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An Orange By Any Other Name

An Orange By Any Other Name

An Orange by Any Other Name What comes to mind when you think of “orange”? Is it the colour, so aptly described by Frank Sinatra, as the happiest? Is it...

An Orange By Any Other Name

An Orange by Any Other Name What comes to mind when you think of “orange”? Is it the colour, so aptly described by Frank Sinatra, as the happiest? Is it...

Dilute, Dilute, Dilute!

Dilute, Dilute, Dilute!

In real estate, location, location, location is key. When using essential oils, dilute, dilute, dilute is key. In fact, it is crucial to your safety and the success of the...

Dilute, Dilute, Dilute!

In real estate, location, location, location is key. When using essential oils, dilute, dilute, dilute is key. In fact, it is crucial to your safety and the success of the...

Escape to the Healing Garden

Escape to the Healing Garden

“Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.” -       Josephine Albert (frequently attributed to)   Such an applicable quote on how our gardens heal us. But...

Escape to the Healing Garden

“Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.” -       Josephine Albert (frequently attributed to)   Such an applicable quote on how our gardens heal us. But...

Basil: Do I Eat It or Wear It?

Basil: Do I Eat It or Wear It?

If I say Basil, do you think pesto? It would be a natural place for our minds to go to as pesto is a culinary winner. One of my favourite...

Basil: Do I Eat It or Wear It?

If I say Basil, do you think pesto? It would be a natural place for our minds to go to as pesto is a culinary winner. One of my favourite...

The Nose Knows - How Smell Impacts Our Memory

The Nose Knows - How Smell Impacts Our Memory

Delightful aromas or stinky odours – they both travel the same route up our nose and to our brain, triggering our memories.

The Nose Knows - How Smell Impacts Our Memory

Delightful aromas or stinky odours – they both travel the same route up our nose and to our brain, triggering our memories.

Lavender: Mother of the Essential Oils

Lavender: Mother of the Essential Oils

If there is one Essential Oil to have in your Aromatherapy kit, it is Lavender. Often referred to as the ‘Mother of Essential Oils’, the uses for Lavender are varied...

Lavender: Mother of the Essential Oils

If there is one Essential Oil to have in your Aromatherapy kit, it is Lavender. Often referred to as the ‘Mother of Essential Oils’, the uses for Lavender are varied...