Aromatherapy & Balancing Your Chakras

Many people have heard of chakras, and you may even have an in-depth knowledge of what chakras are.  I've recently launched a line of Chakra Balancing Aromatherapy Oil Blends, and I'll be posting a blog each week, talking about each of the chakras, what they do, ways to keep them balanced, etc.  

But today, I want to do an intro, so to speak.  

Chakra means "wheel" in Sanskrit, is the term used for a nerve bundle in certain locations throughout the body.  It is also thought to be energy centers running throughout the body.  While this has been known in Hinduism and many Eastern cultures for hundreds or thousands of years, this is now being recognized in Western medicine.  The first writings regarding chakras go back to approximately 1000 B.C., and are strongly based in Hinduism.  There are 7 primary chakras (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, & Crown), and 21 lesser chakras.  Each chakra is thought to resemble a colored wheel, that is constantly spinning clockwise, when balanced.  

Now that you know what chakras are, let's move on to how aromatherapy can help you keep them balanced.

From a holistic viewpoint, we as humans are not only a physical body.  We contain many energy fields, which is where the chakras come in.  In aromatherapy, essential oils have a vibrational quality.  They also have energetic frequencies just as we do.  It is on this energy frequency that the oils first attract us, long before we sense the aroma or it enters our limbic system.  

By introducing an essential oil into the energetic field, your aura's will automatically begin to attune
to the frequency of that oil or oil blend.

Next week, we'll go over the root chakra and keeping it balanced.  Have a great weekend!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

http://www.redsunflowerdesigns.etsy.com

Pumpkin Face Mask: Fall's Facial!

Happy Sunday all!

Sorry this post is alittle later than usual; I went to the farmer's market earlier, and the bounty was just so good I got kinda carried away.  But I'll be canning and preserving the yumminess throughout the week, so that makes it worth it for me.  But on to the good stuff!

This week starts my series on bath, body, & beauty you can make with our Autumn bounty, things you either already have at home, or can grab up at the farmers market or your local grocer. Today, I'm going to give you a recipe for a Pumpkin Face Mask, so let's get started.

You'll need:

• 2 tsp canned pumpkin (or you can puree your own fresh pumpkin)
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp milk 

Honey acts as a humectant, which means it helps your skin to retain moisture.  For the milk, you can use any kind you want (cow milk, goats milk, soy, etc) just be sure it's not a flavored milk because that's too much sugar.  The milk, surprisingly, contains acids that help to gently exfoliate your skin.  You can check out last week's post here for the skin benefits of pumpkin. 

Customizations for dry skin: 

1/2 tsp heavy whipping cream instead of milk (high in alpha hydroxy acids)

OR

1/2 tsp brown sugar (instead of milk, to exfoliate)

Customizations for oily skin: 

1/4 tsp apple cider (instead of milk; it's a great toner, hich in alpha hydroxy, and helps to regulate skin's pH level)

OR

1/4 tsp cranberry juice (really high in antioxidants)

I also have a dry formula that will be in my shop by end of day if you prefer something that will last alittle longer, and has more skin-loving ingredients in it.  Click the link below to check it out!

I hope you've found this interesting, and I'll be back next week with another easy, at-home spa recipe.

Lots of love, and enjoy the bounty of the season!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

How to get Kissable Lips

Happy Sunday all!

Sorry for my absence last week; it was a holiday for me, and I decided at the last minute to take the day completely off. I hope you've all had a wonderful couple of weeks. 

Maybe it's because I'm leaving on vacation soon, but I feel like my brain may have left already, so I wanted to share something light with everyone today: a DIY Lip Scrub that you can easily make with things most everyone already has in their kitchen.  Here's what you'll need: 

• 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
• olive oil (start with about 1/2 - 1 tbsp; you won't need much)
• a touch of honey
• a small bowl
• vanilla

Start by adding the sugar to the bowl, then the olive oil.  Again, start out with a small amount; you can always add later. You're trying to get a standard scrub consistency, but leave alittle for the honey.  Once you have the oil and sugar mixed together, add in the honey.  Honey is an amazing humectant (helps your skin to retain moisture), which all lips really need.  We tend to think our lips won't get as chapped and damaged in the summer, but the sun can be just as harsh as cold temperatures and wind.  Once you have the sugar, honey, and oils mixed to a good consistency, you can add a small amount (think about 3 drops) if you'd like, or my fav: vanilla bean (you could also use a tiny touch of an organic vanilla extract if you prefer.  I always have vanilla beans in my cubard, so I like to squeeze alittle of the fresh vanilla into the scrub; this just gives it a nice "comfort food" feel.  

