Garielle Ward is taking a different approach to local business. We all know that this is a busy time of year. Things get hectic and everything has to be done at once; end of school year functions, harvesting, social engagements, etc. And in the middle of all this comes Christmas, with festivities and food to organise, parties to attend and gifts to think of. To make your gift shopping easier, call into Botanica Romantica, on Neill Street in Harden, which is now offering late night shopping on Friday nights during December. Busy people can take advantage of these extended trading hours to shop at their leisure, after all the chores of a busy week have been tended to. The little store specialises in beautiful gifts for that special person.

The team at Botanica Romantica is always happy to help with gift suggestions for those that are stuck for ideas. And on Tuesday mornings Maree, their experienced stylist, can advise on lush indoor plants and gorgeous pots to add some zing to entertaining areas, verandahs or patios. Maree says “I know how short time is in December as I am always involved in helping out with the family harvest. So to make life easier at Christmas I can help customers select gifts and can even provide customers with a full list of gift suggestions.” Call into the shop and see Maree for gifting and style advice on Tuesday mornings. Botanica Romantica has beautiful leather handbags and wallets, stylish casual jewellery, scarves, divine skin care and botanical candles, and specialty teas just to name a few desirable wares. There are new products coming in every day for he discerning shopper. They even have unique hand-crafted woven ivy and vine Christmas trees!The store is currently open seven days a week, and will now be open until 7pm Friday nights for convenient late night shopping during December. Maree suggests that to reduce last minute shopping hassles, you do your Christmas shopping early and not leave it to the last minute. This way you’ll have something perfect for everyone.