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January 17, 2025
"Within you there is a stillness
and sanctuary to which you can
retreat at anytime 
and be yourself."
Hermann Hesse
 
What a beautiful reminder to be still and be yourself. Hope you are having a good week, friends. I thought I'd share a few things that are inspiring me and what's new at Bella this week.
 
A reminder that our winter hours are in effect: open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Our classes are filling up, but there are more in the works for February. 
 
I hope you can make time for yourself today. Maybe its a cup of tea while watching birds at the feeder (my current indulgence), or curling up with a book, meditating, moments in prayer, journaling, doing something creative, going for a walk . . . wherever you can spend time with yourself. 
See you soon!
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WHAT'S INSPIRING ME NOW
 
Lessons in tea leaves
Green tea is seen to represent health and vitality. As it grows, leaves lift toward the sun, yearning for the warmth and life to be found there. We are not much different. There is peace when we step outside and sink our bare feet into the earth, tipping our chins to meet the sky. We pause in the beauty of the moment, the feeling of the sun kissing our skin. We breathe in and out. Savor the serenity. 
Photo source: Bella Grace Magazine

Wintertime Bath Salts
I've been following Emily Tweten for awhile and find her simple Minnesota farm life refreshing. You'll find her bath salt recipe here

FREE
PAINTING
CLASS
Like many of you, I've fallen in love with Emily Lex's watercolors. She has graciously invited us to learn how to paint with watercolors in a free class online that you can watch anytime!

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A new shipment of Emily Lex watercolor books, stickers, and signed copies of her book!
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New scents to fill your home.
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Books to inspire you in the kitchen and in the garden.

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Heart-Shaped Vintage Valentine Collage Necklace
Saturday, February 1 @ 10 am

Create two special necklaces, one for yourself and one for your valentine, in this workshop. Participants will use vintage valentines and decorative paper to create two heart-shaped pendants. No previous experience necessary. All supplies included. Plan on 1.5 hours. Taught by artist, Tiffany Knopow.

 
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Until next time, you can find me on Instagram  @bellabotanicaboutique or if you are a fellow plant geek, follow along as I post plant pics @beautyseekr. 
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