Seed to Stem is a small gift shop located in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. More than just a gift shop, Seed to Stem is the creative culmination of two artist's ideas to create a unique shopping experience like no other. Seed to Stem is owned and operated by Virginia Orlando and Candace Atchue, who started a multitude of projects together in 2003. The shop itself celebrates the beauty and perfection of the natural world, boasting unusual botanicals, terrariums, natural objects, curiosities, home accessories, antiquities and more. These two women carefully craft each unique terrarium and piece of botanical art in the shop, as well as curate each item they carry with a discerning eye. Virginia and Candace have been influenced by the natural world, travel, art and design, and the stories antiques carry with them. Their obsession with the juxtaposition of the beauty of life as well as in death is prominent throughout their shop. They hope that by connecting people with nature, they can help them further connect with their own selves, and back to their roots.

Thursday

The Season of the Amethyst

Deep and Luxurious...
Moody and Imperial...
Soft and Sweet...


Whilst going through photos of the past two years in wedding work, we noticed a trend...
Lavender, Indigo, Violet and Plum
Lilac, Wisteria, Fuchsia, and orchid
-Purple- 
One of the most revered and royal colors throughout history, purple has been
popping up throughout our work, and we are in love. 
"Purple" comes from the Latin word 'purpura', which referred to a dye made from the mucus of 
different types of marine snails. Because of the difficulty of processing large quantities of this dye,
purple was extremely expensive, and the color was largely used by the affluent, powerful, and royal.
Lavender and purple tones will surely make a statement at any modern day event.












Wednesday

Home Grown Skin Care Workshop!!



Rootsta Skye Health presents:
-Home Grown Skin Care-

                                                                                             


June 20th, 2013
6:00 pm @ Seed to Stem 
$25 per person
To sign up e-mail drea@rootstaskyehealth.com 
or seedtostem@gmail.com


Come learn how to get beautiful glowing skin and save money on 
your beauty regimen! Join Health Coach Drea Davis of Rootsta Skye Health at Seed to Stem for a DIY beauty workshop on creating your own pure, herbal skincare products. Whether you are looking to upgrade your own skin care or want to make impressive, homemade gifts, this workshop can show you easy ways to create beautiful products. Along with learning how to easily create your own lotion, face wash, masks and lip balm, you will go home with step by step instructions, samples and loads of information. Enjoy Free Wine, some great information, and a fun night out!

For more information about Drea and her amazing company visit Rootsta Skye Health


stART on the Street! Spring Edition - 6/2/13

We are so excited for stART on the Street this weekend! 
Seed to Stem will be closed as we will be setting up shop in the historic
canal district at this years spring edition! Come shop local and support local
artists as we kick off summer!! We will be located right across from the Dive Bar, 
so go enjoy a craft beer, some live music, visit our booth and roam around the festival! 


Mothers Day 2013 ~ Terrariums, Orchids and Unique Gifts!

Celebrate your Mother
Sunday, May 12th


 Show your mom your love for her with something unique this year for
mother's day. We are stocked up with lady's slipper orchids, air-plants and terrariums, as well as
eco-friendly soaps and lotions, natural curiosities, and other unique items.
Please call or visit us to pick out the perfect gift for the matriarch in your life. 









Tuesday

Change of Hours!

We have gotten many requests to have the shop open on Sundays... 
 and we want to give you, our awesome customers, what you want! 
Our new hours of operation are...


-Mondays and Tuesdays by chance-
-Wedding or event consults by appointment only-

Friday

Spring is Emerging!

Signs of spring are emerging and we couldn't be more excited!
 We are busy seeking out and stocking the store with new products,
creating new pieces, and planning fun activities and workshops for you all! 
Come visit the shop for some new goodies, or for some inspiration! 
If you see something online that you like, don't hesitate to call 
us to place an order! 


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 Worcester Magazine's annual "Best of Worcester" readers
poll is up! You have the chance to vote for your favorite people,
businesses, and places in and around the Woo! Of course, we would
LOVE your votes in the "Best New Retail Shop" and "Best Gift Shop" categories!!
Click HERE and follow the directions to show your support for your local favorites!

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Saturday, April 27th, we will be celebrating Earth Day at Seed to Stem!
We will be starting the morning in conjunction with the Regional Environmental Council 
coordinating a site clean up at East Park, right next to the shop.
Following the clean up we will have a celebration right in the store! There will be live music,
hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live glass blowing, and a complimentary children's potting station! 
The best part: 15% of all sales will be donated to the Massachusetts Department of 
Conservation and Recreation. For more information visit our event page on facebook
Like our page and feel free to invite your friends to our Earth Day event! 



Monday

Valentine's Day 2013

Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 14th 2013
-CELEBRATE LOVE -
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Unique Gifts | Botanicals | Curiosities
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Extended Holiday Hours
Tuesday the 12th - Thursday the 14th
Open 11am - 8pm 



 




 XOXO


Saturday

February 2013 Terrarium Workshops!



Please call to register. Payment is required at time of registration.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. 
All materials needed for the workshop will be provided.
Light refreshments will be available.
508.890.0933

Succulent Container Garden $75
Saturday, February 16th 2:00pm

Create a beautiful and unique succulent garden using various
echevaria and other desert dwelling beauties. Add artistic flair
with branches, crystals, glitter, sand, and more.
Please bring with you any items you have collected 
to add to your garden.

Air-plant Apothecary Terrarium
Wednesday, February 27th 6:00 pm

Create a lush tillandsia garden under glass.
Pick your theme...oceanic, jungle, galactic...
Feel free to bring any natural items you have collected
along the way to add to your terrarium.





Wednesday

Flora in Winter 2013

Join us to celebrate at Flora in Winter at the Worcester Art Museum!
Look for our piece on the balcony of the renaissance court and our interpretation
of the Aztec fertility goddess statue on the fourth floor!
This is our favorite floral event of the year! 


We will be CLOSING early to prepare for Flora Euphoria!
Thursday, January 31st we will be open from 11am - 3pm
Thank you and hope to see you there!!