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in that all of these artists of varied

disciplines became acquainted with Asked how this unique idea was
the venue, and then would be born, Buddendeck replied, “This
exposed to and become patrons of [idea] came about largely because I

other disciplines.” have so many scarves in my
inventory.” She also wants to

All of this experience led her to take “educate people about this
over a consignment shop in Northside affordable art form. Many people
that was scheduled to close. This collect scarves, and they can be

budding entrepreneur breathed new valuable, and framed like art.
life into the shop, marrying all of her

interests in fashion, art, and design; Obviously, operating a successful
and, starting from scratch, NvisioN business like NvisioN, takes a lot of
was born. She was attracted to time and effort. Buddendeck says

Northside because of its great that being creative and running a
sensibility for recycling, and cont’d.

appreciation for the handmade.

She sees the people of Northside as

being very community oriented; and
businesses support each other

through referrals, rather than being
competitive in an unproductive way.
It has been five years now and the

shop is thriving, having grown in both
size and esteem.

This unique shop sells vintage clothing
and furniture, while offering space to

local and regional artists for exhibits
which change about every 6 weeks.

Right now Buddendeck is preparing
an exhibit entitled, “The Art of the
Scarf.” It will feature walls collaged

with scarves, show ways to wear
scarves, and give the viewer a little bit

of history of scarves, such as notable
designers and manufacturers.