Once you're ready, rub abit on your lips, rubbing your lips together, etc for maybe 30 seconds (less if your lips are in rough shape).  Rinse off and PAT dry your lips, if anything (you don't want to scrub them dry because this drastically reduces the moisture they retain).  Follow with  a lip balm. You should now have beautiful, kissable lips! This probably will make enough for 2 or 3 uses, if you keep the remaining mixture in the refrigerator and use quickly.  

Now, go kiss somebody ;)!

PS - If you have things you really like to add, let us know!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

INHALATIONS: USING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALING

Happy Sunday!

So I've been under the weather for the past couple of days, and it's like a head cold/sinus something or other.  Whenever this happens to me, I always put together an inhalation using essential oils.  And since whatever I had seems to be going around, I thought I'd share with you guys what I personally do!  

So first, you need to get a large bowl (think large mixing bowl; I prefer using a glass bowl), a towel large enough to cover your head (hand towel or larger), boiling water, and your essential oils.  The essential oils to use are: eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, and thyme.  Basically, these will not only help to clear up your stuffy head, but help to boost your immune system, which you really need when you're sick. 

Once your water is boiling, take your bowl and put about 5-8 drops of each essential oil into the bottom of the bowl.  Find a place to sit where you can sit (at a table, on the floor, etc) and have the bowl in front of you.  Put the bowl wherever you'll sit, pour the hot water over the essential oils, put the towel over your head and lean over the bowl of hot water.  The hot water hits the essential oils, creating a steam that will loosen everything up, so you'll want to be sure you have tissue next to you.  Be sure you do NOT have your eyes open when leaning over the bowl, as the essential oils can and likely will burn your eyes.  You'll want to sit and inhale deeply over the bowl for 15-20 minutes ideally.  You can either set a timer, or I listen to music. 

You'll feel SO much better after this!  But what if you don't have all of these essential oils? You're not going to go out and spend $30-$40 just to have these if you won't use them for anything else, right?  I actually offer a Cough/Cold blend in my Etsy shop that will allow you to buy them in a slightly diluted form, in a smaller vessel, so you don't have to spend so much money. 

I hope you all find this useful, and here's to breathing through the nose :)!

Natural Blessings - 

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

What Exacty is an Absolute?

Happy 4th of July everybody! 

I was recently asked "What is the difference between an essential oil, an absolute, and a fragrance oil?"  Since I already blogged about the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, I'll focus on absolutes.  

An essential oil is a liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. These are oils that are naturally occuring in the plant, often referred to as the plant's essence (thus named "essential oils"). 

Absolute oils are natural oils extracted from flowers, leaves or bark. An absolute oil is not really an essential oil, it is an essence.  They have very high concentrations of fragrance and a little goes a long way.  Absolute oils are also generally more expensive to buy than essential oils, because the process of extraction is more difficult, time consuming, and expensive. 

Here are the "short & sweet" steps of extracting oils for absolutes:

1. The botanicals are placed in drum together with a solvent mixture, usually alcohol or some other hydrocarbon such as hexane . The solvent is then allowed to be absorbed into the extract. Vacuum distillation is then applied to remove the solvent, leaving behind a material called a concrete or a resin.  Another method is through enfleurage:  The botanicals are placed in fats, allowing the fragrance to be absorbed into the fat over the space of a few days. This process is repeated until the fat is saturated with the desired density of fragrance.
2. The concrete (or resin) is washed with alcohol to extract the aromatic compounds, after which it is distilled to leave behind the pure essence, the absolute oil.  There is now a new method of absolute oil extraction but it is very expensive - through the use of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide acts as a solvent which almost instantaneosly extracts the oil, and because of the low temperature, there is no heat damage to the oil. Due to the expense of this process, however, it is not yet widely used, but is the most natural method of extraction for absolute oils. 

