OMandP Blog

  • Happy Odelia Day! | July 9th, 2023

      Perhaps one of my favorite events of the year (outside of Juneteenth) is Odelia Day! You may wonder, ‘what is Odelia Day?’. It’s a day (well, ac...
  • Juneteenth 2023: Cheers to Freedom & Decadence

    This year, in addition to our special edition Juneteenth 2023 collection (pictured below), I am sharing an extra special message about the importa...
  • Black History Month 2021: Paying Tribute to African-American Soapmakers during Slavery

    During this Black History Month (2021) i'd like to pay tribute to African-American soapmakers during the era of slavery (1619 - 1865) in the United States. Although there are many artisans and soapmakers of color that have thrived from slavery until now, there is limited spotlight on the history and contributions of slaves in the field of soap making.