As I?ve mentioned for weeks, I expanded my online art shop into a 300 square foot studio that?s open to the public two days a week in my hometown. I?ve spent a lot of time coming up with a vision for the shop and a layout that would combine my art prints, ceramics, and goods I?ve assembled from other makers.
In addition to many of my art prints on display, I?ve curated decorative objects and gifts with a focus on destination and botanical related goods that fit the aesthetic of the shop. It took two months to pull this all together, but I’m pleased with how it turned out.
 
My studio is part of a larger collective of artists and makers. I wasn?t prepared to go full retail and be open every day so I was lucky to find this location where I?m asked to be open only two days a week, on Fridays and Saturdays, which is manageable. It?s adjacent to my ceramics studio so I can continue my ceramics practice in the same building. The space also allows me to continue blogging here on this site and the freedom to travel to places that inspire me a few times a year as I have done for the past decade. I?ve set up a small desk space where I can work on my laptop in between customer visits. Washable rugs were a priority for me with a lot of people entering the space, sometimes bringing their dogs or kids. I was happy to partner with Boutique Rugs on this space reveal. Underneath my desk is the five star rated Dalaguete washable rug in blanched pink and blue hues.
 
 

 
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