by Donna Easto | Dec 13, 2020
This Christmas, there’s a revival of ancient traditions in decorating. Foremost is the use of natural elements. Lovingly blending natural materials into your home décor achieves a unique feel and sense of timelessness. Last week we looked at Christmastime...
by Donna Easto | Dec 13, 2020
Christmas 2020 marks a return –in a big way – to ancient traditions. Foremost is a trend to natural elements in decorating. A trend fueled in part by a revival of Mid Century Modern stylings and more significantly by awareness of the increasingly perilous state...
by Donna Easto | Dec 13, 2020
HISTORICAL HERBS AND SPICES OF CHRISTMAS By: Donna Easto, C.H., H.C., M.H, H.Ed. Frankincense and Myrrh: Our modern understanding of the gifts of the Wise Men focuses mostly on their monetary value. However, there’s an even more important reason that the Magi chose...
by Donna Easto | Sep 26, 2020
Perhaps I became a herbalist because I grew up in a household where herbs, spices, and home-made perfumes and flower waters played a major role in Christmas celebrations. My Great-Grandmother, Grandmother and Great Aunts were all English ladies of the Victorian era. ...
by Donna Easto | Sep 26, 2020
ROSE HIPS AND BERRIES (a vitamin C boost in the morning) 1 tbsp dried rose hips (crushed) 1 tbsp dried berries (strawberries, blueberries, bilberries) 8 oz. fresh boiling water. Steep covered for 5 minutes minimum, remove the herbs and berries and enjoy. Sweeten with...
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