Hearts for Jen @ Nice Things Handmade
Last Saturday, February 9th, Nice Things Handmade on East Passyunk Avenue held a cancer benefit for local Philadelphia art therapist Jennifer Nonas. Jen has been battling cancer for the last year. Her initial diagnosis was breast cancer, which transformed into sarcoma in her left leg and had to be amputated above the knee. Elissa Kara [...]
Handmade Gems Where You Least Expect
When I first started making my list of local shops and boutiques that I wanted to sell my Only Meesh scarves and cowls at, I went for the obvious hot spots including Nice Things Handmade, Art Star, and VIX Emporium. I started selling my cowls at Nice Things Handmade in November, but I never reached [...]
Handmade New Year: The 2013 Artisan Community
Happy New Year! The arrival of 2013 brings the opportunity to meet new artists, discover an exciting craft, and visit arts related events to support the keystone artisan community. If you are looking for arts related events throughout January, then look no further, I’ve put together a guide to help you get started: First Friday [...]
Last Minute Holiday Shopping
While most people are busy doing last minute shopping (hopefully at their local shops), craftspeople and artisans are busy making custom orders and restocking local shops with their handmade goodies. I am one of those craftspeople who have been frantically trying to finish Christmas orders while also replenishing the shops in which I sell my [...]
The Upper Perk Art and Print: Handmade in the Valley
If you are looking for a cozy nook in the Valley to shop for handmade items, enjoy a cup of coffee, and maybe even take a creative class—then The Upper Perk Art and Print is the place for you. On my second visit to this store, I was greeted by Cheri, who runs the shop [...]
Give the Gift of Art! Shop the 2012 Holiday Sale at the Baum School of Art!
Every year The Baum School of Art hosts their annual Holiday Sale which features the work of local artisans available as gifts for the holidays! I am always impressed with the variety and craftsmanship of the items available for sale. If you are looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season, then stop in and [...]
Mushmina Boutique – Locally Designed, Moroccan Inspired & Produced
The other week my coworkers and I were on our way home from work, when we stumbled across this adorable, new boutique Mushmina on South Street in Philadelphia. Mushmina is filled with custom designed Moroccan accessories that have cultural integrity and soul. We struck up a conversation with Katie O’Neill, Mushmina’s creative director and manager [...]
