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Here’s a peak into another week of summer camp awesomeness! The days started with Art Museum Camp II with Michele Dross. The group learned all about Modern Art and about a handful of the great artists in history. It was an explorative, educational and FUN week! Michele taught the class all about pointillism, a technique […]

We are so proud to be part of such an amazing community, there is so much talent in Athens, as well as the south, and our dear friend Pamela, of Sweet Peach Blog, showcases such talent!  The other week, she stopped by TREEHOUSE and it looks like she had some fun!  Thank you for the kind words […]

I have said on multiple occasions, how fortunate we are to be part of such a creative community!  When it was time to change our gift certificates, I intantly thought of Smokey Road Press!  Local artist and friend, Margot Ecke, has brought back a form of letterpress printing unlike anything else in Athens and every time I step into the shop, I am instantly inspired.  From the charming industrial look of the shop, to the smell of the paper and ink…it is truly a magical place!

This past weekend sure was busy and very creative around Athens!  The opening of Broad 9A, the Indie South Fair Springtacular, Independent Bookstore Day at Avid, and not to forget the 1st Annual Kid’s Art Sale at TREEHOUSE!

The day couldn’t have been more perfect.  Tables filled with everything from handmade jewelry, scarves, pottery, paintings, pirate drawings, to lip balm.  Behind the tables, the young artists themselves.  Such joy, as the happy and enthusiastic shoppers stopped at their booths to look at what they have created!  The hard work put into their artwork, surely paid off!  Including, the Craft inc class (Tabletop Craft Collective), who have been working so hard the past couple of months, as they were able to raise $47.28 for Sweet Olive Farm!!  We are overjoyed with the support of the community and the kids who participated (and the helpful parents!), it’s such a pleasure to call this creative community our home!

Until the next Kid’s Art Show, here are a few pictures from the day…

What mom doesn’t love flowers?  And what a special way to show how much you love your mom, by creating your own floral bouquet for her!

Our friends at 3 Porch Farm always have a beautiful array of seasonal flowers, which you can pick up at the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park or The Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center in Atlanta.  It is so easy to get inspired by just entering their booth, as Rinne Allen, another one of our lovely and talented friends, has in the following blog post on Beauty Everyday.

Recently our friends at The Broad Collective approached us about doing a story on TREEHOUSE, and we were more than honored!  The Broad Collective has been such a wonderful addition to the very creative Athens community, so If you haven’t checked them out…YOU SHOULD!! Since the birth of TREEHOUSE 4+ years ago, our vision is to create a […]

Last week was our first week of Summer Camp.  We had a full room of inspiring young minds learning, sharing, and creating.  It really was a special week and we all were amazed and so proud at their inventions.  I oftentimes want to fast forward for just one second and see what amazing things our students do in this world!

Wanna see our inventors’ cardboard arcade?

we are setting up at the  Broad Street Farmers Market   May 31 from 10am-12noon

thank you to our inspiring lead instructor: Keara Connor and helpers Katelyn and Lane

 

a belated earthday coverage! Earthday is one of our all time favorite holidays (and has been since I was a little).  We love to celebrate it with friends in our community!  This year our Earth Day party was more fun than we imagined.  We invited some other local ‘earth friendly’ businesses here to party on […]

I feel so fortunate to have a super team of teachers here at TREEHOUSE.  One of our instructors, Keara Connor is finishing up her MFA Art Education Degree at UGA this semester.  She has spent the last semester student teaching at Barrow and Jackson County Middle School.  Last night, Maypop and I attended an exhibition […]

I know we are not the only family with their windows down and the tunes cranked…..  Today we are sharing shop baby’s tunes that are in constant rotation over here.  Enjoy and don’t forget to sing out loud!    CLICK HERE, log in to spotify, turn it up, and dance!

Before making my way to Georgia, I was an organic farmer at Elsie’s Organic Farm in WI.  I have such fond memories of the 3 seasons that I farmed there. With that being said…… It doesn’t take much to get me back to the farm!  Especially when our good friends at 3 Porch Farm ask us […]

As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, this week is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your family. Since City Salon is all about making their clients feel good inside and out, we decided to join forces with our hair-brained friends to provide a unique and fun-filled workshop for mothers and daughters! On […]