THE PUBLIC STARTING TOMORROW. IT WAS THE SEASON FOR ALL THINGS PINK AT MELWOOD ARTS CENTER. WOMAN OWNED WALLET HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL PINK MISS THIS AFTERNOON. OUR MEGAN MATTHEWS HAS MORE ON THE EVENT AND WHAT IT’S DOING TO HELP WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES. PINK, PINK AND MORE. PINK HOSTED AT MELWOOD ART CENTER, PINK HELPED SHOPPERS PLAN THEIR CHRISTMAS GIFTS WHILE SUPPORTING WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES. THEY ALL BUILD SUCH AN AMAZING COMMUNITY OF GIRLHOOD AND JUST SPENDING MONEY WITH OTHER WOMEN AND MAKING SURE EVERYBODY’S HAPPY AND CHEERFUL. HOSTED BY WOMEN OWNED WALLET, THE EVENT FEATURED OVER 40 WOMEN OWNED BRANDS WITH EVERYTHING FROM CLOTHING TO CANDLES. THERE WAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY SHOPPER IN ATTENDANCE. IT’S BEEN A LOT OF THIS IS SO COOL THAT THIS IS ALL WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING. JUST A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPRESSED WITH WHAT WE’RE DOING. FOR VANESSA MUNOZ, THE OWNER OF I AM THE EVERGREEN, IT’S AN EVENT THAT IS NEAR TO HER HEART. I FEEL LIKE IT’S SO IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT WOMEN OWNED BECAUSE A LOT OF TIMES WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES ARE NOT PRIORITIZED. SPECIALIZING IN HAND PAINTED, WEARABLE ART, MUNOZ EXPLAINED HER BUSINESS WAS SOMETHING SHE HAS ALWAYS DREAMED ABOUT AND NOW, WITH THE SUPPORT OF PINK, MISS, SHE IS ABLE TO SHARE THAT DREAM WITH OTHERS. I BELIEVE THAT ART DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ON A GIANT CANVAS ON YOUR WALL. IT CAN BE PART OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE ON A BOOKMARK, ON A PAIR OF EARRINGS, OR ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE. AND IF YOU’RE A FOODIE, THE SHOPPING DOESN’T JUST END WITH THE CLOTHES. PEOPLE ARE ALSO ABLE TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF SWEET TREATS, SOME WHICH INCLUDE MACAROONS LIKE THIS ONE, WHICH INCLUDES MOO DANG AND CHAPPELL ROAN, MAKING PINK MISS A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS. MEGAN MATTHEWS WLKY NEWS. FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS WAS HELD TODAY AT LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD. TODAY IS JEWISH HERITAGE DAY AND THIS EVENT CELEBRATES THE TRADITIONS OF HANUKKAH ALONGSIDE SOME CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS. THERE WERE MENORAHS ON DISPLAY, DELICIOUS LATKES AND OTHER FOOD AND DREIDELS TO PLAY WITH. AND THERE WAS ALSO ASK THE RABBI, AND IT’S A WAY OF OF EDUCATING AND RESPECTING AND SAYING EVERYBODY’S RELIGION NEEDS TO BE RESPECTED. HANUKKAH REALLY IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST RECORDED BATTLE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND HOW WE ALL NEED TO RESPECT EACH OTHER. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NEONATAL
Pinkmas: Celebrating women-owned businesses in Louisville
Pinkmas is a unique shopping experience dedicated to supporting women-owned businesses. This event showcased over 40 brands, offering everything from clothing to candles.
The color pink took center stage at the Mellwood Arts Center during the much-anticipated “Pinkmas” event, a unique shopping experience dedicated to supporting women-owned businesses. Hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet, this event showcased over forty brands, offering everything from clothing to candles.Vanessa Munoz, the owner of “I Am the Evergreen,” shared her excitement about participating in Pinkmas. Specializing in hand-painted wearable art, Munoz talked about the significance of the event for her business and the community.”I feel like it’s so important for people to come out and support the community, support women-owned. Because a lot of times, women-owned businesses are not prioritized,” Munoz said.Pinkmas was not just about shopping; it was about building a community. The event created an atmosphere of girlhood and mutual support. “They all build such an amazing community of girlhood and just spending money with other women and making sure everybody’s happy and cheerful,” said Haley Banks, the owner of Honey Bee Fiber Company. The event also catered to food enthusiasts, offering a variety of sweet treats, including delectable macaroons. A bar was also available for shoppers to sip and shop.Making “Pinkmas,” a one-stop shop for all holiday needs, successfully combining shopping, community building, and festive cheer.
The color pink took center stage at the Mellwood Arts Center during the much-anticipated “Pinkmas” event, a unique shopping experience dedicated to supporting women-owned businesses. Hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet, this event showcased over forty brands, offering everything from clothing to candles.
Vanessa Munoz, the owner of “I Am the Evergreen,” shared her excitement about participating in Pinkmas. Specializing in hand-painted wearable art, Munoz talked about the significance of the event for her business and the community.
“I feel like it’s so important for people to come out and support the community, support women-owned. Because a lot of times, women-owned businesses are not prioritized,” Munoz said.
Pinkmas was not just about shopping; it was about building a community. The event created an atmosphere of girlhood and mutual support.
“They all build such an amazing community of girlhood and just spending money with other women and making sure everybody’s happy and cheerful,” said Haley Banks, the owner of Honey Bee Fiber Company.
The event also catered to food enthusiasts, offering a variety of sweet treats, including delectable macaroons. A bar was also available for shoppers to sip and shop.
Making “Pinkmas,” a one-stop shop for all holiday needs, successfully combining shopping, community building, and festive cheer.
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