Spotlight on Eco-friendly Products: Barefoot Venus

Today is day two of our focus on eco-friendly and natural products.   Yesterday we mentioned that we are consciously making an effort to offer items that are kind to our planet and our customers' health and want to share the stories of our three major eco lines: Whitewater Candles, Barefoot Venus Bath and Body, and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ for Furniture, Walls and Floors.

We chose Barefoot Venus products for their enviro-smart approach to their business, the message they impart, and their aromatic product line... not to mention their cute vintagey packaging.  I mean after all, we are a female-run company!

Spotlight:  Barefoot Venus

Barefoot Venus is a family-owned bath-and-body care business founded in Edmonton, AB and now based in Kelowna, B.C.  The brand is natural, cruelty-free and the company takes eco-responsibility seriously by using minimal packaging and  environmentally-friendly printing.

Barefoot Venus’ guiding principle is "to support a lifestyle of beauty and wellness through the simple pleasures of our natural, aromatic bath and body experiences" and they do that in part by formulating their products without parabens, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic colors or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

They share a message of personal empowerment beginning with taking care of yourself which they believe will lead to making a difference "out there".  One of the quotes you will find amidst their advertising is Mahatma Ghandi's "Be the change you want to see".  Another is "Feel good about yourself and your place in the world, allow your confidence and beauty to radiate and inspire."

Soaking in a calming sea of bubbles, moisturizing with mood inspiring lotion; cleansing with Mother Nature’s earth and sea substances... Barefoot Venus subscribes to the idea that their products will help you turn your everyday routine into an opportunity to indulge your spirit, letting beauty bloom, and wellness flourish.

With a mantra like that, the curious question now is... are the products any good?  We'd have to say no...

the products are GREAT! 

From therapeutic and moisturizing bath soaks to cleansers, creams, lotions and more, it is impossible to go wrong with any of their offerings, and that's not just our opinion.  Google Barefoot Venus and you will find two important distinctions:

1. There is an international love-fest for all things BV, and
2. The founders and company prefer to let their products do the talking

There are no huge-money campaigns to push the lines in commercials and you will not find reams of video footage or print articles about the owners, the founders or the developers. Instead there are refreshingly positive product reviews by magazines and real people, and humble community announcements written by local newspapers and business organizations about awards the company has had bestowed upon it.

What's not to love? 

Check out Barefoot Venus bath + body + footcare + lipcare and...

Now available at Apple Box Boutique Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta.

6507 - 112 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

T5W 0P1

780-479-0007

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This Sunday: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Demonstration

Come down this Sunday, June 3rd to the annual 1-day only Highlands Street Festival and stop by for our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Demonstration.  Throughout the day Leanne, our founder and “Chief Reimaginer” will be painting furniture with the chalk paint that is causing a stir all over Europe and North America.

Times will be posted in the window at Apple Box Boutique during the Festival.

Leanne will explain the benefits of using ASCP, the tools that will make your painting a breeze, demonstrate how to work with the paint and waxes and will answer any questions you have about this DIYers dream product.

A sample board will be available so you can see all 29 colours with clear wax and dark wax applied. We will have all the paint and supplies available for purchase, and we`d be happy to hold onto it at the boutique so you don`t have to lug it around the Festival grounds!

The deal? Get the paint at $50, but only during the Festival!

The extras? Tell us you read this blog and we`ll give you 10% off your paint supplies and books!

The bonus? It is taking place in the hub of  the Festival, and there will be dozens of vendors, musicians, children`s activities and events taking place so lots to see, eat and do PLUS lots of great specials and new products available at the local businesses.

The Event? The Festival runs from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM... why not make a day of it and stop in at Apple Box Boutique for our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Demonstration and all our great offers!

Click the icons below for info on the Highlands Street Festival and the Festival Map, and to see all the colours Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has to offer.

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Click to view ASCP colours

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Apple Box Boutique   

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Preparing for the Big Festival this Sunday!

See Fire Inspired Poi at the Highlands Festival

With the Highlands Street Festival just around the corner, we are excited to be launching hot new brands that we will be carrying at the boutique.

Over the course of the week, we will share what is happening this Sunday at our shop, as well as events that will be taking place in Highlands throughout the day.

Last year we were new to Highlands and didn't really know what to expect... and WOW, it was an eye-opener!

"This is no penny carnival.  This is big!"

For a day filled with everything from an incredible variety of vendors to facepainting to musicians to events like Fire Inspired Poi and Horse & Wagon rides, it will be a heck of a good time with lots of interesting shopping, food and fun to be had.

At Apple Box Boutique & Sugar Blossoms Floral Design, one of our many festival features will be Cravings Artisan Gelato.  If you missed it at our April "Late Night" event, this is your chance to try fresh-made all-natural authentic Italian gelato at its finest.  There is no way to describe how ridiculously delicious this is.

Owner Charlynn studied in Italy, staying for months at a time to perfect her flavours, and believe us when we say she got it right!

Save the Date:  Sunday, June 3rd! 
Then watch this blog and our FB page for more about the fun we'll be having at the boutique!

See you there!

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Apple Box Boutique
 

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