Monday 22 March 2010

Fighting depression

Famous researcher Paolo Rovestsi showed that inhaling essential oils of rose and lavender reduced feelings of depression and anxiety. Imagine combining that research with a brisk 30 minute run or walk outside to try and combat depression without prescription drugs!

Go to my handmade candles website to get your anti-depressants in a candle

Thursday 18 March 2010

Greg's Recipe

Summery foods are feel great foods, usually light and without the carbs.

My latest and best recipe for the moment (I can't get enough of it) is something my cousin Greg invented and I got to taste whilst I was out in Sydney last November and is like nothing I have ever tasted before. I am dedicating this to my Uncle Ted with love (was the last time I saw him):


Fry Rice Noodles (the super thin clear/white ones) in light olive or Sesame oil
Finely chopped red chillies (if you like it hot)
Large dash of Fish Sauce and Soy Sauce (not too much of either though)
Fresh White Crab Meat, I know it's very time consuming and messy but well worth the preparation time (if you can't be bothered, John West out of the tin will do the trick)
Serve with a hefty squeeze of fresh Lime Juice all over
Garnish with chopped Spring Onions & fried red chillies in olive oil. Voila!

Wednesday 17 March 2010

New ARBONNE Skincare


Most people I meet comment on my skin, and those who know me, also know that I have always afforded high end luxury products alternating between Sisley, Creme De La Mer, Elemis and La Prairie to help fight the aging process.

They also appreciate how passionate I am about the products I recommend and that if I don't think they are anything other than AMAZING, I would not use them myself let alone recommend them!
The best news in my life recently is that I have been using and thoroughly recommend.......

After using Arbonne, I can honestly see a noticeable difference to the appearance of my skin, my husband loves the Men's products, and best of all, my Dior wallet is far better off too! I am so convinced about changing products, that I have decided to become a Consultant, in my spare time of course!

Arbonne is not exactly a new product, as it's a 30 year old U.S grown business, but it's fairly new to the UK, it's only been available here for the least 2 years.
But it's certainly packing a punch in the industry and word is spreading like wildfire. It won't be long before you will see it everywhere, if Vogue's Beauty Editor keeps boasting about it in her blog.

Their products are derived from natural plant properties produced with the most advanced scientific technology under stringent Swiss laws to produce amazing products, similar to the aforementioned luxury names but at more affordable prices. Sound familiar? It should, it's what I've been saying for years.


Now, in line with my own ethos of getting back to nature, I am introducing the Swiss formulated Arbonne range very soon and these incredible finds will available on my website http://www.handmadedesignerjewellery.biz alongside my own little gems.

Before you hop out to your local beauty shop to get your mits on Arbonne, it's only available through Consultants like myself, so you would be best to contact me directly.

Friday 12 March 2010

Harmonising tips for mind body spirit

When someone leaves the earth to explore other great tapestries of the universe, it reminds me, life is so short. Whatever you care about, do it. Sometimes we are afraid to live our dreams until something makes us realise that, this is our moment. Please don't be afraid to open your heart to others, you have nothing to lose.
I am often asked how I remain so positive and full of energy. A friend recently told me she can barely cop w
ith the horrendous winter blues she is having, so it was my turn to prop her up and I thought I should share with my reader too. If you're feeling fed up, sad, drained, tired, here are my simple tips you can easily incorporate into your life to harmonise your mind, body and spirit.

Get ready to blow your blues away, put the bounce back in your step and enjoy looking ahead to your wonderous future.

1). Nature's healing - talk a long walk by the sea or around a park all by yourself and listen to the breeze as you positively take in the beauty of nature. Concentrate on breathing in the fresh air.
2). Take time to pamper yourself especially when you ar
e feeling low. Use natural products with essential oils for natural therapy like a great soak in the bath with a sea salt scrub and burn that aromatherapy candle you bought from me, don't just leave it on your mantle to gather dust!

3). Do yoga. It's a proven combination of physical exercise, breathing techniques and meditation to promote a healthy flow of energy in the physical body and calm mind.
4). Eat chocolate without feeling guilty. My Nana used to say "Take your time with chololate, it's a delicacy, with little tiny bites and really savor every moment."
5). Keep a diary of your feelings and allow yourself to feel each one without pushing them away. Whenever possible, don't let it fester, you'll feel better if you talk it through with a friend.
6). If possible, go to the sun. For an instant feel good fling, book a week to somewhere tropical. Otherwise, try "wish you were here" moments and scower the internet for pictures of tropical places for an instant lift or book a beauty treatment with your therapist.
7). Laugh - stop being so serious
8). Be grateful - feel fortunate for even the simplist things and cherish that moment. Book a coffee break with your favourite friend in your favourite cafe and natter, natter, natter.
9). Listen to music
10). Cook yourself a special meal that's light and summery.

Wednesday 10 March 2010

French Lavender Fresh


All lathered up and ready to rub!

Handmade soap by a very traditional cold pressed method.

Fresh as morning dew in the spring.

Monday 1 March 2010

Hitting 60

Upon completing the lengthy experiment of burning my aromatherapy candles from start to finish (in order to calculate the burn times) I have now successfully completed all trials of my NEW wax recipe with staggering results and surpassing my own expectations. It's a hard life when I have to burn my candles every night, but someone has to do it!

The result: They burn for an unbelievable 60 hours!

With such pure and amazing ingredients, now they are even more cost effective than the ones before. A great deal at £13.50!

I don't do offers, because I believe you should only pay for exactly what it is. You've already got the best offer! Value for money, every time. Another great reason why my customers always return for more.

Denise Owen, Massage Therapist recently told me she had "the best night's sleep with the RELAX candle". She is now stocking the candles along with The Celtic Knot, Welsh shop in Cowbridge.

John Griffiths in Camden, London emailed to thank me for "brightening his winter blues" with an Invigorate candle.

I have now decided to add ALL mybeautiful scented candles onto my new website,
available to purchase at:

www.handmadedesignerjewellery.biz

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