I hope this helps everyone understand the difference between essential oils and absolute oils.  Keep in mind that absolute oils CAN be extracted without the use of chemicals, and you can now find those natural options, especially on the internet.  

Do you have experience working with absolutes?  What are your feelings about them? Let us know.

Candace 

RedSunflower Designs

Make a Facial Scrub In Your Own Kitchen!

Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope everyone's out enjoying the sun & heat.  I don't want to take up your entire day, so today is another DIY recipe.  I thought I would give you a basic recipe for a facial (& body) scrub you can make simply with the ingredients you have in your kitchen.  So read on and enjoy!

You'll need:

• 3-4 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 -4 tbsp of some kind of oil (you can use olive, etc but I recommend grapeseed if you have it)
• 3-4 tbsp Oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp honey
• Botanicals (optional)
• Essential oils (not necessary)

Take about 3-4 tablespoons of brown sugar, the oil (start with 2 tbsp or so, then add from there as needed), and honey, & combine in a small bowl.  Grind about 4tbsp oatmeal in a food processor or blender, and add this to the bowl.  You can now add any essential oils and/or botanicals you'd like.  Some people like to grind up alittle lavender or rose petals to add to it.  Tip: Vanilla essential oil (if you have it) is a great addition.  Very warm and comforting.   That's it!  Just mix to your desired consistency, then use as  gentle and completely natural scrub!  This recipe is enough for 1-2 uses as a facial scrub. 

Do you like when I give you recipes like this?  Is it helpful?  Let me know. Until next week..

Peace, Love, & Natural Blessings,

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

How To Age Like a French Woman!

Happy Sunday all!  Sorry this is coming to you so late in the day; I had a project to complete, and it took alittle longer than planned.

Given my new vinotherapy skin care line, I've been planning to speak about the benefits of reservatrol for a couple of weeks now. We all know that red wine is good for your health, but why is that?  Simply put: reservatrol.  Reservatrol is the main phytochemical (a naturally-occurring chemical compound found in plants that help stave off disease in many forms) found in the skin of red grapes.  Reservatrol is also a natural anti-oxidant, meaning it can also help to protect your body from the effects of environmental pollutants, found in most every city worldwide today.  Combine that with the amount of processed foods we eat, particularly in the West, and you can see why it would be beneficial to try to combat these affects.

Aside from being an anti-inflammatory, reservatrol also has anti-aging benefits;  the phytochemical helps in cell regeneration, allowing your skin to appear younger.

Reservatrol is further credited with being responsible for the French Paradox. The French Paradox is the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats (think full fat dairy), and high rates of smoking.  By all accounts, the French should probably have significantly higher rates of disease, but they don't.  While there are still studies being done, many believe reservatrol is the reason.  Think about it: don't you look at French women and wonder how they age so well???  As someone who lived in France for several years, I can tell you that the French don't believe in "fat free".  And we all know that the French love their red wine!

I hope this has helped to shed some light on why reservatrol is "the" thing right now, and why the French and other cultures have known about it's benefits for years.   Feel free to leave me comments and let me know what you guys think!

You can view my WineOh! Vinotherapy Skincare Line here.

Until next week, Natural Blessings!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

Healing, The Way Nature Intended!

Happy Sunday all!

So last week, I said I was going to talk about the benefits of reservatrol for the skin. But I'm actually going to push that to next week's blog.  This week, I want to give something back.  I've always found folk remedies to be fascinating.  How did people back in the day figure out that a certain herb would help to heal a wound, or help with cramps, or cure a toothache?  I wish that I had learned more of these from my grandparents and great-grandparents when they were still around.  But I've learned through research, and personal trial & error, some of the ways we can use herbs and oils for healing, and that's what I'm discussing today. 

Lavender oil has so many uses, therapeutically speaking.  It's known for helping to calm us during periods of stress and anxiety, and is also known to help with depression.  It is also very useful as a bug repellent, and great for burns.  Not only will it help take the sting out of the burn, but lavender oil is a natural antiseptic/antibiotic, so it can help to prevent infection at the burn site as well. Many older French women keep a bottle of lavender oil in their kitchens for this very reason.  Additionally, lavender is one of the few essential oils that is safe to use "neat" on the skin, or without diluting. 

