{"product_id":"botanical-beauty-in-full-bloom-book","title":"Botanical Beauty in Full Bloom Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom \u0026amp; Dreams:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--22108156756281__description\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container clearfix loaded ignore\" data-section-id=\"template--22108156756281__description\" data-section-type=\"tabbed\" data-url=\"\/\/gibbs-smith.com\/cdn\/shop\/t\/25\/assets\/script.tabbed.js?v=83467205078527531921706626773\" data-carousel-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve center text-left bottompad clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"product-desc tab-body tab-body-content tab-body-id-template--22108156756281__description\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-uw-rm-sr-aria-labelledby=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabindex\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel writer Misha Gillingham left the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for a quaint island in the Pacific Northwest so she could get back in touch with what matters most. With the help of stunning photography, she shows how you, too, can cultivate a life of wellness, generosity, and connection to the land.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 SILVER Winner for Hobbies \u0026amp; Home, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisha Gillingham is a travel writer turned farm girl whose story has won over the hearts of fans worldwide. In \u003ci\u003eBlooms \u0026amp; Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, Misha shares not only what brought her to Evergreen Acres, a farm on Bainbridge Island in the Pacific Northwest, but also all of the wisdom she has gleaned over the years as she and her family put down roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile leading readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm—from her ever-evolving flower garden to the menagerie of animals who keep everyone in good spirits—Misha reflects on her own transformation and shares how joy can be found by contributing to your local community and fostering a deep connection to the land itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlooms \u0026amp; Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire readers from all walks of life to consider building a life centered around wellness, giving, and a connection to the land, be it a small patio garden or an entire farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMisha Gillingham\u003c\/b\u003e used to live a fast-paced lifestyle, traveling the world reviewing and writing about luxury hotels. After a battle with cancer and a daughter diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Misha and her family realized some major life changes were in order. She now finds happiness in creating a home base with a purpose. Health, wellness, and community service are the goal. 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James Farmer III teaches respect for the age-old rules of flower and vegetable gardening in the Deep South (e.g., plant in spring for fall blooms, plant in fall for spring blooms), in a fresh voice that resonates love of life and entertaining at home. 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