Peace of the Earth

Another shopping local stop on my list, with more local items.
This place has a section in the back with a lot of stuff for kids, which I haven’t seen in too many of the4 shops I stopped in. Great scented candles and unique jewelry. My favorite item that I have seen in there on more than one occasion is the crank style wooden overlay for light switches.

Peace of Earth is one of my favorite boutiques in Nulu and has made its Louisville claim to fame with its earthy and all natural products! All of their items are fair trade and mostly local artists!
I try to buy local as often as I can and this place does the trick! The prices are moderate to expensive depending on what you are purchasing! My favorite are the soaps and candles! Peppermint and Rosemary is my favorite scent from Peace of Earth! The jewelry is also a personal favorite of mine alongside the salt lamps. I have purchased two and absolutely love the positivity they shine.
The gal working today was a doll and talked to me all about the owner and what she carries in her shop. It’s always great to know who and what you are supporting!!!

A little spot in Nulu to feel at peace while taking in the scents of all natural candles, oils and more. What’s not to love?
I always stop by this place when I do the first Friday Trolley Hop. I just feel calm when I enter the room filled with scents of lavendar, vanilla, sandelwood, citrus and patchouli. They have a little of everything from all natural soaps, candles, body oils, scarfs, and jewelry. I have smelled the body oils over and over again, but this past Friday, I finally bought one. Sandelwood and sage– it is so fresh and clean smelling. Only $ 11– not a bad deal. You also get 15% off with a Unilocal check-​in.
The lady working at Peace of the Earth was super friendly and pateint with me while I made my purchasing decision.

Peace of the Earth is such a great store in Louisville and right up my alley! They make many of their own products like soaps and bath bombs. I am very into natural products (inserted plug here: check out my blog in my profile) so it’s great to be able to shop at a local store that shares my values! They have so much to look at from jewelry to art and even baby items. If you want to have a spa day check out their handmade natural products and comfy looking robes. I really want to get one of their salt blocks to serve sushi on. I just need to start making my own!
I ended up getting three different bath bombs (around $ 3 for 3oz.). I was so excited when I saw these because I recently broke down and bought a few Lush ones. Now I know where to get great priced natural ones! I’ve tried the lavender vanilla one. It smells wonderful, turns your bath purple and has bits of lavender in it that float in the bath!
I also got a white quartz/​salt orb lamp that plugs into a USB port. It is supposed to absorb/​filter EMF and/​or negative ions emitted from electronics. I’m going to need to see a scientific study on this but they are pretty and make me happy! I already have a pink salt tea light holder and was looking for a white one, which they didn’t have but the lady at the cashier found this for me.
They have great hours and are open every day of the week! If you check in right now you get 15% off your order! They also have a website where you can place an order! I can’t wait until my next visit! I plan on stopping by Peace of the Earth soon to try out more of their handmade items so I will take some pictures!

I stopped in Peace of the Earth yesterday and really enjoyed it. Although a lot of their stock isn’t my taste, I think most women could find something there they like, and a lot seems to be fair trade. Jewelry included some cool southwestern style necklaces that combined weaving with metal, rolled paper bead earrings (as well as baskets) and some super cute and bright shaped dangles – there was an off-​red rose set I really liked, though they were a bit heavy for me. One of the standouts here was the selection of spa robes. If I hadn’t just gotten a new fleece robe for Christmas, I would definitely grab one of terry cloth ones in gorgeous chocolate brown and mocha colors. They were super soft and I believe made out of bamboo, like my favorite soft sheets. Also loved the animals made out of recycled metal containers. I may have to go back for the green horse. They’ve converted the back to the children’s area, and I’ll be back if I need any baby shower gifts. Also worth noting: it was a very bright and spacious shop that was really comfortable to be in. I found my mom’s Mother’s Day gift and was glad I could shop local to do so.

Fabulous scents, a great story behind the business and kind folks working there. My package was shipped quickly and cheerfully and I fell even more in love with this place. What a treasure!

I remember that one time years ago that I was looking for a bright green bathroom rug. And Peace of the Earth had them! That green rug really helped complete one of the only rooms in my apartment that was fully decorated … so I’d say it was a signature piece (or peace :)) Honestly, I’ve never seen another rug that exact shade, so I got pretty lucky during one of the Friday Trolley hop nights.
But really, aside from very short hours for all of the places on this NuLu strip, this is a solid place that smells absolutely divine. Definitely worth checking out when you’re wandering around E. Market on a weekend (or weekday if you’re off work you lucky duck!)

Peace of the Earth is a great local shop for handmade soaps, candles, etc and other eco-​friendly gifts. I went in several times around the holidays, and the shop owner was friendly, helpful, and offered gift suggestions in a thoughtful, not pushy way.
My husband bought me the Grapefruit Bergamot oil perfume for Christmas and I love it– smells nice but isn’t too strong. I bought him a cool wallet made from bicycle tubes that looks like it will hold up really well.
If you’re thinking of buying candles, soaps, etc. for people skip heavily perfumed chains like Bath & Body Works and head here.

I came here multiple times during Christmas shopping. House-​made a soaps and perfumes went over really well with the recipients, and a Seattle-​stitched toiletry bag made from old bicycle tubes was a cool gift too. The staff was friendly and fun to talk to as they did their craft-​making and complementary gift wrapping. This place will stay my favorite last-​minute gift stop for a long time.

Visited on 10-​1-​2012 & purchased a few slabs of (homemade?) soap.
Pros: Cool/​unique items, not a chain store, very nice person working in the shop. Was one of the few shops in the neighborhood open on a Monday.
Cons: Too dark, too warm.
Would definitely visit again if/​when I’m in Louisville.

All homemade soaps, bath salts, etc and all organic products. I was expecting this quality to cost a lot more, but was pleasantly surprised. Some of the scents are incredible too. There was a rose/​jasmine one (usually I am pretty anti-​rose) where the two scents together are heavenly. I also fell in love with the oatmeal/​almond one. It wasn’t overpowering and is literally made from oatmeal and almonds. The owner commented that it was a good exfoliant from the pieces (that you can see!) of the oatmeal in the bar.
You can even get little sample packs of different ones. Oh and the natural bath fizzes are only 4 bucks.
Great spot for little gifts for women in your life, esp if they are particular about where things come from. And it’s nice to know that it starts and ends right here in the Ville.