Gratitude is a Gift We Give Ourselves & Open Studio Shopping Hours
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Open Studio Shopping Hours
Do you love to support artists? Are you a fan of shopping small? My studio doors will be open for you! Feel free to stop by, pop in, say hello, see art, and purchase artful gifts!
Starting this Thursday I’ll be open for Open Studio Shopping Hours.
Thorp Building Holiday Open Studios
The annual building-wide Thorp Holiday Open Studios is happening the first weekend of December. This year, the artists of Thorp have teamed up with Dashfire Bitters to create art-inspired cocktails. I’m excited to find out what the cocktail inspired by my painting “Midwinter Mediation” tastes like!
December 7 & 8, 2024
Saturday, 12-8pm
Sunday, 12-5pm
Thorp Building, NE Minneapolis
Gratitude
In addition to shepherding our own two newly-adult children into the wider world, my husband and I have been supporting and mentoring three additional young adults. It’s not always easy and we don’t always know what we’re doing, but we are so grateful that we’re able to do what we can to help; this generation of young adults really needs the support.
Last weekend, our youngest child turned 13! I started my handmade business when I was pregnant with her, so she’s pretty much been by my side at the sewing machine and easel this entire time. I’m grateful for her, this artful life, and the support my family has given me through the years.
A friend of mine said to me recently, “Gratitude is a gift we give ourselves.” I believe that’s true. I’ve found gratitude to be a gift and I practice it daily.
By the way, if you can’t make it to my Open Studio Shopping Hours, you can also contact me for an appointment - or shop online!
Mary
