Sarah Sladen's Fabulous Sass Bracelets

Sarah Sladen’s Fabulous Sass Bracelets

Sarah writes, “I left the corporate world behind when my family moved from Victoria to Whistler for a one year sabbatical. That one year has turned into six and now Whistler is home for my husband, our two children and I. The natural beauty of the mountains and their ease of access is a daily inspiration”.

DOUBLE BLACK ONYX BRACELET
“I have collected, played and worked with natural things since I was able to crawl. In my teens and twenties I had a small textile company designing and creating sewn and knitted garments. After 20 years in the nursing and clinical research field, it is with absolute excitement that I am revisiting my creative side in designing and sewing leather and bead wrap bracelets“.

TRIPLE CHRYSOCOLLA, QUARTZ & JADE BRACELET
“These leather wrap bracelets are hand crafted using buttons and beads from around the world. I purchase the Karen Hill Tribe silver beads directly from a fair trade company in Thailand. My wide range of wrap bracelets are comfortable enough to wear on a hike but dressy enough to wear out in the evening. An earthy gem stone double wrap can be “blinged-up” by adding a wrap or two of silver, cubic zirconia or onyx. Play around with the colours, textures and sparkle to create your own unique look!”

SINGLE TURQUOISE BRACELET
“Beyond the dream of making jewelry for a living, I’d love to travel the world and personally collect my materials and gems from the international craftsman that cut, shape and mold them!”

SINGLE TIGER'S EYE & GOLD VERMEIL BRACELET
“Please take care of your unique piece by not getting it wet, the leather doesn’t like it and neither do some of the gems. Enjoy! ”
See more of Sarah’s fabulous bracelets at http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/catalog/sarah-sladen-fabulous-bracelets-m-80482.html

DOUBLE BRONZITE BRACELET

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8 Tips For Stress Free Christmas Shopping

1. PLAN IN ADVANCE! So very few people plan their shopping in advance. Yet a few moments spent making a list of who you will be buying for this holiday season and where they live will make your shopping so very stress free. You can identify those friends & relatives to whom you need to post / ship gifts. Planning in advance allows you time to ship at the most economical rates. (Note: small items such as jewellery can be shipped on overnight delivery to anywhere in the US for $16).

GIVERNY BOWL - AMETHYST
2. KNOW WHO YOU ARE BUYING FOR! Spending just a few moments thinking about those who you are buying for allows you to plan for specific, tailor-made gifts. Such as a pottery baker for a keen cook or a glass vase for someone who loves flowers. Given a few days notice, local jewellery artists can custom make a piece for you.

COPPER RED OVAL CASSEROLE
3. SET A BUDGET! In these difficult economic times it is so very important to set yourself a budget and stick to it. Locally made gifts offer exceptional value for money.

Carnival Pearls
4. LOOK FOR LOCALLY MADE GIFTS. Locally made gifts are always appreciated and more thoughtful. The uniqueness and quality of local crafts is outstanding and they cost a lot less than you might think. One stop shopping at your local craft store saves you a great deal of time and stress.

REDWOOD (SEQUOIA) LARGE SALAD BOWL

5. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY. By shopping locally you are supporting your local economy and helping to keep jobs in North America. The major department stores and shopping malls are full of produce imported from far off countries. Supporting your local artists & crafts people helps keep your $ at home.

STERLING SILVER, AGATE & AVENTURINE NECKLACE
6. TAKE CARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT. This is the only planet that we have and we need to take care of it. Your local arts & crafts people leave a small carbon footprint. They use local materials, advertise less and use less packaging – all to the benefit of our planet.

LADIES WOOL SLIPPERS
7. PERSONAL SERVICE. Look for stores that offer a personal service such as gift wrapping and shipping.

Christmas Gift Wrapping
8. LOCAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. Locally made decorations stand out as being unique and original. They also last a lot longer than the mass of cheap imports which you see thrown away after each holiday season. Buy cheap, buy twice is not clever in today’s tough economy.

COBALT GLASS DECORATION

Pure Sacred Mountain Organic lavender

Pure – Sacred Mountain Organic Lavender
November 8th, 2010 //

Sacred Mountain Organic Lavender is dedicated to providing the highest quality lavender products, using only pure ingredients that support the body, mind and soul.

Sacred Mountain Lavender
All our lavender is grown organically and is created from cuttings. The plants are then harvested and either dried or distilled into essential oils on the farm. Our Lavender Essential Oil has been complimented by a French perfumer as being one of the most pure he had even experienced.

Sacred Mountain Lavender
Lavender essential oil is one of the most versatile essential oils in existence. It can be used for:
• Relaxation – sprinkle in a bath, add to an essential oil diffuser, or directly from the bottle, for example on an airplane, or in the car to keep the children calm.
• Insect Stings or bites – Place a drop on the sting or bite to reduce swelling or itching
• Motion Sickness or Jet Lag – Massage a drop of oil behind the ankle bone to alleviate motion sickness or jet lag.

ESSENTIAL ORGANIC LAVENDER OIL
• Burns – Essential Oil of Lavender is an analgesic. Keep in the kitchen to deal with minor burns. First run the burn under cold water for 20 minutes then apply the essential oil of lavender. This helps reduce pain, accelerates healing and reduces the potential of scaring.
• Headaches – Massage your temples with essential oil to induce relaxation.
• Wounds – Place a drop of essential oil on a band aid to reduce chance of infection and accelerate healing.
• Moth repellant – Use bags of dried lavender in your drawers and closets. The can be refreshed over time with the addition of essential oil of lavender.

SMALL LAVENDER SACHET
It has been observed that Essential Oil of Lavender has properties that make it anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial anti-fungal and anti-spasmodic and also analgesic. It should always be tested on each person’s skin prior to use to check for allergies. It should not be used internally and those prone to epilepsy should consult their doctor prior to use.

Relax Organic Lavander Spa Salts Bottle
Lavender is a herb that can be used for both spa purposes and culinary. Be daring and try it in soups, stews, in your coffee, creme brule, fruit salad, apple crisp or with a roast of lamb, chicken or beef.

ORGANIC LAVENDER HAND & BODY LOTION
Our Lavender spa products offer you indulgences to assist in you or your friends pampering and relaxation.
Read more about this magnificent paure and natural organic Lavender at http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/catalog/sacred-mountain-organic-lavender-m-80464.html

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