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Where did Thistlewood Manor come from?

12/6/2019

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I am often asked why I call my soap business "Thistlewood Manor", so I thought I'd fill you in.  It all started in 2005.  I'd been through a rough divorce and after 2 years finally received back child support.  During my previous 12 year marriage we had moved 21 times and I wanted to put down roots.  I saw an ad in the paper for an acreage selling on contract and contacted the owner......I was able to put down that money and purchase a stable home for my 3 young children where they could live and attend the same school until they graduated from high school.
Being active in medieval reenactment, I knew that manor houses often had names, and I liked the idea of naming my new little acreage to make it seem more permanent (and maybe a little grander!)  I spent a lot of time thinking of ideas and the two things that stuck out to me were that we were located within 8 acres of woods and there were thistles blooming everywhere.  Thistlewood Manor was born!
Here's a picture of the first Thistlewood Manor:
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A few years ago my husband and I decided to sell this house and move on, so we bought a new acreage and once again named it Thistlewood Manor.  This is where I make all my soap now and sell it online, at events, and on the front porch.
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    Deb Keller

    I started making soap about 10 years ago, and began selling 7 years ago after perfecting my recipes.  This is where I will share extra information and ideas.

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