Store Pictures November 2010

So sad to be home!

This is my daughter's picture and attempt at photography! Best Latte's, couldn't get enough!

I was not able to post my blogs mid way of the trip because we ran out internet! One of my husbands relatives commented on how it looked like a internet cafe in our house. Oh well more time for other things. So the weather turned a little cold and rainy the last few days and of course the day we left the sun was shining and it was warm, but a nice send off. I will be going back in a year from now. It's sad to be home, but I guess that is what makes you appreciate a holiday, or getaway. Here are some more pics of the beautiful Cape Town and Camps Bay, South Africa.

Dornier Wine Vineyard

Dornier Vineyard and Restaraunt Oct 10, 2010 for the memory Mr. Simons

Aquarium Cape Town

Another fun day in Cape Town!

Shopping for Noinkee's

What a great day. Stayed up till 3am and slept till 11am. I don't think I have ever done that, but totally worth it. We spent time with family in S.A and had a braai-barbecue, and then continued to figure out life over wine! Today we did a scouting for product and I can say so far I am very excited with my finds! Back to shop tomorrow and perhaps some spa services and a braai for dinner. Tough life!

Too much wine!

Okay so the last post was truly from my heart with a glass of wine and no sleep wine ! The picture was meant to be at the bottom but here are some more.

Cape Town South Africa

Our trip started Saturday Oct 2nd in the evening travelling stand by Air Canada to England. We arrived in London on Sunday morning and stayed at a hotel to recover, with a total of 0 hours of sleep in the plane. Sunday we went to the London Heathrow airport again standby for the flight with British Airways to Cape town South Africa. After trying 2 flights and running between 2 terminal, and if you have been to Heathrow you know this is no easy task, with 3 kids and about 12 bags between 2 families! We finally got on the last flight to go to Johannesburg we were good to go and had about 15min to get through security and get to the gate. My husband, daughter and I should be on video on how security check should be, be organized and know what to do, no "dilly dallying" We ran about 10 foot ball fields with about 6 escalators to get to the gate. We were red, sweaty and exhausted, but made it, unfortunately my brother and sister-in-law have a different story how there evening turned out. We arrived after 11 hours of flight to Johannesburg with again 0 sleep for me to mass disorganization. We spent the day in the airport trying to get to Cape town and I felt like fainting from exhaustion, but we finally got out, and all this chaos made sense when we walked in to Kia Ora. My father-in-law( passed away this summer and why we are coming to South Africa), had a plan and it was to appreciate the energy and pit-falls to get to your pure happiness and what is truly important in life. Take a look at the photos below and see where my heaven is!

I feel like a supermom today!

Wow it must have been the "sex in a bun" from Pia's this morning that gave such a charge for the day! That's what we've decided to call her melt in your mouth sticky caramel bun. Not to sweet, just right! After a day at work then racing to get my daughter afterschool, then racing home to let the dog out, vacuum, clean my daughters feet, and actually cook a meal! Just pasta and meatballs but betther than my "mish mash" of cheese and crackers and veggies,( I know you are laughing Lori!) Then making chili for the next few cold days at work. I am feeling like I may be getting the "time management thing" down. This was the sign I need to start blogging again.
I wonder if Pia's Bakery will have the same buns tomorrow!!!!LOL

Keep checking in for new photos of my travels. Next is South Africa in October

Unique teachers gifts

That time of the year is coming! Summer with the kids, and saying goodbye to another school year. What do you give a teacher?

Here are some ideas!

Fresh Soaps, bath bombs, bath salts or beautiful handcream from IZZI

Fresh Cut soaps from Windmill Hill at $5/bar or 3 for $12

Apple and Bee organic coin purses with embroidered apple

Ecojot Earth friendly notebooks

Bath bombs for a deluxe bath or a natural air freshner for a guest bathroom or car!

New store pics and what's new?

Fresh Cut soaps from Windmill Hill and Fresh Handmade Bath Salts weighed by the pound by Izzy. Relax and Detox!

Ziliotto Designs

Organic, Made in Canada

Upstairs

Women, Kids clothing , accessories, toys, books, and earth friendly lunch kits

What's New?

Pick up Sticks Jewelry, Kiss Naturals Kits-Make your own bath and body ,

What's coming?

Apple and Bee Organic make-up bags, totes, clutches

Windmill Hill Coconut sugar scrub, mango papaya salt scrub and delicious body creams!

Miller et Bertaux

New Fragrance in from Paris by Miller et Bertaux. "for you" Just an amazing unique fragrance. A cedar/sandalwood base, blended with flowers of character(white lily, black iris,ylang ylang), spiced chutney and rosewood oils. When you smell a high quality perfume you can really appreciate the essence. I cannot handle the typical department style perfume anymore. They all smell the same and give me headaches.



All the perfumes I carry in store I personally try and love each one. I don't like anything to heavy, and feel a fragrance should reflect you mood or the mood you wish to be in.



Have a very happy Valentines everyone!

New Store Pictures

Butter London Nail polish

Butter London nail polish now in! It is a very high quality nail lacquer free of fomaldehyde, toluene, and DBP. It goes on so nicely, no streaking and lasting colour. Well worth the price at $17. Good quality means you use less! Beautiful colours such as twee, yummy mummy, pink ribbon, stoppy, chimney sweep, come to bed red, royal navy, and branwen's feather.

New handbags in canvas and synthetic leather and leather. Very practical, fashionable and all under $100.

MoonRox Jewelry

My Favorites right now in shop are MoonRox Jewelry, absolutely gorgeous! Susanne Lang perfume in midnight orchid with cashmere ,very chic. Coming soon fair trade shea and neem lotion that has cleared up my dry skin condition. I call it the magic cream.

Pure and Natural Make-Up

I am loving the natural make-up. The packaging is super cute and so far really loving the mascara, lip gloss, lip balms, and eye shadows. Definately will be in shop within the month.

MoonRox is in! Beautiful one of a kind jewelry, www.moonrox.ca

New Espe Wallets

I received the new Espe wallets for Spring 2010. They are awesome! Great colours and patterns and an amazing price starting at $25. Coming tomorrow New Susanne Lang Perfume. Where them alone or layer to make your own personal scent... Beautiful!

Organic pure make-up

One of the things I love about my job, is testing new products for the shop! I love everything in my shop but the most fun for me is trying new bath and body products. I have been in retail sales and management just under 20 years now and have worked from Toronto to Oakville in clothing, spa, and bath and body. I have also tried several different products from various countries, brands and prices. This why my shop is what it is, a mix of everything I have done and love. I have recently come across a product that I have seen before but forgot about until this week. I have some delicious lip gloss , eye shadow and natural mascara to name just a few coming to test. If you know make-up it seems to be very similar to Stila, but natural. I also have some organic hand cream, bubble bath , body cream from another line I will be trying in the week as well. I will post my feedback after I have played, and let you know if it be making an appearance at Noinkee's!