What got you into making? My journey began with a mission of conservation. I am a steward of the Royal Golden Guernsey, a rare and beautiful heritage breed. To protect their future, I wanted to create a sustainable way to share the incredible gifts they provide. Goat’s milk soap became the perfect tribute to their heritage. Using the raw, exceptionally rich milk from my own herd, I set out to create a product that was as pure as the landscape they graze on—free from palm oil and chemicals, and rooted in traditional, patient artisan methods. 

What feeds your creativity? I am inspired by the “ammil”—those rare moments when a thin film of ice transforms the countryside into a glistening crystal world. This sense of purity shapes my creative process. I draw my palette from the pastures, using wild-harvested botanicals like the vibrant yellows of Calendula, calming Chamomile, and the earthy resilience of Nettle. Blending these with the creamy richness of milk, I strive to create something truly restorative.

Whats one thing you love about your day as a maker? I love the slowness of the craft. In a world that is often too fast, the slow-curing process of my soap requires a level of patience that I find deeply grounding. There is a profound sense of satisfaction in taking raw ingredients—milk from my own goats and herbs from my own land—and watching them transform over weeks into a silky, long-lasting bar. It’s a tactile connection to the seasons and the cycle of the farm that feels both ancient and essential.

Tell us about a small joy you find in your day? The quiet morning check-in with the herd. Before the business of the day starts, being out in the field with the Golden Guernseys, hearing the soft rustle of the pasture and seeing the sun catch their coats, is my greatest simple pleasure. It reminds me exactly why I do what I do. That moment of peace is the "ingredient" I hope to pass on to my customers when they use a bar of our soap at the end of their own long day. See Anita's Instagram here.