Hello natural beauties how are you? I was walking home the other evening and stumbled across a gorgeous new florist called Florapolis. Attached to the old garage at the top of Regent St, Redfern, you could be mistaken that you were in Europe, somewhere in the countryside, admiring delightful flowers, plants and good vibes.
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Carlos has created a space that not only is supercool, but that elevates flowers to their rightful place in an urban environment. From recycled old mattress frames that make a potting shed, to old ladders and boxes it really captured me as I walked by.
A stunning posie in an old glass, wrapped with leaves
All the posies were out the front, with a special shed/office at the back for the tall flowers which included roses a plenty.It was evening so my little movie is a bit dark but you’ll get the drift.
Recycling is the key word here as Florapolis has used found objects like old pots, discarded furniture and pretty much anything you can think of that has a great look and no doubt a great story.
And this is the little posy I bought for my friend Sheila who lives in a nursing home.If you live in Sydney it’s worth a visit.
Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.
Hello natural beauties how are you? I’ve been a bit slack with my posts but I am caring for my elderly parents and that takes up a lot of time. I was happy to escape to Paradise Botanical Garden last week to get some fresh air and help the garden. My job was cutting the lavender and it was a joyous, and cold morning. Avoiding the bees was my biggest challenge.
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The garden on the Central Coast just north of Sydney will be having an open weekend with local businesses selling their wares, from refreshments to aromatherapy. Come and visiton the first weekend of August 2020.
Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.
Hello natural beauties how are you? After my last blog with poetry about flowers, I feel we need a little bit more inspiration to unlock our hearts and minds during this weird time. Hereare a few perfumes you can make in a minutewith just 3 essential oils and a few drops of carrier oil.
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The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in
Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!You could use almond oil, coconut oil, jojoba, grapeseed, sunflower, and many more.
clove studded oranges
Heart
1 x drop cedarwood Atlas
1 x drop lavender
1 x drop orange
Sparkling Butterfly
1 x drop lime
1 x drop geranium
1 x nutmeg
Elemental Energy
1 x drop Siberian fir
1 x drop lemon
1 x drop amber
a fir forest in Finland borrowed from cartinafinland.fi
Sunset
1 x drop Australian sandalwood
1 x drop ylang ylang
1 x petitgrain
Fireside Kisses
1 x drop bergamot
1 x drop peru balsam
3 x drops rose in 3% jojoba * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
Rose is the Queen of oils
I hope you enjoy these easy recipes xoxo
Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.
Hello natural beauties how are you? I’ve been looking for some fragrant inspiration during isolation and quiet time. I came across some lovely poetry about flowers and picked some special poems about roses, just for you. There is something so special about old fashioned, heavenly scented roses in a garden, and that is exactly what I picture when I read these poems. I hope you enjoy them.
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More beautiful roses from my recent trip to New Zealand
The Rose Family
by Robert Frost
The rose is a rose, And was always a rose. But the theory now goes That the apple’s a rose, And the pear is, and so’s The plum, I suppose. The dear only know What will next prove a rose. You, of course, are a rose– But were always a rose.
The Social Climber is pretty in pink
Nobody knows this little Rose
by Emily Dickinson
It might a pilgrim be Did I not take it from the ways And lift it up to thee. Only a Bee will miss it — Only a Butterfly, Hastening from far journey — On its breast to lie — Only a Bird will wonder — Only a Breeze will sigh — Ah Little Rose — how easy For such as thee to die!
A different rose, in the same park, about 2 years ago
A Red, Red Rose
by Robert Burns
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve’s like the melodie That’s sweetly played in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I; And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a’ the seas gang dry:
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear, And the rocks melt wi’ the sun; I will luve thee still, my dear, While the sands o’ life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only Luve, And fare thee weel awhile! And I will come again, my Luve, Tho’ it ware ten thousand mile.
bliss with roses
One Perfect Rose
by Dorothy Parker
A single flow’r he sent me, since we met. All tenderly his messenger he chose; Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet— One perfect rose.
I knew the language of the floweret; “My fragile leaves, ” it said, “his heart enclose.” Love long has taken for his amulet One perfect rose.
