Sprout Holistic Spa

Day spa specializing in all natural therapies for women 🌿🌿 Based out of Bridgeport, WV, but you can connect with us on here, and at sproutholisticspa.com

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I finally got around to straining my botanical oils 🌿 December was much busier than I anticipated, so these babies got put on the back burner. All the more time for the herbs to macerate, though! I currently have a Chamomile, Rose + Lavender blend, best for calming the spirit, and a Comfrey + Calendula blend. Perfect for achy joints, bumps and bruises or dry skin. These are available as an add-on for either the Head, Neck + Back, Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage. . . . . . . #botanicaloil #herbalism #herbal #herbalist #massage #spa #holistic #natural #liniment (at Sprout Holistic Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJj5xclA9w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5pr67cgp8lik

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In my happy place aka my apothecary 🌱 Which herbs do you turn to in the winter months? Fennel, clove, and cinnamon have been wonderful additions to my morning tea to help pacify my Vata ❄ and warm me at my core. A few drops of dandelion root, burdock or oregon grape before meals has helped ease my troubled digestive system. My diet usually slacks in the winter and I tend to reach for more carbohydrate-rich foods. A good bitter helps to keep my tummy in check ✔ Licorice and fenugreek have been serious allies for my dry skin and scalp. My skin is super sensitive to the cold/dry air and these herbs help keep me nourished and hydrated from within. . . . . . . #smallbusiness #smallbiz #bossbabe #shopsmall #herbalism #herbalist #tea #teamaking #herbs #witchyway #kitchenwitch #apothecary https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsl6WiSl_p5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j1ikadqxzrf3

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Rhododendron flower essence at the river 😍 . . . . "Pink Rhododendron inspires us to treat ourselves with compassion and genuine care. This means you don't have to look for love outside of yourself, so you are not experiencing yearning, loneliness or lack. It strengthens all types of relationships, especially when we doubt someone's love for us. It dissolves loneliness, yearning for love outside, and any fears that we may not be lovable. It helps us feel valued + included, and it enhances bonding in relationships." From Lotus wei . . . . . #floweressence #energymedicine #energywork #heartchakra #rhododendron #river #explorewv #westvirginia #westvirginialiving #audrastatepark (at Audra State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk-TxNnhmoZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r7mt9o2ljzlt

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Self-love Exercise 🌿 ____________ Go to the mirror, look yourself in the eye and let your mind wander for a moment. Stop after a bit and process what came up for you. Were your words positive? Negative? A mixture of both? Take a deep breath and say to yourself, "I love and accept you." _____________ Do this every morning or before bed each night. . . . . . #selflove #positiveselftalk #mentalhealth #selfloveexercise https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz4twzBnul/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v0wxu4zts2k

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A friend of mine was taking my picture recently and was yelling at me to smile...with my teeth showing...which I never do. I had braces when I was younger, but my teeth have since shifted and I'm suuuuuper self-conscious of them. I pushed through those insecurities and smiled, teeth showing and all, and now those pictures are some of my absolute favorites. So, in the spirit of showing myself more self-love (despite these 'flaws' that we so drastically build up in our heads) here is a photo of my big cheesin' smile 😁 How can you show yourself more self-love today? . . . . . . #selflove #bodypositive #positiveselftalk #flawless https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMnQdLhjSs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zvrnskjp1o18

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Swooning over these photos for the botanical collection that comes out in September 🍁🍂 Pictured here is a secondhand cotton tank top dyed with avocado peel. Each dyed piece (there are some strictly vintage and secondhand pieces in the collection as well) takes a minimum of a week and a half to create. Each plant has a personality and can give up a different color depending on the time of year it was harvested and the conditions it grew in. Same with its dye bath. A single dye bath can give forth multiple color variations, making each piece truly unique, raw and from the earth 🌱 Photographer : @tiffanyshrevephotography Flower crown : @gypsy_atelier Model : @emcloudddd . . . . . #sproutholistic #botanical #plantdye #sustainablefashion #naturalfashion #avocadodye #model (at Bridgeport, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmzRuTzBxBW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mzxzy8f8jygv

