Sha Nay and Mikael - my birds on video

I finally figured out how to use the video application on my Blackberry. That was easy! I'll get better at it as time goes on. I've created a short video of the shenanigans of my 2 birds. Sha Nay is the blue and gold macaw. She is about 17 1/2 years old. Mikael is the white dove and he is approximately 19 years old. (don't tell him how old he is!) These 2 have lived together their whole lives at The Crystal Garden in one of our 4 showrooms which is appropriately called the Bird Room.

Mikael flies free throughout the store. He has a few key spots that he frequents. One is above the Essential Oils behind our front desk in the front show room. This upper shelf houses statues that have broken which we didn't have the heart to throw away. Mikael likes to coo and bow at himself in the mirror between 2 white porcelain Kuan Yins.

Kuan Yin is the Goddess of Mercy and Compasion. There are also a few Archangel Michael statues up there and others. . . . here is the video. I hope it makes you smile!

. . . 'tis the Season!

Aaaahhh - the joys of the Holiday Season. Or is it just a shopping frenzy? I am so grateful to have The Crystal Garden which is definitely a sanctuary any time of the year yet at the holidays it seems to be extraordinarily special. I've shopped in person and online this year. It wasn't too bad because it appears I either pick the right time to go into a store or people aren't buzzing at the mall this year due to the "shrinking economy."

We must be doing something right at The Crystal Garden. It isn't shrinking at all. It's expanding daily. This year's numbers YTD are definitely up over last year. So why is my business doing well? I'd have to guess because of our genuine intention to serve and help people have a happier more fulfilling life. I say "our intention" because it's not just me! It's my whole staff. Every single one of us - Pam, Dawn, Tecia, Chrissy and myself - we all want to assist you. Not just shopping your way through the store (although that's great and thank you) but to help you feel the love and well-being that each and everyone deserves.

People audibly sigh when they enter our doors. We maintain a "no cell phone zone" and usher people out to take their calls on our front sidewalk with our live lucky cats. They return to continue their shopping with their cell phones silenced so everyone enjoying the store can have a respit from the sounds of cell phone rings!

It also smells so good inside The Crystal Garden. Our customers comment on that all the time.

Many people come to visit with Sha Nay, my blue and gold macaw. She is definitely a character and quite good looking. But Mikael, the white dove, is also a phenomenon! Mikael is 19 years old, flys around the store and laughs and coos. This peace dove has a new trick. He sits on top of the earring spinner rack, removes the peace sign earrings from the earring card and then looks at you and laughs! What a kick!

He's no ordinary bird!!! We love all our animals.

Anyway, it's time for me to get ready for a yoga class. I'm going to try to take today to rest. I'll be working straight through til Christmas. Aaaaaa . . . tis the Season!

Merry Christmas!

Fine feathered friends

I'm on the road again. My sweetheart and I are traveling up the East Coast on I95 heading for Pennsylvannia. I'll be doing Angel Gemstone Oracle Sessions with Harmony Quest in Kregsville, PA on Wed, April 16th. If you live in the area, make an appointment with Rose and come see me! Here is the link: Margaret in PA

I had to leave my macaw, ShaNay, at The Crystal Garden where she has lived for 17 years to visit other fine feathered friends in other parts. (These friends don't have visible wings!) Take notice of the crystal singing bowls in the background of the photo. Sha Na and Mikael, my white dove, are in one of the showrooms at the store.

Anyway, we stopped to see a friend in Jacksonville. She has a new puppy. We had a fun and joyful visit. Last night we stopped in Florence, SC. We'll be in Pennsylvannia by late tonight. I'll be offering Angel Gemstone Oracle sessions and the Crystal Healer Certification at Soul Journey in Butler, NJ this weekend. If you live in New Jersey or the surrounding area - come on over and come to the class. Here is the link: Margaret in New Jersey.

I must say that it is fun to be "on the road" as it brings perspective and realizations just be getting away.

I hope to see you this coming week!

Blessings,
Margaret