Well the interviews thus far have been great. On Thursday last week, I was interviewd by Global as one of the 5-part episodes they are doing for this Halloween week. Hobbes from the MPRC was interviewed by a French McGill newspaper that same day. On Sunday he was aired on CBC radio for yet another interview.
Yesterday I was invaded by a HUGE class from Dawson College for an introduction to Wicca and Paganism. I was so nervous because I had no idea what to expect or what to do do. I had no idea if it was an interview or a tour or a guest lecture or what. I had the opportunity to take them into the classroom for 20min for Wicca & Paganism 101 CONDENSED! They were a great group!
Today a different class (same teacher) is coming in for yet the same as yesterday, however i am alone on the floor so they will unfortunately not get the amazing condensed lecture that the first group got. *sigh* I still have no idea what I will say or what they hope to learn from the xpereince. I hope they are as interested/interesting and understanding as yesterday's class. I have to manage the store at the same time as they are here.
Then next Thursday I meet a student for an interview at Loyola. And... I have recommended that one of the Dawson students come Thursday night to talk to Hobbes for her paper.
This has been a busy Halloween with media and interviews and such, busier than last year!
And we had fun dressing up all weekend too!
Have a happy and safe Halloween and Samhain!
News, events, and other interesting tidbits of the goings-on here at our store.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Samhain, Halloween et le magasin...
Et voila, nous sommes à quelques jours de Samhain! Et qu'est-ce que ca veut dire pour le Mélange Magique, autre que l'ascension spirituel grace à nos ancêtres?
Bien entre autre, une hausse de l'interêt médiatique. Plusieurs personnes, émissions de télévision et de radio, même des équipes de tournages ont des questions sur l'Halloween et sur Samhain. Le Mélange Magique devient donc le point central pour les entrevues, rencontres, questions sur le sujet. Nous sommes tous prêt à recevoir des gens qui, comme à chaques années, n'auront pas pris de rendez-vous au préalable. (Je dois admettre que cette année, tout semble bien organisé et structuré comparé aux années passées). Par contre, ca serait vraiment "le fun" d'avoir une équipe de tournage qui vient nous poser des questions sur des sujets paien comme l'on fait l'équipe de Witchboard 3. Vous vous souvenez de notre table de Ouija derrière le comptoir? Non, revenez au magasin pour le voir ^_^. Si oui, bien c'est les gens du tournage qui nous ont fait don de la table pour notre aide!!
Aussi, cela annonce que nos employés seront déguisés jusqu'au 31 octobre!! Par exemple, moi aujourd'hui, j'ai sorti mon habit rayé, la cravate et Sam m'a prêté son chapeau et le gangster "Yan Corleone" s'est emparé du magasin ^_^. Nathalie a sorti son chapeau de pirate pour la journée! Elle ne fait pas assez de "YAAAR!" à mon avis, mais ne lui dite pas ;)!
Bon, je retourne au travail. Bref, venez faire un tour pour rire de nos costumes étranges :D!
Bien entre autre, une hausse de l'interêt médiatique. Plusieurs personnes, émissions de télévision et de radio, même des équipes de tournages ont des questions sur l'Halloween et sur Samhain. Le Mélange Magique devient donc le point central pour les entrevues, rencontres, questions sur le sujet. Nous sommes tous prêt à recevoir des gens qui, comme à chaques années, n'auront pas pris de rendez-vous au préalable. (Je dois admettre que cette année, tout semble bien organisé et structuré comparé aux années passées). Par contre, ca serait vraiment "le fun" d'avoir une équipe de tournage qui vient nous poser des questions sur des sujets paien comme l'on fait l'équipe de Witchboard 3. Vous vous souvenez de notre table de Ouija derrière le comptoir? Non, revenez au magasin pour le voir ^_^. Si oui, bien c'est les gens du tournage qui nous ont fait don de la table pour notre aide!!
