June 08, 2019
Beryl Coder, founder of Island Thyme Soap Company, has just launched a new seasonal subscription box service, featuring handmade products from some of Florida's most talented artisans. She calls the new venture "Package from Paradise."
Some of you may already know Beryl, as her handmade soaps are sold in Island Cove's Gallery. It's that connection that led her to invite Colleen Ewart to design a unique set of earrings for the premier "Package from Paradise" box.
She selected dusty rose colored table-cut glass beads, shaped like hibiscus flowers, to be the centerpiece of her design. These Czech glass flower beads dangle from sterling silver ear wires and are complemented by faceted aqua glass drops.
Beryl explains, "Each box is chock full of seasonal handmade treasures from makers of Florida's Suncoast. Some of them were exclusively created for this box." The first box, themed for summer 2019, features:
It's your choice - pick up a single Package from Paradise box or subscribe for a new box to arrive once a quarter to your home. No matter which works best for your budget, you'll know that your purchase helps support the independent artists from Florida's beach communities. You can sign up here. And, if you're curious to know more about these talented artisans, you can Meet the Makers of these products on the Island Thyme website.
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