What does the summer solstice symbolize?

The first day of summer is the longest day of the year.  This year it is today June 20 in the USA.

As a child going to school I could not wait for summer vacation. “Going up to the lake”, staying in a cabin at a resort in Minnesota or Wisconsin.  Visiting old family friends and relatives, going swimming, barbecues, picnics, fishing in the lake from the dock or in a boat, parades, fairs, celebrations, and much more.

The summer went by so quickly.  On this first day of summer… let’s make the most of this day and this season.  Explore, do some new forms of exercise, meditate or pray.. get spiritual…  and see what makes you tick. What new project do you want to start now?  What new books do you want to read this summer?  What makes you happy now? What are you grateful for?

And for the release of the old.. what no longer serves you that you can let go of?  People, places and things.  Journal to get to the bottom of the matter and then make the change. You will be happier by Labor Day if you release it now…

If you haven’t been to my JoAnne Bassett website for a while perhaps it is time to revisit it.  Magical Perfumes and Empowering Perfumes to support you on your journey.

Sending blessings to you all on this auspicious day.

JoAnne Bassett Artisan Natural Perfumer

On this day I would like to remind everyone that there is no such thing as competition. We really are only competing with ourselves. Read that again. Relationships have been lost to this addiction we have in our culture. Do better than yesterday and never mind where someone else is in their journey..it is their life not yours. This time on earth is all about the choices YOU make.. not the woman down the street or at the office.. they have their own choices…

I created many natural perfumes that are in support of people on many levels.. All people!  My alchemy was added to all perfumes to raise our vibrations.. to love and above on the Hawkin’s scale. Peace, joy, love, enlightenment.. These are the levels my perfumes activate in you. Quantum Physics makes it so..

Watch your self talk during the day… no complaining… no putting your self down.  Do some self care everyday.  Whether that means going for a walk or taking a bath, or spraying on some of my mood elevating natural perfumes.

Some of my collections are especially for empowerment. Empowerment is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. My Empowerment Collection contains:

Opulence for self esteem, Indulgence for confidence, Temptress for sensuality, Dark Mistress for sexuality, and 1/2 ml Luscious Roses eau de perfume to open your heart, for self love, and for the ability to give and receive love and abundance.

Another favorite perfume from the Empowerment Collection is

Radiance: Empowering women one breath at a time.

Radiate in your feminine essence! Feel your brilliance. Don’t dim your light.

An elegant, refreshing, citrus floral with a hint of spice and light and mellow patchouli. Like a breath of fresh air. The intention is empowerment.

One of my most popular fragrances I have is in my Sovereign Collection sold on Etsy.  Become Sovereign..

Perfect As I AM eau de perfume
Just as the name implies believe in yourself! Release all unworthiness. You are whole so embrace yourself fully. This perfume is a very beautiful floral. Spray this on and give yourself a big hug. When you love and appreciate yourself, you become sovereign. You create your world.

For a beautiful gift for yourself or friends, go to my shop Rose Lovers Gifts on Etsy and choose large coffee mugs, tea mugs, tote bags, computer laptop sleeves, rugs, pillows, and shower curtains.. all with photos of roses or watercolor roses on them.

Be the best you can be.. begin it today! Enjoy!

Ho Ho Ho! The Holidays are starting early this year.

I just returned home from a week away in Boston, Plymouth, and Newport, RI. Celebrating with family and sightseeing for 1 week.

Last year the US postal service and UPS had a hard time keeping up and some people were not able to receive their gift packages in time to present them to their friends and family. I decided to start early this year.

My Holiday sale is on now from November 16 through December 3.  It is only on my Etsy store.  Buy $50.00 or more and receive 20% off.  This is for my whole Etsy store. 

This is a world wide sale on all products on my Etsy store.

Last year I sold a lot of Perfume Kits. They make fabulous gifts.  Sample sets are great stocking stuffers. I have a handful of beautiful foil boxes left.  Precious and rare essential oils and absolutes are available.

Rose Lovers Gifts is another Etsy store I have. Many coffee mugs are available there with photos of my roses and other roses.  I have also added tote bags, shower curtains, bath rugs,  computer cases, pillow covers, pillows with watercolor roses, etc.

I have Perfume Formulas available for sale …with or without the alchemy attached.  Would you like to carry on my legacy?  This is what my intention is with selling the formulas.  I am not selling the Customer List and “my brand JoAnne Bassett”.  I am selling just the perfume formulas and you can begin selling these perfumes that have brought so much joy to so many people for many years.  Send me an email joanne@joannebassett.com if you have further questions.  Please review other blog posts where I talk about the prices and there is more information.

Have a great holiday season… and please get your orders in early!