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APOTHECARY

Family owned, old-fashioned apothecary in the heart of the city.

The wine label theme is quite popular in many home kitchens around the country. These simple wine themed apothecary jars are perfect for a beautiful and functional countertop storage display, and are far less expensive than comparative ideas found in home boutique stores.

Review of Bluemercury Apothecary Spa located in Los Angeles California.

Renowned Master Cabinetmaker John K. Spicer and Master Redware Artisan Greg Shooner's apothecary to be auctioned January, 2008 at the Designer Craftsmen Show of Philadelphia. Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

A review of C.O. Bigelow apothecary products.

What I thought about this lotion.

Master of medicinal mixtures, these professionals of old provided the herbs and spices demanded by a public seeking better health.

Caswell-Massey is one of the oldest businesses still thriving today and began in Newport, Rhode Island in 1752. The products sold there haven't changed much in all these centuries.

Master Cabinetmaker John K. Spicer and Master Redware Artisan Greg Shooner, both from Warren County in Ohio, are once again collaborating on a unique piece to be auctioned at Goodrich's Designer Craftsmen Show of Philadelphia, January 17 - 19, 2008.

Tour the house where the world's first successful abdominal surgery was performed by a frontier doctor in 1809.

A review of a most unique line of Edible Delicacies from the United Kingdom.

Things to do in Old Town Alexandria, hometown of George Washington, during President's Day Weekend 2008

A review of le Labo Boutique Perfume Lab in Los Angeles.

Creating your own etched Colonial style canisters are so incredibly easy, and are very reminiscent of styles found in designer kitchen supply boutiques. Create one for every supply in your home such as coffee, tea, sugar, flour, or more!

Consumers are increasingly turning to locally and sustainably raised alternatives such as organic spices. These dried herbs are not only better for you, they are better for the world.

When used correctly, bulk herbs such as rhodiola rosea root can have beneficial effects on overall health and well-being, and are very economical when compared to traditional commercial pharmaceuticals.

A young man who'se lost his home tries to walk away from his past, only for the past to follow

To stave off those first little signs

Mother's Day is the perfect time to pamper mom with spa products that make a serious difference in the way she feels and looks. If you are looking for the perfect beauty products to give mom an at-home spa experience, try these spa Web sites.

A short children's fantasy about a princess and a gnome discovering the forest and the future.

At first I hadn't noticed but I actually had a bottle of vanilla and a bottle of lotion that were made by the same company. Clearly this company made an array of different products.

DECORATE YOUR HOME, easy to make display

Instead of leaving your dog's treats in just a plain old box, why not add a bit of style to your storage? This painted glass urn will not only keep treats fresh, but is simply adorable as well!

Hotel Maison de Ville and Audubon Cottages offers a variety of accommodations in the famous French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. A coiuntry music loving ghost may be on the premises.

Don't break the bank decorating this year. Use these fun ideas to add spice to your yard and have plenty leftover to get the costumes you want this year.

An ancient healing system that combined aspects of astrology along with current medical theory.

The basic premise behind the theory of Doctrine of Signatures - 'like cures like' - placed emphasis on clues and signals given off by a plant. Simply put, a plant's physical characteristics revealed its uses for healing.

Tungsten carbide wins as an alternative for tools and jewelry because of its strength and low cost.

An review and instructional manual to be used with The Sims, The Sims Double Deluxe, The Sims Super Deluxe, or The Sims Complete Collection. It includes tips, house building hints, site information, and a few functional cheats.

It is amazing how one person or group of people can mean something for harm but it actually ends up being good for the many. Years ago we were introduced to an incredible...

A review of Branche Silk Pillow Slips designed to reduce facial creases and help maintaining hairstyles while sleeping.

A New Orleans celebration is great cuisines, rhythmic music, joyous people and memorable drinks. This script provides food suggestions, snacks and a famous drink. When mixed with merriment, good music, creative and fun-loving people, a true New Orleans experience evolves.

Nostradamus had many correct predictions and also had an ultimate prediction of the end of the world. Are he and his prophecies good enough to be true?

