Here in Central Pennsylvania, on December 1, the forecast called for the threat of wintry precipitation. Fortunately, the only condensation, a deluge of non-stop rain. The weather didn’t stop the first trunk show of Etsy store owner, Cynthia of 2ChicDesigns, featured at Barnes Museum First Sunday in Philadelphia.
As mentioned in my last post, for the third year in a row, the Barnes Foundation celebrates Museum Store Sunday, now considered an international event. Museum Store Sunday is more than just the Barnes Foundation. It’s more than 1200 museum stores representing 50 states, 18 countries, and five continents.
The annual event invites shoppers to explore a range of carefully curated and tailored gifts. One of the Barnes goals, to support small local businesses with unique gifts just in time for holiday shopping.
Enter the 2ChicDesigns Barnes Foundation collaboration for Cynthia’s first-ever trunk show. How exciting! A pop-up shop at the world-renown Barnes Foundation on Museum Store Sunday. Of note, the Huffington Post recommended 2ChicDesings, December 2014, for Cyber Monday shopping. The Brooklyn Museum also carries a line of Cynthia’s bags.
Cynthia started crafting her handmade bags and accessories in 2003 with her daughter, Chelsea. In March 2009, the 2ChicDesigner opened her Etsy shop. By now, everyone knows of Etsy as an e-commerce site focused on handmade or vintage items. What a fabulous place to feature, highlight, and sell your items online!
But even better is the local exposure, partnership, and support of an art institute worth $25 billion to sell Cynthia African-inspired handmade bags and accessories. And most recently, 2ChicHome stools and pillows made by Cynthia’s husband, Howard. It’s a family affair.
The celebration of any milestone event is not complete without your loved ones. Cynthia’s family support included her son, Kwame, and his fiancée Marie, daughter, Chelsea, sister Val, and niece Maya. Great friends Gail, Lorna., and (Adrienne) Patti. Our resident photographer, my niece Kenya Pickles, captured all the details.
Congratulations to Cynthia for the first of many trunk shows with the Barnes Foundation. I believe all items sold, and the proceeds benefit the museum’s community educational art programs.
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As always, thank you for reading. Have a fabulous week.
