Modish - Shop Tour!

We were fortunate enough to be featured on Modish's recent Shop Tour. One of our fabulous artists, Jennifer of BEADOODLES turned us on to this site and they decided to give us a plug! You can view the tour at the link below.

UNIQUE FREAQUE SHOP TOUR

MODISH is a daily blog celebrating handmade crafts. Be sure to check them out!

Visit our WEBSITE to view all of our UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND ART, JEWELRY, GIFTS and MORE! An ongoing, ever changing, art show at your finger tips. Be sure to check back often as we are constantly adding new artists to our growing gallery.

Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!

Unique Freaque, Ltd.

Mmmm....ICE CREAM!

Just something I came across and thought I'd pass along. Although it's not quite hot enough out for this, but hey, it supports a great cause!

Baskin Robbins is honoring America's Firefighters by selling ice cream for $.31 cents per scoop on Wednesday, April 30th between 5 and 10 pm. Grab your friends, and/or the kids and have a cool one! This fundraiser for the firefighters is an important one for them, so let's go out and have ice cream and support a great cause.

Click here for details -----> BASKIN ROBBINS!

Also, a friendly reminder....Mother's Day is May 11th! Get Mom something UNIQUE! Unique Freaque is the place to find Mom that one of a kind unique gift to show her how truly wonderful she is. Check out some of our new art just in. Fun & Funky Belts. Cute Pearl Handbags, Unique Vases (fill with Mom's favorite flowers!) and much much more.

Shop 24/7 online at UNIQUE FREAQUE.COM
or stop in and see us Friday - Sunday at 121 N. Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL 60301

SEE YOU SOON!

Lake County Discovery Museum!

Last week it was a friend's birthday and despite the stormy afternoon, we went to the Lakeside Inn in Wauconda and had a very nice lunch. The Lakeside Inn is a small restaurant - bar that was built in 1800's and was a stop over for Al Capone when he would pass through on his way back from Lake Geneva (according to the story on the menu). After a tasty lunch (they have really good food!), we went over to the Lake County Discovery Museum to view the LP Art show! We walked around and viewed sixty years of outstanding album cover artwork in the LP Art special exhibition.

It was like walking down memory lane. We saw albums we had in High School and some that were of course, before 'our time'. They also had exhibits of old advertisements as well as postcard art. If you find yourself in the area, stop in and check it out.

LOCATION
The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in the Lakewood Forest Preserve on Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road in Wauconda, Illinois.

HOURS
Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ADMISSION
$6 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages four to 17. Children three years and under are free. Seniors are $2.50 after 2 p.m. On Discount Tuesdays, admission is $3 for adults, and youth 17 years and under are free. Admission is always free for museum members.

You can go to their website and download a coupon for $1 off Museum admission.

Sit & Knit at Pleasant Home! A Worthy Cause!

For all you people who like to knit, crochet and sew, why not have fun and help others while doing what you love!

Knit Crochet Sew for Charity!

StitchCraft Circle of 1st UMC United Methodist Women & Pleasant Home Sit To launch the Head2Toe Project
The Head2Toe Project is a new initiative started by the StitchCraft Circle of the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Oak Park to provide handcrafted items that cover those in need from head to toe.


Preemie Hats & Booties will be donated to area hospital neo-natal units.
Squares will be sewn together to make afghans to be donated to organizations assisting women and children Scarves & Hats will be combined with socks and delivered to area organizations to be delivered to chldren in foster care and those without homes.

Information

Date: May 31, 2008
Time: 9am - 7pm
Place: Pleasant Home,
Oak Park IL
Cost to participate is $2 per person. Please make
checks payable to United Methodist Women-FUMCOP.
Yarn and patterns will be provided. Knitters and crocheters are required to make a minimum of any two of the following items: Preemie Hat, Baby Booties, Square or one Child or Adult sized hat or scarf. Any yarn remaining becomes the property of
the crafter. Classes are free of charge but materials will not be provided. Please state a preference for two classes so we can plan accordingly. Please dress comfortably as be prepared to be outside or inside. We can hold only 100 knitters indoors. We do not have room for portable knitting machines or spinners. Outdoor space is available on the grounds. Please remember, this is a public event and people will be coming and going as they may. We cannot guarantee the security of your personal belongings. If you can leave them at home or in your car, please do so. Food will be available. We have no control over the content of food items. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please exercise caution before partaking. We will have entertainment throughout the day and there will be a gospel concert at 6:15 pm and all items made will be blessed and then prepped for distribution.


Information and sign up form and all the patterns can be found online at
Knitter's Restaurant!

Looking for a unique gift? If you attend the event, be sure to stop at Unique Freaque on Saturday, May 31st mention the Knitter's Event at Pleasant Home and save 10% off your purchase!

SEE YOU SOON!

Unique Freaque, Ltd.

TURN OUT FOR EARTH HOUR!

Reduce your impact on climate change! Check out EARTH HOUR! Join millions of people and businesses around the world and make a statement. Why not get involved. Sometimes it takes a planet!

Started by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia in 2007, Earth Hour is growing by the minute. According to the website, 262,761 people have joined so far. Sign up now and see how you can incorporate making a difference in your every day life!

Together WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Have a beautiful day!


UniqueFreaque.com

Recycled Rings!

With everyone (hopefully) "GOING GREEN" we are excited to bring to you a new artist here at Unique Freaque. Meet Michelle!

Michelle creates these unique, one of a kind rings by re-using old pieces of jewelry.  Each setting is hand sewn utilizing different embroidery methods.  The stone is wrapped with several layers of thread and then further embellished with other fibers, beads, or wire.

Every ring is one-of-a-kind, so you will be the only person in the world wearing your ring!

Besides being fun and beautiful, these rings have been created with Mother Earth in mind.  Because each ring is reconstructed from found jewelry, you can feel good in knowing that your ring has been recycled. What’s more, if you feel like making a statement about “blood diamonds” or other harmful mining processes, these rings send just the right message.

Who needs diamonds and sapphires and emeralds and pearls when you can wear an original, anonymous, beautiful recycled ring! See her newest designs at UNIQUEFREAQUE.COM

Have a great week and get out there and enjoy some of the sunshine!

Fleurotica Show @ Garfield Conservatory!

Spring has sprung and we hope wherever you are you are getting some sunshine! If you're looking for something Unique to do the weekend after Easter, check out the Fluerotica Show at the Garfield Conservatory! Talk about getting back to nature!

There will be local floral designers and students from the Millinery Department of Chicago’s Art Institute creating fashion that include banana leaf skirts, calla lily tops, and lily grass belts. The show will be held in the Conservatory’s bloom-blanketed Horticulture Hall. Details below. Enjoy the show!

Fleurotica, Friday, March 28, 7-10 p.m., at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue, at Fulton Boulevard (312-746-5100 or Garfield Conservatory. Tickets at 773-638-1766 ext. 13. Places limited.

Stop by Unique Freaque between 11 - 4 on Saturday and tell us all about it. We don't get out much so stop in and let us know how it was....and you can also check out some fabulous new art and gifts. We're open Sunday too! Remember, our gifts are unique and ONE OF A KIND, if you don't Spring into action today, they may be gone tomorrow.

Can't make it in during normal business hours? Shop 24/7 at UNIQUEFREAQUE.COM

SEE YOU SOON!