The Boulevard at NoDa - NoDa's Marketplace for Shopping

	Truthfully, I am a child at heart and always will be! I love to play and I feel imagination is one of the most important things you will ever use in life! Through crafting, I have found a way to combine my creative and playful sides. I have learned how to combine my passions for painting and drawing with my love of design, sewing, textiles and my self-admitted obsession with the 1950s…with lots of emotion and support, Elouart was born in late 2006.
	Robin created Robin and Daughters Designs for her two Daughters. She hopes they will continue with Robin and Daughters Designs as they grow and the company expands. It is their future in many ways. Robin and Daughters is sold internationally and can be found as far away as Scotland! Robin received her degree in art history from the College of Charleston. She is a Charlotte native and lives here with her British husband, two daughters, dog Leo, and cat Bue. Check out more at robinanddaughters.com
marysyd@hotmail.com	"Art is therapy for Mary Sydnor Digby. From coloring books to college, she has maintained her love affair with art through the creation of line, shape and color in all of her artistic endeavors. Whether abstract or driven by organic inspiration, Mary's work reflects her fascination with the phases in life from childhood and adolescence, through adulthood and old age. She has a particular affinity for flowers, both from nature and from her imagination. 'I enjoy drawing flowers for their personalities...flowers can be fun, funky and fabulous!'" Mary received her art degree from St. Andrews College and lives in NoDa with her husband, Andy, and two beautiful mutts, Rothko and Jasper.
	The Milkweed Collection offers a creative line of apparel and gift products that appeal to consumers tired of mainstream fashion, those seeking to express their individual style, and supporters of the arts. Please contact us if you are interested in a custom order. The possibilities are endless. Contact: Allison Wolf 704.344.0300 milkweedcollection.com info@milkweedcollection.com
	Real Betty offers accessories and gifts that are far from ordinary! You will find a unique variety of purses, accessories and gifts that are sure to please. I have a strong passion for repurposing everyday items into something fun and whimsical. Check out my handbags, clocks and bowls made from vintage vinyl LPs. My magazine bags are enormously popular and are sure to get you noticed. Come by the Boulevard and see all the great items Real Betty has to offer! My love of crafts was one of the many gifts my mother passed on to me and in her honor I named the boutique for her (she would always say she was a "Real Betty" as opposed to a nickname) . The company logo is one of my favorite photographs that captures the panache of that "Real Betty". For more info : www.realbetty.com
	Uptown Uniques - Big city fashion with small town individuality. What began as a hobby has quickly turned into a passion. Inspired by a personal love of jewelry and accessories, each piece is carefully designed and handcrafted. With such an eclectic mix of sterling silver, semi-precious stones, glass and crystal beads, and freshwater pearls, there is sure to be "a must have" that will fit your unique style. Heather Turner, Owner hturner333@yahoo.com 540-798-3456
	L.B.Lee has been making jewelry over the years starting with her life living in a Tipi on a commune using natural and found objects. She is currently creating an Asian line composed of treasures she finds on her travels to South East Asia. All of her pieces are on natural stone beads. She is also now a member of the Charlotte Craft Mafia and manages the Boulevard of NoDa.
	Meow & Fetch, Inc. Where the Urban Pet Shops Meow & Fetch is a unique shopping experience for cat and dog lovers. A hip collection of collars, leads and gifts as well as healthy toys & treats are sure to please your favorite furry friend! www.meowandfetch.com info@meowandfetch.com
	Girls with Glass is a collaborative of mosaic artists who hand craft fun and functional art pieces for home and garden. All items are unique creations, transforming useful and often reclaimed items into whimsical objects of art using a variety of mosaic materials including stained glass, tile, porcelain, and pottery. Contact information: mnorris06@bellsouth.net 704-366-5708
	Surround yourself with what you love… I have always loved fabrics… I remember the thrill of getting lost with my mother in the over stuffed and seemingly unending catacombs of tiny fabric stores in New York’s garment district. We always found treasures that we would take home and make into something beautiful and all our own… That treasure hunt is my inspiration. Finding beautiful fabrics and creating unique accessories with them is my dream come true. I hope you will find and treasure your own individual style in our distinctive line of handbags and accessories! We love to hear from you kim@nestbags.com
	Growing up in rural Ohio, I never dreamed that one day I’d be a working artist. And certainly never expected to be working in the NoDa community of Charlotte, NC! After graduation in 2004, I moved to Charlotte and have been supporting myself as a career freelance graphic designer while I work toward my goal of becoming a full-time artist. Learn more at www.kendrastudios.com email: kendra@kendrastudios.com
	Monique, a single mom, who given the challenges of rearing two creative children began to look for products that were smART and FUNctional- hopefully GREEN and/or Organic, ideally modern and sensibly priced. A native of New York, she has worked for renowned retailers, Barney's New York, Paragon Sporting Goods and Gentry Portofino. A History graduate of SUNY Purchase a school devoted to the liberal, fine and performing arts. Monique went on to work in non-profit, marketing and advertising and freelance event coordinated before deciding to follow her dream of starting her own business and moving to Charlotte. Contact: velez.monique@gmail.com
	“Primpy Princess Accessories is a line of jewelry meant to match your personality not just your outfit. I like to repurpose items, some of them vintage; some things are one-of-a-kind found treasures. My hope is that you will find a little piece of yourself in everything." Owner, Libby Hooker is a NoDa resident and a Boulevard shop girl. She has studied many different jewelry techniques and mixed media arts. Her creativity is inherited! Each piece is handmade and most are one time only. Contact: primpyprincess@gmail.com
	Berhan’s Berhan’s jewelry is well known from the 19 years shoppers could find these treasures in the Overstreet Mall. She has now brought a piece of that magic to The Boulevard at NoDa. You can expect to find anything from classic pieces like pearls to funky bracelets and chandelier earrings. Come visit Berhan’s in The Boulevard and see for yourself!
	A mother and two daughter business that has taken our hobbies and life long passions a step further than most; by making our end products available to the general public for final retail sale. The company name, KaDee Kay, was derived from the first initial from each of our names; Karen, Danielle, Kelly. Contact info: www.KaDeeKay.com Karen@KaDeeKay.com
	Susan Heckler grew up in Charlotte and attended college at The Maryland Institute, College of Art. She taught as an Elementary School Art Teacher for four years. Currently, she lives in North Carolina creating woodblock prints and carved, painted wood reliefs. Susan likes to carve wood because of the wonderful texture and permanence. Wood is nontoxic, hard to break, easy to store and it is not necessary to have anything complicated to carve it with. There is a simple reason why Susan chooses the subject matter that she does. She likes nature as her subject matter and wants people to enjoy her artwork on their walls. Susan has only recently begun carving wood to create painted reliefs. For many years she has created woodblock prints.