Valentine's Day Popup Shop at Icing on the Cake
We were recently invited to open a popup shop for Valentine's Day, last Sunday, in a wonderful local woman-owned business, the Icing on the Cake cupcake place in downtown Bellingham. As it turned out, the weekend was marked by a rare appearance of snow, so the afternoon was quiet and serene, with few people venturing out for treats, unfortunately—everything I've tasted from this place is amazing!
Vivian's company was delightful (the lovely person shown in the photo above); we made a couple of sales, despite the weather; and we look forward to returning to the shop in a couple of weeks, and regularly in the seasons to come. We'll announce the dates here as they approach, and we hope you'll come and visit if you're nearby!


Icing on the Cake—on a sunny day
When the world feels like it’s moving at full speed, many people look for small daily rituals that bring them back to center. For centuries, herbs have played that role — not as magic fixes, but as gentle plant allies that support rest, resilience, and balance.
Known botanically as Medicago sativa, alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), growing up to 3.5 feet tall and crowned with delicate purple blossoms. Though many people associate it with livestock fields and farm country, this humble plant has a long and respected history in herbal traditions around the world.
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026 together, I just want to pause and say thank you. Your support, your curiosity, and your shared love of herbs are what make Em’s Herbals such a special community. It truly means the world to all of us.