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY ✨We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, community organizations, and local ...
05/07/2026

✨ VENDOR CALL — UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY ✨

We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, community organizations, and local small businesses to join Unity Marketplace during Unity in the Community Celebration at Riverfront Park in Troy, NY on July 25th from 12PM–8PM!

Unity in the Community is an annual musical celebration & resource festival focused on bringing people together through Culture, Music, the Arts, Business & Community.

Unity Marketplace will spotlight local artists, handcrafted goods, small businesses, and community resources while celebrating diversity and uplifting our community.

To help ensure success for all vendors, we will only be accepting a limited number for each type of crafter/business. If accepted, the vendor fee is just $25.

To apply, please email the name of your business AND 3 images of your products to both:

📧 Theresa Van Duyne at [email protected]
📧 Rod Dukes at [email protected]

I will then forward you the application with rules to look over. Please remember that we are limiting the number of similar crafts. Not everyone who applies will be accepted. Deadline 6/15.

Please share with anyone who may want to participate! 💛

Unity in the Community is presented by RDE LLC & TROY LOOK. For more information about this event please visit the event page link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GsdgiSWc1/ See less

05/05/2026

Looks like the Force was… fashionably late this year.

May the 6th be with you? Does that work? Clearly I missed the 4th... and the 5th. 😅✨

But don’t worry, the galaxy still delivered.

I made a limited batch of Star Wars inspired soaps and I’m giving them away FREE with any purchase.
First come, first serve. Once they’re gone, they’re gone (no hyperdrive restocks here).

Swing by and claim your piece of the soap side.

If you made a purchase today swing by for one! If you place an order online tonight or tomorrow, write Star Wars in the notes at checkout and I'll put a suprise one in.

Address

271 River Street
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15182722660

Website

http://soapexperience.blogspot.com/, http://www.tandjsoap.com/

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