Welcome
Devinely Designed is a small hobbyist business run by me, Kevin Devine, in Philadelphia, PA. I specialize in small batch artisanal soap as well as other bath and beauty products. If you check out my YouTube channel you will also see I'm into a bunch of other crafty things.
MY SHOP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Why Soap?
This may sound strange, but you know when people say "When you find your passion you'll know it."? I felt that the first time I watched a video of someone making cold process soap. It is an amazing combination of science and artistry. At its core, soap is a science; the salt of a fatty acid that helps you to get yourself and your things clean. But making soap is so much more than that, it is the expression of an artist in their chosen medium, that medium just so happens to be soap. Combining oils, butters, fragrances, milks, clays, colors...no hand made soap is ever the same. They are like beautiful bubbly snowflakes. But lest you think me a little to loony about soap, it's pretty and it smells good and it makes you feel great when you shower with it!
Do you sell wholesale or do consignment?
Not at this time.
Order turnaround time
Orders are normally shipped USPS within 3-5 days of confirmation of payment.
Shipping & Packaging
All orders are shipped via United States Postal Service using flat rate mailing. I attempt to fit products in the most economical shipping package possible. I do try to keep the environment in mind so items will be packed in a mixture of protective supplies (like recycled foam peanuts, bubble wrap, shredded paper, etc.). I try to reuse items that have been shipped to me so your packing materials may vary.
Shipping rates have been calculated by estimating how many items can fit in particular flat-rate envelope or box. However it is possible depending on the combination of items selected, they may fit in different packaging. I will do my best to obtain the most cost effective shipping, any savings in shipping over $2.00 will be refunded.
Shipping rates have been calculated by estimating how many items can fit in particular flat-rate envelope or box. However it is possible depending on the combination of items selected, they may fit in different packaging. I will do my best to obtain the most cost effective shipping, any savings in shipping over $2.00 will be refunded.
Return / Exchange Policy
All sales are final, there are no returns or exchanges. That being said, I want customers to be happy with their purchase, if there is a significant issue with your purchase, please contact me and I'll do my best to make the situation right.
I make small batches of carefully crafted items that I put a lot of care and thought into and are sold at a reasonable price. Any attempts (or suspected attempts) of fraud or scammers will be met with a severe response. Please don't waste my time.
I make small batches of carefully crafted items that I put a lot of care and thought into and are sold at a reasonable price. Any attempts (or suspected attempts) of fraud or scammers will be met with a severe response. Please don't waste my time.
Do you do custom products?
Maybe. Please contact me and provide the specifics of the product you are looking for. Because I normally do small batches, larger batches or batches with specialty ingredients are priced accordingly.
Palm Free
I don't use any palm oil in my soaps. Palm oil can represent a significant risk to indigenous people, animals and the environment. I encourage you to do your own research on the subject and make up your own mind.
About Kevin
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I'm a nurse based in Philadelphia, PA and I do healthcare consulting. I attended East Stroudsburg University and graduated with undergraduate degrees in both Theater and Nursing. I went on to get my Masters in Nursing at Drexel University and spent sixteen years working at Hahnemann University Hospital. For the past several years I have been working in healthcare consulting for a large technology company.
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Soap Lab Cats
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Meet Apollo and Artemis, Devinely Designed's two resident kitty cats. Apollo (The boy on the left) is a purebred Ocicat and is Chief Troublemaker around the office. Artemis (the white and grey girl on the right) is a shelter rescue and is Vice President of cuddles, they were the inspiration for the soaps you see below their pictures.
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