Element Gift Guide: Air

Earth, Air, Fire, Water. Every one of us can feel a connection to one of these. The air person sees the bigger picture. She’s artistic… abstract… charming… intelligent. She’s light and free… and on a lifelong quest for knowledge. Our November catalog is inspired by the elements, and each week I’m sharing a gift guide for each element. Here’s a light-hearted gift guide for those air people in your life. Read More

Holiday Tea Packaging

A homemade tea blend is such a lovely gift around the holidays. It’s the time of year when all we want do is be in a cozy place with the ones we love, feeling warm and cared for. Tea is a beautiful way to add to the atmosphere, and today I’m sharing a simple way to package homemade tea for the holidays: in test tubes! Read More

Embroidery Hoop Art From Etsy

I’ve always been drawn to circles and ovals, much more than any angled shapes. There’s something about a rounded shape that just feels pleasant – like an antique lace doily that, whenever you see it, brings the comfort of knowing you’re home. I didn’t even realize hoop art was a thing until just recently. But it most definitely is a thing, and now I’m in love. Read More

Ayurveda Journal, Week 3: Herbal Massage

The day had finally come for my first ayurvedic massage treatment… an Abhyanga, as it’s called. This treatment, in Lilavati’s words, is “a warm herbal oil massage therapy that deeply nourishes the body, mind and spirit and begins to create an internal environment for deep healing.” Read More

6 Benefits Of Eating Apples

UPDATE: This post originally ran September 16, 2013, but we wanted to bring it back to make sure you all got a chance to discover the benefits of this delicious fruit!

Apples are a fundamental part of fall. Going apple picking, drinking fresh apple cider, baking crisp apple chips… It all feels so right when thinking about this beautiful season. Read More