The candles are an organic soy blend, love that.  The process took years to perfect, and we are happy to report that both online and in the store people have been buying them like crazy.  We have all tried them and I think our enthusiasm has been  contagious.  More good news the large candles have a burn time of 100 hours and the votives have burn time of 30 hours. 

The Aquiesse reed diffusers come in a smoky hand blown glass container, with a clear glass stopper.  Again incredible fragrances that are of perfume quality with no alcohol, including Grapefruit Cassis, Mandarin, Geranium and Lily of the Valley.  The surprise was how quickly they scented a room while keeping the same composition of scent.  I am now anxiously awaiting the face, body, and bath products with this sophistication and organic composition.

New on the personal care scene are fresh new products from Mor Cosmetics. Two collections the debut this year have been a huge success in retail store around the country and internationally. The Emporium Collection features triple-milled highly fragranced hand soaps each wrapped in hand made Italian paper. Each soap bar is a work of art that would make and exquisite gift.

The Imperia collection is a high quality bath and body line with opulent packaging.  Two of the collections are:

Flower of Narcissus:
According to Greek Mythology, Narcissus rejected the love of all, including the love of the nymph Echo &   for his cruelty was condemned by the God Nemesis to drown while Admiring His Own Reflection.  The Colour inspiration for this fragrance group is taken from the Narcissus Jonquil Daffodil, also named after they Myth.

Fruits of Cornucopia:
Literally Horn of Plenty and also known as the harvest cone, is a symbol of food and abundance dating back to the 5th century BC.  In Greek mythology, Amalthea raised Zeus on the milk of a goat, in return Zeus gave Amalthea the goat's horn.  It had the power to give to the person in possession of it whatever he or she wished for.  This gave rise to the legend of the Cornucopia.

MOR is the expression of a dynamic collaboration between Australian designers, Dianna Burmas and Deon St.Mor.  Their creative spirits merged when they first met in 1998 unaware that in just over three years, they would be running what would become a hugely successful international body care company.

At the time of their meeting, Dianna was carving a reputation as a talented visual merchandiser, stamping her refreshing aesthetic on department store floors across the globe. Meanwhile, Deon, an industrial design graduate, was co-owner of a budding, Melbourne-based interior design company.

But for those who remember, the old pop tops were good for making some very funky stuff: hats, dresses, even dog vests.

The Escama Pull Tab handbags are made by a cottage industry in Brazil.  The artists work in two craft cooperatives — Cia do Lacre and As Panteras do Lacre — located in economically depressed 'satellite cities' of Brasília, Brazil. The cooperatives offer women in the community a means to earn money through handicrafts and business training. They also offer a place where friends are made and self-esteem is regained.   Each handbag contains a card bearing the name of the artist.

Elegant packaging complements the lovely fragrance combination.  Choose from a gold embossed three-wick candle tin as well as boxed glass candles in three sizes ranging from a decorative votive to a three-wick 100 hour candle.

Candle light has been a part of wedding ceremonies in many cultures.  Many cultures pracitce the ceremonial lighting of a single candle to symbolize the joining of two individuals together.  In some cultures two candles one held by the groom and bride are used to light the unity candle.  Extinguishing these two tapers represents start of their new journey together.

These candles make for great wedding party gifts to be enjoyed and bring back memories of your special day. 

Use your own imagination to create enchanting murals to spark wondrous tales in your little one's mind.

Everything you need to create blue skies, fluffy clouds, and dreamy creatures is included in this magical box. It's easy to do. Just wipe on the Cloudy Blue Colorwash to create your sky. Then make natural looking clouds and imagination-inspiring creatures with the help of our included step-by-step DVD and guide. Cloud wash kits come with cloudy blue, and white colorwash bottles, an instructional DVD, a bunny template, and instructions on making other animal, and toy designs. A kit covers 2 10x8 walls, or one ceiling.

You can find Cloud wash and other great items for your child by clicking here.

Waratah is Australia's leading maker of woolen home products.  The most beautiful blankets, throws and stadium blankets all come from one place - the fleece of Australian Merino sheep. It's the natural starting point for Waratah to produce beautiful ways to help you create the home you want.

They're the natural choice for your family because they're created from the world's best natural fibres. Waratah does not use bleaching agents or chemicals that could harm the environment or your family and all Waratah blankets and throws are light, warm, naturally fire resistant and perfect for everyday luxury that lasts year after year.

You spend a third of your life in bed so don't settle for anything inferior. Insist on the quality of Waratah. 

Browse the full line of bedding and stadium and decorative throws and blankets in a multitude of sumptuous colors.  Indulge yourself and your loved ones this autumn. 

To support those efforts both The Thymes and Archipelago have introduced special offerings this holiday season to support this noble cause.

The Thymes, a Minneapolis based bath and body care company introduced the Kimono Rose Liquid  Foaming Bath in glass.  Sparkling and lyrical, Kimono Rose is unabashedly feminine, beautifully layered with an undercurrent of intrigue. Delicate but dynamic.

Archipelago Botanicals introduced the Ribbons of Love reed diffuser.  It is signed by the women of Archipelago as a tribute to all the women fighting for the cure.

You can find the Thymes Kimono Rose Foaming Bath, and the Archipelago Ribbons of Love Reed Diffuser by clicking on the corresponding links. 

Swaddling babies is a lost art form that mothers used to keep babies comfortable and less fussy.  Swaddling also allows babies to nurse and sleep better because babies tend to have involuntary movements that cause them to awaken and startle.  Many studies and anecdotal data suggest that swaddling reduces the incidence of colic in babies, giving moms and dads much needed respite. 

  Our swaddling blankets come in beautiful and colorful designs.  Each blanket has sewn in use instructions if you happen to forget the four easy steps. 

These swaddling blankets were designed by an RN and mother with consultations with PhDs in infant research. These award winning blankets are very stylish and functional, made of pre-shrunk cotton Flannel and they make the ultimate baby gift.

Size: 42” X 42”

These blankets have been seen around town with many a movie star.  Your baby deserves the  best.