The Shoppe

Nymbol’s Secret Garden
A World of imagination
Our shoppe is a combination of everything we are. Our intention is to create magic there. Whether it is an illustration, a book, a shoe, a mask, a piece of jewelry, a workshop, a puppet show or a birthday party, those who cross the threshold into Nymbol’s world will be inspired. Our shop is a place where artists and friends can congregate, work or just play. Laughter is a key ingredient to our success.  The items that we sell in the shop are handmade, one of a kind, and made by people Nymbol knows. Every piece has a story and a human heart and hand has created it. The shoppe will continue to evolve and become more magical as new friends add their own spirit to the Nymbol’s Secret Garden.
Asked to define what we are in a soundbite that people can relate to. We are where “The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth meet Pee Wee’s Playhouse.”

Nymbol

Nymbol is a moment of inspiration, and a gift from my children. It started one day when I picked up a little bat puppet and read a book to them with my best Boston accent. In about 20 seconds I was amazed to see that “batty” had come alive in the eyes of my children. He is now part of the family. More puppets and more voices followed. I messed up, missed punchlines and made mistakes. My children did not care. They were there to encourage me as much as I wanted to entertain them. In an moment of inspiration I drew Nymbol. That drawing gnawed at me for a year, asking me to do more. As Halloween approached it came to me. I had to make my own puppet. I had never made a puppet, or really sewn. I just started. Answers came, mistakes were made, blood was drawn needles are sharp and Nymbol arrived just in time for Halloween. He answered the door and handed out treats. I don’t think he truly got the concept because he handed all the candy out too quickly and we are still missing some socks and underwear. Once he came into our house our lives truly changed forever. I have a very strong sense that the adventure is just beginning!

I challenge you. Go to the local toy store, go online, and buy a puppet you like. Bring it home and read to your child with it. Come up with a voice and let your alter ego free. I can almost guarantee you will be amazed by the results. Your children will want more.