2ChicDesigns Featured at Barnes Museum First Sunday
Here in Central Pennsylvania, on December 1, the forecast called for the threat of wintry precipitation. Fortunately, the only condensation was a deluge of non-stop rain.  The weather didn’t stop the first trunk show of Etsy store owner Cynthia of 2ChicDesigns, featured at Barnes Museum First Sunday in Philadelphia.

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As mentioned in my last post, the Barnes Foundation celebrates Museum Store Sunday for the third year in a row, now considered an international event. Museum Store Sunday is more than just the Barnes Foundation. It has more than 1200 museum stores representing 50 states, 18 countries, and five continents.

Zara Satin Effect Striped Dress purchased on AmaWayerways Cruise to Portugal

The annual event invites shoppers to explore a range of carefully curated and tailored gifts.  One of Barnes’s goals is to support small local businesses with unique gifts just in time for holiday shopping.

The Barnes Foundation 2019 First Museum Sunday
Location: The Barnes Foundation.

Enter the 2ChicDesigns Barnes Foundation collaboration for Cynthia’s first-ever trunk show. How exciting!  A pop-up shop at the world-renowned Barnes Foundation on Museum Store Sunday. The Huffington Post recommended 2ChicDesings, December 2014, for Cyber Monday shopping. The Brooklyn Museum also carries a line of Cynthia’s bags.

2ChicDesigner, Cynthia with her daughter, Chelsea
2ChicDesigner Cynthia with her daughter, Chelsea, at the Barnes Museum on First Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Cynthia started crafting her handmade bags and accessories in 2003 with her daughter, Chelsea. In March 2009, the 2ChicDesigner opened her Etsy shop.  By now, everyone knows of Etsy as an e-commerce site focused on handmade or vintage items. What a fabulous place to feature, highlight, and sell your items online!

Shop designer Cynthia Lwason's trunk show, featuring handcrafted bags and accessories

But even better is the local exposure, partnership, and support of an art institute worth $25 billion to sell Cynthia’s African-inspired handmade bags and accessories. Most recently, 2ChicHome stools and pillows were made by Cynthia’s husband, Howard.  It’s a family affair.

2ChicDesigner Family and Friends at her first trunk show at the Barnes Museum Store Sunday on December 1, 2019.
2ChicDesigners Cynthia and her family and friends celebrate Sunday at the Barnes Museum Store.

The celebration of any milestone event is not complete without your loved ones. Cynthia’s family support included her son, Kwame, and his fiancée Marie, daughter, Chelsea, sister Val, and niece Maya. Great friends Gail, Lorna., and (Adrienne) Patti.  Our resident photographer, my niece Kenya Pickles, captured all the details.

Barnes Foundation Logo

Congratulations to Cynthia for the first of many trunk shows with the Barnes Foundation. I believe all items sold and the proceeds benefit the museum’s community educational art programs.

Barnes Foundation Lower Level

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As always, thank you for reading.  Have a fabulous week.

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