If you're looking to detox from a night out on the town in smoky bars, detox from stress, or just clear out your system, grapefruit oil is the way to go.  Whether it's pink or white grapefruit oil, it's great to help with muscle fatigue, and mental exhaustion.  It's tonic qualities make it perfect as part of any detox plan. One word of caution: grapefruit essential oil is highly concentrated, and thus, should always be diluted in a carrier oil for topical use.  You can also use this in an oil burner; this is a great way to reap the benefits if you're needing more of a mental vs physical detox.  Dispersing the scent of this oil by burning it will leave you feeling refreshed and restored.

Ginger has long been used for its medicinal properties for everything from nausea to colds & rheumatism.  Many cultures have used this remedy for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, because its application is so diverse.  For example, in Senegal (West Africa), tribal women will make belts of ginger to arouse their partners sexual interest ;)!  Ginger oil is most prized in the West for helping nausea.  This is why, if you have a stomach flu, you are often advised to drink ginger ale, as it will calm your stomach.  If you're just nauseous, however, you can use it easily as an inhalation.  Uncap the bottle, put it directly under your nose, and inhale deeply.  Do that for 2-3 breaths, and you should start to feel the nausea subside.  DO NOT use ginger oil neat; ginger, along with other spice oils, can be very irritating to the skin.  Always mix with a carrier oil, and then test a small area on your skin.  Some people, especially those with sensitive skin, may still not be able to use the oil topically. 

A great source for all of the oils mentioned here, as well as a plethora of others, is Mountain Rose Herbs .  Their quality is fabulous and I would recommend them to anyone.

I hope you've enjoyed learning a few ways to heal yourself with nature.  Next week, I'll walk about the benefits of reservatrol in skin care, as promised.  

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend everyone!  

Natural Blessings, 

Candace 

RedSunflower Designs

What's the Deal with Virgin Coconut Oil?

Happy Sunday, all!  First, I apologize for no blog last week; technology attacked - 'nuf said.  But, without further delay, let's discuss the main differences between regular coconut oil & virgin coconut oil.

You see it in blogs, your friends tell you how great it is, & everybody's using it.  So you go to your local natural foods store to pick up some coconut oil for all of its touted uses.  But when you get there, you notice there is coconut oil and VIRGIN coconut oil, and why is it more expensive?  Okay, but what is the difference REALLY? Read on.

Regular coconut oil is refined, which means that the coconuts are broken into pieces and the coconut flesh is allowed to dry, Once dried, the flesh is hydraulically pressed at around 130 degrees to extract the coconut oil. The resulting oil is then passed through a filter press to produce the finished material, which then goes through a further process of refining, bleaching and deodorizing.

Virgin coconut oil is raw, virgin and unrefined.  To make virgin coconut oil, fresh, whole coconuts have the shell removed, then the flesh is milled to fine shreds and dried at a temperature not to exceed 100 degrees for about 2 1/2 hours. This helps in the evaporation of excess water which is prevalent in the flesh, but does not completely dry it out.  Once dried, the coconut is passed through a cold process oil press where the oil is separated from the coconut at a controlled temperature of less than 100 degrees.

The cold process extraction allows the oil to retain many of its benefits that are normally stripped from the oil during a standard refining process.  This is the most "true" form of coconut oil available.  While both oils have their applications, I normally opt to use for virgin coconut oil in my products, heating it only to the point of melting (coconut oil solidifies at room temperature). 

The great thing about this oil is you can use it straight, right out of the jar!  Virgin coconut oil has a light coconut scent, and can be very good for the hair, skin, and nails.  If you are like me & have fine, thin hair, you will likely find this oil a little heavy for your hair.  I love the smell, but with thin hair it's a little too much.  It makes a great treatment for hands & feet though.  This is an oil, so allow time for absorption before trying to walk around... no skating down the halls!  It is very mild, and thus, suitable for those with inflamed or sensitive skin.

You can buy virgin coconut oil at most health food stores, such as Whole Foods.  There are also many reputable online distributors, such as Mountain Rose Herbs.

I hope you have found this article useful.  Next week I'll be discussing the benefits of reservatrol for the skin.  Have a fabulous week, and be sure to let me know if there are subjects you would like to see me write an article about!

Natural Blessings,

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

Which Oils Should I Use?

