Tuesday, April 29, 2008

All Dressed!

Our latest contribution to the Mardi Bras silent auction arrived this weekend from Arlen of All Dressed couture!

It's a gorgeous scarf , hand made, using a silk blend velvet lined with 100% silk charmeuse and chiffon. She does the burn out pattern herself by hand and as always, her work is absolutely flawless.

All Dressed is Arlen's own label. She is an accomplished couture with an education in historical costume and can handle any kind of special request. Arlen has created everything from original costumes for bands, film, television, tiny puppets, enormous mascots and replicas for those of us with a taste for authentic Halloween costumes. She also handles custom fit corsetry, bridal and evening wear.

Arlen is one of our very talented bra-artisans and I can't wait to see what she comes up with.

Thank you so much Arlen of All Dressed!


Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Body Blitz!

We have a fabulous new sponsor to add to Mardi Bras!

Body Blitz Water Spa has generously contributed a gift certificate to a day in their therapeutic waters!

Health by water" is the very well chosen theme for this magnificent treatment center. Putting a modern twist on ancient restorative water practices, Body Blitz features a warm dead sea salts pool, cold plunge pool, hot green tea pool, steam & infrared sauna, body scrubs, body bakes, and 3 different kinds of massage!

They have the most delightful staff, organic juice bar and a to-die-for product line that is free of dyes, animal by-products, contain no artificial fragrance, are not tested on animals and are 100% Canadian made! (I couldn't leave without the mint-lime body lotion.)

It's a relaxing, warm and wonderful, but also very healthful. Each treatment is designed to aid in de-toxing and enriching the body as part of a healthy lifestyle.

"By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, you can help protect yourself from disease and infection and renew your ability to maintain optimum health. While detoxification and replenishing are a great starting point, it is just part of the process of helping our bodies maintain good health. It is important to eat well, exercise on a regular basis, drink plenty of fluids, rest, laugh and of course enjoy life.
relax ~ detoxify ~ replenish ~ live well"

Thank you so much Body Blitz!


Thursday, April 10, 2008

Keeping Clean!

We received another terrific contribution to the Mardi Bras silent auction today!

Rebecca Young of Enjo Canada, who was also a major supporter of our efforts last year, has donated an Enjo Bathroom Set!

For anyone unfamiliar with Enjo, they've created a micro-fibre, chemical-free, cleaning system that is really fantastic. No more harmful chemicals in the house or flushed into the water tables, a much safer and healthier way to care for your home and family.

I've been using them exclusively for almost a year now and really prefer them. They do a great job and once you get used to it, you'll never go back to smelly, expensive cleaners.
Check out Enjo at the website or drop Rebecca an email (ryoung@enjo-canada.com ) and set up an Enjo demonstration!

Thanks so much Rebecca and Enjo!