Office lets entrepreneurs have their own space http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/227116

Rachel Smith operates an online business, http://www.scentbyspirit.com, out of her office at Creative Workspace. She and her partner produce and sell teas, lotions and perfumes.

"This is the coolest place,'" Smith said. "We can do our thing. It's awesome.''

Scent by Spirit Has Them Licked With New Dog Shampoo

Strong enough for a man but made for a canine

Renton, WA (rushprnews) October 31-2005 – People are passionate about their dogs. They pamper them, dress them, tote them around in fancy bags, and maybe even purchase the latest canine couture. The one thing all pet owners have in common is pet odor, and while there are a multitude of choices available for bathing your cherished pet – they aren’t all created equal. Rachel Johnston, founder of Scent by Spirit, recently discovered Zen Soaps' new line of Pet Shampoos – so gentle that the whole family can use them!

As an avid pet owner, Rachel Johnston will be the first to tell you that her pets are members of her family. She carefully selects her pet care products, diligently inspecting the labels to ensure that no harmful chemicals are present. When Rachel heard about Zen Soaps' new shampoos, she was eager to test them out for herself, and upon doing so, couldn't wait to share them with her friends and customers. “I couldn’t believe the difference in the way that my hair felt after using this product,” she explained. “And the addition of essential oils is a pleasant alternative to synthetic fragrances,” she added.

The shampoos start with one basic premise: dogs lick. This line of products utilizes a wash that is safe enough for use on children, and has the pH of water. The manufacturers considered the fact that dogs have noses that are twenty-five times more sensitive than humans when formulating the blends. They are infused with plant extracts that benefit the hair and skin, and several of the blends are scented with naturally processed essential oils.

Unlike many commercial products, Zen Soaps' Pet Shampoo rinses away easily, and leaves behind no residue on your pet. The result? A shinier, healthier coat for your best friend. Zen Soaps tells us that after a few uses, your pet may even begin to look forward to bath time. Now that’s Zen!

The shampoo ($16.95 for 16 ounces bottle) is available for purchase on the Scent By Spirit website, located at www.ScentBySpirit.com, you may order by phone at 425-227-4364.

About ScentbySpirit.com
ScentbySpirit.com is a woman-owned and family-run business in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The company was born from the desire of owner Rachel Johnston's vision to combine the tactile sensations of blending fragrance, herbs and, most of all, teas. Ms. Johnston's mission is to offer the opportunity for everyone to experience what used to be considered luxury items with tremendous joy and outstanding quality, while having only a moderate impact on the pocket book. Rachel believes that luxury, indulgence and pampering is our birthright. As children of Spirit, we owe it to ourselves to nurture the divine within and care for ourselves on levels: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual.

You can check them out at:
http://www.scentbyspirit.com

Interview Contact:
Rachel Johnston - Founder
PR@scentbyspirit.com

Scentbyspirit.com
4004 NE 4th St. – Suite 107-207
Renton, WA 98056
Voice: 425-227-GENI

Contact info: Ane Laszlo-Howard
anne@rushprnews.com
www.rushprnews.com

Yummy and Artistic Gift Ideas for Under $20.00

Seattle, Washington (rushprnews) 10/13/05- Do you want to give personal gifts for the Holiday Season but you don’t have a huge budget? Or you are exchanging gifts at the office and you want to be the one with the gift to delight all but don’t have time to go hunting for it? Scent by Spirit and RushPRnews have a few suggestions for you, all under $20.00.

For $8.95: Sweet tooth Delight. Finally, extra strength relief for chocolate addiction is here. Guaranteed to stop chocolate cravings up to 5 minutes! These pure semi-sweet chocolate patches are placed on your tongue. Chewing may reduce the duration of the effective ingredients but who are we to stop you? Use as needed, and remember, there are millions of people with chocolate dependency, just like you!
http://www.scentbyspirit.com/catalog/The-Chocoholics-Chocolate-Patch-pr-1421.html

