Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’

Posted on May 18, 2010 - by Leslie Billera

Put the Power of Purple to Work for You

Did you know that lavender is porphyrous – an adjective that means of, or pertaining to, the color purple?

Orchids, lilacs, and violets also share this special hue, which is often associated with boosting imagination and inspiring creativity.

Purple is also associated with three winning attributes: royalty, power and wealth. It seems as if back in olden days, purple dye – difficult to obtain and expensive to produce – made the color purple especially valuable.  Clearly, purple has been a people pleaser for ages!

Sweetest Dreams Are Made of This

Napa Valley Bath celebrates purple every day with its focus on oh-so-lovely lavender. Lavender is aligned with feelings of tranquility and peace – an herb elixir for mood-lifting and calming.

One way to bring the soothing, spiritual power of lavender into your life is to wrap dried lavender in a cloth sachet and place it under your pillow. This simple act is known to encourage dreams that are both peaceful and lucid.

Purple Purification

Several spritzes of purified water – infused with a couple of drops of lavender essential oil or the less-concentrated lavender hydrosol – clears away negative energy in your home or office. And a lavender bath – in which you add some lavender essential oil or dried lavender to your bathwater – can strengthen your aura, improving your personal energy field and giving you a purple-tinged lift.

Has the power of purple ever worked for you in some way? Tell us about your experiences, right here!

Posted on May 1, 2010 - by Leslie Billera

5 Get Happy Tips

In the doldrums? Focus on these 5 actions and feel your mood improve!

1. Move & Groove

The power of movement cannot be under-rated. Whether you enjoy serious sweating or zenned-out yoga, you should get a minimum of 3 hours of moderate activity every week to enhance your mood. Ideally, it should be 5 days a week, for at least a half hour a day. Now get going!

2. Snooze or Lose

I know: easier said than done. But if you’re not getting enough zzzs, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Quality sleep enhances neurological function and keeps your mood blissfully even. Work your schedule to ensure you’re getting enough rest. A  mist of lavender organic hydrosol on your pillow will make dropping off that much more delightful. Try to mix in some down time activities too – even just for 15 minutes – like meditation, a light read, or simply chilling to music.

3. Glug!

Did you know that even a low level of dehydration can make your mood level sink? It’s true. So be sure to honor your bod with plenty of H2O. Forget plastic bottles: invest in a high quality, BPA-free reusable water bottle and be sure to honor the earth when you’re quaffing nature’s soft drink.

4. Feel the light

Serotonin – a neurotransmitter essential for relaxation, sleep and concentration levels – drops, even amongst the smiley set, when it’s cold and dark outside. Getting outside and feeling the sunshine can boost serotonin. And remember: you don’t have to be on a tropical island – even winter sun will do the trick!

5. Get Meaning

You don’t have to save the world: you just have to infuse a feeling of purpose into your days. Don’t overshoot – know your personality and work within your own fabulous framework: join a book club, take a class (even online!), volunteer. Choose something that will optimize your mood that makes sense for you’re individual personality.

Aromatherapy does wonders to transform  your bath and body routine into a divine mind mender; tap into the scent-ual treasures Napa Valley Bath has to offer and treat yourself right.

Posted on May 17, 2009 - by nvbath

A Natural Source

Nature is my main source of  inspiration….

when I become aware of the beauty of the natural things around me….

my mood changes.

Nature is a powerful source…and it is abundant….

look up at the sky….

or out in the field…..

or at the weed growing out of the cement crack….

wherever you are, you have access to a natural source.

The next time you find yourself in a funk….

LOOK…no I mean really LOOK….

and meditate on something that Mother Nature has given you….

and if you truly hold still….and connect…you will be rejuvenated.

Posted on January 20, 2009 - by napavalleybath

The Inspiration for Napa Valley Bath Co.

Lavender is the inspiration of our entire bath line. Many years ago, I was traveling and came upon a small boutique in the South of France…it was filled with everything lavender…so beautiful…there were baskets of fresh lavender flowers….small home spun containers of various lavender products….the lingering aroma of lavender was intoxicating!

When I came home I embarked on a study of lavender….determined to create the purest line of products that I could imagine….I fell in love with the plant just as I had done with the olive tree many years before….and now, years later, I am proud to offer the purest line of products….based on lavender….that I could formulate.

Breath deep!