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It
is for this reason that Gretchen Clasby creates for Cedar Hill Studio, a
family business located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
Her whimsical bluebirds carry very powerful messages to impart hope and
joy.
About
fifteen years ago Gretchen, using little bluebirds, now registered as a
U.S. Trademark, known as "Sonshine Promises" sent an original post card
to a friend. This first card was designed to make her laugh at life, and
she did! "The Lord has given me a purpose and talent, and in using it, I
get to do what I love and bring joy to others as well. I am very
blessed," says Gretchen.
Full
and part time associates sell in the retail gallery, wrap, pack, pull,
frame, and fill orders distributed to over 4,000 retailers in all 50 of
the United States. This is not the whole picture however; this little
bird and many of it's cousins have now flown all over the world, as
greeting cards, prints, calendars, mugs, figurines, trays, placemats,
t-shirts and many other products as well as the numerous companies who
have licensed Gretchen's creations. Cedar Hill Studio has sold to most
English and Spanish speaking countries around the globe. Our retail
gallery, which is full of unique gifts, art, home decor and antiques is
located at 196 N. Main St. in beautiful downtown Waynesville, NC. Come
see the home of Gretchen's "Sonshine Promises" and her fine art of small
children and small wildlife on your next visit to the Smoky Mountains.
Grethcen
Clasby give thanks to God for this bluebird of happiness! Gretchen
Clasby's little bluebird really flies. |