Situated just off of Cherry Street on Delaware Avenue, the shop has been housed for three and a half years in a converted Model A Ford garage originally built in the 1920s. Krisman said that he and Mama started out in a booth at a local flea market. After being highly successful three or four times there, they decided to open their own shop. Everything in our shop is unique, notes Krisman. Some of the items are made by professional artists and some are made by first-time artists.
Some artists create the pieces sold in the store as a means of therapy.
One such artist is a double mastectomy patient whose expertise is in curved stained glass. Another artist, Nancy Teasley, suffers from multiple sclerosis. The Madonna House Auxiliary recently held its Seventh Annual Autumn Harvest at Bishop Kelley High School. More than 70 artisans from Oklahoma and surrounding states showcased their unique wares, including varied artworks, jewelry, and home decor items at Autumn Harvest. All proceeds go toward the Madonna House Endowment Fund, which is used for operating expenses and necessities for the residents.