Thursday is men’s shopping night at the See Jane Sparkle Pop-up Bazaar. We will be open from 7 pm to 9 pm at 817A Chicago Avenue in Evanston to give last-minute shoppers a chance to purchase presents for their loved ones. As a bonus, we are offering chair massages so you can unstiffen your holiday-stressed […]
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It’s only 12 days to Christmas on Friday, everyone! The See Jane Sparkle Pop-up Bazaar will be open from 12-6 on December 11 and yours truly will be shopkeeping again. Come peruse the variety of gift items we have in stock for you and support handmade and local curators of beauty. You know your true […]
Maikes Marvels Creations, Musings and Inspiration, Seasons and Holidays
Least Favorite Christmas Songs
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Believe it or not, I incorporate lyrics of holiday tunes that grate on me, because I know they are popular. We can’t get around Feliz Navidad during the holiday season. I enjoyed it the first time I heard it, but now it seems to be everywhere. My younger brother is an established drummer in the […]
When I was little my mom handmade a doll’s fabric store for me that had me pretending to be a shop owner for hours on end. For the coming weekends, I get to do that in real life! I won’t be surrounded like bolts of fabrics, but instead get to boutique sit for See Jane […]
Art & Culture, Maikes Marvels Creations, Musings and Inspiration, Seasons and Holidays
It’s custom order time!
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‘Tis the season to place orders, falalalalaa-lala-lala. My waxed ornament inventory went from this: to this during the Wilder Mansion Holiday Market. I am thrilled the angels and frosties are gaining popularity, but for you regulars it means that if you want to gift these to your loved ones, you need to contact me now. […]
Well my holiday fairs are over and I am so flattered and honored at the reactions my pieces garnered. It is lovely to be complimented on my wire-bending skills, and to have people purchase pieces to give to their loved ones. Knowing the quotes and songs touch people’s hearts and have meaning to them makes […]
I’m busy preparing for the Bucktown Holiday Fair this coming weekend. The fun begins at noon and goes until 5 p.m. December 13 and 14. More than 100 artists will exhibit and I enjoyed the creativity last year’s show featured. There is a silent auction, a raffle, and delicious food and drink will be offered. […]
Holiday season is official now, and I am busy making custom orders. I am also replenishing the angel and frosty supplies of ornaments that found new homes Thanksgiving week. My inventory numbers broke the 100 mark recently. On Friday I will have my entire inventory at the ADA Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
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My offline life is speeding up so the online blog is getting off-schedule. Here’s a peek at what pulls me away from the computer these days. In mid-October I was able to purchase Brenda Schweder’s Now That’s A Jig Starter Kit, which I eagerly anticipated. I consulted with Brenda via email on the various Rounds […]
It’s a bit early for Advent, but I am having a blast caroling and making holiday ornaments for December. Making snowmen has taught me all the lyrics to Frosty the Snowman. Meanwhile angelic songs are humming in my brain as well. ’Tis the season to be jolly, two months ahead of schedule. Snow arrived early, […]
