Deanna Russell of Nature Notes is a certified aromatherapist and creative soul! With a deep awareness for the toxins present in commercially available products, she seeks to provide an alternative for those concerned with their personal chemical load. Not only are her products delicate yet effective, her use of essential oils and hand-blended concoctions are a treat for any nose!

Q: Why do you do what you do?
A: I have always loved mixing up various concoctions since I was a small child- little did I know that one day I would make a living doing this, and helping others too!
I started by making my own line of natural skin care. I didn't like the idea of putting a lot of chemicals onto my (very) sensitive skin, plus I'm allergic to a LOT of beauty products. It turns out that many of my clients deal with sensitive skin issues too.
Essential oils are so lovely- and since I got my own distilling machine, I love making them too. I even have my own herb garden bed for growing different plants for harvesting. They usually either end up in one of my tea blends, or available as a hydrosol.

Q: Why do you choose Farmers' Markets to sell your products?
A: I didn't want to have a store front, but needed a location that is available to customers year round. The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers' Market allows me that.

Q: Why is it important to you to support local?
A: I can really appreciate all the hard work that people put into growing their business. When you work for yourself, you wear a lot of hats... the people that tend to go to Farmers' Markets seem to get that.

Q: What do you love most about your HSCA Farmers' Market community?
A: The people! There is some serious quality around here.

Q: Tell us something exciting that is up and coming for your business!
A: I also teach workshops and courses for those interested in learning about aromatherapy and natural skin care- I now offer 4 different online courses- check them out on my website!

Find them online, on Instagram and at our market every Wednesday!