Laura Comito / Artworks Studio


Mixed Media Artist - altered books*wire wrap jewelry*lamp work beads*hand woven throws*hand knit boas*collage* asseblage. Laura's light hearted original art plays on the whimsical, mystical and magical. Her work rejoices in the female form and spirit with the bubbling enthusiasm and studied grace. Laura creates unique wearable art and jewelry with a personal touch and sentiment. Her studio is an oasis of creativity and originality and energy where she creates, consults and sells her work.

www.artworksandbeads.com

dsmbuzz


dsmBUZZ is on a mission to band together locally owned merchants in central Iowa to help spread the message that when we shop from locally owned merchants we keep more revenue in our local economy and support those who have made a commitment to our community. Locally owned merchants make our neighborhoods unique and keep people coming back to experience the exciting things we have to offer here in central Iowa.
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Sherry Borzo and Sheryl Van Weelden / Under the Tea Leaves


Sheryl and Sherry set out to sip their way through some of the tearooms of Iowa. Their plan was to explore the phenomenon of these eateries and share their insights on where to find the best tea and chicken salad. Under the Tea Leaves broadens into a deeper story about their mother and daughter experience, Sheryl and Sherry's unique beginnings, and lessons along the way. They reveal their thoughts on the subject of communcations, joy, aging and work. Whether your mother-daughter relationship began in the womb or in the heart, these stories will help you recall your own journey.

Pam McGinnis

Award-winning artist, Pam McGinnis primarily works in charcoal, graphite and pastel. She is self-taught and is widely known for her charcoal portraits and historic buildings.

Pam's artwork has reached the majority of the 50 states and several foreign countries. Her art has raised thousands of dollars for various charitable organizations. She has won numerous awards, organized multiple art shows and is currently represented by several art galleries and gift shops, including the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, Iowa, CR Gallery in Milford, Iowa, and the Gortz Haus Gallery in Grimes, Iowa. Her work is collected extensively in both public and private sectors. She is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists.

Pam's distinctive artistic style and devotion to realistic representation has made her work widely appreciated and avidly collected.

Storied Gifts


Storied Gifts helps families capture and keep their history in a meaningful way.
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