Happy Sunday everyone!  

I apologize for how late I'm making this post. I cut my finger earlier in the day and I'm having a hard time typing. LOL

I was inspired recently while watching a friend's YouTube video to make a blog about the different types of carrier oils you can use when making your own essential oil blends and body products, and the benefits of each.  Here, I will discuss a few of the more popular options that are relatively easy to find at most health food stores and online stores such as Mountain Rose Herbs .  

Grapeseed oil Grapeseed oil is my all-time favorite.  It's light, with a fresh scent, and is very good for people with sensitive skin (such as myself!) as it is naturally non-allergenic.  This oil can go rancid (read = spoiled) quickly, so it's best to use this in at least a partial mix with another carrier oil to extend the shelf life of your product, or make your product in small amounts that you can quickly use.   It has a mild green tint to it, a silky smooth texture, and great absorption rate, so it won't leave you feeling oily or slick. Made from the skin of grapes, it is full of powerful antioxidants which help to fight cancer-causing free radicals we come in contact with on a daily basis.  It also contains alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps to prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and is useful in helping to fade stretch marks. 

Apricot Kernel Oil Apricot kernel oil is another fabulous oil to use in blends.  It's ideal for people with sensitive and/or mature skin. The more golden the oil, the higher quality it tends to be.  I think it has a light, somewhat fruity odor (not strong, just a hint).  The apricot tree is the member of the rose family originating from Central and East Asia. The fruit, rich in vitamins is used to produce the pleasant smelling Apricot Kernel Oil. Apricot Kernel Oil is very mild natural oil, often used in baby products because of its gentle nature. Since it easily penetrates the skin, it's a good oil for mature, dry or irritated skin. The excellent softening & moisturizing properties make it great for the face, hands and hair.  It is also quite beneficial in soothing burns.

Sweet Almond Oil This is, hands down, one of the most widely used carrier oils today, due to its adaptability, neutral yet somewhat nutty scent, shelf life, and affordability.  It is great for all skin types, is best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin due to its high content of fatty acids. With this said, it can be abit oily.  Normally, it is almost clear with a slight yellow tint.  This makes a perfect all-purpose carrier oil.  Almond oil application is the best therapy for conditioning the skin and reviving its natural glow. It is also known to improve the complexion and give a younger look to the person to whom this oil is applied.

Jojoba Oil This oil is the closest in chemical composition to the oils the human body products, and thus has the best absorption rate for use in body products.  Jojoba oil helps promote healing of the skin in many ways. It has antimicrobial properties, which means it actually discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin.  It's easy to find, very affordable, and extremely versatile.  Jojoba oil is actually not an oil at all, but rather a liquid plant wax!  This is good, because it acts as a natural barrier between the skin and environmental forces.  It also makes a great scalp cleanser ;)!

Olive oil Olive oil has been used for centuries in many cultures as nature's beauty cure-all.  It's wonderfully hydrating for the skin, and has many applications.   It should have a nice, bold aroma, and the color can range from a golden brown to almost green (generally found in extra virgin oils).  "Extra virgin" simply means it is the result of a single, simple pressing; it is considered the highest quality olive oil.  It is a great aid in preventing hair loss as well: Massage the scalp with olive oil every evening for eight days. Let it work overnight and wash it out in the morning. To help build strong fingernails & soften cuticles, soak your nails each night in a mixture of 3 parts lukewarm olive oil to 1 part freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Put on cloth gloves and let the oil penetrate overnight. Your nails will gradually become more resistant to breaking and chipping. 

This is not meant to be a complete list, just an overview.  I hope everyone has enjoyed learning about the differences, and hopefully this will help you decide which oils to use when making your own blends.  Visit again next Sunday to learn the difference between coconut oil and virgin/extra virgin coconut oil. Until then, Natural Blessings to all!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

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Spa Quality Pedicures at Home!

Happy Sunday everyone!

I LOVE pedicures!  They are so relaxing and enjoyable; it's a nice way to just get away from real life, so to speak.  But to get a pedicure in a salon can be really expensive, and sometimes you don't really feel like you get what you paid for (okay, alot).  So I started doing pedicures at home a few years back.  I've tinkered with the formula for a foot soak, exfoliants, etc, and was finally able to come up with the perfect concoctions.

