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The Family Fun Map Project featuring Marquin's Art!

In June, the Family Fun Map featuring exciting places to discover with your little ones in Greenville, South Carolina, was published by local publisher, Good Printed Things.  The fold out map is simple: it features twenty blurbs about fun places to visit with children written by my friend, CEO of The Children's Museum here in Greenville, South Carolina, Lauren Luneckas.   I had the pleasure of creating the artwork for the map, and have framed the originals we used and listed them for sale.  If one of these spots speaks to you, I hope that you enjoy these framed and matted watercolors! 

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The Dolls are Christmas Ready

   The Dollhouse I shared earlier this year has brought us a year of fun: I let my daughter decorate it for Christmas, and it is so cute and festive.  We can't wait to add to it year after year and enjoy it!

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There's Something about Spain

   This month I'm gearing up for my 4th Creative Retreat in Soria, Spain.  I can not wait to host the five wonderful women who are joining me this year, because there is absolutely something about Spain.       If you are an interior designer gathering inspiration (or purchasing antiques,) an artist coming to be inspired by Spain, or just want a creative reset, please know that I can not wait to host you for a week to see the world from a new angle!    Each of these trips has inspired me greatly and I love sharing 'my version of Spain' with American travelers!

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How to Needlepoint Classes

      I'm offering just a few more 'How to Needlepoint Classes' in September, and hope that if you have wanted to learn how to stitch, you join in. The class will go over the basics of needlepointing and will come with a kit that includes a hand painted sample canvas, needles and threads.    The goal of this workshop is to get students stitching with confidence and to learn the most basic stitch: the basketweave.  Bring your glasses and a pair of sewing scissors (if you have them!) and dig into your newest hobby!

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