The Artisans Loft

ART by Mae Stoll is a vibrant expression of creativity, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks primarily in acrylic and pastel mediums. With a focus on landscapes, still life, and abstract forms, Mae's work reflects her evolving artistic journey and her enjoyment of experimentation with colors, textures, and styles. In addition to her landscapes, Mae explores the realms of soft pastels, oil pastels, and occasional watercolor and drawing techniques, allowing for a dynamic range of expression. Her collection invites viewers to experience the emotive power of art, from representational pieces to liberating abstractions that evoke the essence of each subject. Generated from the website

joey notes is the brainchild of Staunton, Virginia designer Marsha Vayvada, who first conceived the card idea in 1998. Vayvada, a fine arts graduate from the College of William and Mary was inspired by a childhood memory. She recalls browsing an old Childcraft Encyclopedia series and being disappointed by a jack-o-lantern card. "When you pulled on the stem a black card pulled out and I remember thinking, 'That doesn't work. That's not fun or clever enough.'" Marsha developed an invitation designed to look like a place setting with the fork and napkin insert pulling out to reveal the invite. The idea was so well received, friends and colleagues encouraged her to try marketing it WHY THE NAME joey notes? A baby kangaroo is called joey. Its mother's pouch provides a safe place for a joey to stay until it develops and is ready to leave the pocket. We have our 'joey' inserts that are tucked inside each pocket waiting to be pull out and get carried away.