Tag: art

February 8, 2019

Gather Stories with Martha Latta from Sunday Afternoon Housewife

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-skqki-a72cda Gather Stories returns with a sit-down with my friend Martha Latta from Sunday Afternoon Housewife (and Naplab as well as Handmade Promenade and soon to be Stomping Ground) – she’s clearly a woman after my own heart. Martha and I chat about what it’s like to have a handmade business and a toddler (her…
January 19, 2019

Tales from a Shopkeep: on the new year and Love

We’re off to a great start this new year – we’re pretty excited for what 2019 holds for us, are you!? I mean, sure, the weather hasn’t been great . . . as I sit here in the store, with the rain pouring down, threatening to freeze later this afternoon, but still, we’re glad to…
June 21, 2018

Episode 4 w/ Carrie Burnett from Beri Bee Designs

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5vd3m-93ad9f Gather Stories: Carrie Burnett of Beri Bee Designs – In this episode of Gather Stories I sit down with my friend and Gather maker Carrie Burnett of Beri Bee Designs to chat about all things kiddo and fabric and what makes Beri Bee Designs, Beri Bee. I met Carrie a few years ago in our former…
May 24, 2018

Episode 2 w/ Chelsea Jones of Tactile Melodies

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hm7j8-91ec4e Gather Stories: Chelsea Jones of Tactile Melodies – In this episode of Gather Stories I get to sit down with my friend Chelsea and chat about the beginnings of her arts business and how Tactile Melodies came to be. We laugh a lot. Maybe too much, but we sure did have fun. Chelsea and I…
March 31, 2017

Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up

Quirky: different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion It’s a word I’ve been hearing a lot lately. Maybe its just me. Today’s list is inspired by this fascinating word and its essence. I found a few things that define the word quirky to me.
February 15, 2017

Love Living Local

Although we didn’t have a terribly cold winter, I am ready for spring: sun shine, warm breezes, open windows. I am even ready for all the muddy paw prints and extra mopping I do this time of year. Spring also has one giant advantage-spring break. Even though I’m not in school, I still look forward…
November 9, 2016

Love Living Local

Who doesn’t like free stuff to do? I’ve combed through Bloomington’s events and organizations to find those free gems for you and your family and/or friends to do this holiday season. So let’s get our “free” on Bloomington! 1. Browse the Bloomington Handmade Market November 12 or the Holiday Market on November 26. Bonus: Now you…
October 24, 2016

Maker Monday – Molly Cranch

Today we’re welcoming in the fall in Indiana with open and welcome arms (well, we have been for a week or so, haven’t we!?) and with that, I’d like to introduce you to one of our Gather painters – Molly Cranch! I first saw Molly’s work gracing the gallery walls at Homespun in Indianapolis,…
September 14, 2016

Favorite Handmade Item – Chelsea Jones

This week I’m proud to feature the favorite handmade item of one of my favorite people (what’s new?!). Meet Chelsea Jones – though I’m sure most of you already know her! Chelsea is the silversmith mastermind behind Tactile Melodies, which we’ve carried in the shop since the beginning of time! I remember meeting Chels for…
May 23, 2016

Maker Monday – Culture Flock

This week I’m stoked to share with you a new member of our Gather family as our Maker Monday featured Maker: Culture Flock!! I first came across the genius that is Culture Flock while stalking the feed of fellow Indie-Handmade Store Owner – Philomena & Ruth. I met Elizabeth Hahn in person at the Midwest…