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janny

reader. bookseller. writer. editor. gal about town. amateur photographer. buy local enthusiast.


February 23, 2011 • treehousekidandcraft

TREEHOUSE Kid & Craft: quality art supplies, yes please

Confession:

I was (and am?) a cheap art supply junkie, and I’d NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BEFORE.  It’s true that the few high-quality supplies I have (a beautiful pen/marker set from a friend, some lovely drawing pencils I love to look at but rarely use) have outlasted their cheap counterparts.  But still I never much realized that the higher quality items are worth the cost.

I don’t think I’ve shopped for any art supplies since I got all crazy into the buy local movement, but next time I need something, you can bet I will be going to Treehouse Kid & Craft or The Loft, two awesome Athens businesses that know their art.

treehousekidandcraft:

i was reading ohdeedoh today, one of my favorite morning inspirations. they had a post about buying quality art supplies for your kids. i couldn’t agree more!

i know it is hard when you can go to hobby lobby and buy a pack of paints for pennies, but buying quality art supplies makes a…

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