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I have been in my garden all weekend, turning the soil, making a new compost pile, weeding and watering and combatting the weird bushes that are trying to take down my apple trees.  Despite these horrible mangrove type bushes twising around them, trying to bring them down, my little apple trees are sprouting pretty little blossoms.  I love the blossoms, it’s the first real sign of spring and make me so darned happy I can’t tell you.

My dream next year is to plant 15 Cherry Blossom trees (I’ve wished this for the last 4 years!) because I love the blossoms so much.  It’s not going to happen again this year, so for now I will appease myself by camping out at local Cherry Blossom trees for our family ohanami party.  Until then… 

Bath & Body Works has captured the fresh scent of spring with a crispy citrus and floral scent named Blushing Cherry Blossom.  I LOVE it, what a boost to the psyche after a long blah winter. 

Top Notes: Mandarin, Leafy Green Accord, Sparkling Quince, Lush Berries, Fresh Melon
Mid Notes: Rose Damascena, Super Hedoine, White Jasmin, Rose Juliette Greco
Dry Down Notes: Musk, Violet, Soft Amber, Creamy Sandalwood

The scent is available in several different Bath & Body Works products. 

Eau de Toilette ($19.00)

Body Lotion ($10.00)

Shower Gel ($10.00)

Body Splash ($11.00)

Body Cream($11.00)

Limited Edition Satin Body Veil ($14.50)

I tried the shower gel as well and it is divine, this is a must try line.  Available in all Bath & Body Works stores and @ www.bathandbodyworks.com  I can’t help but think: Fresh, Radiant, Blissful.  Happy Beauty Bathing Everyone!

On April 22, 2008 Elemis will celebrate Earth Day for the first time! A tree will be planted for every Elemis purchase made on www.timetospa.com  

In addition to that Elemis will have a tree planted for every guest that has a spa treatment on land and sea.  The trees will be planted by the Arbor Day Foundation and the goal is to plant 10,000 trees!  That’s going to make the world a whole lot greener one skincare product at a time! 

Have you met SUNDÃRI?  If not, allow me to correct that… SUNDÃRI is a spa skincare line from India that promotes harmony and balance.  They use organic ingredients like Sandalwood Oil, a nurturing oil that is used in Indian culture to purify the skin.  The line includes exfoliators, serums, masks, creams and more.

SUNDÃRI supports reforestation of the precious Sandalwood trees. There are measures in place in India to try and prevent the extinction of the Sandalwood Tree but poachers are resourceful and ready to cut them down at any time.

We (global society) has come to a point where we have to put our money where our mouth is.  If we don’t support companies that are aware of the problems out there and are actively working to preserve forests then we are supporting the alternative: extinction of countless natural resources. 

Source: Sandalwood Trees