My Name is Niki, I own and run Kaniki's We are Located just outside the city of Norwich, New York, on a gorgeous 10 acre plot of land, in a wonderful home, surrounded by farm lands. My husband and I have been together for wow- almost 27 years- and have been raising our gorgeous- most wonderful daughter Rachael, now 30.. We're grandparents of the most adorable- precious 9 month old, and lucky enough to have an awesome son in law to boot!!! I'll post more updated pics soon of the family!! Goodness- I hadn't realized how old my "About Me" section was!! Naughty!!!
Our Critters, now include- our 6 year old doggie- Beau- and his 2 brothers that are cats!!! Chedder ( cheesy ) and Bisquit.. Shhhhh- don't tell him they are cats- or vice versa- don't tell them they are cats!!! Either way- lol- they are a hoot- and give us endless love and entertainment too!!!
I opened Kaniki's about 22 years ago, with the support of my husband, my daughter, and our family, who without, I never would have even made it this far. They've supported me endlessly in their strength, their belief in me and the business, and have stood by me through the tough times in getting the business on it's feet. I thank God every day for giving me such a great family.
I am, I guess, what you would call a Mixed Media Artist. I am a Graphic Designer, a Cross Stitch and Punch Needle Artist & Designer- AND- I dabble in many areas in the arts, including Decorative Painting, Refinishing, Murals, Signs, I rescue trash and turn into treasures, I do Glass Etching, Painting with Oils, Watercolors, and Acrylics, I do Computer Graphics, Photo Reproductions, Clay Sculpture, Mixed Media Assemblage, Mixed Media Art, and Collage, and I even study aromatherapy, natural healing, and I make all of my Candle Products, my Bath & Body Products, and So Much More. Antiques and Primitives, and anything found and old are some of my favorites to work with. Well- I can't think of too many things that I haven't worked with, as I enjoy them all so much. However- I think I have to say that needlework and graphic design and illustration, have got to be my top of the list talents- that I am so lucky to be able to enjoy!!!
Sooo, just a "tiny glimpse" into our world.. I hope you stop often as I share it more.... And- Thanks so much for stopping by Kaniki's!!
John & Niki
