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All Things Jill                                                                                                                                                                February  2008

R O S E
(Rosa damascena)

The ultimate woman's oil, Rose Essential Oil is calming and supportive. In addition to its lovely, intoxicating, floral aroma, Rosa damascena is known for its balancing effect on female hormones, its ability to calm the mind and its comfort for those suffering from grief or the loss of a loved one.

Within aromatherapy work, this essential oil is commonly used in anti-depression blends and blends for menopause and irregular cycles. It is also useful in facial formulations as it helps with dry, maturing skin and wrinkles.

Steam-distilled rose oil is known as "rose otto" while the solvent extracted product is known as "rose absolute".

  In This Issue:

 \  Product Updates:
       Fragrance Changes

 \  Shades of Green:
        Calgary Recycling

 \  Upcoming Events:
        Let the Shows begin!

 \  Jill's Picks:
        Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre

 \  Retailer of the Month:
        Agnes Jean

Celebrate Love

Our web site’s home page this month I think says it all, "Celebrate loving someone. Celebrate loving yourself."  What an amazing and powerful statement that is, and how true at this time of year.

There always seems to be one person in each of our lives that, if you are anything like me, is the last in line for a kind word of appreciation or even love - ourselves!  We seem to be hardest on our own being for what we have done and most especially what we have not done.  Lately I have missed several self-imposed deadlines and as a result I have been very free with my self-criticism about these so called failures. Yet there are many things that I have accomplished during the same period of time that were important and needed to be done but for which there were no hugs or back pats to congratulate a job well done.

It is said that you can not truly love another until you are able to truly love and accept yourself.  Perhaps if we each paid a little more attention to the person inside and were as free with our self-love and congratulations as were are with our self-reproach, maybe the world could be a kinder and better place.  As we each prepare to celebrate our love for someone special this year lets all take a moment to stop and give ourselves a little sumpin' sumpin', we’ve earned it!

With love,
      Jill

Freshening Up Fragrances

It's time for us to say goodbye to a couple of scents, and a big HELLO! to a fresh & fun new one.

Looking back at a few of our scents over the last couple of years, we've found that our By the Seashore and Almond Grove just haven't been as popular as others, and so we have decided to discontinue them.  We will phase out Bath & Body products containing these scents over the next month.  As we run out of stock on these items, they will be removed from the online shopping cart.

We have a fantastic new scent launching next week at the Alberta Gift Show - Grapefruit + Ginger (made with Organic essential oils) and we're sure you'll love it.   Stay tuned for more info, and it will be for sale on our website by the end of February.

Have a look at what we've got and stock up while you can!      www.allthingsjill.ca
 

 
 February 17 - 20:   Alberta Gift Show

 March 9 - 11:        Vancouver Gift Show

 March 20 - 24:      One of a Kind Spring Show
 

Jill's
Picks

"Bodhi tree is a community of warm, fun-loving and
inspired individuals who strive to offer yoga as it was intended: accessible to everyone."

Located in Calgary, this is my new favourite place to decompress and find peace in a busy world.

 Retailer of the Month

Agnes Jean, Squamish, BC

Agnes Jean Boutique is an eco-chic boutique for the home, body and soul – where you can shop with a conscience.

“Never before has consumer power been this important. We have many greener, cleaner,
safer and more socially responsible choices available. The more we choose to buy into these sustainable alternatives, the happier and more secure our future will be.  At Agnes Jean, sustainability (the use and replenishment of resources that do not deplete natural supplies) is my core value. This means that I always consider the social and environmental impact that my suppliers have and I choose the best option.”            
          ~  Georgia Richards, Owner

Check out this fabulous blog about Agnes Jean

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