Happy Festive Feasting!

It's been a little too long between posts I think, but with good reason. December has been full of  activity so far including Christmas preparations, special orders, stock production for lots of markets (including MoMa on the 22nd!!) moving house, phew... and to top it off plans and council applications for our very own outlet!! So I'm not going to be too hard on myself for not posting sooner!

Our first appearance at MoMa will be this Saturday 22nd December, we are very excited! The first market was last Saturday and of course I went along to have a look. It was pretty cool, the space is brilliant, it was like being at a food and wine festival/music festival/market and despite yucky weather there were stacks of people.

Stay tuned for lots of pics from Saturday, I'll post as soon as I can. Did I mention we're also hosting the family Christmas lunch at our place on the 25th and that I still have a few presents to buy, including one for a 14 year old boy and have absolutely no idea what to get him!!!

Happy festive season and may the new year bring peace, love, good health and joy to all. xxx

 

Persian Milk Bath 50gm $9.00

NEW SIZE!!

PRODUCT INFO

Throughout history Milk Baths have always been associated with pure indulgence, luxury and beauty. Milk baths were the secret of Cleopatra’s beautiful skin!

The lactic acid in milk works as a natural gentle skin exfoliant and the high fat

content is nourishing for dry skin. Add to this the rich moisturising effects of coconut milk and almonds and the anti-inflammatory and exfoliating properties of oatmeal and you have a recipe for soft smooth and beautifully fragrant skin.

TO USE

Place 2-3 tablespoons of Persian Love Bath into a warm bath while the water is still running. When ready lower yourself into the water and remain for 20 minutes. Gently rub the skin with a soft cloth to remove the dead skin cells. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use soap or salt if you are having a Milk Bath. Always remember to sip a glass of water whilst having a bath to avoid dehydration.

INGREDIENTS

Contains all natural ingredients: milk, coconut milk ground almonds, oatmeal, dried blossoms essential/botanical oils; vanilla, cinnamon.

PACKAGING

50 grams in square glass canister with black lid

CAUTION

Do not use milk baths if allergic to milk or lactose intolerant. It is not recommended to have a hot bath if suffering from high blood pressure or after strenuous physical activity. We suggest only warm water with all our bath preparations.

Wedding Bomboniere

During my twenty plus years as an event manager, I've seen such a huge array of bomboniere, corporate gifts and event favours. Many were beautiful, well thought out and appreciated by guests and others were left behind to be collected with the table scatters that ended up in the bin!

Experience has shown me that there's nothing nicer than a personalised handmade gift to thank your guests for sharing one of the most special occasions in your life, but with all of the organising and re-organising ahead of most couples it's probably not an option for many people to turn their hand to craft at this stage. That's where we can help. Many items from the Lotus Child range make beautiful bomboniere and most of them can be personalised, we can even create a special blend just for you!

Here's an example:

The specialty bath salts come in a recycled paper handmade box filled with Lotus Child's all natural bath preparation "Love". The Love Bath is a special combination of salts, herbs and botanicals blended together specifically for love. It's filled with rose petals and chamomile flowers and has essential oils of vanilla, cinnamon, orange and rose. Contained in the box is a short meditation to help promote relaxation which is the first step to self-love and nurturing.

This item is custom made and available in a series of colours to match the theme and feel of your special day. Your personalised message can be included in many fonts or designs.

A minimum order of 20 pieces is required for personalisation. Please contact me at least 2 weeks in advance for orders of 20-60 pieces and at least 4-8 weeks ahead for any orders over 60 pieces.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. If you don't have 4-8 weeks before your big day, but would still like a handmade gift for your guests, please drop me a line and I'll do my best to help.

Please note postage will vary depending on the order size. I will quote postage on an order by order basis.

Happy planning!

Peace & Love

Peisha x

Flower Bounty

"for flower - flower love
you are my flower
and you are my love "

juahta sitepu

 

 

There is an explosion of colour in the garden at the moment! It seems that every little bush and shrub is in competition to produce the prettiest and most colourful bloom. The soundtrack to this rainbow of colour is of course the hypnotic humming of bees. The bees don't seem to be the only ones to appreciate the feast of flowers. Luna, one of our cats, made herself comfortable in a soft fragrant spot surrounded by honey bees.

