A person using a handheld tool to shape a metal piece on a lathe, sparks flying as the tool cuts into the metal.
Smiling woman with long wavy auburn hair, blue eyes, and a nose piercing, wearing a black top and earrings, showing a floral tattoo on her arm, in an indoor setting.

Welcome to the blog

Welcome to the blog

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A clear glass jar holding various paintbrushes on a white surface near a window with natural light.
Watercolor paint swatches in various pastel shades, each labeled with handwritten notes about colors such as 'perylene green,' 'rare green earth,' 'potter's pink,' and 'bronze gee'.

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Mini cushions and wearing hats

Mini cushions and wearing hats

It’s been a little while since I’ve blogged. It can be overwhelming wearing a thousand hats to run a business, especially when you’re also a mom to four kids. The truth is that I’ve found that mixing what I love with running a business is challenging.

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Cigar Rest + Whisky Barrel Stave Flight

Cigar Rest + Whisky Barrel Stave Flight

I just finished a beautiful new design on these whisky barrel staves that includes a cigar rest. You know what they say…. Cigars and whisky go together like peas and carrots. I’m pretty sure they don’t say that, but it sounded good in my head.

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Adding Some Art Prints
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Adding Some Art Prints

I've been a busy bee trying to get my website up and going. It's been awhile since I gave my website a facelift so it's well overdue. I'm also trying to add some products for those of you that can't attend any of my art shows/markets. With time I'll be able to add more, but for now, here are some art prints.

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New Date Added
Jen Shannon Jen Shannon

New Date Added

I mentioned somewhere that I was taking some time off in January and February and had only planned on attending The Green Room Brewery's maker's markets for January and February, however my contract was renewed for the first quarter of 2024 for the Nocatee Farmer's Market so I've added those dates to my calendar! I look forward to seeing everyone there.

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Check… Check… Is this thing on?
Jen Shannon Jen Shannon

Check… Check… Is this thing on?

I admit, I have no idea if blogging is ever going to make a come back, but one thing I do know is that I miss writing a blog. Since closing down my photography studio back in 2018 to focus on motherhood, I've wandered around experimenting to try to figure out what's next in my world. All of my kids are in school so I have time to shift focus to my career again.

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