Aussi, cela annonce que nos employés seront déguisés jusqu'au 31 octobre!! Par exemple, moi aujourd'hui, j'ai sorti mon habit rayé, la cravate et Sam m'a prêté son chapeau et le gangster "Yan Corleone" s'est emparé du magasin ^_^. Nathalie a sorti son chapeau de pirate pour la journée! Elle ne fait pas assez de "YAAAR!" à mon avis, mais ne lui dite pas ;)!
Bon, je retourne au travail. Bref, venez faire un tour pour rire de nos costumes étranges :D!
Friday, October 27, 2006
Samhain Crunch!
As Samhain fast approahes, so does the deadline for one of our co-managers. She is participating in the Mix96's Breast Cancer Shave to Save. We are supporting her in this noble endeavor as much as we can. She still needs to raise $700 more dollars to meet the goal of $2000. We have till Sunday at 5pm. She then goes to be shaved Monday October 30th, just in time for Samhain.
It is important to think of those you have passed at this time of year. Breast cancer has touched so many lives.
In this Samhain cruch, the media is also getting involved. They want to hear all about Pagans, Witches, Occult and the myths and tales around Halloween and Samhain. Several interviews have already been done and where possible we have mentioned our desire to give back to the community at large. We offer many different services from spiritual counselling, helping with rites of passage and seasonal ritual, providing advice and supplied for spellcrafting, and hosting clairvoyants & workshops and even a Pagan school.
This year we have also done alot to give to the community in other ways. During our 15th Anniversary Weekend (our Mabon event), we held events and activities to raise funds for the SPCA. For Samhain, we working towards raising $2000 for breast cancer research. For Yule we are engaging in the Children's Christmas Shoebox project. We will have more information on this later on.
Have a happy and safe Halloween and Samhain. Remember your ancestors and thank them. You are here and who you are because of them.
Blessings from all the staff at Le Melange Magique!
It is important to think of those you have passed at this time of year. Breast cancer has touched so many lives.
In this Samhain cruch, the media is also getting involved. They want to hear all about Pagans, Witches, Occult and the myths and tales around Halloween and Samhain. Several interviews have already been done and where possible we have mentioned our desire to give back to the community at large. We offer many different services from spiritual counselling, helping with rites of passage and seasonal ritual, providing advice and supplied for spellcrafting, and hosting clairvoyants & workshops and even a Pagan school.
This year we have also done alot to give to the community in other ways. During our 15th Anniversary Weekend (our Mabon event), we held events and activities to raise funds for the SPCA. For Samhain, we working towards raising $2000 for breast cancer research. For Yule we are engaging in the Children's Christmas Shoebox project. We will have more information on this later on.
Have a happy and safe Halloween and Samhain. Remember your ancestors and thank them. You are here and who you are because of them.
Blessings from all the staff at Le Melange Magique!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Samhain, season of filmcrews
Every year, around this time, we get a host of calls from television and radio stations, wanting to do interviews and shows about the store, witches, witchcraft, Samhain and Halloween. Most of the stations know to call in advance to book a day and time to come in, but it's happened that we've just had film crews walk right in, cameras running, in the past. Given that this is one of the busiest times of year for us, you can only imagine the chaos of trying to work around film crews and a store full of customers.
This year we've managed the incredible feat of having everything organized, at least. So far, so good. We'll see if people stick to the plan next week, as the holiday itself approaches. (Usually thats when we get the most last minute calls).
When we find out about what times and stations we'll be airing on, I'll do my best to have someone post it here so you can all tune on in!
This year we've managed the incredible feat of having everything organized, at least. So far, so good. We'll see if people stick to the plan next week, as the holiday itself approaches. (Usually thats when we get the most last minute calls).
When we find out about what times and stations we'll be airing on, I'll do my best to have someone post it here so you can all tune on in!
Monday, October 23, 2006
More than halfway there!
That's right! I have now received over $1000 in pledges for my Shave to Save campaign to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. I've been so moved by the generosity and consideration I've received thus far, but don't stop now! The goal is in sight, but only you can help make it happen!
I'll be collecting pledges and donations up until October 29th. The big shave is still scheduled for October 30th at 8am on Montreal's Mix 96.