 

 

MoMa at MONA

I'm very excited to have been included in the selection for MoMa! Yay!

 http://mona.net.au/what's-on/events.aspx

 Here's MONA's blurb about the market:

 “MoMa is a produce and art-based market held on the lawn at MONA every Saturday 11.00am – 4.00pm, from December 15 — March 30, incorporating growers, suppliers and ideas from the Derwent Valley, greater Hobart area and beyond. MoMa is the meeting of

food and art, incorporating elements of the unexpected. We believe in locally grown, organic, sustainable produce (but we do love posh, smelly, French cheese too). We bring together the best well known and hidden gem producers, fresh produce to take home, ravishingly good food to eat on site, art installations, nick nacks and anything else we find inspiring.”

Skin Restore - Facial Oil 15ml

It's official the cold weather makes my skin dry!

 

The change in climate had an immediate effect on my skin when we moved to Tasmania twelve months ago. It didn't seem to matter how much I moisturised my skin always felt really dry.

 

I started to use a little avocado oil on my face after cleansing and before putting on my moisturiser - it really helped so I came up with the idea of blending some of the "super" oils together as a nourishing boost.

The oil has been pretty popular item on market days and the feedback has been really positive.

 

Here's it is:

 

 

SKIN RESTORE

Facial Oil

LAVENDER | CHAMOMILE | BERGAMOT

$15.00

A highly nourishing and restoring blend of "super"oils (rose hip, avocado, evening primrose) to combat dryness and assist with skin texture. Apply 4-6 drops of Skin Restore oil after cleansing and toning skin. Lightly massage in an upwards motion on face and neck. Apply to décolletage area for silky soft cleavage. Use as required morning or night. In colder months increase dose to help combat dryness. Beneficial for all skin types

Ingredients: organic cold-pressed sunflower oil, avocado oil, rose hip oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E, lavender(lavandula angustifolia) chomomile (chamaemelum anthemis nobile) bergamot citrus aurantium var. bergamia

All natural with no petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances or other chemical nasties. Cruelty free!

Persian Love Bath $14

Unleash your inner Goddess with this luxurious milk bath! Cleopatra would be envious of this luscious blend of coconut milk, almonds, oatmeal and milk, scented with vanilla and cinnamon.

Local Designer & Producers Market

Peace & Love Bath Salts 300gm $20.00

Packed with chamomile flowers, rose petals, dried orange rind and local lavender flowers - these specialty bath salts look and smell Divine!

 

The special combination of salts and botanicals  are blended together to help stem anger and wrathful feelings.

 

To use: Infuse half a cup to a cup  into warm bath and soak for 10-20 minutes. Visualise all negative feelings seeping into the water, then, pull the plug and see it all drain away! Always remember to sip a glass of water whilst having a bath to avoid dehydration.

Peace and love to you!

All natural ingredients – Australian sea salt, Epsom salts, sodium bicarbonate, essential oil blend, citrus peel, lavender, flower petals, presented in 300gm glass jar that will look beautiful in any bathroom.

It is not recommended to have a hot bath if suffering from high blood pressure or after strenuous physical activity. We suggest only warm water with all out bath preparations. Pregnant women should use essential oils with caution.

All Saints Market

All Saints Market 339 Macquarie Street, Hobart.

Despite the often cold wind and threat of rain market goers were rewarded for their effort today with an impressive array of stalls. From stunning antique jewellery, hand knitted socks and bonnets, homemade sweets and treats, a great selection of pre-loved clothes, plants, books, exquisite handcrafted papers and cards, beautiful Japanese fabric, Lotus Child of course, to hand puppets and the church's own amazing Op Shop with a difference - The Jesse Tree, there was something for everyone!

Spiced pumpkin soup + homemade savoury muffins went down a treat while listening to the very pretty sounds coming from Helen Morrison and her harp!

Next market is Saturday 29th September from 9am to 2pm - worth a look for sure!


Lotus Child Stall



Helen Morrison of Ethereal Ensemble

Man - Aftershave Splash & Oil $25



Aftershave Splash & Oil

Aftershave Splash - A cooling, balancing and lightly astringent aftershave tonic. With essential oil of lime, lavender and bergamot this refreshing splash is restorative and uplifting. Follow with Skin Regenerator Aftershave Oil.


