Market Day!

I wanted to post this on Wednesday but haven't yet. Check out our INCREDIBLE market day finds for this week. (Photos courtesy of our kickin' barista Kristin who just happens to be a photographer....I am surrounded by creative genius. Life is good.)

I love the dutch hydrangea and the crazy fuzzy stuff from

New Zealand. Also, Local Astilbe, so sweet...

...set against HeiDesigns ottoman, it just makes ya smile.

gotta love the beard...

Also, Ice Bat found a home this week. We wish you all the best Big Ugly.

May you be loved just as you are.

The Garlic Chives From Chanticleer Gardens in Dunbarton are just amazing free little spirits

(not quite as amazing as the organic farming, self proclaimed "retired hippies" that grew them! Ken and Susan Koerber are fantastic, genuine peeps) And the Cottage Yarrow from Jen (the Flower Lady) from Field of Dreams farm in Weare are Beautiful (I keep trying to talk her into letting me live in her cabin by the river. Maybe some day. : ))

If you get a chance to visit either of these hidden paradises,

your being will benefit from the recharge for weeks.

Finally, I could not close the days post with out giving a shout out to Patti (one of our fabo designers who also owns LinnettStudios.Com). Patti, I am such a visual marketing control freak I honestly didn't think I could get to the point of totally trusting someone else with our ads--and I must say, you did a FANTASTic job. I love it. Thank you!

(p.s. Happy Birthday Dad!)

Artists!!!

I am so excited about the collaborative involvement that's already happening at the shop! Longtime Local resident JUDY MCLEAN is our current featured artist, and we have our featured artists lined up for January and February (fine artists ERIN MEANEY) as well as March and April (art therapist and fine artist PAMELA PENDLEBURY).  We have also been in touch with some musicians and I am totally looking forward to having live music!!!  (JACKIE BELLOWS and her Jazz band--can't wait!)

I'll post sneak peaks as soon as I get the images.  Also, our party for our artists, consigners, and Apotheca Chics will be Friday, August 22!  (the day before Ashley Pullen and Branden Naults wedding, I promise, we won't stay up too late!) We'll be sending out invites ASAP.  

So many of you have expressed an interest in meeting the other apotheca artists, and I can't wait!

Enjoy the sunshine, it's kickin' outside.  I'm so glad my lawn is finally mowed--my aplogies to my neighbors. : )  

love you dad

my Daddy.  He rocks.

Nietzche Says It's OK

Well, we have  been open in the new space for 44 hours and 36 working minutes and I think it has gone pretty well!  This week we have had a lot of training, perfecting our barista, flowers, gifts, tea, pastry, ADD with-a-smile-multi-tasking skills--and I think we are doing awesomely! Chelsea, my quantifier, has picked up our new product lines/production with ease, and her subtle milk swooshy sounds are getting quite fabulous.  

Megan, your sweet consistency is so appreciated and you have fearlessly yet femininely conquered The Machine--good job!  

Corey, who vows to be my best employee EVER, brings mad enthusiasm and killa organization skills to the table (much needed in the Apotheca madness).  

Kristin, your years of experience and laid back silly style are so great...I love that you know what you are doing and that you are always giggling about something!

Janet processed for the first time yesterday and made some BEAUTIFUL floral gatherings.  It's been nearly 2 1/2 years since your suitcase full of flowers across the county trip, thanks for sharing your Wednesdays with us.

Foxy Roxy--need I say more?  You are the Gypsy Giver.

Patti my silly, Should Be on Broadway Diva--can you believe it?  Thanks for dropping your fairy dust all over the stinkin' place.

Sarah, your first real day is today!  You're gonna rock.  Remember, the Machine is your friend....  It doesn't want to hurt you.  AND you always look like you stepped out of JCREW catalog--that's gotta give you confidence in those week moments.  Teach me.... : )

Susan, last weekend on our way to deliver the wedding, you rode in the front seat (instead of the back) with me and didn't cover your eyes once.  That was a huge step!!!   Thank you for making me go to Odiorne point on Sunday.  We had so much fun.  You can boss me around with maternal authority any time and I love your now signature "button touch". 

Christi.  You approve.  Your approval is what I live for.  Not really, but you know.  You did cry when you saw the menu board.  That was the biggest compliment EVER!!!  We have come a long way from the vase dump nearly 3 years ago....and even when you're not there, your inspired touch can be residually traced back in nearly every nook and cranny.

Mom.  : )  teehee  you are the glue.

 --yes I am a disaster.  Over the years I have learned to embrace that and stop hiding the deep dark secret.  Hardware Mike called me Pig Pen the other day.  He tried to explain the cloud was curious activity rather than dirt--curious enough to cause one to take cover but peep through a hole --safely watching from a distance.  Not sure how to take that, but I offer now this food for thought from Nietzche: "one must have chaos within one's self to give birth to a dancing star." and I add, in order to survive despite herself, one must be surrounded by dancing stars brave enough to jump in to the madness.  

Thank you for being brave and for each your one of a kind contributions-- collaboratively making Apotheca a great place that acknowledges, uplifts, and inspires as we move into our current future.  Hang on!  It's gonna be fun : )

Tom Gibbon's Photos of Angela and Hamin!

Our Thanks to Tom Gibbons for his fantastic photos of Angela & Hamin's wedding!  (you were such a great couple!)

Sneak Peek Article Link

Click on the title to link to a cool article by Carol Huxel about our soft opening. Once you're there, just page down a bit. :)

Apotheca's First Day in the Depot

Today was our first day in our new space, officially open to our wonderful customers again! It was good to have so many of you stop in for a taste of our new pastry lineup and order coffee, tea, espressos, and smoothies! We are finally back in the storefront flower and gift business, too, after being closed for about 3 weeks in preparation for today!

Check out our Artisan Gallery! This month's local artist is Judy McLean. Her watercolor paintings are incredible, and if you haven't seen her cards with watercolors of historic local homes and buildings, you are missing out!