I'll be collecting pledges and donations up until October 29th. The big shave is still scheduled for October 30th at 8am on Montreal's Mix 96.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Samhian
The public Samhain Ball for Montreal is under way for their preperations. The details are as follows:
"INOUBLIABLE- EL DIA DE LA MUERTE"
Come share your "Soul food".
Dance the "Magik Spiral" and sing the Sacred Chants.
SAMHEIN a time to remember.
"Venez partager la" Nouriture de l'Ame".
Dancer la Spirale Magique et chanter les Chant Sacres.
SAMHEIN, un souvenir.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd/ JEUDI LE 2 NOVEMBRE / 8PM
"SALA ROSA" 4848 St.Laurent.
Ticket on sale now at/ Billets en ventent maintenent aux:
"Melange Magique" 1928 Ste. Catherine west/ouest
# 514-938-1458
"La Witcha" 4100 St. Denis
# 514-839-2538
$5.00 in advamce/ a l'avance
or/ou $7.00 at the door/a la porte.
Reserve with / reservez avec: Alex # 514-839-2538
"INOUBLIABLE- EL DIA DE LA MUERTE"
Come share your "Soul food".
Dance the "Magik Spiral" and sing the Sacred Chants.
SAMHEIN a time to remember.
"Venez partager la" Nouriture de l'Ame".
Dancer la Spirale Magique et chanter les Chant Sacres.
SAMHEIN, un souvenir.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd/ JEUDI LE 2 NOVEMBRE / 8PM
"SALA ROSA" 4848 St.Laurent.
Ticket on sale now at/ Billets en ventent maintenent aux:
"Melange Magique" 1928 Ste. Catherine west/ouest
# 514-938-1458
"La Witcha" 4100 St. Denis
# 514-839-2538
$5.00 in advamce/ a l'avance
or/ou $7.00 at the door/a la porte.
Reserve with / reservez avec: Alex # 514-839-2538
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Beware the beasties!..and a fundraising update!
I came in to the store this morning to find that one (or all) of the cats had torn into a bag of catnip and spread it all over the floor. Tequila was rolling about in it merrily until I shooed him away to sweet up the mess, and Little Kitty has been zipping across the store frantically. Knicky, on the other hand, has been entirely zen about the whole thing, dozing comfortably by the water fountain. Very funny to watch the three of them.
I have great news! I'm a third of the way to my fundraising goal of $2000 for Breast Cancer Research. It's not too late to get in your donations. I'll be collecting everything up by the 29th, so that I have it counted and prepared to hand in for when I go to get shaved on the morning of the 30th. (I think it bothers me more that I have to get up so early that day then it does that I'm getting my head shaved!)
As an incentive, we're offering free packs of our mystery blend incense for every donation of $5 or more. A donation of $5 or more gets you a pink ribbon as well.
PLUS, my loverly co-worker Sam has come up with a contest, too. There will be a jar of pink M&Ms on the counter as of this weekend. For a donation (amount to be determined), you may enter the contest to guess how many M&Ms are in the jar, and on the 29th, it will be revealed who is closest to the correct number, thereby winning the jar of yummy chocolates. And, clever Sam, the pink M&Ms are also a part of the Breast Cancer Awareness month, so even the proceeds of buying them gave money to the cause.
I have great news! I'm a third of the way to my fundraising goal of $2000 for Breast Cancer Research. It's not too late to get in your donations. I'll be collecting everything up by the 29th, so that I have it counted and prepared to hand in for when I go to get shaved on the morning of the 30th. (I think it bothers me more that I have to get up so early that day then it does that I'm getting my head shaved!)
As an incentive, we're offering free packs of our mystery blend incense for every donation of $5 or more. A donation of $5 or more gets you a pink ribbon as well.
