Fun Sonya Sightings

Fun Sonya Sightings

Encounters, Inspirations

When I was a little kid, I felt as though I wanted a name that was a “ordinary” name, much like my friends in school or people on TV.  I thought I wanted to change my name to become a Sue, Donna or Mary, this would make me feel like I would fit in....
Tip of the morning to you…

Tip of the morning to you…

Encounters, The Art

So, I suppose I should get right to the point… I recently had a customer who paid for his purchase in cash and looked for a place to discard his $0.18 cents in change. He asked if we had a “Tip Jar”, the look of sheer shock much have crossed...
Tall, Dark and Handsome – Part 2

Tall, Dark and Handsome – Part 2

Inspirations, The Art

Cool furniture finds are a thrill indeed – the adventureous task to take a plain wooden crafted shelf unit into a fixture for a room that will not only be useful but will be quite a funkyand artful conversation piece. This was one of those finds where...
Riding High

Riding High

Adventures, Encounters, Inspirations

Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a big beautiful dream, she wanted to ride like the wind and to some extent live dangerously.  She loved horses and admired their amazing strength, beautiful coat, luxurious manes and long tails.  She wanted a...
Wrapped up in my work … seriously

Wrapped up in my work … seriously

The Art

Being hands-on in my line of business is not unusual – it’s necessary, it’s one of the main reasons that I don’t prim myself up with fancy manicures or nail polish, why bother.  I am not talking about being just the decision maker or...
Some things just never change!

Some things just never change!

Adventures, Inspirations, The Art

I get asked all of the time if I have always been creative, I know that my parents can answer that question better than anyone (with some early childhood stories of crayons and paints, clay and other mediums)… stories about me I am sure will never make it...
SAMi… Our Gallery Dog

SAMi… Our Gallery Dog

SAMi the Shop Dog

I have to say that one of the best things about being a gallery owner is that I get to bring my best friend with me everyday to the gallery. If you have not had a chance to meet our little Maltese dog, SAMi, then let me introduce you to her! She is the...