"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you."
~Frank Lloyd WrightBEAUTY SECRETS
Lavender
Did you know that lavender essential oil has many benefits, which include the ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems.
Lavender has the Latin name Lavare, which means “to wash”
So if your experiencing any of the following symptoms you may want to read more about lavender and see how it may help you!
- Migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, nervous tension and emotional stress
- Insomnia
- Sore Muscles, tense muscles, rheumatism, sprains, backache, etc
- Urinary disorders and associated cramps
- Respiratory problems including throat infections, flu, cough, cold, asthma, etc.
- Acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammations
- Wounds, cuts, burns and sunburns
- Lice
- High blood pressure and hypertension
- Digestive problems; indigestion, stomach pain, colic, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea
- Weak immune system
FABULOUS FINDS
Mistral Soap
A fanatic of soaps is to say the least. My biggest impulse buy when I am out and about at any store is some form of beauty product. Whether it's soaps, lotions, scrubs, whatever if it smells nice I just have to have it!
Recently I came across these lovely soaps at Anthropolgie! Mistral products was f
ounded by Matthew Tilker a California native when he was studying in Provence a seventy year old master soap maker who still crafted soaps using a three hundred year old traditional triple milling process and always the finest ingredients!Matthew believes the true test of any personal care product is its power to transform you.
Mistral, is named after a wind which brings change and transformation throughout the region of Provence.
L'OCCITANE Lavender Hand Cream is one of my favorites! If you like to travel you can order their travel size products as shown here on their website too!
Perfect for your carry on luggage!
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FABULOUS FINDS (cont.)Geranium and Lavender Sachets sold at La Vie En Rose Boutique, and handmade by Lotta of Inleaf Designs.
These sachets are a perfect way to freshen up the house with soothing Lavender! Perfect for bathrooms, bedrooms, and in a dresser draw or closet!
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DECORATING IDEAS
Lavender Bunches
What a better way to utilize the benefits of lavender than by adding lavender bunches to your home! It makes for the perfect decor, scent and overall coziness of any home!
I found this fun website called the Lavender Bee Farm where you can purchase bunches of lavender if you can't find any in your local country french store!
I myself have bunches all over my house!
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