Strawberries!
You can now find strawberries for sale on the Roanoke City Market. Additionally, Community School’s 28th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place this year on May 2nd and 3rd from 10:30am to 5:30pm in Elmwood Park.
Strawberries aren’t just for eating. These fun products give strawberries character you’re sure to enjoy without the calories.
Strawberry Preserves Soap by Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen, $4.50
My new Strawberry Preserves Soap smells deliciously sweet and is so good even my husband likes it! The scent is an edible blend of strawberries and sweet syrup. It’s filled with ground oatmeal and poppy seeds for exfoliation and is great for those wanting a little scrub in the tub. Each bar weighs at least 4 oz. and is 95% natural - only the color and scent are artificial - and 100% vegan.
Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Spun Hand Dyed Merino Wool Yarn by Simply Twisted Yarn, $10
This is a pretty mix of pinks, creams and whites. It is a fun thick, thin and twizzly yarn. It was made by me hand dyeing merino wool roving and then spinning it into this fun textured skein. 100% merino wool; 40 yards; 2.3 ounces; thick, thin and twizzly. This yarn was handspun with love by me on my new Ashford Kiwi! The twist was set by soaking in Eucalan Lavender Wash.
Cotton Strawberry Hat - Size 6-18 mo. by My Market Stall, $16
This hat is 80% cotton and 20% wool so it’s perfect for warmer seasons and climates. The wool is only added to make the yarn have more elasticity. It has the look and feel of cotton. Comes wrapped in tissue paper tied with raffia and a tag with laundry instructions.
Salty DAWG Creme Shampoo ™ - WILD Strawberry Fields by Gudonya Too, $6.50
Not the too-sweet and almost plastic-smelling strawberry we all associate with car air fresheners. More of a juicy, ripe berry, with perfumed essence of pears and raspberries. Creamy, juicy and Wonderful! HIGH levels of sea salt mixed up with a creme soap give you SQUEEKY clean hair. Then we put in the HAIR LOVING ADDITIVES of Panthenol (also called Provitamin B5) and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein!!! Reports have shown that Panthenol draws moisture from the air, and is an excellent moisturizer. It binds to hair follicles readily, and coats the hair and seals its surface; lubricating follicles and making strands appear shiny, and aids overall cell metabolism in the hair. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a naturally derived
wheat protein that contains the carbohydrates and makes a unique hydrating complex that gives a combination of moisture-balancing and film-forming properties that works to give hair better body control and a smoother, softer feel. Salty Dawg give your hair a great clean that is great FOR your hair too!!!
Mini Strawberry delight cake purse by Tabitha Emma, $26
mmm.. strawberry delight! Isn’t this purse just mouthwatering? This cute cake shaped purse is ergonomically designed for little girls age 3-10, but is also suitable for the young at heart. (not suitable for children younger than 2 due to small beads) The bag is squishy, soft and safe, making it ideal for young children. The bag is suitable for carrying small things like change, phones, sweets/candy and small toys; great for play!
Springtime Blossoms Rooibos Tea by Tea for All Reasons, $5
Welcome springtime with this delicious brew that is not just fabulous in taste, but also fun to look at. Rich with a creamy strawberry and almond Rooibos, this no-caffeine blend is rounded out with Rosehips, Rose petals, and little candy flowers. Great over ice as well.
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake Original Oil Painting by Mary Hughes Studio, $75
A simple white cupcake slathered with homemade frosting, dripping in chocolate, decorated with strawberries with a side of chocolate coins. What’s the occasion? Does there need to be one?? I’ve “placed” this delectable desert on a pink antique glass plate. A chocolate background gives it nice contrast.
Strawberry Petite Pendant by Imogen, $8.50
This pillowy square pendant measures just a little under an inch (23mm x 23mm). (**chain not included, see the “chains” section for add ons) The metal loop at the top is sterling silver. These bubbly little pendants are made of a mix of resin and plastics.
Strawberry Fields Bracelet by JQ Jewelry Designs, $55
This is one of my favorites! Unique, fine silver strawberries are combined with faceted, dark green pearls and smooth, rhodochrosite stones. My photo can’t show the true beauty of this type of pearl -faceted just like semi and precious gemstones. Very cool! Soft and sweet strawberry-hued stones are just wonderful when set against the fine silver and 14kt rolled gold. Measures 7 5/8 inches (19.2cm) including the fine silver toggle clasp.
