Month: January 2013

Cocoa Butter Massage Bars

Cocoa Butter Massage Bars

Finally I have a few pictures for you of one of our latest new items. But first a little bit about our star ingredient of this project: Cocoa Butter.  Wikipedia tells us that Cocoa butter contains a high proportion of saturated fats, derived from stearic 

Shibori in the fashion world

Shibori in the fashion world

Wow, Vera Wang is actually marketing sheets that are done in a blue and white shibori pattern….  Rhythmic patterns achieved by binding the fabric repetitively.  Rich to the eye, and a delight to see mainstreaming into culture. Knowing Shibori began as a method to differentiate 

Ohio Sales and Use Taxes are Due

Ohio Sales and Use Taxes are Due

Yes, it is time to pay the piper for those sales we made for the second half o f 2012.  Thankfully we sheltered some revenue in anticipation of paying these taxes.  After assessing sales by county, it was a painless form online, and payment is 

breathe

breathe

After yesterday’s post i realized i need to talk about taking down time.  Down time is essential.  Whether it is walking in the park, or taking a hot shower… whatever you find recharges your batteries, and refreshes your soul… take time to do it. My 

So you do Shibori??? Arishi Shibori?

So you do Shibori??? Arishi Shibori?

Shibori? what on earth? Is that some shy japanese person who is boring?  or my all time favorite “ah, its tie die !”   People seem to misunderstand the fine art of dying silk in the japanese tradition of Shibori.  Shibori (絞り染め Shiborizome?) is a Japanese term for several methods 

Invitation to Gallery Opening

Invitation to Gallery Opening

You are invited to join us on Friday, January 18th from 6-8pm for the grand opening of the Moody Blues Gallery Show…. I am so thrilled that one of my hand dyed Shibori Silk Scarves was juried into the show.  It is such an honor