Artwear by Barbara Peters at NewMarket Co-Op Barbara Peters - Galeria Vallarta
August 12, 2014

Creativity is a vital element to bring satisfaction and happiness to your life and to help you stay young.

I have always enjoyed designing and creating my own clothes, and turned this into a successful business in Beaumont, Texas called Bridals and Formals Unlimited with everything for the wedding and beauty pageants.

When we sold the business after 20 years and moved to Mexico, I continued creating tie dye clothes and original jewelry for some of the boutiques in Puerto Vallarta.

Then we opened Galeria Vallarta in 1989 and my attention was focused on promoting the artists and craftsmen of Mexico, while I designed jewelry for the gallery.

For several years I also operated a boutique inside Galeria Vallarta called La Coleccion with unique art to wear by well known Mexican designers.

Since I was busy with operating the art gallery doing shows and publicity, I had little time for creating my own designs, but since we downsized the gallery and I have taken some time for myself, I decided to join the Saturday market at the Paradise Community Center with a new product—hand painted cotton tops with matching jewelry. These are such fun to make and give me an opportunity to be creative.

Every one is unique, washable and they do not fade or shrink. Some are hand painted and others are tie-dyed such as the T-shirts for men and women.

The jewelry is made of natural stones and also is one of a kind at accessible prices.

Every week there are new designs available or you can order custom designs.

Come visit my table at the NewMarket Co-Op at Coco´s Kitchen in Old Town Vallarta every Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm or email Barbara at webart@prodigy.net.mx.

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