UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS!!

We know how shaky the economy is and want you to know we are committed to keeping our prices affordable and our items UNIQUE!

Below are several of our newest artists. Be sure to check them out. Great Holiday Gifts!

TEDDY BEARS & MORE! - Unique Heirloom Teddy Bears & Art Dolls!

CORNELIA-CREATIONS - Fun and Funky Jewelry.

SCHMOONITIONS - Original Animal Drawings & Paintings! Great Stocking Stuffers!

HANDMADE JOURNALS - Unique Blank Journals! Write your next Novel!


Plus many more artist works to choose from. Stop in Friday, November 28, 2008 for our BLACK FRIDAY SALE!! Save 20% - 50% off Select Items!

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A SAFE & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

UNIQUE FREAQUE, LTD.
121 N. Kenilworth
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-445-8900
info@uniquefreaque.com

DIRECTIONS


HOURS: Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
CLOSED MONDAY thru THURSDAY

UNIQUE....AFFORDABLE....ART WITHIN REACH!

Vant Unique Gifts? Count on US!

We'd like to announce one of our newest Jewelry Designers - Tammy Rice! Tammy creates unique one of a kind jewelry from recycled inner tubes and found objects. PHOTO: WIZARD Necklace - Recycled Inner Tube Jewelry! What a great way to take something unused and create something useable and functional!

Check out more of Tammy's unique Recycled Jewelry.....RECYCLED INNER TUBE JEWELRY!

Beautiful Swarovski Crystal Jewelry and Crocheted Beaded Bracelets! Unique, One-of-a-Kind and AFFORDABLE! Check out more of Denise's unique jewelry designs here........SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL JEWELRY!

Even more Unique Jewelry - S.I.B.A. - Styles Inspired By Africa...great jewelry designs created by Crystal. Check out more of her S.I.B.A. Designs!

And...if you're out with the new and in with the old...we carry a wide selection of VINTAGE JEWELRY too! Crystal Butterflies, Christmas Pins, Unique Earrings (all CLIP ON!) and more.......

Be sure to stop in this weekend for
SPOOKTACULAR Savings on all your Holiday Gift Giving needs! Remember, our art and gifts are ONE OF A KIND and subject to availability. If you see it, want it, BUY it as it won't last long and then you'll be mad at yourself.

Customers are always coming back and saying.."I saw this beautiful necklace the other day - where is it?" and I say.."It sold". Then they say, "Can you get me another one?" and I say "No, our items are one-of-a-kind" and they pout...and I hate to see people pout. So if you see it today, don't wait until tomorrow...remember we are only open Fridays through Sundays so if you want to touch, feel, try on...stop in soon so you don't miss out on all our Unique, Affordale...ART WITHIN REACH!

Can't make it in over the weekend?..Never fear...our WEBSITE is OPEN 24/7 365 days!

As always, we look forward to SEEING YOU SOON!

Have a Safe &

Unique Freaque, Ltd.
121 N. Kenilworth Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-445-8900
info@uniquefreaque.com
www.uniquefreaque.com

STORE HOURS: Friday 11 a - 6 p / Saturday 11 a - 4 p /
Sunday 11 a - 3 p /
Closed Monday - Thursday

September Already!

Hard to believe its almost fall in Chicago. Where did the summer go? We hope you have had a great summer and look forward to a colorful fall! Now is the time to get a jump on your holiday shopping and check out some of our newest Art, Jewelry and Gifts.

One of our newest members is Jewelry Designer, Emily Wiser. Emily creates unique one of a kind sterling silver jewelry that is completely hand crafted and hand bent down to the earring backs. Her work is unique and affordable. Take a look at a few of her items - EMILY WISER JEWELRY.

Another new artist is Claudia of Claudia's Burning Ink. Claudia hand draws, hand burns and shellacs wooden box purses and various jewelry in tattoo art style. Very unique! Check out some of CLAUDIA'S works! (Currently only her box purses are on our website. Check back later to see some of her unique jewelry!)

Stop in on Saturday, mention our Blog and receive 10% off your purchase!

Be sure to bookmark UNIQUEFREAQUE.COM for all your unique gift giving needs.

Unique, Affordable...ART WITHIN REACH!

SEE YOU SOON!

Unique Freaque, Ltd.
121 N. Kenilworth Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-445-8900
uniquefreaque121@yahoo.com

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!

Sure Signs of Spring!

Hello all! Well, there are sure signs of Spring in the air. The snow (out here in the Northwest Burbs) is finally melting! The migrating birds are starting to appear. It's just a matter of time now. The sun will shine and new life will return to the Chicago area!

Being Scottish, I had to post this. If you're not doing anything this afternoon and have some free time and are interested in Scottish Culture - there is an event at the Oak Park Arms today. "Exploring Scottish Themed Compositions". It begins at 1:00 p.m. and explores music with the lively Alfred Scheopco who will lead in discussing Mendelssohn's Scottish Fantasy and Bruck's Scottish Fantasy.

