"Our Community"

A primary goal for Time is of the Es*Sense is to create powerful partnerships within the community. The artisans that create for us are the threads that unite us. The passion for their work and that which they create is shared with ourselves and others and helps us to build a community based on mutual respect and support. The relationship we share with our artisans has enriched our business and our lives. When you purchase a Time is of the Es*Sense item, designed and handcrafted by an artist from our community you are not only supporting our vision, but you are adding one more thread to the collective web that links us all together. The Herbal Sage Company  http://www.herbalsage.com Herbalist Maureen Burns the “Tea Lady” is a member of the American Herbalist Guild, United Plants Savers and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. The Herbal Sage Farm adjoins United Plant Saver Botanical Sanctuary. The Herbal Sage Tea Co. processing facility is certified organic in Ohio. Maureen is dedicated to using fresh, all natural organic herbs, flowers and spices. She intuitively creates unique teas and herbal blends that awaken your inner spirit. Utopian Garden Soap Company Charlon Bobo is the founder, owner and caretaker of Utopian Garden. This innovative entrepreneur has offered exquisitely custom-crafted soap, mail-order packaging materials, and packaging-related consultations to the toiletries industry since 1997. She is also an impassioned instructor in the art of toiletry- making, teaching from her artisan studio in Thousand Oaks, California. Charlon is the founder, hostess, and organizer of the annual Southern California Handcrafted Toiletry-makers Gathering. Charlon has written articles for the Handmade Toiletries Network and speaks to groups about the benefits of handmade toiletries. Her unique style of sharing her passion for this art form is inspiring. Not only will you take with you valuable and powerful tools to create real change in your life, but will be uplifted by Charlon’s pioneering spirit and enlightened approach to business and life. Cheap Therapy Lisa Richey explains that Cheap Therapy is what creating handmade books and hand painted cards provides her. After working as a banker for almost 20 years, she sees her new Life as a way to earn less money; have a less definite future; have even less power in corporate America; go to fewer meetings; seldom, if ever wear pantyhose again; and have her soul fed every day! Lisa’s work is currently in over 50 galleries and shops across the country. She and her wonder dog, Aslan, live at Lake Waccamaw, NC. FYI…10% of Lisa’s profit from the sales of her books and cards goes to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Sylvie Elise Lansdowne Glass bead maker Sylvie is known for her Mermaids, Fairies, Angels and Floral beads. Her signature style is easily recognizable. Her beads are sold at bead stores nationwide and collected internationally. Her jewelry and gift line is sold to galleries and gift stores across the country. She enjoys classes as an extension of her art…the ability to share her knowledge and help her students to develop their own excitement for glass. Sylvie and her husband Rob, opened Lansdowne Bed and Breakfast, an educational center for bead makers. “It is our goal to bring you the best instructors available. We have selected the best faculty to bring to Atlanta, bead enthusiasts and beaders willing to travel to Atlanta classes. We hope that our excitement for beads will spread through this unique educational opportunity.” Sylvie Elise Lansdowne Corina Beads Corina Tettinger is a glass bead maker who shares her enthusiasm and amazing talent with the people that collect her little works of art. Corina seems to put emotion and feeling into her work, which explains why she views her beads as a potential “hug” she can send out to her customers and friends. She honestly loves sharing her talent and the beauty it produces with others. Corina fell in love “with the idea of making something small and delicate that lasts forever and gives joy to people!” Lisa Howe Stoneware LTD Lisa Howe Stoneware LTD uses only the finest quality clays and glazes to produce unique pottery designs that will bring joy and pleasure to you. Under normal use, all the pieces of pottery are dishwater safe, microwave and oven safe. Lead-free clays and glazes are used. Lisa Howe develops all of her own unique pottery designs and custom glaze mixes to create the unique look and feel of the Lisa Howe Stoneware Collection. Each piece is hand thrown by either Lisa or one of their highly talented potters, and then expertly glazed and kiln-fired to produce the beautiful colors and designs that you see on our Website. Rick Martin Composer Rick, formerly of Northridge, California, is currently pursuing a music degree via the School of Life and Living. The music for Time is of the Es*Sense was created and composed entirely by Rick in the wildest flurry of muse-like activity ever witnessed by owners, Catherine and Jeanne. They are eternally grateful for Rick’s musical genius and hope that this leads him to more compositional challenges and successes. Todd Salat Shots Photographer Todd was born an Iowa farm boy…but made his way to the mountains as often as possible. He holds degrees in geology and became an exploration geologist. In 1997, Todd moved to Alaska, the “Great Land”, to follow through with the photo biz. He has a cabin in Hatcher Pass, a camper on his truck, a home-base in Anchor-town, and a new ‘Galler-wheelia’ in tow. He now says it’s time to explore and share. “I truly hope you have enjoyed looking at …my photos. After a lot of experimentation I feel, no, I know, that I am using the best combination of cameras, lenses, film, and tripods to bring this “product” to you. The Image is as ‘pure’ as I can get it—I never use color filters and I never digitally enhance or alter my pictures. Also, I recently have started having most of my printing done locally on Fuji Gloss Crystal Archive paper—and I am ecstatic over the results! The glossy surface is of gem-like quality and the resultant color saturation looks awesome to me. I hope you feel the same!” (We do, Todd!)