Let’s find out what’s HAPPENING in downtown Kenosha this holiday season, as we talk with Crazy Plant Girl/Gardening Guru Maria Caravati of EQUINOX Botanical Boutique to get all the holiday cheer with this exclusive Q&A.
Q. Do you have any special promotions or events planned for the upcoming holiday season?
A: Beginning Nov 11 is St. Martin Day where we’ll celebrate with roasted chestnuts and wine. We’ll have a Holiday Open House Dec 21 for the Winter Solstice and Third Thursday Wine Tasting/Ugly Sweater Contest and promos throughout the Season.
Q. What are some of the most popular holiday products or services you offer at EQUINOX Botanical Boutique?
A: Pasta, Wine and Holiday Plant bundles. Very popular are our living lavender and rosemary trees.
Q. Are there any unique holiday traditions or customs associated with EQUINOX Botanical Boutique?
A: We love celebrating the equinoxes and solstices. The Winter Solstice is Dec 21, right before Christmas and a beautiful time of year.
Q. Can you share a memorable holiday story or experience related to your EQUINOX Botanical Boutique?
A: Last year’s Friendship Park Christmas tree lighting on the same evening as the city’s Lighting Up. Our event was magical. Being small and intimate was really so delightful.
A: Last year’s Friendship Park Christmas tree lighting on the same evening as the city’s Lighting Up. Our event was magical. Being small and intimate was really so delightful.
Q. What’s is one of your favorite holiday memories? Or the best gift you’ve ever received?
A: Big family dinners with traditional Italian foods in abundance.
Q. Do you have any tips for finding the perfect holiday gift?
A: Listen, and take notes throughout the year rather than wait until the end of the year. Talk to small businesses for their advice. They know their product and can help those who are clueless!
A: Listen, and take notes throughout the year rather than wait until the end of the year. Talk to small businesses for their advice. They know their product and can help those who are clueless!
Q. What are the best ways for customers to stay updated on your holiday hours and offerings?
Q. What do you love about the holiday season in downtown Kenosha?
A: The new Friendship Park Christmas Tree lighting up event the day after Thanksgiving.
A: The new Friendship Park Christmas Tree lighting up event the day after Thanksgiving.
EQUINOX Botanical Boutique is located at 5901 6th Avenue A.
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Q&A and photos by Donny Stancato
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(This article first appeared in Vol 16. #4 2023/24 Go Downtown Kenosha Magazine)
