May 31, 2011

May was a busy month

May was an exciting month at Zinnia. We participated in the South Pasadena Eclectic Music and Art Walk by featuring Cuddly Creatures by local artists. The evening was quite busy and cool to see every one oooh and aaah at the giant sock creatures in the window and the fantastic giant squid posed for all to see.


Believe it or not Alley was amused too, seriously... she's just in her relax mode.


We also made big changes to the lay out of the store. We re-thought the use of the gallery and moved fabric and paper packages and scraps into the space. Below is a picture of some of the fabric and fiber. I owe you a picture of the paper section. There are project ideas hanging from the beams to inspire the crafter in all.


We also acquired a wonderful supply of tiny every things like furniture, pots and pans, food and wall paper samples, so much really that you have to see it. Although we have sold a lot of it there is still a nice selection for you to choose from for you to use in assemblage projects of all sizes.


All the cards were also relocated to the front of the store where we were able to almost double the space and double our inventory.

The craft supply section was moved towards the back of the store adjacent to the studio for easy access and a better space to feature some of our best sellers and new arrivals, like new color from Stickles. My favorite is a bright and happy pink called, Glam Pink.



And probabaly my favorite... we created better lighting in the studio and expaned out work space for added comfort to all who take classes. If you've been to the store you will notice that the wood divider is gone and just moving that added the amount space it did.


All these changes were completed by the time Jenny Doh stopped by for the book signing on May 28th. We have addtional signed copies availabe if you were unable to make it. We hope to host another book signing in the near future perhaps with one of the women featured in the book. The picture below is Tam, Jenny Doh and Sonya Nimri who is featured in the book.


Needles-to-say we have been quite busy. Remember if you give a mouse a cookie (at Zinnia) it's going to want to move stuff around. Ha ha.

May 18, 2011

Jenny Doh Book Signing at Zinnia

Jenny Doh will be signing copies of her new book,
Signature Styles
on Saturday, May 28th at 3pm.

Her new book reveals how 20 incredible women are influenced by the world around them to develop their distinctive looks. Jenny is the founder and president of www.crescendoh.com and is the former Editor-in-Chief of Somerset Studio Magazine.

For more information about this event please call the store: 626-441.2181
For information about Jenny Doh please visit her website: www.crescendoh.com

May 12, 2011

Cuddly Creatures

In case you missed out on Saturday here are few pictures from that night. It was great evening with yummy food from the 'Slider' truck that very close to the front of the store.



Make your own creature. We have colorful bundles of fleece and bags of creature guts.



Waldorf School's colorful and fanciful doggies
Most of the artists were 10 year old.




Dee Dee a new Artist at Zinnia stopped by on Saturday with to giant bags of her dolls. Their zombie-like personalities fit perfect at Zinnia. The twisted side of cuddly creatures.










Another collection from Waldorf School... very cuddly.















May 03, 2011

The South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival & Art Walk

Aaaah the weather is so nice after a long cold winter. Okay not really, it was super cold a few days in a row and that was our Los Angeles winter. My point... it looks like the warm weather will continue through the weekend; perfect for the South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival and Art Walk. Come out and enjoy this wonderful event and stop and see us at Zinnia. The sofities collected from our call to artists will be out for you to see. Also, the slider food truck will be in town, very super yummy. I hope to see you there.

The South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival & Art Walk

  • Date: May 7, 2011
  • Time: 5:00pm–10:00pm
  • Saturday, May 7th, 2011, 5pm to 10pm.

    South Pasadena hosts a wide array of musicians at multiple live venues throughout town, along with an art walk, wine & beer garden and shopping spree! Enjoy a Saturday evening in a wonderful, walkable downtown.
  • Features: Families, Free, Open to All, Outdoor
  • Price: Free