Who is Rose Anna?
RoseAnna was started because of Allison's love for making handmade items. Every year she have done what she likes to call a Homemade Christmas for her friends and family. They often request more of something given. She also make things for the folks She loves just because she loves them. At many a request and urging, Allison decided to move forward with creating a space to share her wares with the populace at large. Enter Rose Anna.
There are so many options for people to choose from when it comes to bath bombs and other natural products for self care so why bother right? Because love, support, care, and healing are the name of the game in this small part of the world. Rose Anna products are all made with sustainably sourced, organic (as much as humanly possible) materials with no artificial additives or colors. All of our raw materials are sourced from small family owned businesses and/or local shops as well because supporting small businesses and individuals is so important in a world that is growing ever more corporate. Allison also uses plants that she, her husband, and her Mother grow in their own gardens whenever they are available.
Over the years Allison has struggled with many health and skin issues as well as injuries from her everyday life as a dancer and dance educator. This is what actually started her own self care journey into the holistic and natural as she was in constant pain, and her health issues began to take over her life. She needed to learn new ways to help herself. After multiple years of self-studying herbs and essential oils, Allison has been taking a more formal approach to her education and will have over 450 completed hours of coursework in herbal studies and aromatherapy as a start. She is passionate about about everything she does and helping other brings her great joy.
Why the name Rose Anna? It is an homage to her maternal grandmother. Her name was Anna Rose and she was always a driving force and inspiration for Allison. She was fiercely independent, intelligent, and the backbone of the family. She is the one who always taught Allison that you can be kind and compassionate and still not take anyone's silly nonsense. After all, she taught Allison the phrase "Might comes in small packages." and she has never forgotten what that meant. She hopes that she is making the family matriarch proud wherever her spirit has settled.
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