CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The sudden shutdown of Painted Tree Boutiques left independent small business owners, artists and craftspeople across Texas scrambling. Without a marketplace to sell their goods, many faced financial uncertainty. However, with the quick work of Nancy Wilden, many in the Katy area have found a new home at the Artisan Craft Boutique, a hub for creative entrepreneurs to sell their products. The store is located at 119 FM 1463, across from Katy High School.
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