PLUS, my loverly co-worker Sam has come up with a contest, too. There will be a jar of pink M&Ms on the counter as of this weekend. For a donation (amount to be determined), you may enter the contest to guess how many M&Ms are in the jar, and on the 29th, it will be revealed who is closest to the correct number, thereby winning the jar of yummy chocolates. And, clever Sam, the pink M&Ms are also a part of the Breast Cancer Awareness month, so even the proceeds of buying them gave money to the cause.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Le petit bouddhiste est heureux
Et oui! OH que oui! Le petit grand bouddhiste du magasin est très content de voir les nouveautées ^_^ !! En plus de notre commande pour l'automne (Chandeliers, sabliers, boites avec des chats ou dragons dessus, beaucoup de trucs avec des dragons je dois dire...), nous venons de recevoir une série complète de produits Zen!!!
Des chandelles accès sur les éléments, une petite fontaine, des petits jardins zen, tout plein de nouveaux bidulles que je dois me retenir pour acheter! Ca vaut la pein de venir faire un tour pour acheter ou voir ca. Aussi, nous venons de recevoir plusieurs petites figurines d'Amy Brown. Les petites fées sont tout simplement à croquer!
AH! Et la dernière chose, des Hématites magnétisées, c'est vraiment divertissant! Je n'arrête pas de me faire des bracelets avec environs 12 à 14 pierres à la fois. Ces Hématites ont une énergie très vivante pour une pierre, tout en gardant la propriété qu'elle se fond avec l'énergie personnel de la personne qui la porte. Donc, avec un bracelet d'Hématites, j'espère être capable de jouer avec leurs énergies si je l'ai porte assez longtemps.
Je retourne pratiquer!!
Des chandelles accès sur les éléments, une petite fontaine, des petits jardins zen, tout plein de nouveaux bidulles que je dois me retenir pour acheter! Ca vaut la pein de venir faire un tour pour acheter ou voir ca. Aussi, nous venons de recevoir plusieurs petites figurines d'Amy Brown. Les petites fées sont tout simplement à croquer!
AH! Et la dernière chose, des Hématites magnétisées, c'est vraiment divertissant! Je n'arrête pas de me faire des bracelets avec environs 12 à 14 pierres à la fois. Ces Hématites ont une énergie très vivante pour une pierre, tout en gardant la propriété qu'elle se fond avec l'énergie personnel de la personne qui la porte. Donc, avec un bracelet d'Hématites, j'espère être capable de jouer avec leurs énergies si je l'ai porte assez longtemps.
Je retourne pratiquer!!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Zen and then some
The lover of Asian things in me is ecstatic with the new things that have arrived in the one day I was out of the store!
We received magnet hematite stones and stone offering bowls.
We also received elemental candles with the Chinese symbols for the elements (earth/air/fire/water) and zen gardens of all styles, even some with little Buddhas. They are perfect for little meditation spaces like the one I have at home!
AND we received a ton of new calendars.
We were very busy here at the store setting up the new displays, as well as preparing for the Con*cept Convension that we will be at for the weekend. I hope it goes well there for us. I will be there tomorrow instead of in the store.
I read the Pretty in Pink blog that Roo put up and got to see all the infos on the Shave to Save that she is doing. I really commend her for this. It is a great cause. I now have my little ribbon. I am encouraging everyone to donate. We need to raise $2000. Come help support her and this cause.
Tonight the French CMS class is going on. It is the first time I get to overhear it! I am so proud of Nathalie for taking on this challenge. There is so little available in French for learning Wicca and Paganism. They are learning elements and some energy work today.
So back to this ZEN thing. We have wonderfully scented ZEN incense. The blend is subtle and great for meditation. In this very busy world, it is important to occasionally take some time for just you to sit and relax. Be ZEN. Meditate. BE! We often forget to take some time for us in our rush rush lives.
Take a ZEN moment in these simple ways:
- sit and drink tea in silence
- watch the sun rise
- sit in bed with some incense burning and the lights out for 5 min, letting your head clear
- give someone a long long hug
Have a great weekend everyone!!
We received magnet hematite stones and stone offering bowls.
We also received elemental candles with the Chinese symbols for the elements (earth/air/fire/water) and zen gardens of all styles, even some with little Buddhas. They are perfect for little meditation spaces like the one I have at home!
AND we received a ton of new calendars.
We were very busy here at the store setting up the new displays, as well as preparing for the Con*cept Convension that we will be at for the weekend. I hope it goes well there for us. I will be there tomorrow instead of in the store.
