As some of you know, I love vintage clothing. So much so that I turned that love into a business called Perch Travelling Boutique. Years of collecting, sorting and storing a pretty substantial vintage inventory had resulted in a bit of an issue - my humble home was bursting at the seams with all this great stuff! I've been contemplating where to put it all... storage? brick and mortar store? Enter Annemarie and her ad for a scrumptious studio space. After meeting her and viewing the space Perch has a new home - The Messy Nest!
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| #4 2550 Acland Road |
I've moved in, and the space is just perfect! My intent is to invite like minded entrepreneurs to adopt the space for their creative endeavours. Think paint nights, photoshoot headquarters, workshops.... tarot card readings! There is room (literally and figuratively) for intimate, innovate collaborations.
I am opening the doors to the studio this Saturday from 11-3. I'd love for you to stop by and check out this new venue that is near and dear to my heart. Meet my wonderful neighbor Fused By Fux Glass Studio.
And, FYI the blue bus that started it all is just hibernating over the winter. She'll be back on the streets of Kelowna this spring! I've got some fun projects with the bus in the works.... stay tuned! But in the meantime, the Messy Nest is open for you by appointment, and I will post a weekly schedule on the Perch facebook page.
We are just a week away from moving into or NEW STUDIO! Eeeeeek!!! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd have my own vintage clothing studio..... or the vintage wardrobe to fill it!
The blue bus was, and still is, the foundation of Perch Travelling Boutique. But, I began toying with the idea of opening a studio/store front a couple of years ago, and almost signed on the dotted line, but for some reason or another a deal was never reached....until I met Annemarie. When we met, everything jived, and I put down a deposit on the studio above her glass art work space right away. No regrets!
Let me tell you about my new neighbour Fused By Fux Glass Studio, the workshop and showroom of Annemarie Fux.
Annemarie creates one of a kind pieces of glass art~ornaments, bowls, plates, tiles and commissions. She also conducts workshops in her space geared to all age groups. I've been fascinated with glass art for years, ever since a neighbour invited me into her basement studio and gave me full access to her stained glass supplies, so to have a glass artists right downstairs is awesome!
As great as it is having another creative individual as a 'roomie', the best part is I feel like I've made a good friend. The more Annemarie and I talked, the more I realised that we have may friends in common, and share the same concerns of being your own boss, getting your brand out there, and ultimately running a successful business.
I feel like I've won the Girl Boss lottery! I've got great neighbours, an amazing studio space, and with that space so many fantastic and fun opportunities to invite the public and other artists into 'The Messy Nest'. I get the keys on the 1st! I hope to see a bunch of friendly face on December 16th for the Grand Opening and Fused By Fux Open House.
