Posted New Photos

I posted some of my products on the PHOTOS pages.  Take a look and see what you think.   The camera battery died so I still have a few more to post later.     Rosemary  9/29/10

Booth at Keystone Resort Conference

 I spent Thurs. & Fri. at Keystone as a vendor at an annual conference for Hospital Auxilary Vols.  It was fun. And I sold some of my products. One lady bought a neck wrap on Thursday and came to the booth the next morning to tell us how wonderful it was.  She warmed it in the microwave and it relaxed her tense neck and she had a wonderful night's sleep.  It is so nice to hear feedback from happy customers.   

Lavender-filled sachet pillows 5"x5" Doggies



The drive was great, the mountains so beautiful,

and some of the aspen had turned their golden color. What a joy to live in Colorado.

I thought the women at the conference would be thinking about Christmas gifts already, but my mentioning that lavender products make such wonderful Christmas gifts, there wasn't much response.  Too early, I guess.  Although many people did buy items for someone else.  One man bought 2 eye pillows for his wife -- how nice.

Dates are about set for the Lavender Sachet Salons in October, November and December.  I'll post the dates this week.  9/19/10



Lifting My Spirits with Lavender

Yesterday was a dull, overcast day.  It started out with rain and drizzled now and then throughout the day until mid-afternoon when the sun peeked out for a while. On days like this I feel dull and solemn. But now I have a way to improve my mood instantly - yep, lavender.  Since I'm sewing for a sale coming up next week I have lavender buds all over the place.  So I turned to my projects and the aroma lifted my spirits.  It works so well for me -- perhaps you'll enjoy it too.  Create a bowl of potpouri for each room in your house.  It doesn't have to be large, but keep it where you'll see it each time you walk by.  Then get in the habit of stopping for a quick inhale.  You've heard of "stop and smell the roses."  Even better is "stop and smell the lavender."    9/9/10

To make pure lavender potpourri, crush lavender flowers (buds) into a bowl.  Add orris root (1 tbls per cup of lavender) as a preservative.  Add a few drops of essential lavender oil and mix well.  If you prefer, you can add other herbs and flowers like rosemary, rose petals, cinnamon sticks, etc.  Store in a closed container for several weeks to let the fragrance permeate the mixture.      P.S. Find many great recipes on the internet.

Lavender Sachet Salon upcoming schedule

There days many people are buying Christmas gifts early And they are looking for things that are unique and useful to the recipient.  So I am setting up the schedule for my Lavender Sachet Salons for you to visit and browse my lavender filled products.  Two special friends have each generously agreed to hold a LSS at their home - one in Fruita and one in Delta.  Of course, I will host one at my home here in Grand Junction.  We are working out the dates and I'll post them just as soon as they are confirmed.  Probably late October, early November and early December.

A Lavender Sachet Salon is an open house event that usually runs 2 to 2 1/2 hours.  People are encouraged to bring a friend and drop in and take a look at all of the lavender products that I have for sale.  It is a way to browse without pressure to buy.  There are refreshments and lots of chatting -- and often a surprise when you unexpectedly run into someone you know.  It's great fun.   Big thank you hug to Zelinda and Yvonne.