I read the Pretty in Pink blog that Roo put up and got to see all the infos on the Shave to Save that she is doing. I really commend her for this. It is a great cause. I now have my little ribbon. I am encouraging everyone to donate. We need to raise $2000. Come help support her and this cause.
Tonight the French CMS class is going on. It is the first time I get to overhear it! I am so proud of Nathalie for taking on this challenge. There is so little available in French for learning Wicca and Paganism. They are learning elements and some energy work today.
So back to this ZEN thing. We have wonderfully scented ZEN incense. The blend is subtle and great for meditation. In this very busy world, it is important to occasionally take some time for just you to sit and relax. Be ZEN. Meditate. BE! We often forget to take some time for us in our rush rush lives.
Take a ZEN moment in these simple ways:
- sit and drink tea in silence
- watch the sun rise
- sit in bed with some incense burning and the lights out for 5 min, letting your head clear
- give someone a long long hug
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Pretty in Pink
Toward the end of the day yesterday, a representative from the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation came by the store to give me donation cans, posters, pamphlets and stuff to aid with my fundraising campaign for the Shave to Save.
The MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Center) has pledged to donate $50 to me as well! Hurrah! This brings my total so far to $250 raised!
If you would like to know more about how to donate, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can give cash, cheques or credit card numbers. All cheques should be made payable to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, and must be received before 5pm on October 29th.
If you want to tune in, I will be live on the radio at 8am, October 30th on Montreal's Mix96.
The MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Center) has pledged to donate $50 to me as well! Hurrah! This brings my total so far to $250 raised!
If you would like to know more about how to donate, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can give cash, cheques or credit card numbers. All cheques should be made payable to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, and must be received before 5pm on October 29th.
If you want to tune in, I will be live on the radio at 8am, October 30th on Montreal's Mix96.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Heathens
We just received an excellent book called "Galdrbok: Practical Heathen Runecraft, Shamanism and Magic" by Johnson & Wallis. It looks fantastic for anyone deeply into Northern Magic traditions (Asatru, Norse Paganism, Heathen Trads). There was a previous book by the title of Galdrbok, but it was no where near this detailed. It explores runes, Norse cosmology, trance work, the Galdr ritual, magical practice, and more. It is excellent for all levels, though is not a "light" read. There are lots of ancient translated poems, details on ritual design and initiation, as well as extensive historical accounts. A must have if this is your path.
While perusing this book, I was asked what a Heathen was. My reply was a non-Judeo-Christian. But I know it is actually more than that. Because the definition of Pagan can also be that. So off to www.dictionary.com I went.
HEATHEN: an unconverted individual of a people that do not acknowledge the God of the Bible; a person who is neither a Jew, Christian, nor Muslim; pagan.
HEATHEN: an irreligious, uncultured, or uncivilized person.
HEATHEN: heathenish, barbarous. Heathen, pagan are both applied to peoples who are not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. Heathen is often distinctively applied to unenlightened or barbaric idolaters, esp. to primitive or ancient tribes: heathen rites, idols. Pagan, though applied to any of the peoples not worshiping according to the three religions mentioned above, is most frequently used in speaking of the ancient Greeks and Romans: a pagan poem; a pagan civilization. Philistine; savage.
HEATHEN: not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam, a person who does not acknowledge your God
Hmmm... I am not sure that was much help at clarifying the definition. It certainly does not capture the meaning behind the word for those who self-identify as heathens.
Perhaps someone who does could comment with their definition?
What is a HEATHEN? What does it mean to be one?
While perusing this book, I was asked what a Heathen was. My reply was a non-Judeo-Christian. But I know it is actually more than that. Because the definition of Pagan can also be that. So off to www.dictionary.com I went.
HEATHEN: an unconverted individual of a people that do not acknowledge the God of the Bible; a person who is neither a Jew, Christian, nor Muslim; pagan.
HEATHEN: an irreligious, uncultured, or uncivilized person.
