While I have never been to Sweden. I really appreciate their long history and love for the spa experience. They embrace this ritual as a necessity and not a luxury. It is part of their everyday life. One must remember that the spa experience does not have to cost much or be elaborate or require traveling for miles to another question. I think it just about the environment you create with flowers, spa food, lighting, bath linens etc.Create Spa Retreat at Home:
"We all need a private sanctuary, a place to relax, and refresh. It matters little where your stress comes from, career, family or both; one of the best ways to unwind is in a hot bath at the end of the day. Imagine yourself, in a tub of warm soothing water, scented with aromatic oil, or bath salts. As your muscles relax and your mind wanders, the tension of the day simply floats away.
Equally important to the process of relaxation are your surroundings. Design your bath in a way that it becomes an escape, a mini-vacation from day to day worries and concerns. With minimal expense, and a lot of imagination, you can transform your bath into a Swedish spa, where you can pamper and soak your troubles away.
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Once you have finished the walls, your next decision is flooring. Many people are more comfortable with carpet. This is fine, and will work well, if you choose a carpet in a neutral tone, perhaps a Berber or even sisal carpeting. While carpet is warm and convenient; a floor of natural quarry tile, in a terra cotta or even a soft dove gray would look great. If warmth is a concern, remember all the lovely bath mats and area rugs available.
While staying within the boundaries of a neutral pallet, consider your fixtures. White is the natural choice. When choosing your lavatory, simple clean lines work best with this look. Many of the new are both functional and attractive. faucets and towel racks in chrome, perhaps with white porcelain detail, complete the theme.
Finally, to enhance the look, consider your accessories. That old saying “God is in the details”, certainly applies to decrating your choice of accessories is the rope that binds the whole concept together. In keeping with the neutral theme, choose accessories of a natural design. A clear, glass bowl piled high with sea sponges looks great in one corner of the bathtub. Consider a small three-tiered shelf in chrome, these are available at many bath or linen stores. Situate the shelf near the tub, stock one shelf with assorted bath oils, salts, and glycerin soaps. Fill the other shelves with fluffy, white towels, bath brushes, and loufahs. A single chrome hook mounted on the back of the door, is a great place to hang your favorite, white terry robe. Don’t forget to use several sizes and shapes of white . They look great scattered randomly in groups.
Now, run a warm soothing bath. Light your beeswax candles, add your favorite oil, or salts, and pour yourself a glass of wine or perhaps a cup of tea. Let the worries of the day float away on a cloud of bubbles!
You will emerge relaxed and refreshed, ready to tackle anything!
Planetary Apothecary: An Astrological Approach to Health and Wellness
The Keys to Wellness are Written in the Stars
Planetary Apothecary offers a modern approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology.
From impulsive Aries to balance-seeking Libra, methodical Virgo to sensitive Pisces, each astrological personality is distinct, with specific needs of body, mind, and spirit.
Use Planetary Apothecary to understand your astrological health strengths and vulnerabilities as well as to discover wellness and lifestyle recommendations customized to your zodiac sign, including:
Filled with strategies and inspiration for nurturing body and soul, Planetary Apothecary brings the healing wisdom of the planets within reach to help you optimize your physical health and emotional well-being.
The book features thirteen chapters, an Introduction as well as one chapter for each of the twelve astrological signs. In addition to reading through your Sun sign chapter, you can gain additional ways to understand your unique health needs by looking at the chapters representing your *Moon and Rising signs. At the end of the book, you’ll also find a Resources section that includes some of my favorite books and websites on astrology and natural health.
So that you can get a better sense of the scope of information that Planetary Apothecary covers plus learn a bit about medical astrology, you can download the Introduction here.
We hope to have available in our boutique by April 18th.
