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So much to say...so little time
and space!
traditional 12 Days of Christmas gifts, a holiday contest, some holiday recipes and, as usual,
quotes from our clients.
We will be closing for the holidays on Thursday afternoon, December 23rd.
We will also close for inventory between December 27 and 30th. Orders placed during
that period will ship on Monday, January 3rd. (If you have a true emergency
and need something EXPRESS MAILED to you during this period we will
try to oblige you. Call us or email us.)
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIFTING:
To show our
appreciation for the business and support you have given us all this year,
we are once again giving a gift to one lucky shopper each day from Christmas Day
until January Fifth. The gifts will include:
- a jar of Bliss Bath,
- a Carnation Memories Anointing Oil and perfume bottle,
- a copy of The Blossoming Heart,
- an AromaStone,
- a bar of soap with a bath sponge and soap deck,
- a set of bath salts
- beeswax candles,
- aromatherapy soy candles,
- an amber amphora,
- tub teas,
- a Buddha aromalamp and elemental synergies,
- and a surprise gift.
You have to place an order via the shopping cart to be considered. (Hint,
Christmas Day is always the slowest of the 12 days, so obviously the odds are in your
favor if you shop then.)
BACK IN STOCK:
- The reordered AromaStones finally arrived last week, and are ready to go.
- The Amrita Professional Diffusers are back.
- Carnation Memories - synergy and anointing oil/perfume
- Soap Decks
- our Pure Beeswax Candles, made here in Tennessee
- Rose Geranium Hydrosol
BRAND NEW AND SPECIAL:
Organic Lavender Mailette
Hydrosol:
From a "boutique" grower in California comes the most
delightfully scented Lavender Hydrosol we have ever experienced. If you love the scent of our Lavender Mailette
(or other lavenders) but have always been disappointed in their hydrosols, you must
try this aromatic delight! See it on our Specials page or with our other Hydrosol listings.
Two new soaps: Simply Sandalwood, and Three Kings.
The Simply Sandalwood is smoother than our Sandalwood Exotica, and the
Three Kings is rich with Frankincense, Myrrh, Sweet Myrrh, and a touch of
Rose Otto. Streaks of Gold Mica add to this colorful bar.
Gift Idea for the Sandalwood lover in your life!
order our Simply Sandalwood Soap and Sandalwood Shave Smoother
together and save $3.00 over the separate prices.
GIFT IDEA: We are offering many of our Goatsmilk Soaps tied to a soap
deck, ready for gifting. See a picture on our Aromatic Baths page.
Other gift suggestions are on our "holiday gifts" page...suggestions for everyone on your list.
Hints and tips from other Holiday Newsletters
Holiday "clean air" formula - "Your House Smells Terrific" Air purifying mist.In a small spray bottle pour 4 ozs of purified water
add 30 drops of cinnamon leaf
20 drops of clove oil
20 drops of sweet orange oil (or blood orange)
10 drops of cedarwood oil
shared by Lucinda Jenkins of Glenbrook Farms <http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs/index.htm>.
(Lucinda is a great source for dried herbs and herbal teas. If you drop by her website, think about
trying her Berry Rooibos and Spicey Rooibos Teas. Both are favorites here.)
I like this blend in the aromalamp (without the water, of course!) It's a wonderful holiday
blend if you are tired of the evergreens.
Holiday hint for your household... copied
from a newsletter three or
four years old...
Pomander Ball Cleanser
(adapted from a recipe from Barbara Lucks)Not only does this preparation clean but the essential oils disinfect and
provide a natural, festive fragrance.
1 teaspoon Sweet Orange or Mandarine essential oil
a few drops of Clove Oil and Cinnamon Leaf oils
1 teaspoon washing soda
2 teaspoons borax
1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
2 cups hot water (to dissolve the soda and borax)
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to dissolve and blend the
minerals. You can spray this cleaner onto a surface then leave it for 15
minutes before wiping it off, to give the essential oils antiseptic
qualities time to work (makes 2 cups).
It will leave your house smelling like an old-fashioned, clove studded
pomander ball!
CONTEST
Somewhere on the website I mention which was my favourite Christmas Tree,and which oil still says Christmas to me. The first reader to give the oil and the
link in the comments box of their order will receive one of our Holiday Ruby
Aromalamps with their order.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE
This is an old favorite of mine (and one of my mothers recipes)adapted to use either our organic Sweet Orange or Organic Blood
Orange Essential Oil instead of grated orange rind. (saves my fingernails!)
ORANGE MELTAWAYS:
- 1 Cup soft Butter or Margerine (I use butter!)
- 2 Cups sifted Confectioners Sugar (divided!)
- 1 1/4 Cup UNSIFTED flour
- 3/4 Cup Corn Starch
- 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice
- 3 drops Sweet Orange or Blood Orange Essential Oil.
Cream butter with Essential Oil. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and beat until fluffy.
Beat in Flour and Corn Starch until smooth. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
(Overnight is better!)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls, and place on an UNGREASED cookie sheet.
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until firm and barely golden. Cool slightly (they
will be very fragile) and remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Mix remaining 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar with the 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice.
Put wax paper under the cookies on the rack, and spoon the orange glaze over them.
Let dry.
Makes approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies that freeze well, so you can make them now
to serve in two weeks.
Speaking of Blood Orange - Elizabeth Zaffarano recently wrote:
I ordered that blood orange and I LOVE IT! It has that bit of tang that
blood oranges have over regular oranges. Favorite oil at the moment,
and really great w/ rosewood, and a little patchouli in the bath.
May you all have a blessed and joy-filled holiday season, no matter how
you celebrate it. And for those of you traveling... stay safe!
We will talk to you again in January!
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