HYACINTH FLORAL PERFUME Planet: Venus Element: Water Hyacinths are often used in love potions, perfumes and workings. Hyacinths are also associated with grief and loss. In Mexico, they are used in funerals for small children. They help the departed cross over into the other plane with ease. Keep a hyacinth in your pocket to help ease grief and bring a renewed since of joy and happiness. They are said to prevent nightmares and keeping this flower by your bedside will keep you safe throughout the night. Hyacinths have such a strong aroma, once I saw these in bloom, I knew I had to do something with them. Perfumes with hyacinth notes are often very pricey. If you...
It is that time of year again where we head out to the Quartzite Gem Shows! I love going to Quartzite over Tucson because its so much more laid back! A very relaxed atmosphere. Tucson is very hectic, and there is just so much going on, its hard to not become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of crystals and minerals for sale. It is very easy to get burned out very quickly. This year I wanted to put together a short video to show you around the actual show. I wanted you guys to see our buying process and which crystals we pick for the website. This year I got a lot of...
Are you looking for a last minute gift idea? I tend to make the same handmade gifts every year: hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, candles, tea blends, knit goods, chocolates, cookies etc. But I have several people in my life that love plants, and as I was considering buying a propagation station, I had a sudden epiphany. What if I made a HUGE propagation station? This is so easy, and requires almost no effort (but looks stunning!) All these plants are propagated in water, and will root, and can even live in the water! This would look great on your coffee table, as a centerpiece, or even on a desk if your tray allows. Those other DIY...
Beltane represents the midpoint between spring and summer. The spring season is at its peak energy. The flowers are blooming, the days are getting warmer and for many, gardening is in full swing. If you have been following our insta stories you will know what I mean. Is anyone tired of seeing plant posts everyday? This has to be one of my favorite times of year. Even though I am partial to the winter months, spring is always the season where I spend most of my time outdoors. The summer heat has not yet begun to scorch the earth and I can tend to my plants daily. I have sewed my seeds and can watch the little seedlings grow taller each day....
