Lincoln gets a little Penache     

[DEC. 16, 2006]  LINCOLN -- A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Lincoln business, Penache, was held at 1006 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln on Friday, December 15.

Penache is a unique boutique located within J&S Auto Centre. It features unique, not-to-be-found everywhere items. The shop is a showcase for local artists' creations including metalwork, jewelry, stained glass, photography, ceramics and paintings. Wearable art made by the Maasai women of Kenya takes the form of colorful, beaded necklaces and bracelets and stamped sterling silver jewelry is crafted by native Americans. The new boutique also features glam jewelry, heavenly candles, gourmet food, holiday lights and ornaments, candy, and antiques.

Owner Shelley Horn is excited to be bringing these unique treasures to perk up lives. She said the inspiration came because, “As we age, life gets serious. This is about fun.”

The items are not in the norm, something different that you don’t see around here. Some are made with materials that are uncommon, and that makes them special. The Maasai jewelry uses Zulu wood and small vibrant, world-famous Czechoslovakian glass/crystal beads that have a brilliance that just pops, she said.

The inventory is going to continually change with new artists added as often as can be, Horn said.

Artists that would like to showcase their work are invited to contact her.

The business is located in J&S Auto Centre. We’re open anytime someone is here, Horn said. She said she wants to be open when people want to shop and will extend hours during the holidays.

Holiday hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (plus a half hour earlier or later for the holidays)
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 or 5 p.m.
Sunday: Afternoons

J&S Auto Centre
1006 Woodlawn Road (that’s east of the intersection of Business 55/Rt. 66 and Woodlawn/Rt.10 on the north side of the road)
[phone]
Lincoln, Il

[News release/LDN]