Mission and Values
Mission
To surprise and delight. Bring joy to someone’s day and positive energy to the universe while feeding my creative fires.
Make high quality, unique, effective products using Alaska-sourced ingredients without introducing unnecessary packaging and waste to the process.
Celebrate the Alaskan values of hard work, resiliency, and community. For me, this takes form in donating my time, portions of profit, and products to Alaska-based organizations fighting child hunger. If you’re a member of one of these organizations and are interested in a donation, please reach out to me at vaflorey@gmail.com.
VALUES
Giving back to the community that raised me, lifted me up, and continues to inspire me. I proudly donate 10% of my profits to Ninilchik Kids Saturday Lunch program. This is a local non-profit, community-based organization that gives Ninilchik kids access to free food during the weekend.
Not giving up but knowing when to slow down. Because of this, my products may be slow to come to market.
Staying true to myself and my brand. I love exploring new methods, ingredients, and new ideas. That’s what got me here. But I probably won’t be quitting my day job anytime soon or saying no to family vacations to sell more soap.
Sharing my knowledge. Yes, I charge for hosting soap and candle classes. The ingredients and equipment are expensive. But I will always share my knowledge for free! Just email me at v@queenv.co to chat.
Gratitude. It’s an overused term right now but yeah, I’m grateful. I’m grateful for the friends and co-workers being my product testers, cheerleaders, and true mentors. I’m grateful that so many talented folks have come before me and shared their talents and techniques on YouTube. I’m grateful that you’re here right now on my website reading this! Thank you.