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What's a compliment you can freely give others, but can't tell yourself? Hhhmm, mine would be, "You're doing a great job!" I get swept up in comparing my achievements to others'; as we all do. Telling myself that I'm doing just fine and am on the right track/accomplishing things in my own time are daily mantras. What's a compliment you need to hear/tell yourself today? . . . . . . #selflove #compliments #positiveselftalk #mentalhealth #loveyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmlf6_xh8qZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vbteecxrujyq

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Mama Elder, the wise, all-knowing and sacred 🌿 She embodies the goddess, the crone and has a long standing in fairy-lore and witchery. It is believed that Hyldemore, the Mother Elder, lives at the base of the tree and embodies a protective, stoic nature. It is said that an Elder tree growing near the back door of your home will protect you from negative energies. Her wood is sought after for wand making and it is believed to also be what witches brooms were made from. Folklore has it that faeries especially like the music played from an instrument made of it. Even in modern day, her fruit and flowers offer protection from colds and flu and lung congestion. Her warmth and wisdom are qualities we can all aspire to bring more of into our lives 🍂 Pictured here is a secondhand cotton skirt hand-dyed with Elder berries. . . . . . #sproutholistic #elder #elderberry #folklore #fairy #witchy #ecodye #ecofashion #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #secondhand #handdyed https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKOwlshQkH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5v8v9kn9kty9

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I can't wait to share this collection with you all 🌿 This project has been in the making for longer than I even want to admit. It started as such a little blip in my mind - an excuse to play with plants more. The longer I put off the idea, the louder it called out to me. It was as if it was something I was meant to do. When I finally managed to get all of my supplies together and I made that first dye bath, it was like pure magic. Pulling the fabric out and discovering the most beautiful shade of pink was one of the best surprises and the start of a new passion. I am forever in awe of nature and its many gifts. My botanical collection is raw and feminine and imperfect and that's what makes it so perfect; nature wasn't inhibited, so each piece carries the spirit of the plant used in dyeing. Allowing you to connect to mother nature in a whole new way 🌻 Pictured: Secondhand cotton skirt with avocado peel dye Photographer: @tiffanyshrevephotography Flower bouquet: @gypsy_atelier Model: @cegorby . . . . . . #sproutholistic #ecoclothing #ecodyeing #sustainablefashion #vintage #secondhand (at Bridgeport, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJ0Zqshlc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kyoo9u80vmq

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A moment in time pressed and preserved 🌿 These flowers are from the bouquets and flower crowns that were used during the shoot for my botanical collection. The collection is so dear to my heart and something that I'm deeply proud of, so now I have a piece to hang and treasure for years to come. Get ahold of me to commission a piece of your own. Florals by: @gypsy_atelier . . . . . #sproutholistic #memory #art #pressedflowers #nature #botanical #sustainablefashion #ecodye (at Bridgeport, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bno3wxahphB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v4tqm718aju0

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I started selling vintage when I was 15. My family has always been big into thrift stores and yard sales and many family outings consisted of traveling all over town just to check them out 🌿 I remember crawling in boxes and hiding in the clothing racks when I was really little. Fast forward a bit and I'm right there with my mom, grandma, aunt, etc. filling a brown paper bag with anything from home goods to clothes to books at the much anticipated $1 Bag Sale. Around my early teens I got really into blogs and discovered this boom in vintage. My particular style back then was a mixture of oversized items that made me look homeless, floral jumpers, grampa sweaters, flannels and lace up boots in every variety. I was in love. I eventually set up an Etsy account and taught myself everything along the way. From return policies to shipping to photography (I still have the photos 😊), I did it all. Over the years I've fallen away from selling vintage, so it seemed only natural that I would add a few select pieces to my eco collection. In a way it's like everything coming full circle 🍄 Find this vintage suede and satin vest on my website. Link in bio. 📷 : @tiffanyshrevephotography . . . . . . #sproutholistic #vintageclothing #vintagefashion #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #fashioninspo #fallvibes #fallfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob6BFcBnrn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zh5n5vonn6f8

