Celebrate Valentine's Day With Gwendolyn's Gate

Can you think of a better way to say "I Love You" with gifts from the heart?
At Gwendolyn's Gate you will find many beautiful aromatic gifts for your loved ones. And you may create that special gift by choosing from our many different fragrances to be added to your choice of bath and body products. Did you ever think to purchase a bouquet of fragrant flowers or a heart shaped box filled with fragrant roses for the bath?
We also have beautiful jewelry to please, and organic comfy sleep and lounge wear.
Come pamper your loved one with Gwendolyn's Gate unique gifts!
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Simmering Potpourri Of Health For You, Your Family & Home

With the cold and flu season upon us there are many ways to keep your home and yourself healthy during these trying months. From the herbs in your cabinet to your home garden you may naturally enhance the atmosphere to keep you and your family healthy with an aromatic pleasure.
My favorite blend of herbs and flowers to simmer are lavender, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Add a little peppermint to enhance the affects further. Peppermint is great to help alleviate those headaches that accompany the cold and flu symptoms and will give you the energy needed to get through the day.
To make your simmering potpourri of health simply add dried lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint to either a crock pot or a pan on your stove filled with water - enough to cover your blend. The proportions may be as desired. I do suggest that you add more lavender than eucalyptus and rosemary due to the strength of the aroma's. Also, before placing your blend in your pot gently rub the herbs to help release the aroma and medicinal properties. Check the water frequently and add more as needed. If your headache and other symptoms persist place a washcloth in the potpourri wring out and place on area of desired relief.
Oh what a wonderful way to heal! Not only will you feel good but your home will be filled with the aromatic pleasure of God's wonderful gift of nature.

Be Green with WXRT FM Radio Chicago

Last summer I was fortunate enough to meet one of the employees from WXRT. Not only did I learn that WXRT was celebrating their 35th anniversary but also how they are involved with "GREEN".
In today's world it is important to recognize the necessity in preserving Mother Nature. By visiting WXRT's web site you will be informed of ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Including products, tips, restaurants, events and other items of interest. Click on the heading above or to the right on the side bar to learn more about GREEN from WXRT - Chicago's greatest radio station!
As some of you may know Gwendolyn's Gate is in the process of turning GREEN. Currently, we carry organic products (bath & body) and organic clothing.
On a personal level my husband and myself have been going GREEN. This involves food that we buy, how we heat our home, conserving on natural and man made energy, and discarding of waste. It's not an easy task and living the way we once did many years was a lot easier. But, we think not only of our Mother Earth but also our grandchildren and what the future will hold for them.
Let's join together in saving our beautiful planet.

Spectacular Sales For The New Year

In preparation of Gwendolyn's Gate new venture into 2009 we are having a spectacular sale. All of our sleep and lounge wear are now 70% off regular price! This includes the Jonano Organic Bamboo Wrap, Beyond Yoga, Jacaranda Living, Uppsee Daisees, and the Organic One Size Night Shirt! Sale prices begin at just over $6.00! Can't forget the Organic Cotton Tranquil Pants and Cami - these too are 70% off!
We are also reducing our inventory on Jewelry - now 50% off regular price. Our jewelry includes crystals, natural stones and more!
Come visit Gwendolyn's Gate to receive these great discounts! Mention this post on our blog to receive 10% off any regular priced item!
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Holiday Savings At Gwendolyn's Gate - 70% Off

Since the holiday is fast approaching and we are making room for our new plans for 2009 our Jacaranda Living, Uppsee Daisees, and Organic One Size Night Shirt are now 70% Off.
The Jacaranda Living Spaghetti Strap Nightgown is now $10.80, the 2 piece Set is now $20.10 and the Organic Night Shirt is now $6.90 - yes $6.90.
Come join in our celebration of the holidays and our new plans and receive discounts on all of Gwendolyn's Gate offerings from 20% to 70% off.
Happy shopping!

Introducing 2 New Personalized Products

A big Thank You to Sherri of Barrington asking that we carry a Body Spray. And a Thank You to Lady D' of Mint Julep Bistro asking that we make available our fragrances in their purest form. Upon these request we now have a Body Spray with a fragrance of your choice in a 4 oz spray bottle for $12.00 and the pure fragrance in a 1/2 oz bottle for $9.00.
In addition to these products we have also decided to offer more fragrances. Especially with the winter months now here we carry the warmer tones including beautiful and exotic blends of vanilla, sandalwood, musk, and tonka to name a few. And due to the popularity of the Gardenia Lily blend we now carry straight Gardenia.
You may now create your own line of personal care to include the bath/shower gel, body cream, body spray and let's not forget the reed diffuser.
Come visit Gwendolyn's Gate so that we, Wendy or Christine may assist you in choosing your personal scent.
Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you soon!

A Heartfelt Thank You

The downtown Palatine Holiday Open House was a wonderful success. Thank You to all who visited Gwendolyn's Gate and allowed me to share with you all the beautiful offerings we have from product to the organic wear. Also, a big Thanks to those who inspired us to carry another line of natural products and to now offer a custom body spray with our many fragrant blends. With the addition of the body spray you may now create a complete line of personal care including the bath salts, bath/shower gel, and body cream. Of course let's not forget the reed diffusers! What a great gift idea and a natural way to enhance your sense of well being!
We look forward to seeing you soon!