And so it begins, Halloween is over, tis November, and the “open house” season has begun. And, pace yourself as cookies, pastries, free spirits, and cocktail nuts will abound. The above photo features one of Irving Park’s newest shops, Sweet Tea Studio and Boutiqe at 1819 Penbroke Road. The shop offers a touch of giftware, intermingled with painted furniture, antiques, handmade items, and some factory-crafted items. The store consists of several small rooms that invite you to wander around. The store will offer classes, like painting with milk paint. There is always a lot of positive energy when a new shop opens up, especially around the holidays.

As a small suggestion, you may want to take a photo of where you visit and what you see that you want. It can be hard to remember where you saw something. Next time you are on Penbroke stop in and see the shop. On November 24th, they will host a mini-photo shoot with Santa. Be sure to call and schedule an appointment.