HEATHEN: heathenish, barbarous. Heathen, pagan are both applied to peoples who are not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. Heathen is often distinctively applied to unenlightened or barbaric idolaters, esp. to primitive or ancient tribes: heathen rites, idols. Pagan, though applied to any of the peoples not worshiping according to the three religions mentioned above, is most frequently used in speaking of the ancient Greeks and Romans: a pagan poem; a pagan civilization. Philistine; savage.
HEATHEN: not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam, a person who does not acknowledge your God
Hmmm... I am not sure that was much help at clarifying the definition. It certainly does not capture the meaning behind the word for those who self-identify as heathens.
Perhaps someone who does could comment with their definition?
What is a HEATHEN? What does it mean to be one?
Monday, October 09, 2006
Giving Thanks, a ritual
Having grown up in a family that never celebrated Thanksgiving, today means something a little different to me then eating turkeys and gathering with loved ones. Instead, in the past few years, I have chosen this day as a time to express my appreciation for the many blessings in my life. I have turned it into something of a simple ritual, but it is something anyone can do.
Find a private space, and dim the lights. Burn your favorite incense and get comfortable. On a piece of parchment, take your time and write out ten things you are grateful for. You can give as much or as little detail as you want.
I keep these papers from year to year, to be able to look back on all the bright and wonderful things and people that have come into my life. It makes a wonderful keepsake, and a reminder, for darker days, when you need to have something comforting to hold on to.
Find a private space, and dim the lights. Burn your favorite incense and get comfortable. On a piece of parchment, take your time and write out ten things you are grateful for. You can give as much or as little detail as you want.
I keep these papers from year to year, to be able to look back on all the bright and wonderful things and people that have come into my life. It makes a wonderful keepsake, and a reminder, for darker days, when you need to have something comforting to hold on to.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Mélange intéressant
Aujourd'hui, je me suis amusé un petit peu avec les huiles. Quelqu'un m'a demandé un sel de bain "Eau" avec un arome plus sucré, mais quand même gardé la petite touche subtile. J'ai donc créer "Sweet Water"
C'est un sel de bain avec 2 goutes de l'huile "Eau" et 1 goute de l'huile "Ambre". Ceci dans un sel de bain bleu pale avec de la lavendre, voilà un sel de bain très relaxant qui aidera aussi à la bonne humeur.
C'est un sel de bain avec 2 goutes de l'huile "Eau" et 1 goute de l'huile "Ambre". Ceci dans un sel de bain bleu pale avec de la lavendre, voilà un sel de bain très relaxant qui aidera aussi à la bonne humeur.
Robyn will participate in this year's Shave to Save
I woke up this morning absolutely certain. I'm going to do it. I've emailed Mix 96 and left voice messages as well. So I'm on their list. And if I don't hear from them I'm gonna drop by on Tuesday or Wednesday this week (they're right around the corner from Melange, did you know that? I didn't know that...)
Please contact me if you'd like to donate. It can be by cash, cheque or credit card. You can also come by the store to drop off your donations there. I'll be collecting funds between now and whenever this shindig goes on. All funds go to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, (meaning, any cheques should be made payable to them as well). Tax receipts will be issued by the Mix for donations of $20 or more.
For those who know me well: please also consider donating to this worthy cause instead of giving me anything for my birthday. If you have to choose, I'd rather you donate. The goal is to have a minimum of $2000 raised. I'd personally like to raise more then that. Help me make it happen, people.
For more information about the Mix 96 shave to save, visit their website.
Please contact me if you'd like to donate. It can be by cash, cheque or credit card. You can also come by the store to drop off your donations there. I'll be collecting funds between now and whenever this shindig goes on. All funds go to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, (meaning, any cheques should be made payable to them as well). Tax receipts will be issued by the Mix for donations of $20 or more.
For those who know me well: please also consider donating to this worthy cause instead of giving me anything for my birthday. If you have to choose, I'd rather you donate. The goal is to have a minimum of $2000 raised. I'd personally like to raise more then that. Help me make it happen, people.
For more information about the Mix 96 shave to save, visit their website.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Lookie! Pictures of the new stock!
