02/02/2026
NEWS!!!!
It’s time for another Buttonwood Evolution.
I’m here to share that we will cease to be a brick-and-mortar shop at the end of this month (February). (*Yes, there will be a closing sale, if that’s important to you!)
And: Yes, I have a lot of strong feelings about it: but they are 100% positive.
Buttonwood began because I wanted to escape the zombie mode I’d fallen into. I didn’t want a meaningless job that consumed the majority of my waking hours. It was a huge stepping stone to bring me away from “the grind” and closer to what I would call a life of purpose.
Along this portion of the journey…
-I discovered my love of curation.
-I reconnected with parts of myself that I’d failed to make time for.
-I found a new partner in life that reflects my beliefs that success and dollars are not synonymous; that resourcefulness is more alluring than resources.
-I lost my mom, and discovered that where her creation ended, mine began.
Now, it’s time to go where the people are. Buttonwood will be shifting away from the storefront in order to open ourselves up for fairs/festivals/events. Our studio is moving home, and our rent budget is moving to cover materials for new products… which I’m so absolutely thrilled to share soon! Please continue to follow Buttonwood, as our collection of handcrafted goods is growing and will include something entirely new. Stay tuned for that announcement!
Be on the lookout for CLOSING SALE dates soon. It’s been a pleasure to feature an incredible selection of independent artists and makers. I am appreciative of the role these special folks have played in Buttonwoods evolution.
PICS: (1) The seedling I planted last May, on Mother’s Day. It’s a new Buttonwood tree, nourished by my late Mum’s ashes. I think it’s a beautiful symbol of this very evolution. (2) Just before the recent big snow, I protected it in a tomato cage and spangled it in stars… I know she would have liked that. She was always worried about being forgotten. I can say clearly that Buttonwood would not have existed without her in my life, and it’s a very strong reminder of her, every day. :)
