Last Tuesday Aurora Rose had its second anniversary, which was also marked by a ribbon cutting of their new location in Lemont, IL. Vendors, customers and family members celebrated the event, and it was lovely to meet some of the creative people my Maraviglia share the space with. Dad’s Roadhouse provided delicious snacks for the […]
Category Archives: Travel and Excursions
 “Amber and I have a vision for Aurora Rose. We see it as an important part of the community. Someplace where you can get that perfect gift no matter the occasion, or the most adorable purse for yourself, a special keepsake, or learn something new.†~Kim Peters On Tuesday Aurora Rose Boutique will celebrate its second […]
Monday was a gorgeous day in Geneva. Although the day started out with rain, the drive was dry and sunny, and the gusty winds near the lake became a gentle breeze further inland. I took a lovely stroll around downtown Geneva upon my arrival and admired the various homes in the neighborhood. Soon it was […]
Working on back-end logistics is time consuming but worthwhile. Prompted by all the art marketing resources I’m working on a newsletter set-up, and still trying to determine how I want Bento to work for me. Over Easter weekend it was rather springy around here, and here are some snapshots of my walks. These lions made […]
I made another trip to Geneva this week to pick up my dragonflies. They are in online exhibits right now but I hope that they will hang in some local exhibits this spring as well, so in anticipation of a ‘yes’, I need to have them close to me. I picked Wednesday to combine it […]
I’ve been creating new pieces that aren’t up on Etsy, because as of today they are available for sale in a boutique. Yesterday I drove into Lemont, Illinois for the first time, which was a revelation. Just a short ride off I-55, entering via exit 271 offers a lovely view of a hillside town with many […]
The FUSEDChicago members recently gathered for a meeting. First we conducted some organizational business, but then we got to the fun part of socializing, noshing on goodies, and watching demos. Jenny Learner set a panel on fire by torching shellac on a panel-in-progress. It had a few layers of wax on it already, and this seals the design below […]
“Hey, maybe this is the start of a trend. Maybe this is a whole new trend for old Charlie Brown. Maybe this is the start of something big! Maybe next year I’ll get a whole bunch of valentines!†~ Charlie Brown Did you have a loving Valentine’s Day? I watched Charlie Brown’s Valentine for the […]
I finished the book, and am processing thoughts and notes from a fabulous weekend. Tomorrow, I’m heading out to the Women’s Innovation Network’s Black History Month Innovation Panel: Super Successful Black Women Entrepreneurs Share How They Did It – the Story Behind the Glory! Last year was a lovely inspirational gathering, that to me kicked off […]
Last week I attended The Sugar Path’s first Girls’ Night Out pop-up event, which was a lovely gathering of women. Owner Michelle Adams kindly invited me to bring my Maraviglia wax and wire pendants. The Sugar Path was founded in 2011, when three sisters decided to pursue a love of baking. Michelle researched the food […]
