HAPPY (BELATED) CANADA DAY!
*ahhh* How I love long weekends...

I've had to disconnect the phone number that was printed on my business cards and ads... When I emerge from my henna-hiatus I will publish my new number.
Til then, email me:

The workshop dates are nearly confirmed... Hang tight & check back here for updates!

Thanks to everyone for their kind and curious messages wondering where I've gone this henna season. I felt I should explain in more detail...

My one-and-only "little" brother is leaving for Kandahar, Afghanistan in mid-August as part of the Canadian Reg Forces. As a result, I've been committing my weekends and spare time to visiting as much as possible before he goes.

So I will not be taking appointments or doing parties for the rest of the summer. (However, I am working on a Calgary appearance in early September!)

Regarding the Workshops, I am still working on securing space. If you are interested, send me an email to and I'll add you to the mailing list.

For natural henna artists in & around Toronto, in Ontario, in Canada and elsewhere, visit: MonsterMehndi.com

Have a lovely summer,

Holly

Finally, a long-awaited update!

If you are looking for a henna artist please visit Monster Mehndi...

At this time, I will not be taking private appointments or event bookings. My full-time job is brisk and I'm loving it.

I will, however, be offering workshops again in mid-to-late June. The workshop is being retooled with a strong emphasis on hands-on techniques. More details to follow so stay tuned!

Thanks everyone! Happy Spring!

Due to my workload, I will not be taking appointments or doing events until further notice. Workshops should commence again in May...

A quick update...

I will be unavailable until May 1st. Looking for a henna artist? Check out the Monster Mehndi website for recommended henna artists in your area.

Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in my Henna Workshop -- classes will commence in May.

Have a lovely start of spring!

Spring is coming fast... tho' some would argue that it's already here! I'll be offering workshops again starting in June (when the new henna crops are ready).

Til then, I will be taking a break from hennaeing. Feel free to contact me and inquire about appointments. I also recommend that you visit the new MonsterMehndi.com website!

I have been bombarded with orders, so please be patient if you are expecting a reply via email... Thanks!

My store has reopened! Watch for a big announcement in the coming weeks...

An update to those looking to shop again;

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be reopening my online store on Saturday January 7th. Thanks for your patience...

I will be away from tomorrow (Dec 23) until Wednesday (Dec 28) for the holidays.

If you send payment during this time, your order will be shipped on Wednesday. (The post office is closed during this time too.) Thanks for your patience!

My online shop is now closed until Tuesday January 3rd, 2006...

Happy Holidays & see you in the New Year!

My Holiday Sale is over... I will post the totals going to my two charities soon.

PLEASE NOTE my online shop will be closed from December 21 to January 3
for the holidays. See you in the New Year!

NEW Cellophane for making cones!

It's that time of year to be thankful...
I am supporting two charities this year:

#1. Daily Bread Food Bank
Feeding the hungry for over 20 years. Did you know that 10% of families in the Toronto area rely on food banks? That these families often have $50 a week to spend on groceries? Hunger is an epidemic, but it doesn't have to be.
Help people eat and be healthy!

make your donation at dailybread.ca,

or through Paypal*:

#2. Toronto Humane Society
If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have my lovely little Ashleigh-cat!

Aiding in the rescue of abused, abandoned and stray animals (not just pets!), the THS also has a large vet clinic, adoption rooms, lost & found and other services. THS does not receive government support -- they rely on donations from people like you!

make your donation at THS website,

or through Paypal*:

As an added incentive, send me your receipt and receive 15% off your order!

My HOLIDAY SALE is in effect! Until December 18th, the following are on sale:

Starter Henna Kits ~ 10% off

Regular Henna Kits ~ 10% off

Henna Balms ~ 15% off

Jacquard bottles ~ 15% off

Aquarellable pencils ~ 20% off

PLUS... purchase an essential oil, and
get $1 / $2 off a henna powder!

There's a new page in the 'Buy Supplies' section called "Special Items". This is where I will put unique, one-of-a-kind items for sale.

I have a new selection of Re-cover Journals -- these are recycled hardcover novels and record albums repurposed as journals, notebooks and photo albums!
I will have more interesting items soon.

I will be having a HOLIDAY SALE from December 1st until December 18th.

Various products will be on sale, including some special one-time items!

Check back next week for the details...

Ugh been so sick :-( So has my poor computer. I apologize for the delays...

Attention giftgivers! Canada Post has published their deadlines for mailing letters & packages in time for Xmas:

DESTINATION	BY AIR
Africa	Nov 28
Asia	Dec 5
Australia	Dec 5
New Zealand	Dec 5
Caribbean	Dec 5
Central & South America	Nov 28
Europe	Dec 5
Middle East	Dec 5
U.S.A.	Dec 9 *
Canada	Dec 9 *

U.S.A. shipping options:

Expedited (6-12 business days) Xpresspost (3-5 business days) Courier (2-4 business days)

Canada shipping options:

Expedited (1-12 business days) Xpresspost (1-5 business days) Courier (1-3 business days)

If you have any questions or need to get your order delivered by a particular date, please contact me!

Eid mubarak! Happy Eid ul-Fitr!!

Shubh Diwali! Happy Festival of Lights!!

YEMENI HAS ARRIVED!

I'm back... Yemeni henna powder coming soon...

I will be away from October 21-23 inclusive. During this time I will not have access to email or voicemail. Have a good weekend!

New essential oils have arrived: Patchouli and Cedarwood (Himalayan)! Add a few drops of these to your terped henna paste for a lovely scent!

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! We're shutting down for the long weekend, resuming again on Tuesday October 11th.

Update on Red Cross donations collected throughout month of September: $78.97
Thanks to everyone who helped!

New shipment of Yemeni henna powder is coming in a week or so. Check back here for updates...

After a battle with my email this weekend, I'm back and better than ever :-)

I just added a new image (with info) to the Fresh, Made-to-Order Henna Pastes page... Click on the 4th image: 100g powder = 350g paste (approx).

This image helps convey the amount of henna one 100g box of powder can make!

*YAY* A shipment of Jacquard applicator bottles has finally arrived!

Hello everyone... If you happen to see the U2's Vertigo Tour in North America this fall, keep your eyes on the stage visuals during "Mysterious Ways". The hennaed hands you'll see on the 360° LED screens were done by yours truly! A clip of the video will be posted online soon...

Ta da! The website has been revamped again... I hope this new design makes it easier to navigate around.

Since the devastation of New Orleans & surrounding areas by Hurricane Katrina, I will be forgoing my 'Start of School Sale' to offer this instead: For every $1 spent, I will donate 5¢ to the Canadian Red Cross.