March is here, and Spring is just a few weeks away!

Quote:

Springtime is the land awakening.  The March winds are the morning yawn. 

~~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. 

~~Doug Larson

The Old Farmers Almanac :

Welcome to March! The old saying “March comes in like a lion” may have referred to the constellation Leo rising higher in the east. Other March facts: it’s named after Martius, the Roman god of war; and its birthstone is aquamarine, which was once thought to be an anecdote for poison

A simple tip to “green” up your life: Check all faucets for leaks and repair promptly. A slow, steady drip from a faucet can waste hundreds of gallons of water a year.

My friend Tina Sams over at The Essential Herbal has a free ‘download’ going on: Visit her site: http://www.essentialherbal.com/

For those in NYC or surrounding Tri-State, GoGreen Expo is happening again this month.

Business-to-Business Expo
Friday, March 19, 2010 • 10 am – 7pm

Open to Public
Saturday, March 20, 2010 • 10am – 6pm
Suday, March 21, 2010 • 10am – 5pm

Pier 92
12th Avenue & W 55th Street
646.778.3211
www.piers9294.com

Visit their site for more information : gogreenexpo.com

How has your ’skin’ faired during this winter ??
Is it dry, itchy, flaky?
Time to do a little ‘almost over’ winter tune up for your skin.

- Apricot Kernel Meal: a gentle exfoliate & body scrub.

- Ageless Elixir Facial Formula: wonderful for the face.

- Hydrosols: great for hydrating the skin.

- Professional Formula’s : After bath or shower .

End Quote:

It was one of those March days
when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold:�
when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.�
~~Charles Dickens

- til next time,
stay cozy and warm,
Rosanne

There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries.

Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine”.

Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.

Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.

Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.

The lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, one of the customs of the young people was name drawing. On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl’s name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.

Love Poem:

“I love you between shadow and soul. I love you as the plant that hasn’t bloomed yet, and carries hidden within itself the light of flowers. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. Because of you, the dense fragrance that rises from the earth lives in my body, rioting with hunger for the eternity of… our victorious kisses.”
- Pablo Neruda, translated by Stephen Tapscott

Treat yourself or some you love, pamper your skin and your spirit.!

Visit our website for wonderful give ideas:
SunRose Aromatics.com

Gift Certificate:When you are at a loss as to what her favorite scents or products are, giving her a gift certificate will ensure she will have a smile on her face..
Gift Certificate Page

End Quote:

 “Love unlocks doors and opens windows that weren’t even there before.”
- – Mignon McLaughlin, Author

Wishing you all .. a day filled with love!
- until next time
Rosanne

There are two seasonal diversions
that can ease the bite of any winter.
One is the January thaw.
The other is the seed catalogues.”
- - Hal Borland
-  Jean-Paul Sartre

Well, its 2010 .. these dates just kind of amaze me ..
We are starting our 12th year here at SunRose, and I am so grateful to all our customers for their continued patronage throughout the years.

Today it feels like Spring is a tease .. waiting around the bend .. I so can’t wait to start my plantings this year .. I enrolled in Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal correspondence course which has been on my ‘bucket list’ for a while now.

What’s new here ::
We are changing from blog spot to word press.  Hopefully, it will be an easy transition with many more features. i.e. I can input coupons right to the product now .. instead of the ‘add to comment section’ .. a good thing ..

Thanks to Kim my web mistress (fallenmuse.com) who just works magic .. she is confident that both my client base and myself will appreciate this new web application ..

The Patchouli Sumatra sample I received is just the most wonderful, deep, delicious, oh boy .. so, I am making my buy now .. to store and age .. we still have the vintage 2002 .. with the 2009 in the wings aging to perfection.  This will probably be the last Patchouli Sumatra buy I will make in this lifetime .. funny to think of it that way .. but true.

If you have not heard about back in stock & the new arrivals ..
take a moment and read on ..

Visit our page:

- Lavender Absolute Extra France
- Tagete Absolute Extra France

New Arrival -
- Cinnamon Leaf Organic Sri Lanka
Back in Stock:

- Sea Buckthorn Berry Pulp CO2 Extract - great for skin care.

Give your skin some TLC (tender loving care) especially in the winter season.

Visit our :

- Professional Formula page
- Ageless Elixir Facial Formula
- Aloe Vera & Seaweed Gel

- Hydrosol Page - wonderful moisturizer / toner

Valentine’s Day is approaching .. if you are looking for gift ideas::
- CD Music Paul Averinos ‘Love’
- Massage * Bath * Body Oils page
End Quote:
“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.”

- til next time,
stay cozy and warm,
Rosanne

Visit our page: Pocket Inhalers

Our January 2010 Blog Give A Way ::

Our Smoke Out Gift set which includes the Pocket Inhaler.

Be sure to leave a comment after this post and please, be sure to include your:

- full name

- email address

If you know someone who is thinking of .. or .. trying to quit smoking .. this is a great gift.!

~ til next time,

Rosanne

http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, which commences on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. This courageous and fiery fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese as the sign that keeps away the three main tragedies of a household. These are fire, thieves and ghosts.

Were you born during a Year of the Tiger? To find out – visit: Year of the Tiger.

Announcing our winners for the December 2009 Blog Give A Way ~

Terra Cotta stone – Angel w/ Joyful Blend – Becca Hanlon
Terra Cotta stone – Spiral w/ Holiday Spice – Pat Stewart
Terra Cotta stone – Evergreen tree w/Scand Winter – Valorie Ruiz

Congratulations! and thank you for participating in our Blog Give A Way.!

End Quote:
“There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter.
One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogues.”
- – Hal Borland

Oh boy .. I am so dreaming of Spring and the new plantings this year ..
Starting with the dozen Elderberry trees from Possum Creek …

What are you planning for your garden this year.!! ??

~ til next time, stay cozy and warm,
Rosanne
http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/