For $8.95: Sensual pleasure. This is a fabulous naturally based product. A luxurious blend of arnica flowers infused in pure olive oil. Further enhanced with fair trade unrefined shea butter, cocoa butter and beeswax, to make a lovely solid lotion stick. We have added menthol along with lavender and peppermint essential oils for deep tissue work. Simply massage into your skin and allow the menthol, peppermint and the lavender to do the hard work.
http://www.scentbyspirit.com/catalog/Natural-Arnica-Balm-Muscle-Rub-pr-1085.html

For $18.80: Montana horses’ calendar. Artist and Cowboy Alex Devilbiss is pleased to publish its second edition of this upcoming-year calendar entitled Mystical Horses. It is now available for purchase at Ane’s Storefront (www.lulu.com/ane) and is being promoted by RushPRnews (www.rushprnews.com). This calendar consists of original work by this widely acclaimed artist and is unique in its genre with its content of local horses that exudes more than just a little bit of personality. You will see horses such as Betsy, the horse Who Likes Potato Chips and others. These startling images of Montana’s horses in varied environments are not only beautiful but like nothing you have seen before. The artist has a sense of space and colour combined with an intuitive understanding of these animals that can be felt upon viewing. Pictures are in colour and in black and white. To see examples of the photograph and purchase this stunning calendar, please visit http://www.lulu.com/ane .For information, please write at anne@rushprnews.com or call 514-523-3771.

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The Lowdown on the Rise of Green Tea and Other Tea Beverages

Seattle, WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) July 27, 2005 -- Thanks to Starbucks and Folgers, the average American may enjoy a latte or cup of coffee each morning, but more and more folks are also reaching for a good cup of tea just about any time of the day or night. We're not just talking about tea and crumpets anymore. The recent rise in "Red Hatter" clubs, tea houses and all new tea bars like Cambridge's growing TeaLuxe franchise has set the world tea market on fire. For the first time, people across the United States can enjoy quality loose leaf teas and their potential health benefits at reasonable prices.

According to a 1999 article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "when compared to a placebo and caffeine, green tea extract consumption produced a significant 4% increase in 24-hour energy expenditure. If you consume 2,000 calories per day and don't gain or lose weight (you're in energy balance), an increase of 4% would translate roughly into an 80-calorie daily difference. Over a year, this could result in 89 pounds of weight loss." Thanks to online tea merchants like ScentbySpirit.com, this new trend of going green (tea that is) is able to help people tap into this, and other potential benefits.

What you may feel safe purchasing from a grocery store shelf or your local latte stand may not contain the key ingredients of green tea you are looking for. Most mass production tea is made with lower quality tea. "If you are going to fuel your body, do it with the best possible tea products," explains ScentbySpirit.com founder, Rachel Johnston. "The bottom line is your body will thank you in the long run."

The ScentbySpirit.com tea line includes green, white, black, flavored, rooibos herbal, fruit teas, as well as many organic and fair trade teas. Their Tea Starter Pack includes all the beginning essentials for brewing loose leaf teas in a snap.

Rachel states: "It was really important to us that we not only offer products that enhance well being through teas and scents, but that we made them to fit a variety of budgets and needs of a wide consumer base. We are so thrilled that so many people are able to explore the world of fine teas and scents in a friendly environment. Where they can ask questions and learn more about the balance of mind, body and spirit."

When asked whether the huge expansion of teas and now the advent of the Green Tea Frappuccino® by coffee megalith Starbucks makes her nervous, Johnston responded, "As far as we're concerned, the more awareness of tea and the benefits it can offer, the better for the market place at large. We are interested in educating consumers as well as providing quality teas and scents."

About ScentbySpirit.com
ScentbySpirit.com is a woman-owned and family-run business in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The company was born from the desire of owner Rachel Johnston's vision to combine the tactile sensations of blending fragrance, herbs and, most of all, teas. Ms. Johnston's mission is to offer the opportunity for everyone to experience what used to be considered luxury items with tremendous joy and outstanding quality, while having only a moderate impact on the pocket book. Rachel believes that luxury, indulgence and pampering is our birthright. As children of Spirit, we owe it to ourselves to nurture the divine within and care for ourselves on levels: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual.

