Re: Exquisite Concrete Bargains for List Members

[Guest guest]

At 03:32 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:

Hi Marcia:

Don't forget to post this on the NP group today -- there is some talk there

about trouble sourcing concretes.

I have to get me some of your stuff - I'm planning a move, so I may have to

pay and have you hold it -- I have too much stuff to move already!

>

Anya

http://anyasgarden.com/perfumes.htm Parfums Natural

http://artisannaturalperfumers.com The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild

http://.com The Premier Natural Perfume Site Gateway

[Guest guest]

At 04:09 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:

>At 03:32 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:

>Hi Marcia:

>Don't forget to post this on the NP group today -- there is some talk there

>about trouble sourcing concretes.

Oops -- meant the Guild site!

Anya

http://anyasgarden.com/perfumes.htm Parfums Natural

http://artisannaturalperfumers.com The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild

http://.com The Premier Natural Perfume Site Gateway

[Guest guest]

> I have to get me some of your stuff - I'm planning a

> move, so I may have to

> pay and have you hold it -- I have too much stuff to

> move already!

> >

Anya,

You're moving! What about your beautiful garden?

I've seen pictures on your website. It just looks

incredible! Can you take some of it with you?

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[Guest guest]

At 07:30 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:

> > I have to get me some of your stuff - I'm planning a

> > move, so I may have to

> > pay and have you hold it -- I have too much stuff to

> > move already!

> > >

>

>Anya,

>You're moving! What about your beautiful garden?

>I've seen pictures on your website. It just looks

>incredible! Can you take some of it with you?

Hi :

I'll take cuttings. I'm going to start them next week when my ankle is all

healed. I have a white and gold champaka in big pots, may have to prune

them into smaller pots. I'll build a greenhouse there, from zone 10 to 8,

they do get freezes!

Anya

http://anyasgarden.com/perfumes.htm Parfums Natural

http://artisannaturalperfumers.com The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild

http://.com The Premier Natural Perfume Site Gateway

[Guest guest]

On Aug 31, 2006, at 4:48 PM, Anya wrote:

snip snip snip snip.....

> where are you moving sweetie?

Austin, Tx, the fun center of the US

Libby

Angelic Aromas & Priestess of Alchemy

Libby , Owner, Founder, & Creative Director

http://www.angelicaromas.com

http://www.priestessofalchemy.com

[Guest guest]

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> I am getting some lovely Concretes on buyback from one of my larger

> Customers to share with you here.

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Hi Marcia,

I am pretty new to all this, and was wondering if you could describe

the differences to expect in the fragrance from the white lavender,

violet lavender, and blue lavender concretes? Or do you know where I

might find this information? I am considering adding a lavender

sometime in the near future.

Thank you,

www.elderberryherbfarm.com

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Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 12:01 PM

Subject: Re: Exquisite Concrete Bargains for List Members

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> I am getting some lovely Concretes on buyback from one of my larger

> Customers to share with you here.

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Hi Marcia,

I am pretty new to all this, and was wondering if you could describe

the differences to expect in the fragrance from the white lavender,

violet lavender, and blue lavender concretes? Or do you know where I

might find this information? I am considering adding a lavender

sometime in the near future.

Thank you,

www.elderberryherbfarm.com

Hi ,

This is not easy, since I, myself, have not had an opportunity to examine

these. When I help broker ingredients to the larger companies, I only

facilitate samples and product delivered directly to them and my

renumeration is that of percentage of the sale for sourcing/facilitating. I

never see or examine the product. The only time I get to

use/sell/experience any of these finer extracts is when I can get in on a

buy-back in quantities that I can afford and then the product becomes 'mine'

to use/share. The current lavender concrete I have is L. officinalis from

France, which is most likely quite different from any of the new lavender

concretes I am going to get. I would hate to describe this to you and have

it not be accurate. Because these larger companies have strict standards

for their applications (sometimes medicinal, sometimes cosmetic, sometimes

perfumes), I am never disappointed with the quality of the buy-backs they

offer us; in fact, the ingredients are usually far superior to many that

most companies the size of mine can procure in the open market. The lovely

saffron CO2, and concrete we currently offer is a great example.

I understand your dilemma and once we have these ingredients on site we will

establish a sample package that can be purchased for a reasonable price so

that people can sample before purchasing larger quantities. Remember that

the prices offered this month are the " pre-buy " lowest prices. We offer

these prices here to give listmembers first opportunity before they are

added to our general pricelist. I always try to get Anya samples of any new

item, as well, so that she can critique them. She is very good about

putting her descriptions on the list here.

Maybe the best way to address your question at this time is to have a

general discussion regarding the nuances and differences for lavenders and

all their species/varieties and extract possibilities - essential oil, CO2,

absolute and concretes. Remember, however, that we are talking about

one-of-a-kind extractions - every one is going to be slightly different from

the same plant/elevation/extraction method during a different time period.

There are so many variables that can change odor quality from production to

production. Generalities can be helpful, especially for those new here who

are looking for a place to begin.

Be Well,

Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com

" Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. " Hausa Saying from

Nigeria

[Guest guest]

> <snip>

> Hi ,

>

> This is not easy, since I, myself, have not had an opportunity to

>examine these. <snip>

>I would hate to describe this to you and have it not be accurate.

<snip>

>I am never disappointed with the quality of the buy-backs they

> offer us; in fact, the ingredients are usually far superior to many

>that most companies the size of mine can procure in the open

>market. <snip>

> There are so many variables that can change odor quality from

>production to production. <snip>

Hi Marcia,

Thank you for explaining the situation to me - I completely

understand, see, I told you I was new at this !!! )

Warmest Regards,

www.elderberryherbfarm.com