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Origins of the Christmas Advent Calendar

Origins of the Christmas Advent Calendar

Christmas advent calendars are a lot of fun and they have got more and more creative in modern times. Miniature wine bottles, gins, chocolates and in our case, crystals, candles and jewellery. Just what are its origins though? Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” meaning “coming” or “arrival”. ...
New Moon and its Significance. (Lunar Cycle Series part 1)

New Moon and its Significance. (Lunar Cycle Series part 1)

  Moon (Chand/Chandra) is worshipped in Hinduism, it is nourished and lit by the Sun which is also a prominent planet of worship. Moon is considered a very significant planet in astrology and most cultures. It not only affects the tides of the mighty ocean (Moon has its own gravity which pulls th...
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils In Crystal Candles

Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils In Crystal Candles

Believe it or not, this is quite a contentious area in candle making and you will hear different things from different brands. We're going to lay out our approach and why we take it.  Our default is we use fragrance oils in our crystal candles instead of essential oils. What is the difference? Si...
Why You Should Bathe In Magnesium Bath Salts

Why You Should Bathe In Magnesium Bath Salts

Health Benefits of Magnesium Bath Salts There are those who love to run a bath daily or weekly and those who treat a bath as a special occasion. Whatever type of bath person you are though, you’ve probably considered adding bath salts to your bath…perhaps you have heard of Epsom salts or Dead Sea...
Miyuki seed bead jewellery

Miyuki seed bead jewellery

Miyuki Seed Bead Jewellery If you've come here, you've probably heard people talking about Miyuki and are not sure what it is, why it is special or are wondering where to buy it. The short answer is Miyuki is a type of a glass seed bead manufactured in Japan and we have a collection of miyuki bea...
Herkimer Diamonds, a touch of New York in Australia

Herkimer Diamonds, a touch of New York in Australia

Herkimer Diamonds, what are they and why are they so special? Herkimer diamonds bring a touch of New York to Australia. But what are Herkimer diamonds, you ask, and why are they special?   What are Herkimer diamonds? Herkimer diamonds are doubly terminated (meaning they have natural faces/points ...