Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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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Saturday, October 2, 2010

6 Good Reasons to Own Locally Made Pottery. | Side Street Studio Blog


6 Good Reasons to Own Locally Made Pottery.



There is a fast growing group of discerning people who are discovering the pleasure of owning hand made pottery created by local artisans.

Apple Design Casserole



These individuals appreciate the importance of supporting local arts & crafts. Beyond the expensive forms of ‘wall art’ an abundance of fine crafts still exist (in some cases “only just”) within many communities.

Temmoku Glaze Teapot

1. Locally made pottery is unique. One or two individuals (often husbands & wives) work hard to create pieces that are unique. Every single piece is turned by hand and therefore one-of-a-kind.
2. Locally made pottery is beautiful and of outstanding quality. Each potter takes great pride in their work. Many local potters have their work in national galleries and major collections but you can still find them at your local craft studio.


COPPER RUBY VASE
3. Locally made pottery is affordable and prices often do not reflect the skills and time spent creating the work. Take a moment to check out prices at your local arts & crafts stores – you will be pleasantly surprised.
4. Locally made pottery is Green! By using little transportation, packaging or advertising and by involving local skills greatly helps reduce the carbon footprint.
5. Locally made pottery helps your local community by supporting the hard learned skills of local crafts people and retaining your $ in the community.

Large Honey Coloured Baker
6. Locally made pottery adds unique style to a home and reflects your confidence, good taste and concern for the environment.



Gravy Boat

So take some time and visit your local arts &crafts community. Look for local crafts shows or visit the artist at their home studio. Take a break from your local department store or shopping mall and discover superb, creative arts & crafts close to home.

Salt Pig

Side Street Studio represents over 320 local artists and has been supporting local arts & crafts for over 26 years. Our web site http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/ has over 2000 pages! of artists’ work and is the largest of its kind in Canada.



BRONZE JAPANESE STYLE NEOLITHIC JAR

Monday, August 2, 2010

"Jade, or Nephrite, is the provincial stone of B.C. Although found in many parts of the world the largest deposits are found in British Columbia.Jade has been used in practical and artistic applications for thousands of years within various cultures. Its value is due in large part to its remarkable toughness. Before the advent of steel Nephrite was the toughest material available and was used especially for tools.It is thought that Jade will atract good fortune to your home and is the stone traditionally given in honour of the 12th wedding anniversary. Jade is also believed to keep pets healthy and give them a long life. B.C. Jade is regarded as the stone of gardeners and lovers"