Enjoying a wonderful day with clients at Saks Palm Beach.  I love connecting with people and sharing the healing and transformational benefits of holistic living – starting with radiant, illuminated skin!  Spending time with new clients and devotees alike – I am here for you!  I am often visiting & supporting our incredible retail locations and would love to connect with each of you.  I will be visiting Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour this Thursday, May 10 – please feel free to stop in, we would love to see you!

All beings, the Earth and the entire universe are inexorably connected; spiritually as well as physically, all being from One Source, we arrive at the understanding that we are undeniably linked to every form of life – human, animal, plant. The Earth is a spiritual being, a living organism, just as we are; this spiritual significance and presence is found in all living things – in every leaf, every blade of grass, every breeze, every rock, every mineral, every drop of rain and every ray of sunshine. Head into the world this week (and every week!) with the reminder that we are vast, interconnected, vibrating energetic beings with the ability to create positive influence through our daily thoughts and actions when they come from a place of pure consciousness – a place of remembering Our Source and that we are ALL ONE. 

Above all else take time to see, feel, and connect with the beauty and magic of all living things. Be kind, compassionate and respectful to all…embrace your natural surroundings and give gratitude to the living vibration that sings through each of us.

And don’t forget to take action!  Dive into your habitual, unconscious behaviors and see what you can change to show greater love to the Earth that nurtures you.

 1.  Truly be diligent about recycling – if you already do it at home, implement a system in your workplace and hold each other accountable for following through. We use 100% recyclable glass for all of our products – put them in your bin at home or bring them back to us – and know that your efforts make a difference.

2.       Eat a plant based diet. It takes a lot of energy and natural resources to process animal-based foods.  The Earth and your body will thank you!

3.       Plant an herb garden.  Start with several pots, organic soil & seeds.  Pick your favorites – some of mine include rosemary, spearmint, basil and parsley.  You will be bringing new life and oxygen into the world!

4.       Turn off your lights, computers, electronics. Unplug your kitchen appliances – only draw from energy sources as they are needed. 

5.       Change your transportation – can you walk or ride your bike?  Enjoy (and save) nature by replacing your habitual car trip with another option.  Carpool whenever you can.

6.       Bring your own bags anytime you shop (for food, clothes, etc).  Our local supermarket is going to transition away from providing plastic/paper bags all together and our community is 100% supportive.

7.       Stop drinking from water bottles.   Get an at-home filter and glass bottles that can be reused/refilled. Get one at work, too!

8.       Buy natural, organic, safe (food, cosmetics, cleaning agents).

9.       Unsubscribe from junk mail. Go paperless whenever possible. 

10.   Be a good role model.  People respond to actions – make sure yours are in alignment with what you value most and those behaviors will shine through to others! 

The Amazing Power of Silica

Silica (a compound found in the Earth, most prominent in quartz and sand), is known to be the reviver of youth and beauty because of its ability to promote the natural synthesis of collagen; it smoothes, softens and clears the complexion and is the master mineral for hair, skin, nails and bones. 

The plant “horsetail” is one of the most abundant sources of silica in the plant kingdom.  The recorded history of Horsetail goes back to the Devonian period, almost 350 million years ago. To have a healthy, well functioning, self-healing, self-repairing body with flexibility, strength, resilience and elasticity you must maintain approx. 7 grams of Silica in your body. 

The first ingredient in my newest formulation, Spontaneous Recovery Crème, is the certified organic herbal infusion of Horsetail – it is the high silica content of this miracle herb that brings recovery, healing and radiance to the skin within a single application.  Read more about my newest creme here.

 Some of my favorite authors and healers have written in depth about this incredible ingredient:

 David Wolfe writes in Eating For Beauty:  “The mineral silicon possesses many hidden properties, one of which is its ability to be transformed into calcium. Silicon is a conscious mineral; it seems to posses a form of intelligence. Both of the minerals silicon and sulfur work together with vitamin C to create glowing skin.”

Gabriel Cousens writes in Spiritual Nutrition:  “Silica is the beauty element. It gives sheen, resilience, and smoothness to the skin, hair and naisl.  It is also essential for all neuron transmission in the form of electrical impulses through the neurons, acting as a link between the nervous system and blood system. People with adequate silicon have a certain kind of beauty of movement, a sense of charm and charismatic personality. Silicon is also a protector of the skin as well as an insulating agent. Silica is one of the most important minerals for connective tissue, hair, ligaments, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, nail, skin, teeth and tendons. Silicon is connected with consciousness. The more silica we have, the more we have the energetics and radiant flow of the liquid human crystal that we are.  Because silica/silicon is a binding element, it helps with the flow of electricity, heat and energy movement throughout the body.  Silicon is needed for the plumpness of the skin and functioning strength of all connective tissue in the body. The highest concentration of silica is in the nails and hair.”

Get more Silica in your body by including these foods in your diet:  Barley, bamboo shoots, kelp, oats, brown rice, brown rice syrup, alfalfa, horsetail tea, cucumbers, bell peppers, hemp leaves, nettles, spinach, radish, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, nuts, seeds (sunflower, sesame, flax), cereals and grains.

