Massage
With busy calendars and long to-do lists, everyone can use a little pampered relaxation at this time of year. Many styles and settings available in our area. Check pages listed for more details on these massage options:
Body Works/Ellen La Rocca Page 26
Spa Jouvence Page 27
Aviva Massage/Linda Strickland Page 31
Body Mind/Corey Schoff Page 43
Woodhouse Day spa Page 18
Holistic Life Approach/ Karen Boudreaux Page 12
Blue Cliff College Page 7
New to You
New Orleans Green Artistically arranged indoor and outdoor potted plants in antique, vintage or repurposed pots. Plants locally grown sustainably. See ad on page 27. Available online at NewOrleans-green.com.
Zombeads Locally designed and made Mardi Gras throws from repurposed materials. Products: window shutter key chains,ceramic doubloons, recycled paper necklaces, rice zipper pouch, bead n bra tote. Give yourself or a loved one who rides in a parade a gift that gives back to the earth. Call 504-345-9734 or email info@zombeads.biz for a catalog. View products at Zombeads.biz. Home Décor Exchange Previously used home décor and accessories, jewelry and designer handbag & small furniture. See ad on page 14. Available exclusively online at HomeDecorXchange.com. Unique Products UP is an environmentally friendly retail gallery providing green themed home decor, accessories and lighting. Every item is individually designed and handmade by artists. Store located at 2038 Magazine Street, NOLA. See ad on page 27. Viw products or purchase at ShopGreenNewOrleans.com.
Personal Pampering
Just about everyone loves to receive special personal care products. Here are some options that are locally offered, unique, luxurious, eco friendly and won’t break the bank. Cake Face Soaping All natural handmade vegan soaps and skin care line, including bar and liquid soaps, scrubs, and baby products packaged in cute tree-less paper packaging. See ad on page 10. Purchase online at CakeFaceSoaping.com. Green Oaks Apothecary Handmade aromatherapy and herbal remedies for the body and home. See ad on page 36 for list of products. Available at the store, 2259 Carey Street and GreenOaksApothecary.com
natural awakenings
Pangea Organics Organic and eco friendly skin care products free of GMO’s, gluten, sulfites and synthetic ingredients. Call Rachelle at 520-907-5314 for information. See ad on page 8. Elite Skin Care Holistic approach to skin care using certified organic products. Call for special pricing on services such as facials and products. See ad on page 31. Located at 1909 Airline Drive, Metairie (inside Premier Fitness). 504-452-6964 or EliteSkinSuite.com. Milkfancy Skincare and haircare products as well as make-up made from goat milk. Particularly good for the acne prone and skin sensitive person. Liquid mineral makeup, eye shadow, blush, blueberry Lemon Shampoo and conditioner, foot and face scrubs, acne goat milk treatment set. Very reasonably priced. Available at store, 410 Covington St., Madisonville or online at Milkfancy.com Simply Sustaining The possibilities for giving gifts of love and well-being are endless. Consider also gift certificates for any of the following as well: classes for yoga, pilates, Tai chi, Karate, Aikido, meditation, sewing, knitting and art. Not to be left off the list are sessions of Reiki, acupuncture, ayurvedic, chiropractic, professional organizing or life coaching. Perhaps a consult with a nutritionist or home energy efficiency expert would be appreciated. Resources can be found in this issue.
December 2013
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