Skin Regenerator Aftershave Oil - A great smelling, soothing, comforting and restorative aftershave facial oil. Made with essential oils of cedarwood, lavender and sweet basil, organic cold pressed sunflower oil and avocado oil.


Made with 100% all natural ingredients.
Delicious smelling and good for you!

Buy on-line at Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LotusChildAustralia

Facial Oil Skin Regenerator $15



Facial Oil Skin Regenerator

SANDALWOOD | CHAMOMILE | BERGAMOT


Highly nourishing, soothing facial oil with vitamin e and antioxidants. Especially good for dry and mature skin. Made with all natural ingredients; organic cold pressed sunflower oil, avocado oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin e oil, santalum album (Australian sandalwood), chamaemelum anthemis nobile (chamomile), citrus aurantium var. beramia (bergamot).

50ml Nourishing Body Oil $9.00

Available in four blends:
LOVE - Australian Sandalwood & Vanilla
PEACE - Tasmanian Lavender, Rose & Chamomile
CLARITY - Sweet Basil, Cedarwood & Rosemary
ENERGY - Australian Orange, Lemongrass & Cinnamon

Blended in a nourishing base of cold pressed sunflower & organic avocado
oil. Brilliant for dry skin. Apply after showering while skin is still wet. Massage well into knees, elbows, and any problem dry spots. Will leave skin silky soft and smooth.

Buy on-line at Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LotusChildAustralia

Love Blend Relaxation

Love Blend Set

Love

WARMING - SOOTHING - RELAXING

sandalwood | cinnamon | vanilla

This set includes;

 200ml Nourishing Body Oil

100ml Essential Mist

250gm Love Salts

The soft sweet smell of vanilla combines with the warm earthy scent of sandalwood and just a touch of spicy cinnamon to create an indulgent blend. 

Here's the perfect recipe for relaxation;

Run a warm bath and empty the contents of the Love Salts box and allow them to dissolve. In the meantime light a few candles and spray the Essential Mist a few times above your head in the centre of the bathroom. 

Pour yourself a glass of water and keep it close to the bath, keep your bottle of Nourishing Body Oil close at hand too. Make sure you have a bath pillow or towel rolled up to rest your head on. Move the bath water around to make sure the salts have mixed in properly. When ready gently lower yourself into the bath...ahhh! 

Take a sip of water. Make yourself comfortable and rest your head on the pillow. Visualise each part of your body relaxing, start at your feet, work up your calves and thighs...feel the tension releasing from your buttocks and back, your belly and arms your neck and shoulders and finally your head. Feel the muscles in your jaw relax; move your attention up to your temples and forehead. 

Remain still for a few minutes and feel your whole body release all it's tension. Visualise the tension dissolving into the bath water and when you are ready pull the plug to see it all drain away!

Stay in the bath, while your skin is still wet massage in the Nourishing Body Oil. Start at your feet and work your way up your body feeling  a charge of love and energy entering each part of your body as you go. When done gently towel dry and carefully step out of the bath. Your skin should feel soft and fragrant and your mind relaxed and energised.

There are many kinds of love, the physical love between two people, the love a mother feels for her child, the love you have for a friend, the love of food. With this Lotus Child blend we are focusing on the love of self. Loving ones self is vitally important for self esteem and taking time out to acknowledge that love helps increase our sense of self.

Peace and love to you!

We do not recommend hot baths with any of our preparations. Don't stay in a hot bath for longer than 10-15 minutes. Sip water to avoid dehydration and don't have a hot bath if you have blood pressure problems or immediately after strenuous exercise.

The Boutique Market Round-Up

Lotus Child

Have a look at some of the stalls at The Boutique Market last Sunday 27th May.

There were so many talented people with their wares and services on display.

Click on the images below to link to their websites. 
Thanks to all the lovely folk who purchased from Lotus Child, please
let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the products.

My Sinfonia

2pm at the Button Factory

Marley & Lockyer

Ruby Victoria Letterpress

Dick & Dora

Bent

Yoga Bugs

Mama Tierra

Bubs & Bubbles

Boutique Markets Hobart - 27 May

I'm very excited to be taking part in this great event!!

