• Life is a Circle
    Ecology and Economy,  Life,  Products

    Thinking in Circles

    What Makes The World Go Round Searching for an Eco Philosphy That Works I’ve been thinking a lot about creating a sustainable business for quite some time now. It is a difficult economy, and a difficult idea to Sell, much less to achieve. What Makes The World Go Round Searching for an Eco Philosphy That Works I’ve been thinking a lot about creating a sustainable business for quite some time now. It is a difficult economy, and a difficult idea to Sell, much less to achieve. It is true that the concepts of reusing and recycling are part of the mainstream now. As a culture, we have come a very…

  • Over the Rainbow Texas
    Fort Davis,  Products,  Shop Local

    Essential Aromatics

    It always makes me feel good when customers come into the shop and immediately ask what ‘smells so good?‘ Truth is, there are all sorts of great smelling goodies at Somewhere Over the Rainbow.  We carry a wide selection of incense, resins, candles, room and linen sprays, and the very versatile, Essential Oil. And this is the main reason the shop always smells (and I think, Feels as well, so Good). I have a diffuser that I use daily, choosing the Oil not only to smell good, but often to address our moods or how we’re feeling in the Morning. If seasonal allergies are being an issue, I often put in…

  • Sacred Datura
    Products

    Flower Essences

    Product Spotlight We describe our shop as being filled with eclectic gifts and sundries. As we approach our first anniversary at Somewhere Over the Rainbow, I want to begin introducing you, our customers and others who are interested, to some of these fine and fun sundries we stock in our store.  Feel free to let me know what you like, and what you would like to see more of, or even to suggest something I haven’t though of yet… Desert Flower Essences Flower Essences, or Remedies, are infusions made from the flowering portions of plants. Rather than being an extract of plant material, the act of steeping or brewing results…