The seeds of our family ~Lady Betty~
Wistfully Nostalgic
The seeds they plant become trees - tall, proud - providing shelter for tomorrow, shade for today. Legacies for a hundred years more.
And the seeds they didn’t get a chance to plant?
Well, I suppose it’s our turn for those.”
~“Chasing Slow” by Erin Loechner
The pharmacy was located in a suburb of New Jersey and opened in 1945.
The Chemist was my grandfather. He came from Rome, studied at the local state college and worked at the Macy’s Pharmacy in NYC before opening his own business across the river.
He served his local community for 45 years. He knew most of his customers by name. “Thanks, Don. Hi to the family! I’ll see you soon!”
The Chemist sold small white milk glass jars of cream with black lids and green and gold labels that read, Lady Betty. Named after his wife, Elizabeth.
Decades later the little jars with the green and gold labels would be found and the Chemist’s story is told, and so those seeds would be planted.
Fading childhood memories of hot summers spent in back of the small family owned pharmacy in the early 1980s. In those days, the back of the pharmacy had every character you can imagine pass through. The Travelers.
Lady Betty is a family owned small business.
Simple ingredients.
Natural and beautifully imperfect aesthetics.
Lady Betty is the continuation of those times, a small community. Welcoming you by name and offering you the experience of stillness.
The joy of simple handcrafted soap bath bars, and bath essentials meant to rejuvenate and nurture your body.
Crafting Natural Soap Bath Bars since 2013.
community cupboard
teller senior coalition
eco-soap bank
Supporting local social service agencies and participating in Eco-Soap Bank’s #ScrapPack. Providing soap to the developing world and becoming a zero waste soap maker.
Social work has taught me the profound impact of empathy and compassion, and I carry these values forward in all aspects of my life, including my work with Lady Betty.
Whether it's through charitable initiatives, partnerships with local artisans, or creating opportunities for underprivileged individuals, I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Beyond the creation of skincare products, I am committed to using Lady Betty as a platform for supporting and uplifting communities.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
the process
I invite you to join me on this journey, to experience the nourishing touch of Lady Betty ESSENTIALS , and to become part of a community founded on principles of care, integrity, and the celebration of tradition.
I hope to inspire and connect with people from all walks of life.
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Hand poured and simply wrapped bath bars and bath essentials. Lady Betty is the OLD TIME general store specializing in handcrafted, simple and beautifully imperfect bath bars & Old-world bath essentials.