SUNDEE STUDIO ~ JEWELRY, ART, & SPA

At the entrance of an unassuming shop on an unassuming street in Rifle, there is evidence of one's physical removal by force. Don't believe it? Go see for yourself. It's only a few doors down from Big Kid's Bar on 3rd Street. Upon the steps leading to shop's front door you'll find flakes of shimmering gold, scraped off the wings of a persistent fairy during a scuffle with the shop owner, Sundee Sydoriak. Anyone who knows anything at all about the faire folk knows that they are attracted to shiny baubles and treasures of all sorts and sizes. At Sundee Spa, that fairy hit the motherlode. 

The spa shop is filled to the brim with a variety of beads, sparkling stones, jewelry making findings, and a wealth of ideas for do-it-yourselfers and crafty fairies (with human money, not sticky fingers). There are even vintage beads dating back to the WWII era.

Photo: Pete Toborek

While the shop is a culmination of years of interest in all things creative, Sundee is quick to give credit to her good friend, David, who helped her realize the dream. She says David listened to the passion she has for bringing creative opportunities to others by offering them the means of finding one's own inner muse, and he decided to financially back that spirited commitment.

Step over the golden fairy wing glitz, and walk into the riotous colors of handmade necklaces, bracelets, loose pearls in all sizes and hues, brightly dyed feathers of all sorts, and so many other beautiful bits. If you are into the zen of fly fishing, there are many different full saddle options to tie fly lures to your heart's content.

 If you prefer to enhance your own personal zen, you can purchase Foxy Feathers in all sorts, sizes, and colors, and all the tools and links you need to design your own feather hair extensions. Or you can leave the designing to the professional, and find a gorgeous one all ready to go.

Pre-made feather hair extentions

You'll also find one-of-a-kind paintings, handmade jewelry, professional photographs, custom scented bath salts, essential oils, and loads of ideas for embellishing your own personal spaces.

Photo: Pete Toborek

One-of-a-kind necklaces

Handmade earrings

Handmade jewelry

Custom sprays, lotions, scrubs, and all sorts of decorations

Looking for a unique piece of art for your mantle or as a gift? Sundee Studio has paintings by Patti Brown. Along with the kaleidoscope of colors, the paintings are professionally framed with felled bark beetle pine.

Painting by Patti Brown

Painting by Patti Brown

Painting by Patti Brown

There's also a small portfolio for the works of BADASS CHICK PHOTOGRAPHY by Pete Toborek. Mr. Toborek is skilled at elevating 'the everyday' into moments of sleek artistry. Check him out at: http://badasschickphotography.com/.

Photo: Pete Toborek/BADASS CHICK PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo: Pete Toborek/BADASS CHICK PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo: Pete Toborek/BADASS CHICK PHOTOGRAPHY

ABOUT THE OWNER: 

Sundee Sydoriak is a Florida native who has rescued many a skier and golfer from certain pain with massage therapy in resorts located in Vail, Cherry Creek, and Highlands Ranch. Rifle, Colorado is fortunate to have this experienced masseuse who is certified in shiatsu, deep tissue, structure realignment, trigger point, lymphatic drainage, and pregnancy massage. 

When asked to describe the general theme of the shop, Sundee quickly replied, "I'm building an army of artists!" She would like to see people become empowered by their own creative abilities.

If there are artists out there who are interested in teaching their craft to others, contact Sundee at 970-999-2268 for information about using the studio space for classes.