"Like" the Lotus Child Australia Facebook page to receive a special
gift with purchase on market day!!

Sunday 27 May 2012 - The Old Woolstore, Hobart - 9am to 1pm

http://boutiquemarkets.com.au/hobart/

Uplift Pamper Pack

This cute little pack includes a 15ml "Uplift" essential oil blend for your oil burner or add a few drops to a carrier oil for massage. The essential oils used include Australian sweet orange - uplifting, detoxifying and cleansing, lemongrass - antidepressant, stimulating, Australian Sandalwood - aphrodisiac, uplifting and warming + a Lingerie draw sachet with sea salt herbs and the "Uplift" essential oil blend to keep your pretty little things smelling sweet, or you can pop it into the bath or a foot spa. The third item is a soap ball sample. Soap balls are great for massage in the bath or shower - for use by yourself or with the help of your partner. All presented in a handmade recycled paper box. It's the perfect way to try this refreshing, uplifting and warming blend.

Fundraiser Market - 5 May 2012

What a great show of support for little Andreas Sheppard
at the fundraiser market last Saturday at Lindisfarne Primary School.

Here are a few pics from the day:

Andreas and The Sheppard Family

Lotus Child

All That's Funky



Awesome ballon art



Lotus Child

Looking forward to being a part of this event.

Hobart folk, get to Lindisfarne Primary School
this Saturday from 1-5pm.

This little fellow needs all the support he can get!!

Here's the link with event details and a map.
http://www.facebook.com/LotusChildAustralia#!/events/371968012833942/

Local Designer's Market

Check out the Lotus Child stall on Sunday 15th April at;

L O C A L  D E S I G N E R S  A N D  P R O D U C E R S  M A R K E T

10 am – 2pm

KINGSTON BEACH HALL
Beach Road, Kingston, Tasmania

Featuring handmade clothing, accessories, jewelry handbags, home wares recycled fashion and more!

Lotus Child now available to purchase on-line at Etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LotusChildAustralia



Sea Salt Glow

Peace Bath

Essential Mist

Nourishing Body Oil

Sweet Dreams Eye Pillow

Muscle Soak

Billie T St Helens

Billie T in St Helens on the amazing Tasmanian East Coast has become the most recent stockist of Lotus Child products - yay!


Billie T owners Kellie Gillies & Kerry Bilston have done a lovely job with the Coffee & Tea Cafe/Gallery & Gifts Shop located at 67 Cecilia Street.


There is a pretty good range of Australian made handcrafted wares and artwork. As well as lots of sweet treats to go with a good range of loose leaf teas and coffee of course!


T 6376 2363  F 6376 1699
E billietasmania@bigpond.com

Sea Salt Glow

PRODUCT INFO

Sea Salt Glow is a vigorous circulatory stimulant that exfoliates surface cells and dirt while it soothes and hydrates the skin leaving it soft, silky smooth and fragrant.

TO USE

Best before showering – while standing in the tub or shower recess, start by rubbing 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt Glow on your arms and gradually work around your whole body except delicate areas and your face. Avoid cuts broken skin or sensitive areas. Shower off thoroughly and lightly towel dry.

INGREDIENTS 

All natural ingredients – pure Australian sea salt with no flowing agents or additives, poppy seeds, sunflower oil and pure essential oils.

PACKAGING

190ml glass jar with black metal lid.

CAUTION

Pregnant women should use essential oils with caution.

Peace Bath

PRODUCT INFO

Specialty bath salts - a special combination of salts and botanicals blended to stem anger and wrathful feelings.

TO USE

Infuse 250 grams of Peace Bath into warm bath and soak for 10-20 minutes. Visualise all negative feelings seeping into the water, then, pull the plug and see it all drain away! Always remember to sip a glass of water whilst having a bath to avoid dehydration.

Peace and love to you!

INGREDIENTS

All natural ingredients – Australian sea salt, Epsom salts, sodium bicarbonate, essential oil blend, citrus peel, lavender, flower petals.

PACKAGING

500gm noodle box, custom packaging available.

CAUTION

It is not recommended to have a hot bath if suffering from high blood pressure or after strenuous physical activity. We suggest only warm water with all out bath preparations. Pregnant women should use essential oils with caution.