Month: November 2013

Collective Upcycle Grand Opening

Collective Upcycle Grand Opening

Yes, today is the day that Collective Upcycle Pop Up Shop celebrates their grand opening.  They actually did a  soft opening on November 8th, but this is the official kick off. Collective Upcycle is a short term pop up shop that offers the works of 

Featured Gallery- Ginko Gallery

Featured Gallery- Ginko Gallery

  Ginko Gallery is located in the heart of Oberlin, Ohio at 19 South Main Street Here is the history of the shop: Three fiber artists in search of a supportive work environment started this gallery and studio in 1997. One of the original founders, 

Motivation for Success in Business

Motivation for Success in Business

“Share your success and help others succeed. Give everyone a chance to have a piece of the pie. If the pie’s not big enough, make a bigger pie.” – Dave Thomas Dave Thomas was the founder of the hamburger chain “Wendy’s”, and he knew great 

Do you like a challenge?

Do you like a challenge?

Occasionally we are contacted by someone who has a small nub of a bar of soap they loved, and bought a while ago, but cannot find it again… and they want to.  Their nub of a bar of soap is often a treasure they want 

Cleveland Winterfest 2013

Cleveland Winterfest 2013

November 30th is a really big day in Downtown Cleveland, with activities, events, concerts, carriage rides, shopping deluxe, food and beer tasting events, fireworks and none other than the tree lighting ceremony on Public Square. It is a buzz of activity that might remind anyone 

The Art Craft Holiday Sale

The Art Craft Holiday Sale

  History of the event – this began as a showcase of work done by Cleveland Art Institute graduates and staff… and has grown over the past 25 years.  Now in year 26, it is the best place in the city for handcrafted art… unique, 

In a blue mood

In a blue mood

Blue is so comforting, so vibrant, so calming.  And for some odd reason most of the items I create in blue or green sell first.  Always!  I have been loving the beads i have found recently.  I tore apart an old beaded necklace i bought