The importance of shopping local

Rick and I decided to redo our dated kitchen.  As most of you know I really like buying and shopping local.

Great experience with local vendors.  First we needed a General Contractor and we hired Kettle Cove Builders.  John Gero owns the company and was awesome.

Next we went to went to Grand Banks and their interior designers did a terrific job with a great design and the  quality was top notch.

Glover Flooring was another local Gem.  They were were efficient and everything came in on time.

Having a excellent General Contractor helps get the Marble contractor, the plumber and any extra contractors you need.  The Marble from Athena Marble and Granite was terrific and we love it.

F.W. Webb was the best place to to find the deep sink that we needed and the plumber put everything together.

Rick and I are so pleased with the the finished product.

The project started on April 27, 2021 and finished on May 28, 2021.  This included demo and installation.

My advise is to always use local and get a great general contract.

Here is a before photo and some after.

Kettle Cove Builders

978-314-9408

Grand Banks

978-281-2421

F. W. Webb

978-283-7800

Hearts Abound at Arts Abound

Please remember to shop local and to support small businesses. It’s a tough time to be a shop owner, as you can imagine! Arts Abound has several new artists and a number of new handcrafted items, as well as lots of amazing Valentine’s Day gifts. Come on in and check them out!

Shop Local. Shop Small.

And stay well.

 

Why not start thinking about what gifts to give for Valentine’s Day? Your valentine can be your spouse, partner, best friend, neighbor, teacher…Who would you like to show that you appreciate?

Heather’s gorgeous hand-painted silk scarves

 

One of Donna’s many towels, printed with her local photographs

 

 

Nothing says I care about you like a mask with hearts!

Audi, our Featured Artist, creates amazing painted shells

 

Our gift baskets are the perfect gifts for your valentines. We can personalize them for you. This one contains a Love is Give and Take mug, a heart-adorned mask, a heart magnet, locally roasted Gloucester coffee and of course some local Cha-Chas!

 

 

Ellen’s exquisite hand-blown glass fish

 

Check it out! We offer shipping and curbside pickup. Choose from a variety of handcrafted and unique items. We can also arrange a FaceTime tour of Arts Abound should you want to see a more extensive offering of our products.

Shop ARTS ABOUND online store

 

ARTS ABOUND

February Hours

Monday  closed

Tuesday  10am – 3pm

Wednesday  10am – 4pm

Thursday  10am – 6pm

Friday  9am – 5pm

Saturday  9am – 3pm

Sunday – sometimes open; check website and by appointment

21C Lexington Ave

Magnolia Village in Gloucester, MA

Our Fabulous Artists

Sue Wheeler (owner), Donna Ardizzoni, Stephanie Mason, Brenda Malloy, Melissa Cox, Karen Keough, Lisa Knebel, Tin Can Sally, Deb Schradieck, Sue Ingram, Ellen Garvey, Christine Gauthier-Kelley, John Abisamra, Alan Bourgault, Hermit Hill, Good Gaud Design, Kaitlyn Manley, Claire Perrault, Heather Bell, Erik Hahr, Larry Parsons, Brandy Brouillette, and Audi Souza.

 

Jingle Rock Sip’n’Shop – Come Support Cape Ann Vendors

We are very excited to be hosting our first Sip’n’ShopSeveral Gloucester vendors will be selling their wares (come support them) like

Come enjoy some Rockin’ Holiday Music, a cocktail and fun hassle-free shopping.  Hope to see you all on Wednesday.