Do you love that country look? This holiday make it a Cozy Country Christmas where ever you live. There are so many little things you can do to make it comfy and cozy. Why not add a strand or two of lights in every room to give you that warm and cozy feeling.

A review of Kitson Couture in Los Angeles, one of the hottest coutures in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and what better way to add comfort and style than to give your kitchen cabinets an antique look. Whether you purchase kitchen cabinets or reface your current ones, here are some tips to getting the antique look.

If you are looking for a functional and stylish way to add additional storage to your family's kitchen, consider using decorated glass jars.

This beautiful medieval city almost encircled by the meandering Vltava River hasn't managed to escape the modern travails of 21st century tourism.

A look at how to build your very own Cape Cod style bedroom

There are 10 Things that you can do to make your home ready for a sale, or simply to just enjoy it for yourself. These tips are small efforts in creating an overall more aesthetic appearance providing harmony, balance and organization.

From coastal theme events to couples who share fond memories of a particular lighthouse, there are many ideas that can be used to create unique invitations for this style of wedding.

Various essential oils are known for a variety of medicinal and aromatherapy properties. Here are ten of the most common household and medicinal uses for lemon essential oil, accompanied by instructions on how to use the oils for each.

So you want to tan during the winter will you should start by exfoliating your skin with a body scrub in the shower paying special attention to rough areas including elbows and knees.

Kitson Boutique in Los Angeles is known as the home of celebrity shoppers in addition to the Paparazzi.

A review of the House of Freaks Piercing Studio in Los Angeles, California.

Making the effort to smell good is probably one of the nicest things that you can do for yourself and the people around you. I would like to offer eight cruelty-free recommendations for men's colognes that are under fifty dollars.

Where do you store the toilet paper so that guests know where to find it, in easy reach? There's no need to hide all your rolls under the sink. Here are a 10 alternative ways to keep your tp on display.

Happy birthday to Truman Capote, Cissy Houston, Johnny Mathis, T-Rex, Elie Wiesel, and others. Is September 30th your birthday too? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

If you are having an upcoming beach or seashore theme wedding, these whimsical and fun invitation ideas are definitely more than just your average note card!

From a modest beginning, the Los Angeles Farmers Market has progressed to a gigantic assemblage of many stores, restaurants, and services. We will highlight a few attractions to see at the Los Angeles Farmers Market, which will not be listed in any order of importance.

Just off of I-90, Wall, South Dakota offers travelers a friendly and entertaining place to take a break from the road.

When most people think bathroom makeovers, they think of getting a new shower curtain, right? Instead of starting with the shower curtain and the towels or the toothbrush holder, take some time and start your bathroom makeover from another point.

Decorate your dollhouse with free printable miniatures from one of these free dollhouse minis resources.

The first and last song lyrics that I have composed... for obvious reasons.

Most people know bamboo as the staple food in a panda's diet. The many other uses of this versatile green plant might surprise you.

Sensitive skincare is necessary to help ward off the ravages of the sun, the weather, environmental toxins and not the least of all, aging. However, there is a bewildering variety of natural skin care products on the market - how does one choose?

Discover sleep-friendly foods to include in your evening meal and understand who hot mild and honey is such an age-old tonic for achieving a good night's sleep.

Driving across South Dakota on Interstate 90, you will see billboard after billboard advertising everything from an 80 foot dinosaur to a shooting gallery to free ice water - all of which are located at a drug store in a tiny prairie town called Wall.

There are many historical sites of interest to be found and enjoyed along beautiful Lake Ontario, and a number of them can be found at the quaint town of Niagara on the Lake.

Alternative medicines and remedies should be called "re-turnative" medicines and remedies. We can learn a lot from our ancestors about their uses...

If you are looking for a romantic and sensual bedroom décor theme, this sultry Arabian Nights style is absolutely fabulous.

No ceramic lover can resist the timeless charm of a Renaissance portrait finely painted on a Deruta ceramic. This article is about the origins of portrait painting in Deruta and its tribute to Perugino and Pinturicchio.

You've heard of the gigantic capsules commonly referred to as "horse pills", but have you ever tried medicating your horse? While veterinarians can administer injections and provide certain medications on their visits, much medicating is usually done by horse owners.

