http://GlassHouseSupplies.ArtFire.com en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:17:23 MST Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:17:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:17:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=766157 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=766157"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_860879209_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided clear glass locket features a classic and elegant circle design. You can see the contents from either side, sometimes giving them the appearance of floating.The interior of the locket is very roomy to hold lots of treasures... Add photos, fabrics, collages, altered art, steampunk jewelry, charms, sea glass, dried flowers, beads, trinkets, locks of hair, even a love letter! To open the locket, simply uses your fingernail at the indent on the side. The locket features a magnetic closure, so it stays snapped shut when youre wearing it and you wont need to worry about your anything falling out. This locket isnt waterproof.The locket comes with a 16 inch to 19 adustable steel ball necklace chain. This locket measures 1 1/4 inches diameter and the interior is 6mm deep. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=766157 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:10 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=745302 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=745302"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1314809834_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided glass locket features a swiveling bail so you can see the contents from either side! Insert photos, relics, keepsakes, or display tiny mementos such as a lock of hair or dried flowers. Antiqued glass has a greenish tint giving the piece such charm. Teardrop shape measures: 28 x 21mm. .925 stamped sterling silver. This is such a great piece! The locket unscrews below the swivel bail so that you can add and change the contents with ease. A wonderful way to keep someone special close to your heart! Add pictures, decorative pieces, historical items, a love letter, basically anything your heart desires. Makes a wonderful gift for a bride. Add something old and you have your "something old, something new". Available in other shapes as well. Only pendant is included. Necklace chains sold separately. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=745302 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607659 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607659"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_450927631_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Varying in size ... Mixed lot of light greens, dark greens, and whites. All of these pieces of recycled glass were personally found by me and my daughter along the world fameous beaches of the Hamptons. These are exactly as they were found. They have not been artificially changed or commercially tumbled. They would be great for all kinds of projects...especially jewelry making, wire wrapping, etc.Weight: 3.7 ounces. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607659 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607656 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607656"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_349888705_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lot of (12) 80mm silver color french style blank barrettes. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607656 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:05:38 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607655 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607655"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_526571690_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Moroccan style large silver plated bails are perfect for all kinds of jewelry projects. These are especially great for use with fused glass! Intricate scroll work design makes these especially unique! Measurements: 1 3/16 long (entire length of bail), 5/8 (length of top of bail - excluding glue on pad), 7/16 (width of top of bail at widest point). Please note that these are in sealed (unopened) packaging of 5 (five) bails total. The description on the package says sterling silver plated. I do not believe that is considered to be a correct term, thus I have described them as merely silver plated. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607655 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:04:41 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607654 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607654"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1862560405_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These handmade lavender sachets are made with a beautiful variety of fabrics imported from France and filled with organic fragrant french lavender buds from Provence. Each one measures approx 4 1/2 square and I have sewn a tiny ribbon tag hanger on one end. These are great to freshen and perfume drawers, linens, closets, or a travel bag. They can also be used as a dream pillow to enjoy a peaceful and aromatic sleep. They make a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special!The price is for one pillow, which is shown in the first picture. As you can see by the other pictures, there are several others fabrics available as well. Please contact me if you are interested in a different one. Because they are handmade, no two are exactly alike.Herbs will stay fragrant for a long time. You may also refresh it at any time by squeezing the pillow to release more fragrance or by adding a few drops of pure lavender essential oil. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=607654 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:03:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587708 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587708"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1313661369_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Sterling silver twisted Rombo chain is a very popular choice of pendant chain. This chain is a nice solid chain. At 24" long, this chain looks perfect with my sterling silver lockets. It is just the right length, thickness (5.2 grams), and style! