Saturday, May 12, 2012

Who is on your team?

I am not going to write about bedding, home decor or furniture. I am writing about your health. Who is on your team? After reading a great book by Suzanne Somers called "Breakthrough" I started to think about my team. She interviews all different types of doctors and discusses throughout the book how we need a team to keep us healthy since there are so many things to consider when we talk about health. This does not only mean doctors to me.

I started to think about my team and realized I am really lucky. I have been forming my team for years. Unfortunately, both  my parents died young and I lost many family members and friends to illness and disease. I started to study holistic nutrition after my mother died and was amazed to learn how much nutrition had an impact on illness. So I started to build my own team without realizing it. Being a vegetarian for years and now a vegan I can tell you first hand how food has made a diffeence in my life. Being a vegan has made me make better choices and eat more whole foods. I now juice and love it. It is the one thing that I have had instant results with as far as energy.



The leader of my team is a wonderful Natural Doctor in Port Jefferson, Dr. Doni Wilson. Dr. Doni is amazing. I started to go to her a few years back and with her guidance started to feel amazing. She is the 1 doctor I go to for all my health questions as well as for my 3 year old daughter Ava. She always has the right answer and gets us back to health in any crisis. She specializes in hormones and food intolerances. Two very important topics my md never discussed with me. Both have been life changing.

Next on my team is my yoga school, Seva Yoga in Port Jefferson. Going to yoga for the last year has taught me to be patient, to breathe and to take some time for myself. I come home feeling refreshed and focused.

Another team member is my gym. I take the time to go to the gym at least 3 days a week and again feel focused when I leave. It is a great stress relief and I know I am taking the time to stay healthy with a great workout.

My local library has joined my team over the years. I go there to seek knowledge regarding my health and love to pick up new books and explore. I thank my library for my good health as I have learned so much from the many books made available to me for free.

Most of all my daughter Ava Rose is on my team. She has given me the drive to be the healthiest ever. I look at her every day and know I want to be around a long long time and I want to be my healthiest for not only me but for Ava.

Don't wait until you are sick to form your team. We all need support to get healthy. Find what works for you and a doctor you can trust and take the steps today. You will not regret it. Your family will not regret it. There are many free resources these days. Go to your local library to find out what resources are in your area. The library is a great starting place.

This weekend is the start of our local Farmer's Market. Ava and I love spending Sunday morning selecting our fruits and veggies for the week. This is how I am spending my Mother's Day. A healthy day with my little girl. We plan on planting some roses in our garden. It reminds us to take the time.

Happy Mother's Day to you. May you find perfect health. I miss my mom very much this day and always but I thank her for my health today.


Monday, April 30, 2012

Win $1000.00 to Spend at Lavender Fields

Win a $1000.00 to spend at Lavender Fields. We are so excited and proud to be listed in the Elle Decor and Home and Garden Directory sweepstakes. “Create your inspired spaces” with a $1,000 Visa Gift Card and the newest version of Apple’s iPad courtesy of Home Garden Directory . homegardendirectory.com, the North American online resource for your indoor and outdoor decor needs, connects you with thousands of quality online shops in the U.S. and Canada, allowing you to create inspired spaces from a wide range of sources. Thanks Elle Decor and Home and Garden!


http://www.elledecor.com/home-sweepstakes/home-garden-directory-1-000-visa-gift-card-and-ipad-sweepstakes
 

Sunday, April 22, 2012

For the Love of Scottie Dogs

I love Scottie dogs. The love I have for scottie dogs have led me to meet great friends. My scottie Terri was featured in Romantic Homes Magazine when they did a spread of Lavender Fields. Shortly after, I received an email from a woman named Pat telling me how much she enjoyed the article and loved seeing Terri my scottie. We quickly began exchanging emails and Pat sent photos of her 3 scottie dogs. A friendship began. We found out we had so much in common, scottie dogs, gardening and the love of beautiful fabrics.

