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 […]
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Recently, a young girl inspired me to incorporate dogs and cats into a pendant. To my surprise, my zoo collection of vintage stamps didn’t have a ‘domesticated’ cat and dog. Instead, Jip en Janneke came to the rescue. This book was a staple in our household, with me being Janneke and my brother as Jip. Jip […]
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 […]
Tonight I get to nosh on delicious The Sugar Path Cupcakes again. Meanwhile the last few days were spent preparing cords to go with the pendants. I’m also toying around with various display ideas for the summer fair. It’s fun to think about branding. Tonight’s setup will be like last time, though. Oh, and the […]
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I was born in the Netherlands and grew up with the secular version of Easter, blended with German traditions and food as well. We dyed eggs, had an egg hunt on Easter morning, and enjoyed a fabulous Easter Brunch that featured butter in the shape of a lamb, home-baked braided bread, boiled eggs served in […]
Wow, it’s Friday already? Congratulations! Give yourself a round of applause for living the best week you could possibly have. It is all meant to be, and you’ve done your best. Creativity in action at Maike’s Marvels Yesterday was an immersion in Bento learning. It should be a handy program once I have figured out […]
I recently shipped off another commission. A customer I met at the Girls’ Night Out pop-up was torn between the design of Beacon Triangle and the message of Know Thyself. I hand-stamped the message, including a blooper: Upon clarifying the favorite colors of her recipient, I set about combining the elements she liked. Here are […]
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 […]
This Saturday, the School for Little Children is hosting a fundraiser. I was invited to submit a silent auction item, so I decided to make a little angel. It was fun to dress her up. She is a pin, to serve as a guardian angel on a lapel or maybe a backpack. I made other […]
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 […]
