Wine, Cheese and a roomful of Art...

It's that time of year again....the smell of turpentine mixed with paint, the sound of nails being hammered into walls and the chatter of artists collaborating with one another. For some it may be noise but for me it's like music to my ears..and nose...Here at the Velvet Mill in Stonington, the artists are scurrying around like christmas elves getting their work and others ready for the July 9th Open Studios Event. I too am among those elves this year as I am racing to get my studio ready for the opening. I am so excited to part of such a great group of talented artists. It is from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. next Friday evening. Why not make an evening of it...head to the studios for some great art, wine and cheese and then into the Stonington Borough for an amazing dinner at Water Street Cafe, Noahs, Dog Watch or my personal favorite Milagros....It's a perfect way to support our local artists...

Hope to see you there!!!

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We're Movin on Up....Chocolate Creative Design

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I can hardly contain myself and I am about to jump out of my skin with some exciting news! I have had my studio in the Velvet Mill in Stonington for 2 years now. It was a true labor of love and it required a huge amount of elbow grease to put it all together. But today, Chocolate Creative Design is officially moving! Not far, just up. We will still be at 22 Bayview Avenue in the Velvet Mill but upstairs in the gallery in Studio F. The offiical move in date is April 1st but it might take a bit more time beautifing the space. I have some great new neighbors, an interior designer and faux finisher, a fashion designer and some painters. In the upcoming weeks I will keep you all up to date as the adventure begins!!

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