When I decided to open a small business in 2001, it was very clear to me that it would be called The Stillroom. It was a shop that sold essential oils, fragrant herbs and spices and tea.
What was not clear, however, was what it was to people passing by. One person said they thought it was a photography studio and another thought it was a place to get a shot and a beer… as in whiskey distillation. It never really occurred to me what an obscure word ‘stillroom’ was.
A stillroom would be found in many homes hundreds of years ago and it was kept separate from the rest of the house. This was the room where herbs, spices and flowers were turned into teas, soaps and medicines among other things. Herbs such as peppermint and lavender would be distilled to pull the oils out of the plants. This is an essential or pure oil. (A perfume oil is always going to be cut with some sort of carrier oil, thus the oil is diminished). Remember, essential oil is pure, perfume oils are cut. The Stillroom carries both lavender essential oil and peppermint essential oil.
The Stillroom has loose french lavender by the ounce. We also have lavender sewn into pretty sachets and we have culinary lavender too. The french lavender color is not super blue (it is organic lavender) but the fragrance in one little petal is on fleek. (that’s ‘on point’ in hipster)
The lavender bundles are back in stock! These bundles are really, really nice and if you are a lavender lover like me, you will appreciate the organic beauty of these simple bouquets. The lavender bundles and dried flowers you find in The Stillroom are shipped from the other side of Pennsylvania which delights me. Keeping PA strong!
I was asked how to keep the bundles from shedding. They really are just not meant to be handled a lot. If you are breaking them down to create an arrangement, the stems will hold up if handled gently. Separate the stems over a bowl and save all of that lavender goodness. The buds can be turned into sachets! One little bud, when pinched, will release its oil and it is exquisite!
Moving on.
I currently have a major beef with Facebook and Instagram and doubt that I will use it again. I have to say I was really disgusted at how they dropped the ball with the breach of trust for their users. Fortunately for me, I gave up Facebook over a year ago because quite frankly, it looked like everyone was having a much better time at life than me. lol It was the best thing I have done in a long time. Disconnecting is not altogether unpleasant. Yeah, I’m a rebel.
I just have to learn how to download pictures on to word press and step up my blog game.
The Stillroom ad can be found in Weber’s Willow Tree most months of the year along with Diamond Antiques and Gifts. (The Willow Tree is another woman owned local business)
Diamond Antiques and Gifts is brimming with spring and outdoor living furnishings! With an ever changing inventory, the shop is ready to help get you pumped up for warmer weather! (Even though it is still spitting snow as I write this). I am getting ready to clean up the patio because it’s going to be a beautiful weekend!
Located at 311 East Sixth Avenue in Tarentum, Diamond Antiques & Gifts is a one stop shop! From home furnishings to the tea shop, there’s a pretty good chance you will find what you are looking for here. You just have to come and see for yourself!
You know what I have always said, “if you can’t find it here, I’m happy to tell you where you can go”. Seriously, we have the current antiques guide and map available at the shop!
Shopping local, well it’s just the right thing to do!
Stop in and say hi
The Stillroom is located inside of Diamond Antiques & Gifts
311 East Sixth Avenue in Tarentum
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5
Sunday from 12-5
Closed Monday and Tuesday so we can dust and restock
update: My photos for the shop should be in the cloud and they are not. Looks like I have to make a trip to the apple store. 😦
The Stillroom 
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