Hi friends, These mild temperatures are a wonderful reminder that spring is not that far away. So with spring on my mind, I wrote about one of my favorite things to write about - gardens - more particularly my former garden. The link is below if you'd like to come on a virtual garden tour with me. Warning - it's more pictures than words. This is our monthly gardening issue of the Naturally Bella Journal, so you'll find some things below that are inspiring me as I think about the approaching growing season. There is still room in Sunday's needle-felting class. So if you'd like to learn how, Ginny DaValle is a great instructor! This weekend is Winterfest in Lake Geneva, so we have a special Make & Take Bar set up. Stop in and make a bath salt sachet as a treat for yourself or to gift to someone else who needs some pampering. We are continuing our Open Days (Fridays - Sundays) into February. Stop in this weekend and say hello. We'd love to see you again. Have a blessed day! |
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FROM THE GREEN HOUSE A Garden I Once Knew She was a haven, she was a friend, she was a source of creativity, and she was work. It’s been two years since I said goodbye to my garden. I’ve put off writing this because I knew it would be emotional, and I was right. Funny how a garden can bring such strong emotions to the surface - even now. I know some of you will understand. |
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Winterfest Make & Take Friday - Sunday, January 31, February 1 & 2 We'd love to be part of your Winterfest celebration. Get creative with our Make & Take Bar. Treat yourself to the relaxing fragrances of botanical bath salts. In this Make & Take, you will make three sachets filled with essential oils, Epsom salt, dried flowers. The 'bar' will be set up all weekend, so stop in anytime during listed hours to customize yours. Please register to help us provide enough materials. |
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Sunday, February 2 @ 1 pm Come create a cute gnome using needle-felting techniques. Fiber artist, Ginny DaValle, leads this workshop which is designed for beginners as well as those with experience. All materials are provided. Finished size of the project is about 6". Pre-registration is required. |
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Saturday, March 1 @ 10 am This wreath is pretty as a picture! Join us as we repurpose vintage frames into a spring wreath/art for your door, wall or tabletop. Each frame will be different. Each will have a nest, eggs, moss, and faux spring stems. |
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Chocolate! AND it's dairy-free! I've been looking for a dairy-free chocolate company, and am excited to have Elements Truffles here at Bella. What's so special about Elements Truffles? It tastes unlike other chocolate that you've had. Here's a look at their story: “Elements Truffles was born at the intersection of two things that make us happy - chocolates and meditation. We are an Ayurveda inspired artisan chocolates that taste good and does good - for the body, mind and community. Our raw & organic chocolates are the first one to be flavored with pure essential oils. They are free from any dairy or refined sugar and are sweetened with local honey. Our purest ingredients have been selected from Fair Trade manufacturers. Moreover, we give back 25% of the profits towards education of under-privileged children.” The drinking chocolate for hot cocoa and other fun chocolate drinks is in our online store. Watch the video below to learn more about the makers. |
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Also new at Bella: Introducing Perfectly Simple Sunday hand soaps, lotions, and bubble bath from Freedom Studios in Sioux Falls, SD. |
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Perfectly Simple Sunday is designed to help you nurture yourself, to help you rebuild and recharge, so you can start the week refreshed. While you are pampering yourself, you are empowering survivors of human trafficking through meaningful employment. |
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When I saw her ‘Nurturing Garden’ featured at last year's Chelsea Flower Show, I couldn't get enough of it. I love the style, colors, and how she incorporates irises. |
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Ballerina Zinnias are on my ‘Must-Have’ list. |
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My favorite bulb/perennial combination is this one from Austin Eischeid. It includes Muscari ‘Ocean Magic’, and Epimedium ‘Amber Queen’. Definitely want to create this somewhere in the garden! |
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If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. 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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