Rich and creamy meets wholesome and dreamy. Ryan Gosling on a spoon? Almost. There’s good news for natural skin-care junkies in Toronto. You no longer have to hit West Palm Beach or be on Gwyneth Paltrow’s holiday gift list to hook up with a Tammy Fender facial (the fair blonde’s a big fan). Like all high-quality small-batch things, 889 Wellness’s skin-care treatments are in hot demand. Unlike other status facials that rely on resurfacing your face, Fender’s orchestration of chemistry, botany and aromatherapy yields an all-natural, handmade holistic facial that feeds skin on a deeper level. Last week, I poached myself a pleasurable pink with my overzealous St. Bart’s surfing hubris and needed to calm my cheeks.

My journey to moisturized bliss begins with a genuinely warm welcome at reception. Holistic skin therapist Pauline Bakowski cleanses the skin of excess oils and environmental pollutants, and uses kaolin clay to exfoliate and decongest pores. A toner of roman chamomile acts as a vasoconstrictor to shrink my little red capillaries. Her tapotement technique – rhythmic percussion of the fingertips – wakes up the nervous system, releases lymphatic build-up and ensures I absorb the majority of product by tapping the tonic in. With 25 minutes of this facial devoted to scalp, shoulder and décolleté massage, by the time she applies the finishing, much-buzzed balm, I’m riding on a high of feel-good endorphins.

The benefits

Fender’s intensive repair balm, which won its first fervent raves from her post-op Florida clients, features prized helichrysum to tighten connective tissue and encourage cell turnover.

The spa

As the city’s pre-eminent holistic lifestyle concept offering yoga, nutritional counselling, doula care and childbirth prep, 889 Wellness inspires a near evangelical following. The spa’s menu works synergistically with these offerings – a smartly conceived beacon to urban dwellers looking to unplug from the static of city life. Founders Christine and Emily Russell share a vision for the bigger picture of wellness. Sure, the spa leaves you smelling deliciously edible, but the experience also reflects wider cultural and social trends. This is the kind of place where expectant moms check in for the Pea in the Pod massage while upstairs in a yoga studio that looks like a posh hotel, sophomores stretch and purr in spinal twists next to grandmothers in stoic shoulder stands. It’s no surprise that when the discerning team behind Thompson Hotel Toronto searched for a green spa and yoga partner, 889 Wellness was top of the list. This plum pick placed the Russell sisters at the forefront of Toronto’s wellness entrepreneurs, attracting such clients as Alexandra Weston, Belinda Stronach, Woody Harrelson and Rachel Weisz. While yoga at 889’s second location at Thompson has been thriving since last spring’s launch, the eagerly awaited sister spa will open on April 1.

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Practice Being

As a mother of three, I have been know to keep odd hours.  Laundry at midnight – check.  E-mails at 3am – check.  Having an ”ah-ha” moment with the rising of the sun – check!  I turned on the television around 6am this morning to create some soothing background noise for my almost-asleep-but-not quite baby Savanna to stumble across one of my favorites (the book & movie) “Eat, Pray, Love.”  It was at the exact moment when a group of Italians are sitting in the barber shop with “the American” explaining her feeling of guilt since all she has done for three weesks in Italy is  “learn a few italian words and eat.”  It is at this moment when her mostly Italian friends enlighten her (and all of us!) to the magical concept of “dolce far niente” -  the sweetness of doing nothing.  Although I had seen this movie before, at that moment, this concept came to life and settled right inside of me.  I thought, of course; yes, yes yes – it is really all very simple.  It served as a beautiful reminder to me that the essence and magic of life happens not when we are searching, doing, and acheiving, but when we are receiving.  It happens in stillness, not chaos.  Rather than measuring the success of your day by how much you’ve planned, produced and consumed, start counting your successes by the number of times you laughed with a loved one, how long you lingered over great conversation and a cup of coffee or the time spent enjoying your yoga class.   When we pause and allow life to unfold around and within us, the sweetness of it all is ever-present.  Embrace this daily and watch your life truly transform.  Be present with everything and resist the urge to do something about it – daydream, take the day off, disconnect.  This is the true elixir of life, happiness, beauty & health.  How will you practice your dolce far niente?  I know I’ll enjoy practicing mine.

Dermstore + Tammy Fender

I am so happy to share with you that we have recently joined the DermStore family and it has been a joy working with and getting to know the amazing people “behind the scenes” that bring all of these coveted beauty products to life.  I love the attention and energy they have put into launching my collection.  It is a warm & comforting feeling to find like-minded company’s that care about the people purchasing the products they offer and the service associated with their shopping experience.  Not only can you enjoy free shipping & auto-replenishment on all your Tammy Fender must-have’s, you can pick up your favorite fragrance, nail polish & mascara, too!  One stop shopping definitely has its perks!  Be forwarned that browsing through this mega-site of beauty can be addictive and of course, highly enjoyable!  Thank you for embracing our new home at www.dermstore.com!

One of my favorite parts of spreading my message of holistic living is being able to connect with people.  I recently had the wonderful opportunity to do just that with the official launch of the Tammy Fender collection within the coveted walls of two incredible bluemercury locations!  I am so excited to have extended our Tammy Fender family to the teams in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and the Upper West Side store in NYC.  Walking into each store I was transported to a dream-world of all things feminine & beautiful, filled with happiness to see our products gracing the shelves and ready to transform the skin of the bluemercury clientele.  We spent wonderful days with each team – they are all official Tammy Fender gurus and will take the best care of you as you begin your Tammy Fender journey to amazing, glowing skin radiating from the inside out.  We are looking forward to planning in-store events and appearances at these locations so stay tuned for updates….thank you, bluemercury!  We love being a part of your family!