Author: James Barclay

New from Aveda

There’s a palm tree which grows in Brazil, and it’s  called Buriti, meaning ” Tree of Life ” in Tupi language. The fruit gives off an oil which is combined  with pomegranate, and lavender. Aveda has borrowed these and other ingredients to reformulate Dry Remedy shampoo and conditioner. Also included in this relaunch is a new product called Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing oil. Put one or two drops into the palm of your hand, and rub from middle to ends of your hair.How much you apply depends on whether you put it on wet or dry hair. It’s recommended for medium to course hair,however, I have very fine hair and I just scrunch a small amount  on dry hair and it sure makes my hair shiny and less frizzy.
Reasons to come Downtown

Have you seen the new Funnelator in front of the downtown millennium library? What a fabulous piece of art work. Talk about form versus function. This piece combines both because not only can you stand there and watch all the different patterns of color, but if it’s raining, you can stand under it and get some protection. While it’s still in the conceptual stage, the S.H.E.D. zone and Center Venture people  are hoping to put a number of them all around the downtown area. They could act as way finders,information kiosks, possible outdoor restaurants, etc. Because of the amount  of light they give off, it would really light up the down town area.

New from Aveda

Affinity tote bags are back. Very stylish,made from 80% recycled cotton and 20 %  p.e.t. Of course, they are environmentally friendly . Some of you may remember receiving them as value added gifts when you purchased  two or more litres of Aveda product in the past. As soon as we get them in, we’ll resume the value added practice when you purchase two or more litres of product. By offering this  promotion, it encourage people to instead of putting 8 smaller bottles in the land fill site,you only put in 2 larger bottles.

In last months posting, I said we were going to carry the holiday gift sets. We are  sorry to  announce that once again we will not be carrying the gift sets this year. However, because of the story behind the partnering with the Nepal communities,as well as the great savings,we strongly urge you to visit another concept salon and check out the gift sets. It seems that for the last six years, Aveda has purchased the lokta bark paper that dresses its gift sets from the Himalayan Bio- trade papermaking co-operative in Nepal. Now here’s the kicker, ……Ninety-one per cent of the papermakers are women, and income from papermaking helps them support their familes and communities. A total of 2,400 families can buy food and clothing, repair their homes, send their children to school and also provide  hope for a better future.

 

Reasons to come downtown

Once again Manitoba Hydro is hosting the Festival of Trees and Lights in the front lobby of  it”s  building on Graham ave. Local artists decorate the trees and wreaths which are then put up for silent auction. Just purchase a number of tickets and drop them into each box in front of the trees or wreaths. Just before christmas the draws are made.  Not only do you get a fully  decorated designer tree, but you also receive all of the donated gifts from a wide variety of donors. All of the money collected goes toward varies hospices for the terminally ill. As a further fundraiser, there is coffee and cookies for sale as you walk around, view the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, and get some great decorating ideas!

Products we love

Happy to say, we sold out all of our breast cancer awareness month hand relief which featured rose mary mint aroma. Rumour has it,  that Aveda may bring back the rose mary mint aroma in their hand relief on a permanent bases. For the month of  November and December, we will be repromoting Phomollient styling foam under our Products we love banner.It adds weightless volume to medium or fine textured hair.  I’m always amazed when I use Phomollient on my own hair because  I see the liquid in the see thru container,but when  it comes out as foam, I always  think, how do they that. Also, did you know they encourage you to save the pump  from your last phomollient bottle and when you purchase your new refill bottle (which has no pump and costs less) put in the old pump . Less waste in the land fill site.

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Holiday gift sets from Aveda will be arriving soon. After a few years absence from our spa/salon, we decided to bring back the gift sets. We are  going to focus  mostly on the skin and body care lines. This is the first year that Aveda is featuring limited edition aromas in some of their better known skin and body care gift sets. The limited edition gift candle this year contains certified organic ginger,ginger lily and clove
Black Friday,the U.S. equivalent to Boxing Day, is making it’s presents felt in Canada. When I post Novembers  News from Aveda, I will post the date for our Black Friday 20% off sale 

 Reasons to come downtown

The farmers market that was held outside of the Hydro building wrapped up at the end of September.It was held every Thursday starting around 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It was great to go out at break time and pick up fresh vegetables.   I could not resist the home baked pies and pastries. There talking of making it an all year around event because it was so successful. I wonder where they would house it during the winter?
Did you know that there are 14 restaurants and coffee shops in a 5 block radius of our spa/salon. Starbucks,Second Cup,Tim Horton’s and Subway just to name a few. Most are catering to the noon hour crowd with great soups and the largest selection of sandwiches and wraps imaginable. If your coming downtown to shop or for an appointment, keep this in mind.
The Santa Claus parade is coming! It’s by far the biggest event in the downtown area.We don’t get to see the parade thru our spa/salon windows because we’re a block away on Graham ave, but the excitement of the crowds passing by on their way to the parade  is contagious. Even as an adult, I can feel the happiness of the children and the thrill of maybe catching  sight of Santa! The parade is always on a Saturday near the end of November. Watch for it.
Products we love

October is breast cancer awareness month or in our acronym riddled world it’s B.C.A. month. Aveda has decided to release a limited edition of it’s hand relief featuring rosemary mint aroma. $ 4.00 of purchase price from the hand relief  goes towards breast cancer research. Be sure and check this site during November and December to find out which of your favorite Aveda skin and body care products plus the hand relief, will appear in the holiday season gift sets.I should mention that these limited edition skin and body care products plus the hand relief, can be purchased separately.