I came into the store on my day off today with my cat Tsuki. Sorry no pictures of him from this excursion to the outside world. But i did bring my camera so I could get some pictures of the incredible decor that our staff did in the store for our Halloween/Samhain season, as well as the new goodies that have come into the store. So... if you haven't been in yet, here are a long list of pictures to entice you to come visit while the stock is still here. It is apparently selling fast!
Taquilla and KnickKnack
The cats are not for sale... hehehe... And when next I bring my camera to the store, I will try to get a shot of Little Kitty for you all to see. He is very elusive. And he can sometimes be mistaken for KnickKnack since they look almost the same.
Taquilla and KnickKnack
The cats are not for sale... hehehe... And when next I bring my camera to the store, I will try to get a shot of Little Kitty for you all to see. He is very elusive. And he can sometimes be mistaken for KnickKnack since they look almost the same.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Halloween Special
For the month of October, all our 5 inch cauldrons will be 20% off!
Regular price: $26.95
Now: $21.50 !
Yay! More new stock!
Yesterday we received two HUGE shipments, and given that I'm in charge of shipping and such, I got to unpack it all. I tell you, it was like Christmas.
First, there were cauldrons. Cauldrons in many different sizes, cast in iron and pre-seasoned so as to be ready for immadiate use. They're good for camping, too! (Pity I didn't have one for my trip last weekend. Maybe for next summer...hm...). The larger sizes all come with a bag to carry them in too. Very cool.
Next, a HUUUUGE order of just plain nifty stuff. Books of Shadows, Keychains with kitties and owlies and dragons on them, boxes, hourglasses, a maiden-mother-crone mirror, pentacles, dreamcatchers, statuettes, and chalices. Very very pretty. I've been told that the staff isn't allowed to put any aside until after the customers are given time to buy things, but I'm telling you now, I've already got a lot of gifts picked out in my head for birthdays and Yuletide gifting... And for me!
First, there were cauldrons. Cauldrons in many different sizes, cast in iron and pre-seasoned so as to be ready for immadiate use. They're good for camping, too! (Pity I didn't have one for my trip last weekend. Maybe for next summer...hm...). The larger sizes all come with a bag to carry them in too. Very cool.
Next, a HUUUUGE order of just plain nifty stuff. Books of Shadows, Keychains with kitties and owlies and dragons on them, boxes, hourglasses, a maiden-mother-crone mirror, pentacles, dreamcatchers, statuettes, and chalices. Very very pretty. I've been told that the staff isn't allowed to put any aside until after the customers are given time to buy things, but I'm telling you now, I've already got a lot of gifts picked out in my head for birthdays and Yuletide gifting... And for me!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Baume pour les nerfs
Puisque, par accident, je me suis blesser à la jambe gauche aujourd'hui, je prend ce temps assis pour vous donnez un simple baume de guérison pour les nerfs et tendons.
Tout ce que vous avez besoin est 5ml de l'huile "Guérison", 15ml de l'huile "Bois de Santal", de l'eupatoire (Une herbe. En anglais, c'est Boneset) et des feuilles de baies. Prennez des parts égales d'eupatoire et de feuilles de baies. Écrasez les avec un mortier jusqu'à temps que le tout forme une légère poudre granuleuse. Déposez le tout dans un bocal étanche et ajoutez-y 15 ml d'huile de bois de santal. Mélanger jusqu'à temps que les herbes deviennent plus pateuses.
Maintenant, frottez quelques goutes de l'huile de guérison où la douleur est forte et appliquez le mélange dans un bandage médical, entourant la région douloureuse pendant une journée. Vous verrez une grande différence au niveau de la douleur et de la guérison de votre problème de nerfs et/ou de tendon... Maintenant, je vais aller finir mon mélange pour m'en faire un!
Tout ce que vous avez besoin est 5ml de l'huile "Guérison", 15ml de l'huile "Bois de Santal", de l'eupatoire (Une herbe. En anglais, c'est Boneset) et des feuilles de baies. Prennez des parts égales d'eupatoire et de feuilles de baies. Écrasez les avec un mortier jusqu'à temps que le tout forme une légère poudre granuleuse. Déposez le tout dans un bocal étanche et ajoutez-y 15 ml d'huile de bois de santal. Mélanger jusqu'à temps que les herbes deviennent plus pateuses.
