A New Twist On Homemade
If you are looking for unique items to buy as a gift or for yourself, the newest shop on Third Street in Marshall is a must-see.
Those fancy letters on the Knights of Columbus building spell Italy Ava, where one can find creative handmade items from a variety of artists.
“I have three boys and Italy Ava is the girl I never had,” said store owner and designer Laura Guza-Antony of Marshall about the store’s name.
Guza-Antony started her business from her home where she created items such as scarves, rings fashioned with antique and glass buttons, and handbands.
If you are looking for unique items to buy as a gift or for yourself, the newest shop on Third Street in Marshall is a must-see.
Those fancy letters on the Knights of Columbus building spell Italy Ava, where one can find creative handmade items from a variety of artists.
“I have three boys and Italy Ava is the girl I never had,” said store owner and designer Laura Guza-Antony of Marshall about the store’s name.
Guza-Antony started her business from her home where she created items such as scarves, rings fashioned with antique and glass buttons, and handbands. She later displayed her pieces at Blue/Green where she was a hit.
“The ladies went crazy for my barrettes and wreaths,” Guza-Antony said. “They really took off.”
Guza-Antony began looking around for shop space of her own to rent. Main Street was out of her price range but the location and cost at the K of C building was just right. In addition, there is Blue/Green nearby, the Arts Center and Prairie Yoga across the street and Shiatsu Massage in the building so her store fits right in, she said.