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"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." . . . . . #nature #naturequote #woods #wanderlust #explore #fall #autumn #herbalist #smallbiz #smallbusinesslove https://www.instagram.com/p/Bom2wC7haVa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tli2oh0y9fs7

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I bet you've heard the term "fast fashion" a lot this year 🍄 More and more people are educating themselves about the negative side of the fashion industry and moving towards more sustainable options. What to learn more? Here are 5 facts about fast fashion 🍂 1. 80 billion pieces of clothing are consumed globally every year. 2. The volume of water consumed by apparel production each year is currently the equivalent to 32 million Olympic swimming pools. 3. The wages of workers in garment factories can be as low as US $1-3 a day. 4. Compared to 16 years ago (2002), the average person buys 60% more clothing and keeps them for half as long. 5. 250,000 Indian cotton farmers have killed themselves in the last 15 years due to the stress of debt they accumulated through buying genetically modified cotton seeds to keep up with demand. No one is perfect and quality clothing is expensive, but making small steps towards a more sustainable wardrobe makes a difference. Buy vintage, secondhand, host clothing swaps with your friends or co-workers and invest in quality pieces that will last 🌿 . . . . . . #sproutholistic #fastfashion #sustainablefashion #vintage #secondhand #ecoclothing #ecofashion #vintagefashion #fallfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo2C6Deh5q1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u0nkceq50mg

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Avocado, a symbol of love, beauty and fertility 🌿 The Aztecs believed the fruit of the avocado would infuse one with lust and carrying around its seed would enhance one's beauty. They were often planted around the home to bring about love and happiness to those that lived there. The Egyptians also took notice of this sacred tree and would make their wands out of its wood, while the wood cuttings were used in ritual fires. Pythia, the Priestess of Apollo, is said to have chewed the leaves and inhaled its smoke to induce a psychic state of mind. _______________ Pictured here is a secondhand cotton top dyed with avocado peels and is available online 🥑 Model @crashley.c Photographer @tiffanyshrevephotography Flower crown @gypsy_atelier . . . . . . #ecoclothing #ecodyeing #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #secondhand #vintageclothing #fallfashion #sproutholistic (at West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe05HFBqDg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vfsmo5k9rme3

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La Lune 🌙 This blend of herbs is perfect for those with a busy mind at the end of the night. Valerian and Catnip ease anxiety over tomorrow's to-do list and pacify any worries from the day that are weighing heavy on the mind. Lavender brings the attention back to ourselves, helping us stay centered and present, while Hops lull us into a deep, comforting sleep. My personal favorite and a dear ally. I'll be doing a 20% off sale for the week of thanksgiving, so grab this babe for yourself 🌿 . . . . . . . #sproutholistic #lalune #sleepaid #tincture #alternativemedicine #herbalmedicine #herbalism #herbalist #smallbizsat #smallbusiness #sale (at Bridgeport, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIYSWblGYH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13kwp0hq7fvv4

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How cute is this gift set? With 20% off the entire store, now is the perfect time to make a custom gift set of your own 🍄🌿 . . . . . #giftset #holiday #gift #giftsforher #giftsformom #natural #alternativemedicine #herbalism #christmas #giftideas #herbalproducts #sproutholistic #shopsmall #shoplocal #sustainable (at Bridgeport, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqX95N5FAr3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9hhpaczhkgvd

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Proud to be a small business owner 🌿 Edit - I apparently really like this pose 😆 . . . . . . #smallbiz #smallbizsaturday #bossbabe #shopsmall #shoplocal https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlcxZoFXaB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8jxaawmgxpl1