The Inner Artist

Irish Cream Tea March 9th, 11 to 2pm

You are invited!

Coming this Saturday! Irish Cream Tea event and Washington Goes Irish downtown Washington. We will be serving up some delicious St. Patrick's Day imported Irish foods, Irish black tea with cream and sugar, Shepherd's Pie, Irish soda bread, butter and jam.

Irish whiskey to try a sip in your tea, live Irish music, and gifts galore for yourself or someone you love! There will be two seatings one at 11am and one at 1pm. Please choose a seating time and get your tickets now through the link we have in the image above. $15 per person

Call 724-470-3775 for questions and info

We hope to see you there!

Check out our event on Saturday, Mar 9, 2024.

View event details Click here for event details from Thistledown Boutique!

You Are Invited To An Irish Cream Tea!

Join us March 9th for an Irish Cream Tea Event! We will have imported Irish tea, clotted cream, lemon curd, jam and homemade scones. There will be Irish music, a balloon artist and beautiful new products to browse.

Come explore our new products for Spring and Easter as well as St. Patrick's Day! There is art by April Ryan and other local artists for purchasing. We can make up a gift basket for you for St. Patrick's or Easter with any of our specialty and imported goods. Come find the perfect gift for your friends or yourself!
Come join the fun!

Suggested $10 donation for the tea

Our event will also be part of the Washington Goes Irish event downtown Washington. Lot's of vendors and food, drink and fun to be had!

For more info call us at: 724-470-3775

Check out our event on Saturday, Mar 9, 2024.

View event details Click here for event details from Thistledown Boutique!

February is here and love is in the air! Get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with Thistledown Boutique. Our latest newsletter is packed with exciting updates, new art designs, and fun art classes that will capture the essence of this romantic and full of love season.

Discover unique gift ideas for your loved ones or treat yourself to a beautiful piece that will make your heart skip a beat.

We have beautiful heart shaped precious stones, crystals, ornaments, window sun-catchers, heart shaped jewelry, gift journals, artwork, soaps, clothing and much more! Don't forget our chocolate covered cherries, blueberries, pretzels, biscotti and a host of other gourmet goodies.
Everything can be wrapped up pretty for you in a basket or bag just for your valentine.

We have a discount shelf in store up to 50% off too! There will be a special downtown Cocoa Love event with us as well. It will be held by the small businesses association in downtown Washington. Many businesses will be open and serving delicious treats including Thistledown Boutique!

So don't miss out, scroll down to read our February newsletter and let the love and creativity flow!

* Our hours for Valentine's Day will be
Tuesday the 13th open til 6pm

Wednesday the 14th we will be open all day for anyone with last minute valentine needs!

A Love Note From April

Dear Customers and Friends,

Here we are entering the month of love! Isn't it funny how people use the word "love" in many different ways? Such as, "I love my dress" or "I love my couch" and of course, "I love you!". We use the word love to show our affection for many different objects or relationships with people.

There are actually four types of love to consider in life. C.S. Lewis in his book, The Four Loves, explains the different kinds of love as described in the bible.
* Storge- (store-gey) family bonds of love
* Phileo- (Phil-ay-o) friend love or brotherly love
* Eros- (Aer-os) Romantic love
* Agape- (Ag-ah-pey) Unconditional "God" love

C.S. Lewis said, " Love is not an affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be attained."

I personally love the scripture below:

1st John 4:7-8, "Beloved let us love one another for love is of God and everyone that is born of love is born of God. He that does not love does not know God because God is love."

Keep in mind these things during this beautiful season of love and let your gift of love to others be full of great intention and selfless giving.

Love and blessings to each of you! I hope to see you soon!

Love, April

February Art and Creative Classes

Mixed Media Workshop with April Ryan

Click on the image below to sign up through April's website

Join April for this fun class creating mixed media of vintage papers, tissues , markings along with paint though an intuitive process that brings out your inner artist! All materials supplied. $25

Healing Your Heart Expressive Art Class February 18th, 3 to 5pm

click the image above to sign up for this class

Come join Laura Miller as she guides you through expressive art exercises to care for your heart! Art is a wonderful way to spend time in self-care and to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and more. Studies reveal that art is an excellent tool for emotional release.

