The many meanings of Detox

I just realized the other day that I have been using the word Detox lately without stating that I am not detoxing from Drugs or Alochol. I was talking with an old friend about how I went to LA last weekend to detox and they gasped. I had to back up in my conversation and assure them that I was not detoxing in the LA movie stars kind of detox. Nor was I having any mental issues. This form of Detox is letting my body heal while flushing out all remaining infections or just plain junk I have inside from being so sick.

I laughed at the thought that people out there might think I am detoxing the other way. That would be so out of line with my lifestyle at this point.

I am off to make candles this weekend. I am so excited. I have not been to the studio in almost a week and I am missing it big time. I have a guest coming over on Tuesday which is also the day I start pilates!

Ladies Who Launch at Glassy Baby!

Last night I attended the monthly Ladies who Launch meeting at Glassy Baby. It was amazing to think that one year ago I did the incubator in Seattle for Ladies who Launch while my company was just starting. One of my goals was to work with Glassy Baby or at least give them some of my candles.

Last night I talked about how I met Glassy Baby and I am now their official candle maker. It is a great place to be for me personal and for my company. Glassy Baby was the company in Seattle that I wanted to work with the most. And now here I am, one year later. Talking about how excited I am to be working with them.

I got a new Eggplant colored Glassy Baby last night which I love!
I finally gave into it since every time I went to Glassy Baby I would pick up this color and think " Oh, I love this color. What is it? Oh wait... It's Eggplant." So I finally bought myself a treat while watching fellow ladies who launch purchase my boxes of my candles from Glassy Baby. It made me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy!

My health is finally on tract! I can not even describe how much better I feel after returning from my trip. Now that I feel better, I just keep thinking how bad I felt over the last two months. It was awful!

Starting this month I am signing up for Yoga and Pilates. I have health on my mind and I want to get in top shape so that I do not get ill for a very long time. It is time for me to return to Yoga Life and Maya in Seattle. Two studios I adore taking classes in.

I might be falling in love with LA

Just what my body needed.

LA has been an amazing treat! Just what my body and soul needed. I have spent the last three days being pampered, eating amazing fresh food, spending quality time with friends (old and new) and just enjoying a new place to explore.
Yesterday my special treat was a trip to the Bodhi Tree book store. This has long been a place I wanted to visit. The books store was OK. Not really a style of place I would want to spend too much time. It was too heavily scented and cramped for my personal style.
But, I did end up meeting two amazing women and talking with them for almost an hour. It was a good example of being in the right place at the right time. I am looking forward to seeing how these women play a part in my life as I move into the future and a new phase of life. These women inspired me to start coming to LA on a regular basis and meeting other like minded woman. The Bodhi Tree has a really good book selection. I don't want to say it is not worth the trip, because actually, it is really worth the trip. I was just hoping for something a little more modern and less old school hippie. What's wrong with creating a place that takes all the knowledge and resources of the Bodhi Tree and placing it into a very clean, calm and nicely designed atmosphere? Maybe there is a place like this in LA that I don't know about? All suggestions are welcomed. I just thought The Bodhi Tree would be a bit more modern and LA. But alas, I did end up buying three books, spending over an hour there and really enjoying my visit.
Next stop was Dr.Tea's tea garden. Now this is exactly the kind of place I wish the bookstore looked like. They have a beautiful back yard patio with fans, trees, a wonderful water fountain and just good energy all around. This was such a lovely setting for my friends and I to really talk and connect. I hope everyone that takes a trip to LA with stop by this shop and just take a few moments to relax into the ritual of being quiet, drinking tea and just enjoy the feeling of being centered.
The M Cafe was another special treat that I was at first a little nervous about but ended up falling in love with. Of course the cafe was a bit small and could have been a little better at creating a calming environment but the food was delicious and it is the first time I have eaten Macrobiotic food and just fallen in love with it. Everything was so fresh and the flavors jumped around in my mouth. I could not finish my meal because fresh food always has a way of filling me up in a very comfortable and happy way. The rest of my trip has surrounded meeting new people, getting to see old friends and reconnecting with them and doing a lot of person journal work. Due to my health, it has been a while since I took the time to journal so this weekend has been a blessing for me in terms of writing and just being kind to my body.