You can view the details at OAK PARK AREA CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU

If you happen to be out and about this weekend, even though there is a chance of snow on Saturday, be sure to stop in and warm up at Unique Freaque!.

Mother's Day is around the corner as well as Easter. Why not SPRING for a Unique Gift! You will make the recipient EGG-Static!

THINK SPRING and have a wonderful day! SEE YOU SOON!

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!

It's time to change the clocks! Be sure to set your clock FORWARD this weekend. We may lose an hour sleep but the days are getting longer!

It's also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors!

We will be having a 10% OFF EVERYTHING SALE this weekend only! Be sure to stop in or visit our WEBSITE and $AVE some GREEN!

OPEN: Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

SEE YOU SOON!

A Unique Freaque Find!

Hello! Once in awhile while browsing the internet, I come across a Unique Website. This one shows short videos that provide solutions or instructions for common and practical issues. I hope it helps you in some way. For your convenience, just click on
the link -----> 5min

On another note, SPRING into UNIQUE FREAQUE and check out some of our newest ART and GIFTS!

SEE YOU SOON!

Unique Freaque

PEACE BEARS!

"Peace Bear" : Created using Micro fiber upholstery fabric, vintage buttons, fabric paint, Cotton Pearle embroidery floss "eye lashes", handmade fabric peace sign and silky ribbon yarn sash. Medium sized. Handcrafted, so each one is slightly different therefore each one is UNIQUE!

If you want one you must get your order in now. Email us at: info@uniquefreaque.com - put PEACE in subject line and we will contact you ASAP. We could all use a little more Peace on Earth!

Check out our other available original one of a kind art and gifts:

Unique Freaque Artists

Currently open WEEKENDS ONLY - Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. We are located at 121 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301

PEACE!

Walk for Autism!

Hello everyone!

One of our artists is Walking for Autism. If anyone out there can help them out - please do so. This is a great time to "Practice an Act of Kindess" - if you can donate anything please do. We need to come together to help find a cure for these challenged children. Thank you in advance if you are able to help.

Go to this link Walk for Autism and select Chicago. Look under Donate then support a walker and type in my name (Wendy Bialek)(Bialek Brigade) and you will then see how to donate! It's easy and quick! All donations accepted and are tax deductible!! 501(c)(3)
tax id #20-2329938.

A word from Wendy.......

"Hi everyone. Lee and I will be walking in the Walk Now For Autism walk at Soldier Field on Sunday May 18th. Our goal is to raise at least $500 for our team and hopefully we can surpass that but we cannot do that without your help! As you all may know, Zack our son, has Autism and it's our hope that they can find ways to help him and many other children with this neurological disease!

Let's pull together and fight Autism!

Thank you so much for your support!!! Wendy, Lee and Zack!!!
"Live in the Moment!"

Wendy is one of our unique jewelry artists. Every piece of her jewelry sold, a portion of the sale is donated to help fight Autism. If you can't help out now, perhaps in the future you will need a unique gift for someone, check out Wendy's newest designs at our gallery.

Sunsilver Designs

You will not only be giving someone a unique one of a kind gift, your purchase will also help fund research to help these kids.

Unique, Original, ART WITHIN REACH!

With Gratitude........Unique Freaque

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

We're excited to announce that we will soon be opening a new Yahoo Store. Be sure to watch for it. We will be bringing new artists, new unique jewelry, art & gifts. Our intended 'grand opening' should be sometime at the end of this month or at least the beginning of next. Unfortunately, time won't stand still for me.

Until then, you can always view our unique artists' creations and still shop at UNIQUEFREAQUE.COM

For a 'hands on' experience, come to 121 N. Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park on weekends between 11 - 4 on Saturday and 11 - 3 on Sunday and you can touch & feel the great works first hand. If you join our mailing list you'll be one of the lucky people who get in on our discounts, sales, news, etc. Be first to check out all the new items and get your own one-of-a-kind unique freaque gift.

OK, back to work for me - want to get this site up so you don't start shopping elsewhere! I know how easy it is to get sucked into cyberspace :)

MAKE it a great day!

Valentine's Day Gifts!

From your Heart to Hers!

Great Valentine's Day Gifts! (just click the links below)

Fabulous new one-of-a-kind, original, hand crafted......

Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklaces

• Love Teddy Bears


• Original Acrylic Heart Paintings

Raku Heart Jewelry

Wool Sweater Purses and Pins

Be unique! Be creative this Valentine's Day.

Be sure to check out our other 100+ fabulous ARTISTS!

Store Hours: Sat. 11 - 4 /Sun 11 - 3

WEBSITE OPEN 24/7! UNIQUE FREAQUE, LTD.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!