In June I had a wonderful experience and I plan on repeating it on a regular basis.

My meditation instructor had a session at Salt of The Earth. A salt cave is a really interesting place. You are surrounded by thousands of pounds of pink Himalayan salt in the walls and the floor. I learned that “Halotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that allows the body to utilize aerosolized salt as a method of natural healing.” Their generators crush more salt into micro sized particles and disperses it throughout the salt cave air. This is very beneficial to the skin and I think it also works on your sinuses. I can tell you, it also makes you thirsty the next day, so it is good for hydrating too. But the biggest benefit is that it instills calmness and gives you a feeling of well-being. Then add to this that my instructor was doing a guided meditation and using singing bowls. I was feeling great when the session was over.

Lois, my instructor, held the session to celebrate the Summer Solstice. She gave each of us a Sunstone crystal and told us it clears the chakras bringing light and energy which allows the real self to shine through. The fog lifts and the Sunstone shines your inner light and expands your consciousness with clarity. She added that the Sunstone crystal supports the transformation of emotional feelings such as frustration to calm or anger to joy. Can’t get much better than that, right?

This entire evening was wonderful. I felt so calm and relaxed…and thirsty!

Google Salt Caves and see if there is one near you. You will love the experience.

Had to make sure I got my Fall Color Blog out before the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale begins!

Laurie Pressman (Vice President Pantone Color Institute) shares with us that “…colors for Autumn/Winter 2023/2024 signify our desire to communicate the joy of creativity and design joy into our lives.” I couldn’t agree more. I am always saying that color sets the stage for all feelings and reactions. You set the stage each day when you select what you are going to wear. Feeling joyous, go yellow. Feeling powerful, go red. Feeling hopeful and optimistic, go Viva Magenta. Feeling audacious, go hot pink. Feeling mellow, go blues. Feeling serene, go green. Feeling reserved or uncommitted, go black. And it goes on and on!

Here are the colors that Pantone has selected for Autumn/Winter 2023/2024. The last 5 colors are traditional classic colors with a modern edge.

There are many additional colors that are trending for this season. Look for Pink continuing- both powder pink and candy pink. Sparkling Grape is beautiful for fall and can be a main color or an accent. Green adds freshness to a winter outfit. Olive Oil green is trending. This is a golden green. Green has been coming on strong lately and will continue. Light Blue is always fresh and serene. Think Sky and Sea. Earthy browns are happening this year. There is a beautiful Fired Brick color which is a reddish brown that mixes well with mustard and orange for a bold look. And of course, Viva Magenta continues for fall and carries along with it passionate Reds and Reds with purple undertones.

It makes me happy to think about all of the new colors coming out and how I will enjoy putting many of the new shades together to make them my own.

Head out to the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom to get their take on Fall colors and decide what your own statement will be for the season. Enjoy!