If you’ve ever been to our Wellness Department, you know we’ve got a thing for bar soap. Bright and colorful, eco-friendly, and full of a bouquet of fruity, flowery, and herby fragrances, our bar soap aisle is also full of local makers, one of which is Mount Vernon’s own Barn Cat Creations!

Founded in 2017 by artist and soap maker Diana, Barn Cat Creations aims to make effective, beautiful soaps that are still simply made, eco-friendly, and free of chemicals that are often found in traditional skincare brands.

Initially, the business was started as an outlet for Diana after two back to back pregnancies where she experienced postpartum depression. She was looking for a way to rediscover herself outside of the roles of wife and mom, and soapmaking quickly became an enjoyable hobby that allowed her to flex her creative muscles while building a business.

Fast forward 6 years, and now you can find Diana’s products on the shelves of the Co-op and other local retailers as well as at farmer’s markets, Valley Made Market, and other local markets in and around Skagit.

And as if you didn’t need another reason to pick up a locally-made bar soap, Barn Cat Creations has made us an extra-special soap to celebrate our 50th Anniversary!

Featuring soothing lavender and citrusy Litsea Cubeba essential oils, this soap has a beautifully bright summer fragrance that will get your squeaky clean from head to toe. Find it for a limited time next to all your other favorite wellness smells.

Vendor Spotlight: Barn Cat Creations