Why is it no one ever sent me yet One perfect limousine, do you suppose? Ah no, it’s always just my luck to get One perfect rose.
Do you love roses too?
Persian Love cupcakes with rose water from That Vegan Lady
Hello natural beauties how are you? I’ve written about dry brushing before (dry brushing basicsand dry brushing for your face)when I discovered some fabulous natural, vegan brushes from Bodecare – one for my face and one for my body. It took me ages to get into it and then after a couple of house moves they disappeared! I was very excited to run into Rebecca from Bodecare at the Sydney Mind Body Spirit Festivallast month (before we all got sent inside by Mother Nature).Read on for some simple healthy techniques to make your skin look amazing!
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A selection of brushes at the Mind Body Spirit Festival
About Rebecca and Bodecare
Rebecca Gaspert, the owner of Bodecare, has been in the beauty industry for decades. She is a makeup artist and qualified Beauty Therapist who has owned 2 award-winning salons, and that is how her dry brushing journey commenced. Many of her clients had skin problems from dry skin to acne which started her on a trajectory that is now Bodecare. Rebecca started dry brushing in 2003 and has never looked back.
The beautiful Rebecca
What are the benefits of dry brushing?
According to Rebecca, dry brushing:
can improve venous blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, aid in the release of toxins, exfoliatedead skin and reduce ingrown hairs. It can also:
* Reduce skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Keratosis Pilaris, Eczema and other dry skin conditions.
* Reduce cellulite
* Relief of arthritis
* Increase circulation of scalp
* Reduce stress
* Remove bumpy skin
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My fave Bodcare brush is the one with the detachable handlecalled the TAMPICO FSC BODY BRUSH
6 Tips from Rebeccato Kick Start Your Body Brushing
1. Always use a plant bristle skin brush. Try the tampico body brush with a removable handle for flexibility.
2. Perform on dry skin only as this will provide the best stimulation and exfoliation.
3. Generally stroke upward in one motion. Except for fingers and toes, you can brush back-and-forth between them.
4. Ensure you use the jute brush for gentle face exfoliation. Don’t ever use your body brush. When brushing, use upside-down U-shape brush strokes, pressure on the upward stroke and lightly on the way down.
5. Always use a good quality organic body cream and face moisturiser after your shower, to ensure your skin is kept hydrated and supple.
6. Always clean your brush after use. If you do not clean or allow your body brush to dry completely, you are susceptible to spreading bacteria back on your skin when dry body brushing. Simply use a tea tree hydrosol on the bristles after every use of your brush.
Lavender is an ancient healing herb, with many deep and unwavering powers. In my book Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils, I refer to lavender as an oil of solidarity and that’s what we need right now. It’s a herb and oil that can keep you grounded and feeling strong.
All hail lavender and the pretty little bees that love it too!
A bee in the lavender
Caught on camera somewhere in Sydney
All lavender pics by me – I just cant help myself I love it sooo much.
Hello natural beauties! Are you an aromatherapist at heart? Do you love making lotions and potions? Would you like great tips and knowledge from over 50 international essential oil experts? Woo hoo! This summit is for you! I’ll be speaking on November 19th.
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Hello natural beauties I hope all is well in your world. The weather in Sydney is trying to warm up, but very slowly. I went for a walk the other day in local suburban bushland, Garigal National Park, and saw some beautiful indigenous plants and flowers. Walk with me past the cascade …
Hello natural beauties I hope you’re all well and happy, and enjoying all the beautiful essential oils available. This past week I’ve been in Bali and although it’s winter I still managed to snap some pretty flowers. I’m also excited to tell you about an international symposium on essential oils, with the focus on how to be more confidant in blending. There will be many great talks and I highly recommend you check it out. I did my interview with the accomplished English author and Aromatherapist Elizabeth Ashley, in a lovely garden in Bali (until it got too windy).
Hello natural beauties! I hope you’re well and immersed in some beautiful scents wherever you are. Are you starting to refine your sense of smell, and are eliminating synthetic fragrance from your life? This can be anything from harsh household cleaners, to laundry products right through to skincare and of course your perfume. There’s a way to learn about natural perfume making and if you’re in Sydney you’ll have a chance in a few weeks ….
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