Two years ago, Buttons & Bows (a shop for smart and sassy women) was opened by me - The Proprietress. I'm the one on the left. My dream was to create and sell art inspired by women, and to make my space available for book clubs, writing workshops, and support groups. 

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One of most rewarding things to come out of opening Buttons & Bows was my friendship with Lucia Gorman, the owner of the coffee shop next door. The original name of Lucia's shop was "Coffee and Comfort." But after her daughter Luna was born, she decided to rename it after her. Together we redesigned her logo to include the moon and the powerful female spirit associated with it.

 

Meanwhile, my own focus for Buttons & Bows was shifting. I decided to narrow my focus and concentrate on only one or two products at a time. In particular I was having a great time creating art for drinkware - coffee, tea, and latte mugs, water bottles, drinking glasses, etc. I dubbed this project, "Hug Mugs - Love in Every Sip." When Lucia asked if she could start selling my mugs in her coffee shop, a partnership was born.

 

Most recently, Lucia and I decided to make our collaboration official. We're calling it, "Buttons & Bows & Brews." Each month we'll feature a Hug Mug along with a coffee, tea, or brew (see below) we think you'll enjoy. .

Plans are also in the works to offer children's story hour and a writer's group. Stay tuned!