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Introduction to Natural Perfumery Workshop ~
A Special Thanks !!

This weekend we at SunRose hosted our first workshop, Introduction to Natural Perfumery Level 1.

It was a joy to meet everyone who attended this class. They traveled here from Texas, Canada, Mass, and the Tri-state area!! The spirit of camaraderie and excitement of working with these natural materials and sharing our common passion was so profoundly evident. Thank you all, for sharing this day with us.

To my brilliant assistants, Adrienne and Sheila for making the day seem effortless. I am so very blessed indeed to have such capable and enthusiastic help in everything we do at SunRose.

But most of all. An especially heartfelt "Thank you" to Gail Adrian, who shared with us her encyclopedic knowledge and profound passion for these wonderful natural materials.

Gail has an amazing ability to imbue the art of perfumery with esoteric and spiritual depth and meaning, and at the same time remain fully engaged in the sensual, physical experience. From my heart to your heart.. thank you Gail!

This is the first in a series of classes under development here at SunRose. Watch this page for breaking news.

This & That ~

From the Cookson's Market Update:

* IFEAT: There will be a very large turn out for the Lisbon conference starting on October 24th.

We are advised that 80% of the trees were destroyed/damaged by the hurricanes. It may take 6 - 7 years for the new plants to produce. Relief for those left homeless is the main priority at the moment.

Florida Citrus Oils: Grapefruit was the hardest hit. Though Texas and California also produce grapefruit (the latest crop estimates remain basically unchanged) but only very limited quantities are destined for processing.

Orange Oil: The first post hurricane USDA crop forecast was issued. Florida orange production is now estimated at 176 million boxes (down from an original prediction of 240 million).

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When I read these reports, it always strikes me how we forget how precious our natural resources are. That song.. 'What a difference a day makes' .. rings true. Natural disasters such as the hurricanes or fires can wipe out crops that will take years to make a come back. And sometimes, they are lost forever. Which makes the natural materials that I love all the more precious to me. The days are getting shorter, the wind is kicking up and the 'nip is in the air'. It is fireplace time .. so primal, and cozy evening curled up on the couch reading a good book or watching a good movie. A soft relaxing blend in the diffuser .. a time to reflect .. for the many blessings we have in life.

til next time,

stay cozy and warm in the coming winter months ~