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The Art of Saying Goodbye – Again
Some of you may have heard of the sudden closing of the Painted Tree boutiques. The closure of the Painted Tree boutiques has left me with very little choice but to wind down this small business adventure. First, thank you to all that visited this site, stopped by the booth C3 to pick up a…
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See You Soon and The Art of Saying Goodbye
The bittersweet aspect of all good things, is that they must come to an end. The shoppe that I’ve been fortunate to call home for my jewelry and other fun pieces is closing on June 21. the collective has been a place where dozens of artists and artisans have been able to share their work,…
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Kindness Rocks Paint Nite… ROCKED!
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve been hosting paint “nites” at the collective as a way to support the shoppe. I’ve done traditional acrylic canvas paintings and wine glasses, but we were looking to change it up a bit. When I stumbled upon the Kindness Rocks Project, I thought this could be a perfect…
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Themed Paint Nites
As I’ve been working on fun ways to support the collective, I’ve solicited the feedback of my fellow supporters (friends, family, online peeps!) to help me narrow down what I can offer that’s fun, artistic, and continues to be “My Aesthetic Escape”. So far, paint nites seem to be of particular interest! Here’s how they…
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Jewelry Making Part II
Well, the jewelry making trial has nearly reached the three-month mark and I’m still finding it an enjoyable experience. Here are my observations thus far: I want to wear my jewelry (instead of sell it, which is the point) My hands ache after working too long at it. Some pieces take longer than others, but…
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Next Adventure: Jewelry Making
As I’ve mentioned before, I sell creations at the collective. I want the shop to be successful, so I’m always open to making items that will sell in an effort to help pay for my “space” at the shop. My goal is to increase foot traffic, which allows all the artists in the shop to…
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Spooky Paint Nite
I’ve attended at least 30 “paint nites” – where you pay a fee, go to a restaurant or bar and complete a painting as an artist walks you through the steps. This was a regular activity of mine, once a month for a few years… until a work conflict came about. I miss the camaraderie…
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Anniversary Celebration
The shoppe that is home to my little art pieces is celebrating their one year anniversary. On September 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM, the collective (Mount Prospect, IL) will have a fun open house with treats and beverages. As an added bonus, this served as a nice little deadline for me to complete…
My Aesthetic Escape
Escaping daily life through painting, jewelry and other crafts.