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The fevered minds behind Arcana Soaps have been selling lavish distillations and ablutions since 2003. Our focus is on unparalleled skincare, exotic ingredients and delectable hand-blended scents.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Bad News

Due to a completely unexpected crisis here in the Arcana family, I'm afraid that the site is not going to be back anytime soon.

I'm so sorry, you guys. The worst part is that I was very excited about the 4 new Hallowe'en scents and about some other new... items. I will try to get the Hallowe'en blends into the hands of a few of our retailers ASAP, so at least those who want to try them will get that chance. Therefore, you might check Gorey Details and Magical Omaha and other retail-type people in the next few days.

For all those in Portland who come to our regular outdoor markets, please know that we had to cancel the rest of our markets for the season.

If you have a problem, a question, a gift certificate, or just want to tell me to keep my chin up, please feel free to email.

xoxoxo,
Julia

20 Comments:

Blogger Finny321 said...

Hugs. Hope is all well again soon. Sending my best wishes to you.

7:55 AM  
Blogger Arcana Soaps said...

Thanks doll-- I appreciates it.

J.

8:11 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I only wish all the best for you and your family and hope everything is OK! You have my well wishes, warm thoughts and loyal support always! ~Ah Xia

8:51 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hope you and yours will be alright again soon.
I will be sending some good vibes your way as well!

9:43 AM  
Blogger Arcana Soaps said...

Thanks so much ladies. I'm really touched and grateful for your sweet concern. And I'll take all the thoughts & vibes I can get.

J.

10:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good thoughts and vibes are coming to you from a total stranger. I hope that, whatever the crisis, it soon passes and things get back to normal for you.

1:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I've never ordered from you or had the good fortune to try any of your products, but I was so sorry to hear about your unexpected crisis. I hope that things are looking up soon. *hug*

5:32 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I truly hope everything works out for you, dear J.

You bring such joy to people all over the country, and world, for that matter, that you should only be on the receiving end of some hope yourself.

Best wishes.
~Nefret

11:25 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear that things are not good on your end right now. I hope that the sun rises soon for the Arcana family! Wishing you well. -Li

1:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have shown such consideration and created such wonderful, evocative fragrances--I am sending my best wishes for a quick and joyful resolution to your situation. As for gift certificates, I have one...and I'll just hang on to it, thanks.

-Gale

4:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Best of everything, sweetheart. XO - Alana (zee stoner from Scotland! *winks*)

11:13 AM  
Blogger Arcana Soaps said...

Thanks everyone for your very kind wishes-- I really love all of you (and those who emailed and phoned too)!

I guess I spoke too soon about the Hallowe'en stuff. Since I am now away for the foreseeable future, which I didn't know would be the case when I wrote that, I can't ship any wholesale orders, or any product at all, for that matter.

I'm so sorry! This is fairly maddening for me, to work so hard and have everything ready to go and then have to scrap it.

Sooner or later, Arcana will be back up to speed and better than ever.

xoxo,
Julia

3:17 PM  
Blogger Finny321 said...

Well, don't scrap them completely. I for one will love the new blends just as much after Hallowe'en, as before. :)

Sending even more good wishes. I hope things turn around for you soon, and not just because you keep me smelling wonderful. Hugs.

8:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

*echoes finny321's comment*

I'm happy to see Hallowe'en scents at ANY time of the year!

Speak to you soon, dear lady, and hope you're getting a bit of r 'n' r (and you're stalking the poolside ;) ).

Lotty
xxx

7:14 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree - don't scrap them! I love fall scents and will be happy to order them even "out of season." I hope that everything straightens itself out soon. We miss Arcana!

Karen Ziemkowski

8:34 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have to agree. Halloween is my favorite time of year, even if it is just because I love pumpkin. Any excuse to live in this season for the whole year is a good one. PLease don't scrap them?

Also, I hope that everything works out for the best for you. I'm sure we'll all be here when you return.

~Mel~

5:11 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm a brand new customer, and I'll be waiting and hoping that your crisis passes and that you're able to keep doing what you obviously love and are SO good at!

10:30 AM  
Blogger Finny321 said...

:thud: That is the sound of me hitting the ground.

The new blends sound glorious. :0
Wow!

Hope this is a sign that things are getting a bit better for you. Miss you!

Michele

7:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks Julia for sending the Halloween scents to the online retailers. I placed an order for 3 of them and can't wait to get them. With everything that has happened, you are still thinking of your customers.

Hope everything gets better soon.
Warm thoughts and Best Wishes.

Lisa

10:39 PM  
Blogger Arcana Soaps said...

Thanks again to everyone for all of the kind comments. Your sweet words really help.

See www.goreydetails.net and www.magicalomaha.com for the Halloween blends!

:)
Julia

2:15 PM  

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