Oh yeah, the Spa day was amazing! I got two body treatments and my skin feels amazing. I feel less toxic and much more relaxed. I can't believe it has taken me so long to realize that spending the time and money on body treatments is a requirement for me to feel good inside and out. I feel more grounded and content with myself, my body and my life. It truly is a sacred gift that I want everyone to try at least once. It will change your thoughts, your patterns and how you view your amazing body. We all should love ourselves more and treat ourselves!

So I return back to the Northwest today with new energy and excitement for what i am doing. I can't wait for the Ladies who Launch event Tuesday night at Glassy Baby! It will be so much fun to see everyone and reconnect with them. Plus, now I can show everyone the new tea light candles and just be amazed that 1 year ago, I had just started my Ladies Who Launch incubator and now, I am returning having started to make my dreams a reality.

On My Way

A little self care is good.


This Thursday I am flying to LA to visit some old friends and spend the day at the Glen Ivy Spa.

I am so excited to spend a day in the sunshine at their hot springs getting hot stone massages and other treats for myself. After three months of intense sickness and what felt like a total body shut down. This is a much needed vacation for me.


I am also very excited to get reacquainted with some friends from high school. My high school class had 30 kids in it. This by today’s standards is tiny. We had all been going to school for what felt like forever and as much as I may not have liked them in the past, they now feel like family.


I have not been to LA in 18 years so I am pretty giddy about getting to know the city again. Coming from Seattle, LA has always seemed like a super weird world. Think, Earth Girls Are Easy. But from what my friends tell me, it is actually a really great place. I wonder what I will think? I know that my candles will be a big hit there and I am very excited to bring samples down for everyone to try.


I am a little bit sad that I am going to miss the monthly opening of the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, but alas, just another reason for me to visit LA in the future!

Scrabble and New Candles

In honor of this month and because I have been thinking a lot about soulmates, I made my new soulmate candle this weekend. The best part?
This is not a soulmate in terms of romance. This is soulmate that fills your life with love of all kinds. This is the person that makes you feel like the greatest person in the world because of who you are. This person moves through life with you and keeps you smiling and laughing.

The other candle I created this weekend was in honor of a company that I never lucky enough to purchase anything from but spent many hours lost in their little hand drawn catalog. Halcyon Her Company was the name of this little mail order catalog company and I wish I could find out what happened to them. The candle I made is a tribute to the magic of this company and of dreams coming true. The life I used to envision in my head while I looked at this catalog is starting to come true.

If you know anything about this company or the woman Zelda who used to own it, please contact me.

The other wonderful thing I did this weekend was play scrabble with a good friend. I was never a scrabble fan but now I can;t get enough.

Walk with Ahmi

Tonight was cold and crisp as Ahmi and I walked along the cliff overlooking the Puget Sound. It was good to be walking outside. My energy is coming back and I am finally starting to feel a little better. In fact with every night this week my bed time gets closer to normal. Only a little bit longer until I return to my normal high energy level.

I am very excited this week to be having lunch at the Rainier Club with Nicole Vogel who is the publisher of Seattle Metropliantan Magazine. She is a local hero of mine and I can;t wait to hear her speak.

This weekend consisted of making Tea lights and new pillars for the spring time. I will add some photos soon. Once I get my new digital camera.

Food Network, Seattle Bride and Girl Power Hour

So many new things have happened in the last few weeks. It has been busy!

The filming for the food network show that had my tea lights was a huge success. I will keep everyone posted about when the show will air. This experience has also lead to my company getting a little note posted in an upcoming issue of Seattle Bride . Again, I will keep you all posted about this.

Another positive note is that I was introduced to a great group in Seattle called Girl Power Hour. This is a monthly group of women that want to bring networking and women in business to a whole new level. I am very excited to announce that some of my products will be featured at one of their upcoming events. I am also meeting with the two ladies who started this group to help them create a custom candle for their cause. The Girl Power candle. In the next few months they are highlighting Green companies and since Odessa's Herbals has worked very hard in the last year to become green, I am super excited to join this event.

My health is finally improving! It has been a long month and I am not totally healed yet. But with a cancer scare, a horrible infection and a bum knee.... It has been a long road over the last two months.