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Western Springs Woman Creates Custom Children's Furniture
Business owners in La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.
Business: Jane Marie's Fairytale Furnishings, Western Springs
Owner: Jane Marie Prikazsky
Founded: 2000
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Learn more about the business at the Fairytale Furnishings website.
How did the business come to be?
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I love kids, and I love to paint, so this turned out to be the perfect venue. Just thought of it one day in the shower!
Why did you choose art as your profession?
I went to school for art and worked as a layout artist in the advertising industry for many years after graduation.
What does your business offer?
Hand-painted step stools, rockers and name banners! Specialty items painted on request.
What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?
I am a one woman operation. I do everything from start to finish. Each piece is custom painted for each customer.
What's your most popular product or service?
The Somerset Stool.
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