I am really excited about this blog post because this is the first clothing item we will be creating for our first public collection.
B is a lifestyle company that creates sustainable resort wear designed to transform to different styles.
We offer quality transformative products that serves you in multiple ways by adapting to fit your diverse lifestyle.
At B we design and create products that support an effortlessly beautiful, enjoyable life that is in harmony with our natural world.
Our designs focus on not only looking naturally beautiful, but also feeling beautiful naturally. We are pleased to say that our products reflect the natural beauty that comes from within.
So without further ado lets get into the production process for the first item of our first public collection!
The very first step in launching our clothing line is to sketch a design. Here are the sketches for the ideas that we had starting out.
We are in the process of creating a tech pack, which we will add here once it's complete.
Next, we source materials. We start by pricing the garment by comparison shopping.
For this step, I would recommend buying the fabric in person that way you can get a feel for it before buying, however due to the quarantine we are currently under we ordered the fabric online.
This is a viable option and websites such as Etsy, Amazon, Ebay, Mood Fabrics and fabric.com are very reliable sources for buying fabric online.
We recommend buying just enough to make and test out the first sample to make sure you are absolutely satisfied with your choice of fabric. Also, make sure you can get more of that fabric if you decide to use it for the final production line.
Once the first sample is completed and you are satisfied with the results, then ordering fabrics and trims in bulk is a smart way to save money. This lowers your spending costs and increases your profit, as we show in the chart below.
The estimate on the left is our original estimate when we purchase supplies in small quantities. This is okay for the sample, but not a good idea for mass production. This will cost you more money in the long run and lower your profit.
As you can see on the estimate on the right, we will save a lot of money by purchasing supplies in bulk. This is a much better option to producing a clothing line.
Of course every product is different and every company is different so choose an option that is the best fit for your particular company and product.
If you can include a proprietary or unique feature within your product that will increase the value of your product.
B. products are made to transform to different styles. Transformation is a unique function that is a signature of our designs. This versatility increases the value of our products.
For the wrap skirt in particular, the reverse feature of the skirt gives you 2 skirts in 1! This is a great value because:
- the customer saves money by getting the use of 2 skirts for close to the price of 1
- there is less waste for the environment because the skirt is made with quality and intended to last for decades of use ( sustainability is a standard the fashion industry is beginning to adapt in order to decrease the amount of landfill on our planet)
- this added feature allows the wearer to reverse the skirt for one occasion to another, from day to night or from the beach to a dinner party
Our intention in the creation of our products is to offer maximum benefit, quality and wellness at an affordable price.
This is Part 1 of this blog in PRODUCING OUR FIRST COLLECTION segment.
We will add Part 2 here once it is complete. In Part 2, we cover our fabric selections, tech packs and garment construction details.
After that we will include Part 3, in which we will describe final production details, photo shoots, and launching our first line for public sale!
I hope you are excited as we are!! If so, stay tuned for further developments.
We appreciate you taking this journey with us and we look forward to seeing you down the road!
The best part about creating a high vibe home is that there is not much you have to do.
It's simply a process of clearing the field to allow source energy to flow.
Wellness abounds all around us and through us from the heart of source.
The tips we offer below are not only helpful at home, it can be used at your work place, school environment and even on the go.
Share this knowledge with friends and family to offer ways to improve their lives and their living environment.
These concepts are simple ways to help restore the natural balance of wellness that already exists within us, by simply clearing unnecessary clutter, both physical and energetic.
Now... let's upgrade our frequency!
(photo courtesy of Minh Pham on Unsplash)
1. PLANTS
As soon as you walk into a space with plants in it, you can feel the vitality of the space. The effects of plants are self evident. Be still for a moment and contemplate how much of your life depends on plants.
We are all aware of the power of plant energy. Plants and humans are life partners in the breathing cycle, we depend on each other for fresh air.
Plants are our BREATHING BUDDIES. Being an extension of mother earth and ourselves, it is no wonder plants emit the energy of pure balance to harmonize our immediate surroundings.
Carol lists four main ways to use plants in Feng Shui:
Counteract Negative Energy. Locate a plant within three feet of your computer to filter electromagnetic energy.
