New Year 2022 - Updates re pricing

 

Happy new year! 

Back in September, we received notification that there would be an increase in some oils that we stock from an EU based supplier would see a price increase as a consequence of Brexit. We decided to absorb the cost increase until the end of 2021, and new pricing would come into effect as of the 3rd of January 2022. 

 

Here is a quick update with the FAQs for you the check out. Transparency has always been a top priority, so expect the answers to be somewhat technical at times. 

Q. 1) If you import from within the EU, what has Brexit got to do with the price increase? 

A. 1) Ancient Wisdom, as a company, started off in the UK, and then branched out. We import from their EU branches, however the UK hub remains the largest one. Part of the UK hub houses production - so for the EU branches to stock the oils that have been created in the UK, there has been an increase in cost. As a consequence, they have had to also increase the pricing for their clients. This means that on some oils - the ones with the highest price increase specifically, they became more expensive to buy wholesale than what we sold them for in the past, retail. 

Q. 2) How many oils will be impacted price wise? 

A. 2) 24 Essential Oils out of the 74 we currently stock, and 2 Carrier Oils out of the 13 we currently stock. 

Q. 3) What are the oils impacted, and what will their new price be? 

A.3) Below is the full list highlighting the oils, their old prices, and the new prices. As you will see, there is a variety of small and big price differences. As small or as big a price increase it may be, it is the lowest we could make it for it to still make sense to stock these oils.

Q.4) Where can I find the new list?

 

A.4) The new list can be accessed through the following link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgwKhTTpnRqm9JB1Irs3KbqhpZk_P0T6/view?usp=sharing

 

Q.5)  How big are the oils you stock?

A.5) All essential oils and blends are 10ml in size, whereas carrier oils are 100ml in size.

Q.6) What if I need a larger size?

A.6) Custom orders have always been on the table - so that has not changed. Essential oils come in 50ml or 0.5kg sizes, and Carrier Oils in 1 litre sizes as well, but we don't keep a stock of those. Get in touch and we'll be able to check stock availability and work out the pricing for you.

Q.7) My question isn't on here.

A.7) Get in touch! We'll be happy to answer your query at the best of our ability. You can either drop us a message via our Facebook page, Instagram, TikTok, or email us on fata.morgana.malta@gmail.com 

Until next time!

Ros

Spooky Season 2021

Hello everyone! 

Apologies for the radio silence around these parts - if you follow the Fata Morgana Facebook Page you'll know how busy we've been these past few months, so finding time to sit down and write has been very difficult. 

Today, Spooky Season has been launched! Friday 13th seemed to be the perfect opportunity to get started on the Halloween stock 🎃

Jay Statuette - Stock item

There is a lot that will be shared on the page, as well as on the shop's instagram - so the best way to be kept up to date is to follow the accounts if you don't do so already. 

Another thing I'm trying to stay on top of is the Fata Morgana TikTok account - there you will find a mix of stock related posts, and silly posts. After all, work can - and should be - fun! 

This summer I have held a workshop already, and am currently working on the material for the next one. I'm going to tentatively say it'll happen at some point in September - but that entirely depends on how much material I prep for it, and how quickly I manage to get it done. 

So, between regular shop things, keeping 3 social media accounts up to date, writing material for the workshop, and creating stock items myself, it is a constant race against time. I'll try to write again soon... Promise! 

Until next time, 

Stay spooky! 🎃

Ros

Hello September!

 

Here at Fata Morgana September 1st means we can start the countdown until Halloween! Although there is still one more Sabbat left before Samhain - namely Mabon [a.k.a. Autumn Equinox], it is hard to hold back excitement over our favourite day of the year happens!

This year, all Spooky Season items will be gathered in one single album for ease of browsing. Each category will be divided with images that act as separators, setting expectations of what items will follow. Yesterday I set up the album with what will act as the cover photo - namely:

Halloween 2020 Album

This morning I have also placed an order for some items which will eventually be added to the abovementioned album, and I just can't wait until I'm able to share with you lovely lot the goodies in store [ha. store. *grin*]

In the meantime, I'm planning on a number of blog posts, and special stock items that will be made by yours truly, so expect a lot more updates around here! I suppose one can consider it to be a good outlet to share the excitement with fellow Halloween Fiends!

 Oh! I almost forgot!

We are finally in a position to restart appointments at our base in Tarxien! Drop us a message either via our Facebook page or Instagram account  if you'd like to come over. The only thing we ask is that you wear a mask and let us know if you will have anyone else joining so we can ensure that we adhere to social distancing measures. 

Now I'm off to continue preparing for our Gozo Escapade taking place on the 13th of September. And by escapade, i mean delivery day, of course! You're still in time to place an order to be delivered on the day - let us know if there is anything you need! Delivery is, as always, at no additional cost.

Fata Morgana - Gozo Delivery Day - 13th September 2020

So, until next time, stay safe!

Ros