C.O. Bigelow's "My Favourite Lip Balm" is a moisturizing and soothing basic lip balm for everyone.

Schloss Benrath is an exquisite 18th century palace and park where visitors can enjoy decadent baroque architecture, English gardens and over 150 acres of wandering forest paths. This preserved country estate is one of the most beautiful places of its era.

This is a review of the much-hyped new movie for little girls, Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses.

A moisturizing cinnamon and peppermint scented lip balm.

Want to create a lovely Thanksgiving table without spending a lot of money? By using inexpensive store brought items, supplies provided by nature and your handiwork, you can make some great looking centerpieces, place cards and other table decorations.

Come and help Shakespare's famous star crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet as these two try to find a way to marry and start their lives together with out their families approval. Since their two families are constantly feuding Romeo needs your help to contact his love.

Forget the chocolates, the flowers and yes -- even the diamonds. These things are a girl's best friend . . .

Fairy Tale author Hans Christian Andersen is memorialized throughout his homeland of Denmark. This definitive guide directs tourist to sites relevant to his life from his birthplace to his burial plot.

These copper western star spice jars are a perfect addition to any western themed kitchen, and very simple to make.

Packaging never actually meant to be something that people hold onto or store in an ordered manner, product packaging is becoming an increasingly popular area of collecting.

One of the most memorable places I've ever visited was Williamsburg and Jamestown, VA. Particularly the part known as Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement. These cities are caulked full of America's earliest history

Needless to say, romantic restaurants are not hard to fine in San Francisco, but a few have reputations that have made them stand out as essential romantic dining destinations for any amorous couple.

With the Holidays fast approaching, could you use some direction for that hard to shop for man of men?

There are many activities at a renaissance festival to attract any age group. Here are a few things that make the Kansas City Renaissance Festival worth the admission price.

Today Lincoln Square is unofficially known as "Germantown," housing the largest concentration of Germans in Chicago, but that wasn't always the case. In the early 1800's settlers moved to the area to seek refuge from the pollution and crime of the city.

The concept of growing plants in containers is nothing new; however, if you want to add more character to your home decor, inside or out, simply give this age-old idea a twist by growing some of your favorite plants in unusual objects.

When was the last time you got away? If it's been awhile since you've cocooned in a plush hotel robe and ordered crème br�lée, try turning your own boudoir into a VIP suite. By taking cues from the Ritz, you'll finally be able to relax in luxury.

This article describes how in one day one can visit Brussels' most important attractions while sampling some of the best chocolate in the world. There is perhaps no better way to tour this often forgotten European capital.

More recently than most people think, the actual process of bloodletting (to release humours in the blood) was used a a medical treatment.

Romeo & Juliet is usually the first Shakespearean play that students are made to read, so it should be a positive experience. It is your job, as their teacher, to impart upon them the significance of Romeo & Juliet.

Don't you hate it when your company changes medical plans?

Today, you can find a pharmacy in practically every supermarket and discount department store in St. Louis. There was a time when the neighborhood corner drugstore....

If you live on Long Island, New York, you thankfully don't have to travel too far to find a natural food market or health food store.

New uses for products you probably already have. It's finally time to spare yourself the designer creams and save some major cash!

By choosing an organizational method that fits your cooking style and space considerations, you can make your cooking experiences much more pleasant.

Chocolate has been around for over a millenium, in various forms and cultures. Read on to find out the tasty and regal history of the "elixir of the gods".

Kuumba Made St. John's Wort Arnica Rub stands head and shoulders above similar products, and is highly recommended.

Miami is home to dozens of stylish and fashionable boutiques, and luxury goods are in no short supply in the city. Here are the area's top picks.

The C.O. Bigelow line features many products - here is some info on the most popular to help you make a selection.

Finding a yoga studio that fits your schedule and personality isn't an easy task. Here are your best picks if you're visiting or living in Chicago.

The English language dilemma is a force to be reckoned with. It's understanding has squelched many great minds. Here is a article that shadows my own ineptness in understanding.

An essay comparing Jane Eyre with Journal of the Plague Year and Frankenstein.

My review of the C.O. Bigelow collection