August 12th, 2008
I love Orchids! However, little did I know about Orchids and how to maintain them. I’ve killed all my previous Orchids..not intentionally, of course. I just didn’t know! I was in a garden store recently and I asked one of the gardeners how I should pick an Orchid and keep it alive. The gentleman originally from Malaysia eagerly shared with me everything he knows about Orchids and he has been tending Orchids for over 20 years!
So the scoop in 7 magical steps:
(1) Understand the natural habitat of Orchids. Grown in Asia in countries like Malaysia it loves hot, humid climate and grows in the bark of mature trees — not soil! I did not know that!
(2) Pick a healthy orchid (white orchids are the easiest to maintain). Look out for droopy yellowing leaves - not a good sign. Are the blooms healthy? Pick 4 plants that shows sign of health like fleshy, green leaves and healthy blooms…pick the best one!
(3) Buy a terra cotta Orchid pot - yes, it is a special pot with slats around the side to allow aeration.
(4) Buy an Orchid fertilizer. Used twice a week through the summer. Detailed instructions are on the product.
(5) Maintenance: Water the Orchid every 2 weeks. Now here is the golden trick: Never ever let the pot stand with water in the tray - the dampness will kill the roots! Water and allow the water to drain out before placing it back on the water tray.
(6) Ideal Environment: Bathrooms or Kitchens where there is higher humidity with running water.
(7) Pruning Orchids: Remove aged yellowing leaves. Once the blooms are gone on the stem, cut the stem just above the fourth node from the bottom.
Good news: My Orchid is still alive and a new leaf is sprouting! No blooms yet!
August 10th, 2008
We have a ONLY 3 models of 10L Stefani Traditional left in our US warehouse for our US customers. First come, first serve basis :-). This model is ideal for large families or an office serving a large team.
Stefani Water Purifiers, hand made in clay, use biodegradable ceramic filers based on the Doulton design. These long lasting filters are replaceable after 700L of use or every 4-6 months. Great Value and great for the environment!
We are all SOLD OUT in Canada.
Order now in our marketplace!
August 9th, 2008
September 2008 issue of Canadian Style at Home magazine picks Stefani Water Purifier for their feature on the latest eco-friendly products for kitchens. Available on newstands now!
We like that 
August 8th, 2008
I was delighted to see the Stefani Water Purifier on the Chris and Steven Show right after the Green Living Show 2008 in Toronto!
Also featured were the hand-made terra cotta wine cups made by Barbara Taylor also available in our marketplace. I was absolutely thrilled to see the famous duo along with Designer, Deb Nelson rave about products from LifeSpices! The famous duo were also stars of my favourite HGTV show “The Designer Guys”.
Click here to see the video.
A big Thanks to Jackie of Green Rooms in Oakville for submitting these products to show producers. Jackie and Alisa of Green Rooms are resellers of Stefani Water Purifiers.
August 6th, 2008
Ta-da! …and the winners are:
June Winner: Trudy Parke of BC whose reason for winning a Stefani Water Purifier is:
“We have several boil water advisories in the past. These can last for several days. I want to know my water is safe to drink even after the city says it is.”
July winner: Gary Cannon of Ottawa who commented:
“Too feel safe about the water I consume each day.”
Trudy and Gary: The units have been shipped out and should arrive soon!
We hope both are winners are delighted with their wins. For detailed information about the Stefani Water Purifiers please see our Product Information Site http://www.stefaniaqua.com
Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our water survey. We do review your input and feedback and appreciate the time you spent completing it.