Connect with the Outside World. Plants soften the straight lines and angles in your home or office and simulate the feeling of being in nature, where everything curves and flows. Choose plants with round leaves rather than those with spikes or thorns.
Raise a Low Ceiling. Place tall plants in the corners of rooms with sloped ceilings or heavy exposed beams to help offset symbolic heaviness.
Balance the Water Element. Use plants in bathrooms and laundry areas to symbolically “dry up” excess water and balance the room
If you are new to Feng shui plant arrangement, you can keep it simple by starting with the following recommendations.
LED light kits, like the one below are extremely beneficial to plants in your home that can use more sun light.
Earthing plugs are a great way to enhance the vitality of your house plant. As depicted in the documentary Grounded, earthing plugs ground your houseplant to earth's soil by connecting the plant to earth's energy through wires.
The results can be miraculous!
I strongly urge you to research and experiment for yourself.
In the documentary, an experiment was performed using sunflowers. As shown in the picture above, the grounded sunflowers kept their vitality for a longer period of time then the sunflowers that were not grounded.
The Earthing Movie is another great documentary about earthing / grounding and is worth checking out on YouTube.
Here's an interesting Tedtalk on HOW TO GROW FRESH AIR with the use of only 3 plants in your environment!
Eating plant based is essential to the quality of our health and well being.
The energetic resonance of our bodies directly influences the energy that flows throughout our environment.
It's a great habit to include plant based foods with every meal. I often include uncooked plants with my meals. Eating raw organic foods revitalizes your body.
Here's a great tip to fill your home with plants by using only a handful of plants to begin with. Propogation is the act of using plant cuttings, parts or seeds from a mother plant to grow new plants. Our article about propagating will be avail here soon!
2. SMUDGING
Smudging is a traditional act of prayer amongst the Native American culture that includes burning medicinal or sacred plants during a ceremony.
This is one of the most effective ways to instantaneously cleanse your environment with powerful high vibe energy.
White Sage is one of the most well known herbs that people use for smudging.
Other herbs used for smudging include Palo Santo, Frankincense Lavender, Eucalyptus, Bay Leaves, Juniper and Cedar.
Remember to be sensitive about the cultural practices you perform and post about. Many of these practices are sacred to indigenous civilizations.
Be sure to perform your due diligence by researching and cross checking each ceremony and recommended use of herbs before beginning.
It's worth taking the extra time to properly learn about these rituals that you can pass onto your children and future generations to come.
Honor these practices as sacred rituals because that is the original intention for the use of these medicinal herbs.
Recommended times to smudge:
- before a sacred ceremony
- before any sort of energy practice
- before and after yoga or exercise
- before praying
- before meditating
- before moving into a new home
- before and after a special occasion: such as a marriage or a passing
- early in the morning to clear the energy in your entire home before the day begins, simply walk around with the smoking stick to spread the energy around
- whenever the mood strikes, follow your inner prompting
* We have curated a few smudging rituals and recommendations on our Pinterest page.
TheSpruce has a terrific article on how to smudge.
Try making your own smudge sticks. SevenRoses has a lovely tutorial. Or purchase some beautiful ones from independent artisans such as MamaWunderBar (pictured below) or on Etsy.
If you are a beginner a simple smudge stick and a heat resistant bowl is all you need to get started.
We recommend a kit that come with an abalone shell, 2 smudge sticks (variety is the spice of life) and a feather to help spread the smoke!
REMEMBER FIRE IS A POWERFUL ELEMENT SO KEEP IN MIND THAT SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WITH THE EMBERS AND NEVER LEAVE A BURNING STICK UNATTENDED!
IlMyPsychicJane has a list of 30 sacred herbs on her website and this lovely video below.
Here's another great video!
3. CRYSTALS
Crystals would certainly make the list. They are everywhere lately! Having crystals around has turned into a cultural fad.
The only concern is that it's important for us to recognize crystals as powerful sentient beings rather than decorative show pieces.
Crystals are pure conscious beings. When we recognize this essence within them they reflect that self recognition onto us.
Crystals are mirrors. That is why crystal balls have been used for millenniums as an object that can peer into the ethers.
"Crystal grids are usually an arrangement of crystals, charged with intention in a geometric pattern. They can be created for many purposes. They can be used for healing, protection, love or to manifest something in your life. The possibilities are endless…"
When you are ready to bring these beautiful crystalline beings into your home, you can find a local crystal shop or research online for the most reputable sources.
