Nothing like a little Alaska Glacial Mud to turn our thoughts toward Spring.  Try the Alaska Glacial Facial in Vanilla-Lavender and Lavender-Peppermint.  Both are organic masques that will freshen your skin and make you think spring is truly here.  While it is drying and you’re waiting for its magic, imagine water running off icy glaciers!  We’re giving you two so you can have a facial with a friend.  After you enjoy the trial pack, remember we carry both scents as well as an unscented mud in larger containers.

Join us Friday February 1st for a showcase of custom and one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry pieces from several of our favorite artists.  New are Alaskan moose antler bangle bracelets from Ivory Jacks and custom necklaces by Meg Jones of By Special Request to name a few.  Fabulous choices for Valentine’s Day await you at this event.  We look forward to seeing you.

Join us First Friday as we welcome guest artist Amy Noon with giclees and cards.  We will also feature the work of artist Pauline Lian with one of a kind and limited edition pressed botanicals.   We’ll also be launching the winter collection of Vera Bradley fabrics on November 2nd, so there will be lots new in the store for this event.  We’ll be serving some samples from our 2012 Specialty Foods Collection and we’ll have a doorprize drawing.

 Join us for First Friday and chat will Jill Marshall of Marshall Arts Design.  She will have all of her greeting cards with her available for purchase during the event.  She’ll also take ideas for new Wild Women Cards, so come and share your ideas with her!  We’ll be serving up great shortbread from the Honey Bakery and there will be a door prize drawing.

 Join us First Friday.  Come by and listen to Louise Kowalski and John Reisinger play Americana.  They have a great repertoire of classic tunes.  While you listen you can have Ingrid and Gretchen sign copies of Recipes from the Bun.  Help us celebrate local and independent.  We’ll serve ice cream and have a door prize drawing as well.

Join us First Friday as we celebrate the work of over 40 Alaskan artisans.  Featured artists in the store for the evening will be Sue Dranchak, Margo Klass, Pauline Lian and Nicole Stellon O’Donnell.  Sue will display original acrylic paintings as well as prints and cards; Margo will showcase her handmade birch books; Pauline will share selections of small compositions of pressed botanical flowers, and Nicole will read from her recently published book of poetry, Steam Laundry.

Join us First Friday as we feature guest artist Connie Stricks with her handcrafted greeting cards.  Hand painted, handcrafted, and one of a kind, these cards provide you with original art at reasonable prices.  Connie’s cards are beautiful framed or for their intended use in correspondence.  Come by and talk with her about what inspires her and choose from a wide selection.  We’ll serve refreshments and have a door prize drawing.

Join us as we debut handcrafted jewelry from several new Alaskan artists in addition to showcasing new pieces from several of our favorites such as Converging Traditions, Judie Gumm and Catherine Joan Petersen.  We have new several styles which will appeal to men.   We’ll serve refreshements and you’ll have an opportunity to sign up for a door prize drawing.

 You are cordially invited to attend our annual First Friday event with guest artist, Pauline Lian.  Pauline will bring a number of one-of-a-kind and special editions, both matted and framed with her.  She’ll also have her flower presses and tools  and will talk with you about her process.  We’ll be serving food samples from our Specialty Food Collection for 2011, plus there’ll be the usual door prize drawing.

Join us for Patricia Carlson’s debut of her 2011 fall scarf collection.  New colors await you!  Also, you’ll not want to miss her jewelry which will be on display and available for purchase.  Patricia will be our guest for the evening, so come by and say hello!