You can check them out at:
http://www.scentbyspirit.com

Interview Contact:
Rachel Johnston - Founder
PR@scentbyspirit.com

Scentbyspirit.com
4004 NE 4th St. – Suite 107-207
Renton, WA 98056
Voice: 425-227-GENI

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Press Contact: Rachel Johnston
Company Name: ScentbySpirit.com
Email: PR@scentbyspirit.com
Phone: 425-277-4364
Website: http://www.scentbyspirit.com

More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb266182.htm

Internet Radio Broadcasts For Tea Lovers
Tea Radio ™ – instant "on demand" tea talk

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 5, 2005

Contact: Dawnya Sasse
Tea Events
tea@teaevents.com
541-279-1023

Redmond, Oregon- Tea Events™ is pleased to announce the premier of it's monthly internet broadcast, Tea Radio™. Tea Radio™ billed as on-demand "tea talk" features tips, tricks and hints pertinent to both tea entreprenuers and tea hobbyists alike. Each month, Tea Radio ™ interviews industry professionals who share their own personal tea story with enthusiasts around the globe.

Tea Radio's June broadcast featured tea entreprenuer, Rachel Johnston, owner of Scent By Spirit.com and offered inspiration for anyone interested in making their dream business a reality. Access to Tea Radio™ is provided free of charge and is available to the listener "on demand" using streaming audio technology. (www.TeaRadio.com)

About Tea Events™:
Tea Events™ provides "Extraordinary Tea Business Training" through personal consultation and it's online tea training schools, Start A Tea Business™and Start A Children's Tea Party Business.™ For more information you may visit www.TeaEvents.com

Tea Events™
3559 SW Valleyview Drive
Redmond, OR. 97756
541-279-1023

www.TeaEvents.com ###

Local Seattle Beauty Product and Tea Web Site Gets Face Lift

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 16, 2005 -– Seattle company Scentbyspirit.com unveiled its progress towards keeping up with the internet Joneses today. In an ongoing effort to maintain and grow the company's share of the booming tea and beauty markets online, owner Rachel Johnston partnered with Arizona company RedLime to increase the usability and effectiveness of the Scentbyspirit.com web site. The result is an easier to navigate site filled with fun and hip images of a "retro" genie and her monkey side kick. The pages at www.scentbyspirit.com have been trimmed down to be lean and fast loading on customers' machines. Rachel states that it isn't who you know, but how you serve your existing and potential customers through a meaningful online experience, great customer service and high quality products.

"Working with a well known design firm like RedLime has proven to be just the ticket to put a little zest in our company's steps toward continuing forward into the fast paced future of online e-tailers. Creating an online presence is no small task, and if you are going to do it, you should spend the time and money to do it right. You need a site that will stand out among the thousands of other sites your customers have to choose from - a site that is easy to navigate, pleasant to look at, quick-loading and professional. A site that helps - not hinders - your business. The reality of online life is that all you have is your Web site to represent you, so it had better be pretty darn good looking to get people to click on in and shop at your business. We knew it was time for a facelift for us." (www.scentbyspirit.com)

About ScentbySpirit.com
ScentbySpirit.com is a woman-owned and family-run business in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The company was born from the desire of owner Rachel Johnston's vision to combine the tactile sensations of blending fragrance, herbs and, most of all, teas. Ms. Johnston's mission is to offer the opportunity for everyone to experience what used to be considered luxury items with tremendous joy and outstanding quality, while having only a moderate impact on the pocket book. Rachel believes that luxury, indulgence and pampering is our birthright. As children of Spirit, we owe it to ourselves to nurture the divine within and care for ourselves on levels: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual.

You can check them out at:
http://www.scentbyspirit.com

Interview Contact:
Rachel Johnston - Founder
PR@scentbyspirit.com

Scentbyspirit.com
4004 NE 4th St. – Suite 107-207
Renton, WA 98056
Voice: 425-227-GENI

# # #

Press Contact: Rachel Johnston
Company Name: ScentbySpirit.com
Email: PR@scentbyspirit.com
Phone: 425-277-4364
Website: http://www.scentbyspirit.com

More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/6/prweb252208.htm