I am so happy to have some time to sit down and tap away at this keyboard. I have so many projects I have to do that are still not yet complete. Updates and all of that. Tax season is also around the corner, so I got to prepare all of my things needed for our accountant.  Life keeps moving and you just have to take one day at a time.  Because there is always going to be plenty to do.

During the holiday break of December, we had a very big conference. Reviving the Islamic Spirit. This is their 6th annual event, and our first time being there. They attract over 10,000 visitors to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. We had Shaista Jalal, of Hennarinah.com, to come out and work with the Henna Sooq booth. We had a pretty good location, and generated good traffic. We were extremely busy. We literally barely got to eat, and by the end of the full conference weekend, we were beat tired. But it was really exciting, and now we can plan for next year. With the hopes of something bigger, and better.

Here are some shots from the conference of our booth and work.

From top left to bottom right: Henna Sooq banner and information table, Henna Sooq henna decorated candles, and natural hair care line, Henna on Baraa Arar, Henna floral design.

After the conference, our Indian order came in. We had to rush over there to retrieve it from customs. We had over 400 kgs of herbal products come in. Our newest additions being Rajasthani Indian Henna Crop 2008, and our Premium Bridal Ubtan.

Rajasthani Indian Fall Crop 2008 

We also had our first bride of 2009! Sonia was an exquisite bride, with a very generous and kind family. They treated me to a nice dinner with one of my favorite dishes, butter chicken.  Here is a sampling from her bridal mehndi party

From top left to bottom right: Sonia’s hands, Guest Mehndi design, Sonia’s feet, Guest Mehndi design.