Laura will show you how to create expressive drawings with charcoals, pastels, watercolors and more. Experience mark making, hand and full body movement, breathing deeply while drawing and other great expressive techniques. Come with an open heart, some old clothes you don't mind getting dirty and get ready to find healing through expressive art for your heart! $25 per person

Expressive Watercolor Portraits Class

Click the image below to sign up through April's website

Come join Laura Miller as she teaches you to create unique and beautiful watercolor portraits. You can bring a photograph to work from as a guide. Laura will show you the basics of facial features and values of dark and light to consider in a portrait. This class will be simple and is for anyone beginner to advanced. Laura will also teach you how to use special techniques to enhance your portrait with character. $25 per person

Special Events In February

Local Love Cocoa Tour Downtown Washington 10am to 3pm

Come on downtown Washington, Pennsylvania for a special Valentine's Day Market and special event. Each downtown business will be open serving hot chocolate, and a special selection of Valentine options for you.

Come join us at Thistledown Boutique for a fun day of music, shopping, specialty, gourmet hot cocoa bar, warm croissants and toast with our specialty jam for you and your valentine, a special art activity and wonderful gifts from the heart you can purchase! Event begins at 10am to 3pm. We are asking for a suggested $5 donation for the food.

The art activity will be a watercolor hot cocoa mug with heart marshmallows on top! Use as a valentine or keep as a cute art piece to decorate your space! $5 donation

Reminders for upcoming events

Mark your calendars for March 9th! We will be serving an Irish Cream Tea with scones, clotted cream, jam and lemon curd along with our delicious Irish tea! Our imported Irish foods will be available as well. Come enjoy time with your friends and family as Washington Goes Irish with a downtown market, our Irish Cream Tea and many other small businesses open for celebrating all things Irish!

Check out some of our wonderful products below for Valentine's Day and more! New products are arriving daily so there's always something fresh!

Come see what sweet gifts you can find just for your sweetie! We have something for everyone!

Our selection includes, gourmet teas by the ounce, chocolate covered pretzels, biscotti by Enrico's of Pittsburgh, imported Scottish shortbread, Irish teas and Lemon Curd, lovely scented candles, soaps, upcycled clothing, silk Sari Kimonos, embroidered coin purses, specialty gift journals and books, and much, much more!

If you can't decide on just one thing, you can purchase a gift certificate or an e-gift card to be used by your special someone in our boutique anytime!

Our products are hand selected by April and she finds the best and most unique items just for you. We hope you'll stop in and browse our selection soon!

Check out our event on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024.

Check out our event on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024.

Check out our event on Saturday, Feb 24, 2024.

Valentine's Day Isn't Far Away! Click here for an update from Thistledown Boutique!

Winter Updates and Events

We hope your New Year is off to a great start! We have some fun events and classes coming up as well as beautiful knew product coming in to our shop.

Right now April is shopping in Atlanta for new and beautiful products just for you!

Don't forget our Route 19 Antiques room as well is open each day. Find the perfect vintage items you need for your home and life hand picked by April!

We hope you can stop by and see us very soon!

Upcoming Events and Classes

Watercolor Word of The Year Class

Come join Laura Miller for a fun and New Year focused watercolor class. You will be choosing a special word you would like to use for the new year ahead and then doing a beautiful watercolor painting that represents that word for you.

Laura will guide you through simple and fun watercolor techniques to use in your painting. This is a great class to bring a friend or family member to. Start your new year off right with an exciting class and fun learning experience! $25 per person

Mixed Media Workshop With April Ryan

Join April for this fun class creating mixed media of vintage papers, tissues , markings along with paint though an intuitive process that brings out your inner artist! All materials supplied. $25

New Products in Our Shop! Come and Find Something Fresh For Your New Year!

Come see our new products just in! Jewelry, beautiful decorative stones, quartz and geodes, boho style skirts and hand embroidered coin purses. Fresh style for your closet and home! Scroll down to see the beautiful new products awaiting you.

April is also on her way this week to Atlanta, Georgia to order more gorgeous items for the shop! So keep checking in for fresh new items and ideas for your home, office and life.

Come see us soon! Call us for any questions and more info 724-470-3775

email us at: [email protected]
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And Visit April's Website: artbyaprilryan.com (http://www.artbyaprilryan.com)

Check out our event on Saturday, Jan 27, 2024.

Check out our event on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024.

Our latest news Click here for an update from Thistledown Boutique!