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587708 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:43:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587627 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587627"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_667693712_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Sterling silver twisted Singapore chain is a very popular choice of pendant chain. Singapore chain is a twisted style of chain that gives a romantic soft look yet really sparkles. This chain is stronger than it looks. At 24" long, this chain looks perfect with my sterling silver lockets. It is just the right length, thickness (2.3 grams), and style! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587627 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:59:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587407 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587407"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_925202816_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Sterling silver twisted Rombo chain is a very popular choice of pendant chain. This chain is a nice solid chain. At 20" long, this chain looks perfect with my sterling silver lockets. It is a great length, thickness (2.9 grams), and style! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=587407 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:50:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581530 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581530"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_229175999_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided glass locket features a swiveling bail so you can see the contents from either side! Insert photos, relics, keepsakes, decorative paper, original works of art, or display tiny mementos such as a lock of hair or dried flowers. (Please note that the inside of the locket is only thick enough to hold flat items). Antiqued glass has a greenish tint giving the piece such charm. Measures: 25mm round diameter. Stamped .925 sterling silver. This is one of my favorite pieces! The patterned sterling silver bezel gives it such a beautiful antique heirloom look.This is such a great piece! The locket unscrews below the swivel bail so that you can add and change the contents with ease. A wonderful way to keep someone special close to your heart! Add pictures, decorative pieces, historical items, a love letter, basically anything your heart desires. Makes a wonderful gift for a bride. Add something old and you have your "something old, something new". Available in other shapes as well. Only pendant is included. Necklace chains sold separately. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581530 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:50:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581528 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581528"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_932556319_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided glass locket features a swiveling bail so you can see the contents from either side! Insert photos, relics, keepsakes, decorative paper, original works of art, or display tiny mementos such as a lock of hair or dried flowers. (The opening inside is big enough to only hold items of that approx. thickness.) Antiqued glass has a greenish tint giving the piece such charm. Oval shape measures: 27 x 22mm. Stamped .925 sterling silver. I just love the way the scalloped edging looks on this locket!This is such a great piece! The locket unscrews below the swivel bail so that you can add and change the contents with ease. A wonderful way to keep someone special close to your heart! Add pictures, decorative pieces, historical items, a love letter, basically anything your heart desires. Makes a wonderful gift for a bride. Add something old and you have your "something old, something new". Available in other shapes as well. Only pendant is included. Necklace chains sold separately. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=581528 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:32:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=499098 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=499098"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1519100845_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Known for their good luck and vibrant colors, Peacock feathers have a long history of symbolism in many cultures.Two gorgeous peacock feathers are very carefully set under hand cut double sided glass. Then framed by this charming brass "picture frame". The rich colors and beautiful pattern is magnified by the glass...creating an exciting and eyecatching effect. It is sure to be a conversation piece! Size: 2" x 2 1/2". Depth: 9/16". This design is not waterproof. The pendant can be opened by unlocking the hinged top. That way you can change the pendant at a later date to add something new like a photo or trinket. Purchase includes pendant only.... Please note that no peacocks were ever harmed to make this special pendant! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=499098 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:46:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=375711 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=375711"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_855873864_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided clear glass memory locket is in a wonderful heart shaped design. You can see the contents from either side, sometimes giving them the appearance of floating. The interior of the locket is very roomy to hold lots of treasures... Add photos, fabrics, collages, altered art, steampunk jewelry, charms, sea glass, dried flowers, beads, trinkets, locks of hair, even a love letter! To open the locket, simply uses your fingernail at the indent on the side. The locket features a magnetic closure, so it stays snapped shut when you're wearing it and you won't need to worry about your anything falling out. Please note that this locket isn't waterproof. The locket comes with a 16 inch to 19" adustable steel ball necklace chain. This locket measures approximately 1 inches diameter (at widest) and the interior is 6mm deep. Makes a great gift! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=375711 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:10:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323587 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323587"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_104195796_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> When you are relaxing in the comfort of a warm tub of water your skin can soak in the nutrients it needs from natural herbs and oatmeal in this bath tea. This mixture also provides skin moisturizing benefits and general emotional renewal and stress relief. INGREDIANTS: Oatmeal - helps smooth and comfort itchy, scratchy, and dry skin...will give your skin a silky feel. Lavender Buds - Brings calm to the senses; useful for relief of stress, tension, and headaches. Imported quality lavender from Provence, France. Chamomile Flowers - relaxes tired, achy muscles and feet, and softens the skin. Rose Petals - offers a soothing property to the nerves and emotional state of mind. **1/2 lb (8 ozs) bag of loose mixture - approximately 4 1/2 cups. It takes from 1/3 to 1/2 cup of bath tea mixture for a single bath (or makes approximately 9 bath tea bags). Make your own bath tea bags for personal use or resale, put in tins, add to homemade soaps, etc. Only the best, high quality ingrediants are used! *Larger quantities are available. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323587 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:06:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323579 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323579"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_88243372_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Description: Muslin Bags 4 X 6 Package Size: 25 Comments: A 4"x 6" muslin bag holds approx. 1.5 cups. Draw string closure, not dyed. These are great for making bath tea bags, sachet bags, dream pillows, stamping, lavender dryer bags, soap making, storing herbs, storing jewelry, or just about anything else.... http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=323579 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:46:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=322781 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=322781"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_385737497_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This medium sized double sided clear glass locket features a classic and elegant circle design. You can see the contents from either side, sometimes giving them the appearance of floating. The interior of the locket is very roomy to hold lots of treasures... Add photos, fabrics, collages, altered art, steampunk jewelry, charms, sea glass, dried flowers, beads, trinkets, locks of hair, even a love letter! To open the locket, simply uses your fingernail at the indent on the side. The locket features a magnetic closure, so it stays snapped shut when you're wearing it and you won't need to worry about your anything falling out. This locket isn't waterproof. The locket comes with a 16 inch to 19" adustable steel snake necklace chain with a heart charm attached. This locket measures 1 inches diameter and the interior is 6mm deep. Makes a great gift! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=322781 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:25:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=84928 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=84928"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1139781434_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Blue/grey lavender - Lavandula Angustifolia - imported from Provence, France. One half pound (8 oz) of French lavender. Lavender is perfect for making sachets, potpourri, sleep/eye pillows, bath herbs, weddings (for tossing at bride and groom), bath and body, aromatherapy, dryer sachets, a natural replacement for moth balls, etc. Bluish/grey green in color and a very strong lavender scent. The buds are about size of rice and is very clean with practically no stems. A 1/2 lb bag will fill about 20-25 3"-4" organza bags & approx 10 - 4" x 6" bags. The buds are extremely fragrant and have approximately a 2 year shelf life when kept in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container or bag. If the fragrance fades give the buds a squeeze to release the oil inside... it will give them a renewed scent. Larger quantities are available. Recent feedback from one of my wonderful customers: "This lavender is the best I have ever purchased and I have been buying lavender for 8 years! I will be back for more, thank you!!" *Great recipe for Natural "Green" Lavender Household Cleaner Fill a jar about one-quarter full of blue/grey lavender buds and then fill the rest of the jar with white vinegar. Place the lid on the jar and leave in a warm spot (a windowsill is a good place) for about two weeks. Shake daily. Strain out the lavender buds (you can put these in the compost pile). Use your new cleaner to clean kitchen counters (repels and also kills ants), windows, etc. It is also a good spray into the air around the grill to repel flies, but be careful not to get downwind of it because the vinegar may sting your eyes. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=84928 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:11:49 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=77616 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=77616"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1603094118_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double sided glass locket features a swiveling bail so you can see the contents from either side! Insert photos, relics, keepsakes, decorative paper, original works of art, or display tiny mementos such as a lock of hair or dried flowers. (The opening inside is big enough to only hold items of that approx. thickness.) Antiqued glass has a greenish tint giving the piece such charm. Trapezoid shape measures: 24 x 22mm. The exterior depth measurement is about 13mm (including the glass which is bowed to give it a lot of depth). Stamped .925 sterling silver. This is such a great piece! The locket unscrews below the swivel bail so that you can add and change the contents with ease. A wonderful way to keep someone special close to your heart! Add pictures, decorative pieces, historical items, a love letter, basically anything your heart desires. Makes a wonderful gift for a bride. Add something old and you have your "something old, something new". Available in other shapes as well. Only pendant is included. Necklace chains sold separately. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=77616 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:27:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68825 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68825"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_657347370_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> 1/2 lb quality dried red rose buds/petals mixture - Botanical Name: Rosa Centifolia. This is a very large sealed bag (because of how light weight the petals are). One dry 1/2 pound bag (8 oz.) is approx 12 cups of dried dark red rose petals and buds. They are perfect for making potpourri, sachets, bath and beauty products, and in numerous craft projects. There is a mixture of both buds and petals. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68825 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:24:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68820 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68820"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_362774267_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> 1/2 lb quality dried German Chamomile imported from Egypt - Botanical Name: Matricaria Chamomilla (Annual). This is a very large sealed bag (because of how light weight the petals are). One dry 1/2 pound bag (8 oz.). Perfect for herb tea, hair rinse, making potpourri, sachets and dream pillows, bath herbs and other bath products, and in numerous craft projects. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68820 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:30:05 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56564 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56564"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_9011863_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Blue/grey lavender - Lavandula Angustifolia - imported from Provence, France. One quarter pound (4 oz) of French lavender. Lavender is perfect for making sachets, potpourri, sleep/eye pillows, bath herbs, weddings (for tossing at bride and groom), bath and body, aromatherapy, dryer sachets, a natural replacement for moth balls, etc. Bluish/grey green in color and a very strong lavender scent. The buds are about size of rice and is very clean with practically no stems. The buds are extremely fragrant and have approximately a 2 year shelf life when kept in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container or bag. If the fragrance fades give the buds a squeeze to release the oil inside... it will give them a renewed scent. Larger quantities are available. Recent feedback from one of my wonderful customers: "This lavender is the best I have ever purchased and I have been buying lavender for 8 years! I will be back for more, thank you!!" *Great recipe for Natural "Green" Lavender Household Cleaner Fill a jar about one-quarter full of blue/grey lavender buds and then fill the rest of the jar with white vinegar. Place the lid on the jar and leave in a warm spot (a windowsill is a good place) for about two weeks. Shake daily. Strain out the lavender buds (you can put these in the compost pile). Use your new cleaner to clean kitchen counters (repels and also kills ants), windows, etc. It is also a good spray into the air around the grill to repel flies, but be careful not to get downwind of it because the vinegar may sting your eyes. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56564 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:21:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56551 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56551"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_887212182_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Blend of Pomegranate, Orange, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Sweet Kumquat. Good lather... great moisturizing extra large sized soap. Wonderfully fruity scent! Once you use homemade soaps, you will never go back to commercial again. The difference in quality is huge. size: approx. 4 1/2" x 2 1/8" x 1 1/4" (can vary slightly because it is homemade) weight: approx. 6.8 ozs (can vary slightly because it is homemade) Ingrediants: Sorbitol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Laurate, Additives (3%), Triethanolamine, Fragrance Oil http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=56551 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:15:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=36937 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=36937"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8610_product_1095257367_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Blue/grey lavender - Lavandula Angustifolia - imported from Provence, France.One half pound (8 oz) of French lavender. Lavender is perfect for making sachets, potpourri, sleep/eye pillows, bath herbs, weddings (for tossing at bride and groom), bath and body, aromatherapy, dryer sachets, a natural replacement for moth balls, etc. Bluish/grey green in color and a very strong lavender scent. The buds are about size of rice and is very clean with practically no stems. A 1/2 lb bag will fill about 20-25 3"-4" organza bags & approx 10 - 4" x 6" bags.The buds are extremely fragrant and have approximately a 2 year shelf life when kept in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container or bag. If the fragrance fades give the buds a squeeze to release the oil inside... it will give them a renewed scent.Larger quantities are available.Recent feedback from one of my wonderful customers:"This lavender is the best I have ever purchased and I have been buying lavender for 8 years! I will be back for more, thank you!!"*Great recipe for Natural "Green" Lavender Household CleanerFill a jar about one-quarter full of blue/grey lavender buds and then fill the rest of the jar with white vinegar. Place the lid on the jar and leave in a warm spot (a windowsill is a good place) for about two weeks. Shake daily. Strain out the lavender buds (you can put these in the compost pile). Use your new cleaner to clean kitchen counters (repels and also kills ants), windows, etc. It is also a good spray into the air around the grill to repel flies, but be careful not to get downwind of it because the vinegar may sting your eyes. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=36937