Good Afternoon!
I sincerely apologize for taking so long to post. I have had some changes going on here. But enough of that.
Fractured Faerie Tale: Little Red Cap
There are at least 4 different versions to this tale. Some dark and sensual (Little Red performs a strip tease in the forest to get the wolf riled up enough for her to effect an escape) and others just dark. For instance, when we read the modern versions of the tales we get the idea that the child is anywhere from 7 years of age to 12. But in my research the average age of the young girl was 13 - 16 years of age. In all of them one of the common themes was the burgeoning of sexual awareness on the part of the girl and the danger it posed, embodied in the wolf.
I chose the French tale where Little Red Cap is sent to her grandmother's house to check on her. Along the way she is stalked by the wolf who observes her but doesn't engage in any type of contact. Mysteriously the wolf beats her to her grandmother's house which can only suggest that the wolf had been watching her for a while. Once at the grandmother's house he proceeds dress up as the grandmother and wait for Little Red Cap. Unfortunately for our leading lady once she arrives she doesn't leave. Hence, she has succumbed to the sexual tension that was building.
Not quite the way Warner Bros. has portrayed it, huh? Anyhoo, this is the Soap of the Month for October. The scents to go along with this tale are Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sandalwood. All essential oils associated with France.
November will see Rumplestiltskin.
Part of restructuring my company and how I operate is slimming down on product. I now offer the chance to join the Soap and Body Butter of the Month Clubs in order to get product. By doing so I can put more attention to the details of my offerings. With the holiday season coming up I am offering a chance to join both with the purchase of $400 or more in product. This is a true savings because for the next 12 months you will receive a monthly package at no additional cost to you.
Next time I will review some soaps that were mailed to me. And pictures, pictures and more pictures.
