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Dwelling Connection of Solvang is seeing success after reworking its enterprise mannequin in 2020 as a result of pandemic. The result’s an area co-op which prides itself on supporting native artists, in keeping with proprietor Donna Andersen-Ineman.
“The mixing of native artisans has been an amazing success,” Andersen-Ineman mentioned.
Whereas residence décor has been the crux of her enterprise since 1990, Andersen-Ineman has taken a flip and is now not going it alone. As a substitute, the store now options the handmade works of 14 native artisans.
Featured artists embrace: Daniel Taylor, distinctive reducing boards, charcuterie trays; Diane Reese, desk runners, place mats, napkins, pouches; Lori McConnell, Diana Paul and Karen Greenberg (Mi Juleree), a singular, limited-edition jewellery line; Cherie Virden, fused glass ornaments, Christmas timber, plates, trays; Marianne Larsen, crocheted shawls, satchels; Jane Schwarzwalter (Rolled Oats Pottery), purposeful wheel thrown stoneware; Jennifer Lujan De Nunzio (One Final Glass Candles), an in depth collection of scented candles; Cindy Knight, whimsical vacation statues; Royanne Robertson, kids’s knitted sweaters, caps, toys and extra; Else Lassiter, conventional Danish ornaments for the vacations.
“Given the challenges of the final couple of years, an increasing number of folks wish to help native companies and artisans,” defined Andersen-Ineman. “I’m very joyful the Dwelling Connection has been in a position carry extra artisan handmade merchandise to the Santa Ynez Valley.”
Dwelling Connection is situated at 425 Alisal Street in Solvang, throughout the road from the publish workplace. Hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to five:30 p.m. Monday by way of Saturday, and 11 a.m. to five p.m. Sunday.
Handmade gadgets created by native artisans can be found for buy at Dwelling Connection in downtown Solvang.
Handmade gadgets created by native artisans can be found for buy at Dwelling Connection in downtown Solvang.
Handmade gadgets, together with crocheted shawls, created by native artisans can be found for buy at Dwelling Connection in downtown Solvang.