If you're familiar with my product line, you probably already know that I'm talking about my Sole Food spa line.  The Foot Bath has a combination of epsom salts & Dead Sea Salts for healing, raw cane sugar for gentle exfoliation, & powdered goat's milk to soften and hydrate the skin.  Locally-grown lavender buds make you feel like you're at a spa in Provence, and a potion of lavender, tea tree, and peppermint essential oils will help to revive and revitalize your tired, cracked feet while quieting your mind.  All you do is put 1-2 tablespoons of this mixture into your foot bath, and soak your feet for 10-15 minutes (longer if you like).

I follow this up with the Sole Food Foot Cream, made from a combination of mango & shea butter, and lots of skin-loving oils to make you feel really pampered.  I carried the theme through with the lavender/tea tree/peppermint essential oils. 

This essential oil combination is perfect for any pedicure because:

• Tea tree oil is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-everything!  Its perfect for cleansing. 
• Peppermint oil makes you feel refreshed, which helps give those tired feet a revitalizing pick-me-up.
• Lavender oil is the ultimate in relaxing the mind, body, and soul. 

 Why pay to go to the spa when you can bring the spa to you ;)?

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

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Why I Make Natural Bath & Body Products

Hello all, hope everyone is having a fabulous Sunday and wonderful weather :)!

So about a week ago I had posted a question on my Facebook page asking what everyone would like to see me blog about, and from the great questions I got, this week's blog was born.  I was asked how I came to be in this business, my passions, and what I like/dislike about being a business owner.  Since some of you may be new to my blog/Facebook/Twitter and business, I thought I would make this week's blog about how I got started making natural bath & beauty products. 

I've always has a preference for natural versus your standard commercial products.  As someone with very sensitive skin, I find that alot of the chemicals and preservatives used in commercially-produced products really irritate my skin.  And to be honest, I also tend to be really picky about things like consistency of products :P!  Another issue I often have with most products is the scent.  I have a pretty strong sense of smell, and because of that, often find that the scents used in perfumes & lotions are abit strong for me.  I like to smell nice, of course, but I don't like the whole "walk away and leave a scent trail thing".  You know when you talk to someone wearing a strong perfume, and for like 10 minutes after they leave, you still smell their perfume?  I'm not a big fan of that, personally. 

So, with all of this in mind, I decided one day to give it a try doing it myself, since I couldn't find anything that was natural, that was in my budget (I really can't justify spending $50 on creams, ya know?), and that was exactly the scent I was looking for.  Since I've been working with essential oils for various purposes for years, being able to blend these comes pretty naturally to me; this was the easy part. There was some definite tweaking of recipes for my lotion & body butter bases, with the first batch I ever attempted coming out very, um, firm (we're talking shellac, people).  After one or two rounds that did have to be tossed, I had it down.  

I keep a recipe book, so to speak, of my final formulas for all products.  I look at this as more of a base idea, as I'm always trying to improve my products, by adding in extra antioxidants or even changing out one ingredient for another if it's beneficial.  

Anyway, I hope this has given everyone an idea of how I got into the natural bath & beauty products game.  I love coming up with new blends and formulas, and am always working on new and different things, so check back often for new products!

If there are articles you would like to see in my blog, please feel free to leave a comment or post something to my Facebook page.  Also, leave a comment about this article, and let me know what you guys think!

Candace

RedSunflower Designs

Welcome to RedSunflower Designs

Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog!

I made the decision to create a blog for my business a couple of weeks ago.  As a web-based business, I don't get to physically interact with my customers very often.  So, out of that came adding a page on Facebook, an account on Twitter, and YouTube videos.  But some things are just better conveyed in text.  Thus, a blog was born :)!  

I will be updating this blog once a week (on Sundays) to start.  Also, I'll be using this blog to share ideas, trends in the industry, and discuss the benefits of going natural & the importance of holistic living.  I hope everyone will join me in my journey, and post comments and suggestions along the way, as well as give me feedback on my products and customer service.  I aim to provide what my customers want, while maintaining the ideals I've built my business on.  I look forward to talking to everyone.  

Have a wonderful Easter if you celebrate, and a wonderful Sunday if you don't.  Until next week, Spring Blessings to all!!!