i spotLIGHT ; Scents and Scents Abilities

hink about how you feel when you smell fresh bread baking,
or step outside for a breath of fresh air after a spring rain.

Each scent experience is connected with a feeling.

Aromatherapy Fragrant Pharmacy
works much the Here are three of Jean Pierre's “starter kit”
same way. Jean- recommendations for the budding
Pierre LaBlanc aromatherapist:
owner of = Lavender - is incredibly effective for
Aroma Joy at treating burrs. It contributes to the healing
Lonsdale process by stimulating the cells of a wound
Quay Marker to regenerate more quickly, Two drops on a
describes piliow makes for a deeper sleep.
aromatherapy as Eucalyptus —- helps breathing. It is an
“aromatic molecules that anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic,
enter the body through the diuretic, analgesic and deadosizer.
nose, lungs and skin to create BW Peppermint — an excellent digestive
a physiological effect on the (rub 3 drops on an aching tummy), it helps
bedy.” In other words....it can the respiratory system and circulation.
make you fee! great!. Surround the hairline with peppermint as
Essential Oils soon as you feel a headache or migraine
Aromatherapy relies on coraing on for soothing relief. .
j essential oils. Derived from There's a fascinating history and a sciénce
v plants, they may be used ina to aromatherapy. If you're curious, drop by
bath, as massage oil, mixed with a “Aroma Joy”, located on the 2nd floor of
favourite cream or with base oil for the Lonsdale Quay, where they encourage*
skin, or heated in an aromatherapy. dif- sampling’ _ ,
fuser to fill the room with scent. The oils
not only create att emotional response.

bur have healing properties as well.

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Seabird Fashions

Frith a refreshingly unique mix of mens and ladies clothing, Seabird
' Fashions caters to “the free spirit in you.” From soft knits to rugged

outdoor clothing, owners Luba Kief and Jeff Jewell strive to show-

case talented Canadian designers. Designers like Calgary’s Deborah Murray,

a known for her tich-looking tapestry vests. From Pender Island, the “It'z Yu” col-
“fection feacares hand-painted linen dresses; Montreal’s Rene Derhy reproduces
“ French coututier fashions at affordable prices.

From che land down under there's tough, oil cloth coats by Kakadu; from the U.S., hand-
~ _knie cotton sweaters by Sigrid Olsen. Plus, Royal Robins offers a terrific collection of hik-
.- ing shorts and tops for men and wemen that are perfect for the active lifestyle.
. "You'll find Seabird fashions on the 2nd level of Lonsdale Quay Market, where their fash-
f°. ions are superb and so is the view!

- Stock Pot

1 Shelves of secret spices, pots of fragrant herbs and vats of bubbling broth, that’s what you'll 1 lb. of asparagus, trimmed
‘2 find if you let your senses guide you to The Stock Pot, one of the most delicious new addi- 2 Cups (500ml) purple
tions to Lonsdale Quay Marker. . : seedless grapes
a In business since November, owner/Executive Chef Ralf Dauns is the man in charge of the : ; 1/2 cup (125ml) red onion
| ladle, after working for 20 years in top cestaurancs all over the world, (including our own
NH - Teshouse in Stanley Park). minut | 2 Thi. (25mL) chopped fresh
The Stock Pot specializes in fresh, homemade soups, stocks and sauces for takeout perfect torragon
- for “stocking” up your freezer! If you'd prefer to eat in, just pull up a stool and order up a J n 1§ On: 2 Thi. {25mL) balsamic vinegar
steaming bow! full, complete with fresh-baked focaccia bread.Some of Dauns’ most popu- darter hin at 1 Thl. (15mL) olive oil
lar creations include: roasted vegetable soup, roasted garlic and mushroom soup and mul-
ligatawny - a spunky curried chicken, rice and apple soup.
- There's nothing quite as comforting as a piping hot bow! of soup on a cold, wet Vancouver
day, And chere's nothing quite as delicious as soup from the Stock Pot! JB