Didja Know

...that camphor, clove, sandalwood, agarwood & borneo are the main ingredients in traditional Buddhist incense?

Triloka Herbal Incense

Looking for new incense? Try one of Triloka's 33 fabulous herbal scents! Hand rolled in India using the masala method, Triloka herbal incense is also a Fair Trade Cottage Industry, allowing the workers to support themselves & their families.

Using natural herbs, gums, resins, woods and oils, Triloka is never "dipped", like some other brands, which means no headaches. The affordable price per pack allows for easy sampling, but try the Assortments as well! Click here for more information!

How to Burn Resin Incense

Our own Nikhe shows you the proper way to burn raw botanicals! Here are the ones we offer! This was shot in our store, Good Scents, last year.

A Very Brief History of Wax Seals

Whether a simple decoration for written correspondence or an eye-catching statement for more formal letters such as invitations, wax seals have a history throughout the ages.

Most often used a proof of authenticity or signature, the wax seal used would fall apart if a forger tried to remove & reuse it. Wax seals were often used as a way to seal important documents, as the recipient could tell if the document had been opened. Many civilizations had their own seals: Ancient Greece, Rome & East Asia among them, leading into what we now know as Signet Rings, which are literally the seals on wearable rings.

Many documents still require a seal for authenticity, but we now have the Notary Public for such matters!

In the past several years wax seals have seen a resurgence, with brides-to-be decorating the back flap of invitations for a personal touch. Many businesses also find the seals a quirky addition to outgoing mail.

We are fortunate to carry high quality pewter seals, as well as an array of sealing wax. Simply visit us & start perusing our variety of options.