Bracelets galore!

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 Stop by Panacea in Spring Green, WI to enjoy our wide selection of interesting and unique bracelets in a very affordable price range. 

The new offerings from Two's Company are a delightful combination of leather and cloth with beadwork and crystals, adding a sparkling accent to your wardrobe.  You will find something for every outfit from casual to dressy.  With the adjustable sizing they fit everybody on your list. 

 Our great selection of beaded multiple strand bracelets come in a wide variety of eye catching colors and combinations.  The perfect gift for your friend or yourself, they add a sophisticated and whimsical touch to your wrist. 

As always, we are here seven days a week with lots of great new merchandise to decorate your home or yourself and we are always happy to answer your questions or help you with fashion decisions.  Stop by for a relaxing experience in a lovely shop with lots of great merchandise to appreciate.  Kitchen, bath and body are our specialties.



The banded bracelets with yellow gold accents are a must have for your fall wardrobe.  Sparkly and colorful, they add polished look to your outfit every time.   

Tart Cherry Season is now - enjoy Cherry Compote!

Tart cherries are in season here in Wisconsin and if you need a quick way to process the tasty morsels, stop in at Panacea for our zyliss cherry pitter.  Many customers can attest to the ease and time saving qualities of this device.  Just plunk the cherries in the holding chamber and in one easy squeeze you have fresh cherry fruit separated from the pit.  Even if German tradition holds that finding a cherry pit in your dessert is good luck, your guests will be happier with your cherry dishes if they don't bite into a random pit.  This handy tool eliminates all worries about any strays and it makes your kitchen work a simple task. 

Tart cherries are high in Vitamin C and iron.  They are also becoming highly prized for their anti-inflammatory benefits which help reduce pain from gout and arthritis.  A good source of antioxidants and phytonutrients, tart cherries are tasty eaten out of hand but often too tart for many palates.  Take advantage of a simple recipe that will allow you to enjoy the healthful benefits of tart cherries while controlling your calories.

Tart Cherry Compote

Pit as many cherries as you are lucky to enjoy.  For every cup of cherry fruit and juice combined, stir in two teaspoons of cornstarch until well dissolved.  Add about 1/8 cup of sugar, more or less according to taste.  This is where your personal health tastes dictate:  adjust sugar and substitute honey or Stevia as desired.  Wait until the cooking process is almost complete to finalize sweetener amounts.

Place fruit, juices and sweetener in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring along the way.  Boil until thick and bubbly, about 3 minutes after boiling begins, and adjust for taste.  Cool and store in fridge up to a week or freeze for six months. 

This compote is delicious on its own, spooned over ice cream or enjoyed on your morning waffles and pancakes.  Don't forget to pour it over hot oatmeal or on top of crumbled cookies with a little blob of vanilla yogurt for a delicious, quick and elegant dessert.  Have fun in the kitchen!

Fair Trade Jewelry at Panacea!

You will be delighted with the new addition of Altiplano jewelry in that wonderful shop, Panacea, 248 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI.  Stop in anytime to see our wide selection of lovely jewelry including the intricately designed and handcrafted items from Altiplano. 

Altiplano jewelry is handcrafted in a fair trade workshop in the highlands of Guatemala.  Modern design and rich tradition are blended to reflect the universal expression of beauty.  The Altiplano workshop is a quiet place which honors the spirit, dedication and skill of each artisan with appreciation and respect.  Altiplano is a family business that has supported fair trade and social justice since 1988.  The company is based in southern Vermont and Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The bracelet in this photo is designed with multiple leather straps, beautiful beadwork and warm earth tones that will coordinate with most anything in your wardrobe.

Panacea is also a family business that supports fair trade, local economy, free spirit and joy in living.  Every item available at Panacea has been carefully chosen to reflect this mission and to give everyone who walks through the purple doors a quiet moment combined with a fun shopping experience.  Come see us today!

Curly Girl Designs

 Next time you are looking for a card, poster or trinket that will lift your spirits or those of someone you know, head in to Panacea - that wonderful shop located in the yellow Victorian at the center of Spring Green, WI - and take a look at the exciting array of Curly Girl Designs.  These whimsical and lovingly designed originals are the creation of Leigh Standley, the owner of Curly Girl Design, Inc., founded in 2002 and growing ever since.

Ms. Standley is an artist and writer who started her
artful collection of clever and insightful designs with a small offering of just twelve greeting cards.  She has a BFA from the University of Kansas School of Design with two Louie Awards for greeting card excellence and has been nominated for five other awards.  She is originally from the Midwest and is now living in Boston with her husband and favorite mutt, Lucy.  The artist's love of dogs is reflected in her delightful renditions of our devoted
companions as well as her words of love regarding
our four footed friends. 
                                                                                     
 Leigh Standley believes in the power of creativity and community to unlock our truest selves.  She claims to find great delight in living imperfectly but her creations are a perfect comment on the joys of happy details and thoughtful introspection about life.  Her drawings are eye catching and clever, simply fun to observe as you see new details every time you look again. 

  Stop by Panacea anytime to browse our extensive collection of Curly Girl merchandise.  We stock fridge magnets, plaques, wine stoppers, wall hangings, cutting boards and decorative pins in a variety of themes from personal potential to the loving devotion our pets deserve.  You will easily find something to express the mood you want to reflect.  Perfect for gifts or as that special boost to your own little part of the world.