HealingCrystals has a variety of quality stones. Purchase raw unpolished crystals whenever possible in order to retain the natural energy of the stone as much as possible.
A WORD OF ADVICE when purchasing crystals online, double check the measurements of the crystal you are purchasing, use a ruler or tape measure for accuracy.
Often times crystals look larger when pictured online than they actually are in person. There have been a few times that I have ordered crystals and they are either way bigger or way smaller than I thought so save yourself some time and choose carefully the first time.
Orgonite pyramid crystals have been said to aide in better sleep and help to neutralize emf waves.
Emf (electromagnetic field) is a physical field produced by electrically charged objects. It affects the behavior of charged objects in the vicinity of the field.
We are energetic beings, therefore we are affected by the emission of emf frequencies.
Emf is everywhere in our modern society; cell phones, computers, electronic devices all emit emf waves. It's best to research this further if you like to know more.
You can also visit OrgoniseYourself where Karin has a beautiful article about orgonite and emf protection.
Orgonite crystals are so beautiful that they are a pleasure to have in your home.
Organite products range from beautiful pendants to keychains, tower busters and pyramids!
If you're on the market for orgonites, consider supporting independent artisans like the ones on Etsy.
Here is a list of crystals that neutralize emf waves, naturally allowing the energy of your environment to raise and helping to balance your energy field.
Essential Oils are one of our most highly recommended items on this list because they resonate at such a high frequency they work almost instantaneously to quickly expand the vibration of the surrounding atmosphere.
Essential oils are very powerful so use with caution and research how to properly use them before purchasing.
There are a few significant factors to keep in mind that are essential to the use of these oils, such as the oils not being ingested unless thoroughly researched and being dilluted with a carrier oil before use.
DevelopGoodHabits has an outstanding post below about how to use essential oils. This site is a great place to start to research the proper use of essential oils.
Once your research is done, you are ready to begin using essential oils!
We recommend using therapeutic grade essential oils.
As depicted in the chart below, Rose oil resonates at one of the highest frequencies in the natural world, known to man.
Using therapeutic grade essential oils for massages are a wonderful way to relax and relieve tension.
Wellness abounds within a relaxed state of being. The feeling of relaxation ripples out from your body into the environment.
Remember to always use carrier oils whenever essential oils are used topically (on your body surface).
Simply add a few drops of essential oils to your choice of carrier oil to create a powerful aromatic massage oil.
Test a small patch of essential oil on your skin before use to check for any allergic reactions.
Just like crystals, essential oils are powerful allies to have in your home. Make friends with these elements of nature. They come carrying high vibes.
Here's a list from TheIndianSpot of 10 recommended essential oils for cleaning!
TrueRelaxation lists 20 ways to Use Essential Oils At Home
One of the easiest ways to use essential oils is in a diffuser. Essential Oil diffusers serve so many purposes, they can be one of the most helpful tools for wellness to have in your home.
Essential Oil diffusers can turn any room into a spa. Steam is a relaxing element. When combined with essential oils, this union creates a powerful dynamic duo!
We can all use a little more relaxation in our lives... breathe it in..... ahhhh .... roma ....theraphy ...
In place of harsh toxic chemicals, you can use essential oils with other natural ingredients to support a high vibe atmosphere. We've included a few tips below.
Bring your high vibes with you while on the go! These aromatheraphy necklaces help you to keep the high vibe energy of essential oils with you when you are out and about.
Check out this beautiful Lava Stone necklace sold on Amazon.
5. MEDITATION
Keep your mind at ease with silence. Not only is meditation an effective way to raise your vibration, it raises the frequency of the energy field around you.
When you meditate, what you are doing is clearing the energy field of your mind and allowing source energy to flow through.
Once your mind is clear your source energy can shine brightly.
If you have a busy lifestyle it helps to set reminders to meditate.
You can start with meditating 3 times a day for 5 minutes: the moment you wake up, during the afternoon and before falling asleep.
Once this schedule becomes a daily habit, dedicate more time to sit in silence.