Pat is the designer and owner of Mr. Tweed's Whimsy and designs gorgeous custom made pillows. She has been featured in Cottages and Bungalows and Romantic Homes Magazines. Her pillows are stunning and can be found on our website or at Lavender Fields online and the store. Customers that have purchased one pillow always come back for more. I have been lucky enough to receive several pillows as gifts from Pat over the years and have my own collection.


Pat took a very long drive from upstate New York to long island to visit me and meet Terri. Over the years we have been through many of life's ups and downs including the loss of our scottie dogs. Pat still has 2 but it was painful to loose one and not shortly after my Terri passed away.

I thank Romantic Homes magazine for sending Pat my way and I am grateful for our friendship. Visit her website and see her gorgeous pillows.




I was also lucky enough to have Ian the scottie at my house today. Ian's mom Maureen is a loyal cusomer and a close friend. Again Maureen and I became close because of our love of scottie dogs. Although Terri is no longer in my life I am grateful for the two wonderful scottie loving friends I have made and one day I will rescue another scottie dog to enjoy life with.

Pat sent Terri one of her hand made pillows for Christmas every year. Here is Terri enjoying her pillow during an afternoon nap.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Pin It to Win It



We’re excited to announce our first ever Lavender Fields 'Pin it to Win it' contest on Pinterest. It's easy to jump on board. Just create a virtual pin board featuring your favorite Lavender Fields products for a chance to win a $100 gift card to the shop.
Contest ends 5/24/12. Winners will be judged based on creativity and composition.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Create a 'Lavender Fields Wish List' Pin Board
http://pinterest.com/lavenderhome/
Step 2: Pin at least ten of your Favorite Lavender Fields wish list items from the shop
Step 3: Email Your board link to be entered into the contest

Winner will be chosen on May 24th and announced right here on the blog.

If you have any questions or would like an invite to Pinterest, please feel free to contact me at lavenderfieldsonline@msn.com.


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Meet Courage...the winner of our Rescue Dog Contest

Courage is a German Shepherd starved by his previous owner down to 37 pounds and rescued by German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. "When Courage was found, he was near death and could not lift his head or stand. He had eaten dirt to survive. GSROC immediately started fund raising for his vet care, and their volunteers rallied to support him in his fight for life. Although he could not lift his head, he still had the strength to lick the faces of his rescuers as they cried over him. I was the person that took Courage from his previous owner and fostered him through months of intensive care and rehabilitation, carrying him out to go potty and back to his bed. Today he is the love of my life, sleeping by my bed and constantly under my feet when I do anything inside or ouside the house. He is a kind, gentle soul, that loves all animals, and adores all people and children. Whenever times get rough, I think of Courage and his fight for survival, and I'm inspired by his refusal to give up.". Congratulations Lisa and Courage.





Every rescue dog story was amazing and very inspiring. Thank you all that submitted your stories.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Rescue Dog Contest Giveaway

Attention Proud parents of a rescue dog ~ we want to hear from YOU!


In honor of these ever-loving pups, we're asking our readers to submit their rescue stories. Upon posting your story, you'll have a chance to win the Sugarboo Dog bed pictured below, valued at $150 AND we'll donate $100.00 to your favorite animal rescue.

Sugarboo Dog bed with Velveteen Rabbit quote
Deadline for submissions is THURSDAY April 5th, 2012 at 12:00 am, EST.
We'll announce the winning story right here on the blog. Be sure to stop back to see if it's you!

Please email us your dog's name and breed as well as the shelter they were adopted from.

Some suggestions you may want to include in your story are:
  • the details of how you became the parent of a dog in need
  • some of your favorite things about your dog
  • what makes your dog so special and unique
  • how your life has been changed since acquiring your furry friend
  • the story of how you rescued your dog
...and anything else you might want to share.

To enter, complete the steps below and leave your story in the comments section. 
Make sure you leave your contact details so we'll know how to reach you.

To enter send us your story, the rescue group details...
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We can't wait to hear YOUR story!