The 20th Friday four of 2024
We hit the big two zero this week! The 20th Friday of the year…. Is 2024 going by way too fast for you too?
The Friday Four is a weekly highlight from behind the scenes at Tura Lura Co. Let’s get into it!
I am spending time today in the studio for two things! First, moving furniture. If you have talked to me about opening the space in West Branch, you know I made everything modular and moveable. Why? I move things a lot for the environment, no class or situation ever really looks the same. And after almost 90 days of the original set up, I needed to try a little different flow. If this is unusual to you, you can commeserate with my husband Matt and former work colleagues. I have been known to flip a room on a gut feeling to get better juju. It’s quirk I have, but often when this strikes I know that I need to follow the feeling. I can’t wait to show you!
The second thing I’ll be doing in the studio today before open hours is adding a very special addition to one of my walls. I have this spot that needed a little zhuzhing and am installing the most perfect sign. It’s like a marquee to announce whose party we are celebrating, or what quote is most inspiring for the season. I am super excited to use this for all the upcoming private parties, like the one I get to host this weekend!
My seedlings are doing well this week, I’ve actually managed to keep most alive! I did however off my planters outside the studio, we think a frost nipped them right after they got planted and they slowly withered away. But now that’s it’s mid-May, we can plant our hearts out! I’ve been sharing a secret with folks stopping by the studio at the dried flower bar. Since a majority of my flowers come from a Iowa flower farm that were harvested in the fall, I’ve been using some of the dropped seeds to germinate. So if you notice any seeds shedding (they are usually quite tiny) from your dried floral arrangement, go ahead and see if you can grow those cuties.
I am in full prep mode for Kick off to Summer in West Branch on June 7/8. I just picked up my canned mimosas for you try taste during the seltzer stroll! My 6 year old and I got a little summer fun craft activity ready (kid and adult friendly). And the studio will be open both days 11am to 6pm to make your own candle, reed diffuser, or dried florals. The June schedule is when we flip to summer hours, and I can’t wait for longer and relaxed Wednesday evenings creating downtown in Historic West Branch. It’ll be great!
That’s all for this Friday! Come visit me at the studio soon!
Sending you love and light,
Erika
