Textures Handmade Market

For the past several months, the owners of Textures and Lucy and Leo’s,  (Maggie and Jean) have been working super hard on their time away from the shop to train for a 165 mile bike ride from Miami to Key West.

Why are they doing this, you ask?

Here’s a little background…

Jean had ACL surgery last March. While rehabilitating, she discovered that riding the stationary bike felt best on her knee and seemed to be helping most. During this time, a friend (we will call her Kim) was recruiting friends to join her in a charity ride to raising money for the AIDS foundation. Jean decided that this would be a good goal,  she bought a road bike and signed up.

Maggie did not have knee surgery. She started riding her commuter bike with Jean when (in the beginning) she needed a friend to go along on rides with her, just in case something happened with her knee. After riding on several long rides, she discovered that cycling did not make her Asthma flare up, when every other physical activity inhibited her breathing. She became very excited and started feeling like her lungs were becoming stronger and stronger every ride, making it so she does not need to use her inhaler at all. This is a HUGE feat. At this point she decided that a 165 mile ride from Miami to Key west could be an amazing goal as well, and help her stay healthy.

So here’s the details- November 18-19, Maggie and Jean will be conquering this amazing goal!! They will ride 100 miles the first day and 65 miles the second day. Since this is a charity ride, they each have to raise $1250 for the AIDS foundation. Each one of them have raised $700-ish which means they need to raise about $500- ish more.

In order to finish up their fund raising for this awesome cause, Maggie, Jean (and friends will) be riding a stationary bike inside Textures/L&L’s on Tuesday, November 8 starting at 10:00am – until ???. They will be riding the bike and taking donations until we raise $1000. To sweeten the deal, L&L’s will give you a cupcake for every $10 donation. If you donate $100 or more you get a gift certificate  for a dozen cupcakes and a personalized Maggie Owl, that is a value of over $60!!!

This is an exciting adventure that these two have signed up for. Come by the shop to hear about how training is coming along.

**If you are interested in learning more about this organization and the ride itself, go to smart ride 8 . If you would like to donate to the cause, go to Maggie WIllman or Jean Bates .

I am in awe of the company, Votivo.  They make wonderful candles – they smell great – I even think you can sense in the aroma how each one is made by hand.  They are not like your ordinary candle, they are special.  It’s exciting to know that Textures is now carrying them.  We are so lucky!  I wanted you to hear how the shop describes themselves.  Oh — and I know for a fact that one guy with really big arms does all the hand-pressed seals.  I wonder if one arm is bigger than the other.

Votivo(voh-tee-voh): Expressing a vow, wish, or desire.

Since its inception in 1994, Votivo has built a worldwide reputation for high quality home fragrances and distinctive packaging. Each Votivo product is a culmination of care and commitment to detail. Each candle is hand-crafted. Each tissue is hand-wrapped. Each pewter seal is hand-pressed. Each candle is specially made. At the heart of every Votivo candle is a unique fragrance meticulously formulated and layered to reflect depth, richness, and complexity. Our candles are famous for their ability to quickly fill a room with wonderful fragrances. As one of the original domestically made luxury candle lines, Votivo passionately pursues excellence in the art of candle making.

I am amazed at this goody basket — so many wonderful delights.  All of these amazing Textures artist have been so kind to donate goodies for this basket.  And ……. it could be yours.  Just come for the Handmade Holiday EXTRAVAGANZA this Friday from 5-8 at Textures and put your name in hat to win this basket.  Someone will get Christmas early this year.  (I hope it is you!)

change purse $12 from sewnsunday

cabochon hairclips $12 from Platypusifle

handmade button earrings $8 from preshop

button ring $10 by handmade maggie

coloring book with colored pencils $5 from platypusfile

Lulubelle sock pig $15 from figurativepie

hair clip $8 from B.handmade designs

cupcake toppers set of 12 $13.95 from Sugarsticks Parties

greeting cards $5 from gingerlyfrond

So many cute stocking stuffers are here — come in and enjoy explore all the nooks and crannies of our store.  Of course there are always new items coming in — our artists are amazing — come and see!

We are happy to invite you to a fun evening of holiday goodies by Tracie Kelly, Julie Guyot, Handmade Maggie, Janae Easton of Platypusfile and Gingerlyfrond.  The artists will be there to meet and greet.  Please come by from 6-9pm and make sure to try the glogg.

Tonight at Textures we are having an Artist Trunk Show. Come by to see the newest works by Textures artist Tracie Kelly! Take a look at some of her amazing paintings…

One of our fabulous Textures artist Mack and Mae is hosting a giveaway this month on her blog. All you have to do is go to her blog and leave a comment before 11/6 regarding the month’s theme.  Michelle of Mack and Mae will draw one lucky winner who will receive a custom garment. Pretty great, right?! So get on over there and leave a comment. Good luck!!

The amazing Photographer, Terri Smith of terrismithphoto.com has posted an oline giveaway on her blog.  She is doing a drawing for a Mack & Mae kids dress. Mac & Mae is one of our awesome Textures artists. Stop by and see all of her adorable children’s clothing.  To win the contest,  all you have to do is comment on which dress you like best on Terri’s blog. This is an awesome opportunity. While you are there take a look at ALL of Terri’s photos… she is an incredible photographer!!

Julie Guyot is our featured artist this month!

A preview…..

Bird plates $32

Find more information about Julie and see more of her work HERE.

Be sure to read about Julie’s Visual Journaling class- a two week class coming on Sept 15th!