As stated above, we highly recommend burning sage before your meditation session. If you don't already do so, try using a crystal or meditation bowl to "tune" the energy within your environment.
There are many meditation techniques you can use to aide you in your practice. From breathing, zen, mindfullness and guided meditations to apps, videos and daily programs. Such as this collaboration between Oprah and Deepak Chopra on ChopraCenterMeditation.com
When it comes to all the choices of meditation practices, don't get overwhelmed with the endless variety. We recommend the following:
- pick a few techniques you would like to start with
- try them out for a few days
- then decide which method is the best fit for you
- stay with this chosen technique until it becomes second nature
- remember to play along the way, don't take these practices too seriously
- relax and have fun throughout the process
DoYouYoga has a list of 4 styles of meditation techniques to begin with.
HERE's a thorough list of different meditation techniques.
Mindful Mystic Mama lists 11 styles of meditation below.
Heres a helpful video to start with.
Meditation portion begins at 7:30 for this video below.
If you have young children at home, you may be aware that in order to keep the peace, it's necessary to include your little ones in your meditation practice.
Many school systems have adapted meditation practices within the daily curriculum and the students benefit tremendously from this.
Meditation has been show to be very beneficial to children and can help them be more at ease throughout the day.
Therefore we highly recommend that you include a daily meditation practice in your family's life.
Invite your children and your immediate family to meditate daily with you.
It will take time to adjust, and may even be rough in the beginning. But keep at it and with time your child will have less screen time and a deeper connection to their inner self.
Meditation is one of the most significant practices you can include into your day which will benefit your family greatly and create a peaceful atmosphere at home. It can even free up more of your time because you will be able to get more things done throughout the day with a clear mind.
Here's a technique from the Montessori Method that you can use to invite your child into the field of silent awareness. This exercise is best suited for younger children, however children of all ages can be interested if you present it in a way that fits their level of maturity.
Make a sign with the word silence written on it. Walk around quietly with the sign, this intrigues children and peaks their curiosity.
When you know you have their attention sit down and ask them, "How long can you be silent?" Let them answer.
Then pull out a sand timer (which you had already set up ;) and say, "This sand timer has just enough sand in it to last for 5 minutes before all the sand gets to the bottom.
Do you think you can be quiet and sit still until this sand timer runs out?" Children love challenges and will be so excited to do this! If they want to stare at the sand timer for the duration of the meditation, let them.
They don't even have to sit for the entire 5 mins in the beginning. With time, consistent practice and gratitude for what they did accomplish, they will get used to sitting longer and start to enjoy the process.
Remember allowance and surrender is the key to peace. The key is for them to experience meditation as an enjoyable practice.
You can support this by trusting their inner guide to lead them, this is perhaps the greatest gift you can offer your child.
Stay peaceful by surrendering to the moment and allow your children to adapt slowly to this new way of being.
Enjoy these practices and the time with your children. Work towards sitting in silence and have fun through the process.
Here is our recommended daily family meditation practice:
- 5 minutes of meditation in the morning
- 5 minute afternoon meditation, preferably after lunch time when the body is relaxed, either a guided meditation or the sand timer technique described above
- another meditation option is this one moment meditation video below
- 5 minutes of yoga practice or 3 poses before bedtime (yoga eases the body and would be a great addition to your meditation routine )
- you can conclude your child's yoga practice with Savasana
At first glance this may seem like a lot to do, however when you actually start doing these practices daily you will see how quickly the time goes by. And before you know it, it becomes a natural part of your daily life.
Cosmic Kids has a series of charming yoga videos, my children have so much fun with these yoga videos. They also love their wonderful Zen Den videos which are great meditation starters!
The above practices with your children help to put them at ease and therefore create a more harmonious atmosphere at home.
*** BONUS ***
An essential step to creating a high vibe atmosphere is by cleaning up your home and clearing the clutter in your environment.
Marie Kondo is our recommended expert on the topic of cleaning and organization.
We have cleaning recommendations along with other ways to create a high vibe home in Part 2 of our High Vibe Home series. We will post it here once it's available.
Enjoy and implement these simple processes to greatly benefit your life and the lives of your loved ones.
We would love to hear from you and see how you personally experience this process of creating a high vibe atmosphere at home.
Feel free to share your pictures and experiences in the comment section below.