Maintenant, frottez quelques goutes de l'huile de guérison où la douleur est forte et appliquez le mélange dans un bandage médical, entourant la région douloureuse pendant une journée. Vous verrez une grande différence au niveau de la douleur et de la guérison de votre problème de nerfs et/ou de tendon... Maintenant, je vais aller finir mon mélange pour m'en faire un!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Et le nouvel an s'en vient...
Le renouveau devrais-je dire! Et oui, dans moins d'un mois, ce sera Samhain. Je me suis donc dit que ça serait bien de faire quelque chose de spécial pour le magasin. Premièrement, je voulais peut-être faire de la décoration, mais Sam, Eri et Catharine ont déjà fait assez avec les fausses toiles d'araignées partout. Bon, ça a pris un petit 15 minutes pour conditionner Sam à ne pas voir des fausses toiles d'araignées, mais bien des entrailles de nounours en peluche, mais après elle a décorée elle-aussi.
Donc, j'ai décidé de faire un sel de bain et un encens en poudre pour Samhain, comme j'avais fais pour Mabon. Mais la question: quoi faire?
J'ai gardé l'idée que le sel de bain soit le mélange exact pour le sabbat. Donc, j'ai pris du sel de bain rouge et mauve avec l'huile "Samhain" en ajoutant un peu de la "mousse de chêne". Une odeur très forte, mais la couleur est parfaite pour Samhain, alors je suis satisfait de mon mélange.
Maintenant, l'encens en poudre... Plus difficile. Le sel de bain est plus spirituel, apportant l'image que Samhain devrait avoir. Alors, l'encens en poudre devrait faire appel à l'image sociale que la masse a de la date de Samhain: Halloween. Alors, j'ai mélangé de l'encens rouge et jaune (pour faire orange) et mélangé ça à de l'encens noir. Le noir est très opaque et poudreux comparé aux autres couleurs, ce qui fait que l'orange a complêtement disparu dans le noir. Par contre, après avoir bien mélangé, le tout est devenu grisâtre. Alors, j'ai opté pour une recette plus macabre un peu. Et voila, je trouve la recette Zombie. Tadam, on ajoute les bonnes huiles, et l'encens Zombie est terminé!
Vous voulez avoir vos propres encens et sel de bains personalisés? Venez au magasin et demandez quelque chose de précis, je vous assure que nous allons trouver la recette que vous cherchez!
Donc, j'ai décidé de faire un sel de bain et un encens en poudre pour Samhain, comme j'avais fais pour Mabon. Mais la question: quoi faire?
J'ai gardé l'idée que le sel de bain soit le mélange exact pour le sabbat. Donc, j'ai pris du sel de bain rouge et mauve avec l'huile "Samhain" en ajoutant un peu de la "mousse de chêne". Une odeur très forte, mais la couleur est parfaite pour Samhain, alors je suis satisfait de mon mélange.
Maintenant, l'encens en poudre... Plus difficile. Le sel de bain est plus spirituel, apportant l'image que Samhain devrait avoir. Alors, l'encens en poudre devrait faire appel à l'image sociale que la masse a de la date de Samhain: Halloween. Alors, j'ai mélangé de l'encens rouge et jaune (pour faire orange) et mélangé ça à de l'encens noir. Le noir est très opaque et poudreux comparé aux autres couleurs, ce qui fait que l'orange a complêtement disparu dans le noir. Par contre, après avoir bien mélangé, le tout est devenu grisâtre. Alors, j'ai opté pour une recette plus macabre un peu. Et voila, je trouve la recette Zombie. Tadam, on ajoute les bonnes huiles, et l'encens Zombie est terminé!
Vous voulez avoir vos propres encens et sel de bains personalisés? Venez au magasin et demandez quelque chose de précis, je vous assure que nous allons trouver la recette que vous cherchez!
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