Friday, April 24, 2015

Calendar of Events - May 2015



Image courtesy Cartolina Cards.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY LLB  - CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF THE McINTIRE INTERCHANGE - BOW-WOW-WALK 2015 - CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES - SIDEWALK SALE

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Saturday, May 2, 2015
12 - 4 p.m.

McIntire Plaza celebrates the completion of the McIntire Interchange!





Hot 101.9 and Hitkicker 99.7 will be helping us celebrate the completion of the interchange after a somewhat challenging period of construction. Thank you for your patience, your sense of humor and your loyalty!!

Register for prizes. Music. Food. Fun. 

Special events and giveaways throughout the Plaza!
Discover what's so unique about our community of creative local artisan businesses.

 Generously sponsored by Monticello Media | Woodard Properties | Great Harvest Bread Co. | La Linea Bella ! | Cathy Mares | Sarisand Tile | Animal Connection | Habitat for Humanity | CIRCA | ReThreads and the City of Charlottesville.


Register with us to win a framed piece of original art (valued at $420)
 &
a beautiful spring gift basket full of natural spa products by Caldrea, Lucia, SkinOwl and LURK (valued at $80).

We'll also be giving away free deluxe sized samples of LURK and SKINOWL!

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Wednesday, May 6th 

Happy Birthday, LLB!


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Saturday, May 21st
10 - 3 

SIDEWALK SALE!

We have to make room for all our new samples, so it's time to have a sale!
We'll be setting up either in front of LLB or in the Harris Court right outside our workshop.

Cash or check only, please, these prices will be low.




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Saturday, May 30th
8:30 a.m. (10 a.m.) Lee Park

"Picture This!"

Join Titus, Pandora, Play-Doh, Kay Taylor (Sheridan Avenue Studios Photography)
and La Linea Bella ! (Team "Picture This!") at the annual
CASPCA Bow-WOW-Walk through downtown Charlottesville.

Bring your pooch, register to walk with our team
or create your own team and support C'Ville's animals in need.

We had a ton of fun last year, this year should be even better!

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Congratulations, graduates!
(You're free!)

Bring us your diploma or portraits and photos from your graduation and
receive 10% off your custom frame through the end of May.



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La Linea Bella !
Fantastic Framing & Art
Charlottesville, VA
LaLineaBella.com
434 244 3050







Saturday, April 18, 2015

The Benefits of Mangosteen


Behold the power of the mangosteen - she is the latest player in a lineup of luscious exotic fruit with the amazing benefits of cancer fighting antioxidants.

This is one of a series of reviews of products featured at LLB.




I recently encountered mangosteen for the first time via SkinOwl, who created these amazing oxygenating beauty drops for a quick and effective overnight treatment of your skin.





Now, obviously these beautiful drops are not edible, but the mangosteen itself is quite delicious and sports some amazing benefits for your health.

About mangosteens: 

From the exotic reaches of Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, mangosteens are a bit unfamiliar to many in the U.S., but deliver for anyone looking for lively flavor and the nutritional benefits to go with it. This glossy purple fruit (with a few different colored varieties) is low in calories, high in fiber, and contains powerful antioxidants, including xanthones, vitamin C and B-complex vitamins, such as thiamin, niacin and folate. These and other phytonutrients neutralize harmful free radicals and help the body fight infection. Studies have shown that mangosteens have the potential to slow the growth of cancer cells and may be chemopreventive.

Nutritional benefits:

Low in calories and high in fiber (100 grams equal about 13% of the recommended daily amount), mangosteens have lots of essential nutrients, but no saturated fats or cholesterol. The potassium content helps control heart rate and regulate blood pressure, which in turn aids in stroke and coronary heart disease prevention. Healthy amounts of manganese and magnesium are also present, and new research suggests that xanthones – a powerful antioxidant found almost exclusively in mangosteen – have properties that fight pain, allergies, infections, skin disorders, and fatigue while supporting intestinal health.
Mangosteen’s vitamin C content is another advantage, providing the body with a water-soluble (easily absorbed) antioxidant, while staving off infections and scavenging harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folate help the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.


But back to our product review of SkinOwl's Mangosteen P.M. Beauty Drops:
These amazing drops by SkinOwl do everything an expensive cream promises to do - but naturally and without the addition of harmful preservatives and chemicals.

They have become a staple in our routine at home, they absorb quickly, never leave your skin feeling greasy, and you wake up the next day with a face that feels totally refreshed.

"An oxygenating, night time oil intended to de-stress dull skin—the ultimate power oil to recharge and reverse signs of fatigue.  
Aromatherapy: The aroma is sweet, fruity, and tart. Helps to bring client into a restful, peaceful state. "

(Sweet dreams!)


For even more about mangosteen (and a delicious recipe) 
visit Skinowl and Dr. Mercola.
For a free sample, pop by LLB this week!

See you soon!
xx

Beate



(Thanks to Dr. Mercola for the nutritional info quoted above.)
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Charlottesville, VA