CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 LONDON, Texas \u2014 A small faith-based boutique in London is teaming up with a local muralist to share a message of hope and gratitude this holiday season.<\/p>\n
Boutique and muralist team up to share holiday message<\/p>\n
Known, a faith-based clothing boutique owned by Laura Noyola-Acevedo and her husband, opened in August with a mission to build community through faith. The boutique was born, Noyola-Acevedo says, from a calling to create a place where people could gather, connect and feel seen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really felt God calling us to break bread with people,\u201d she said. \u201cTo create community and fellowship.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the holidays approached, the couple wanted their storefront to reflect that mission. Instead of swapping out the balloon arch from their grand opening, they envisioned something more meaningful. So they called their friend \u2014 and well-known Coastal Bend muralist \u2014 Daniel DeLeon.<\/p>\n
DeLeon, known for his large-scale artwork across the region and state.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though I\u2019m afraid of heights, there\u2019s a kind of peace that comes from going out there and creating something for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
He took on a new challenge: painting a detailed Nativity scene directly onto the shop\u2019s windows. But creating art on glass, he said, is far from easy.<\/p>\n
He completed the mural once \u2014 only for rain to wash most of it away.<\/p>\n
Painting on windows \u201cdoesn\u2019t hold much paint,\u201d DeLeon said, adding that it required \u201cmore brush work\u201d and significantly more time. Even so, he decided to start over and bring the project back to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my first time painting anything on a window,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Noyola-Acevedo asked for a \u201cstarry night\u201d look \u2014 dark skies framing a glowing baby Jesus.<\/p>\n
\u201cGod is our light,\u201d she said. \u201cSo I wanted the light beaming on Jesus, because it\u2019s all about Him.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project also carried personal meaning for Noyola-Acevedo. She said she had hoped for years that DeLeon would create something for their family, but they could never quite decide what the right piece would be. This mural, she said, ended up being \u201cbigger than anything we could have imagined.”<\/p>\n
For DeLeon, the mural was equally significant.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you can overcome your past and leave something for the community to appreciate or learn from \u2014 that means something,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Noyola-Acevedo hopes the window display inspires others to use their own gifts for good.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we use our different gifts together, it becomes so much more powerful,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
For those interested in DeLeon\u2019s murals or in booking him for a project:<\/p>\n
-Phone: 361-549-8147<\/p>\n
-Instagram: @dzulworks<\/p>\n
-Facebook: Danny Deleon<\/p>\n
Black Friday Week at Known<\/p>\n
This year marks the boutique\u2019s first Black Friday, and the owners say they wanted to create deals that make everyone feel included. Instead of limiting savings to one day, they\u2019re offering specials all week long.<\/p>\n
Black Friday<\/p>\n
-20% off clothing, hats, cups, books and more
-All jewelry buy one, get one 50% off
-Free gift candle ($30 value) with $100 purchase
-Double raffle entries all day<\/p>\n
Shop Small Saturday<\/p>\n
-15% off storewide
-Double raffle entries
-Free braided bracelet with purchases over $50
-FIAT Inspired Designs Jewelry buy one, get one 50% off through Nov.30<\/p>\n
The boutique will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday for holiday shoppers.<\/p>\n
Known is closed Sundays and Mondays, but is open every other day of the week. Hours may vary during the holiday season.<\/p>\n
Known is located at 1290 FM 43, Suite E, in the London Square Plaza.
The Nativity mural will remain on display throughout the holiday season.<\/p>\n