Artist Lolita brings decorative stemware and self to Lombard

The artist Lolita, who gave martini glasses a makeover, will sign her hand-painted stemware from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Yorktown Shopping Center.

She will specifically be at Von Maur at the Lombard shopping center. 

Lolita's "Thankful-tini" martini glass. Each glass is designed by Lolita to represent special moments and personalities in life. They also contain a recipe on the bottom. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ABOUT LOLITA

Back in 2001 Lolita went out on a girl’s night out and ordered drinks with her dear friends. For such a special night out, she noticed that the glasses looked naked and needed something. The artist in her was crying out! The next day she decided that she was going to start hand-painting and selling glasses out of her basement. With two toddlers hanging onto her legs she worked night and day. She’d sell about 2,000 glasses a year. Today, she sells over 4 million. Glasses go for $25 and can be purchased at Von Maur’s or www.thelolitastore.com.  For more information about Lolita, visit  www.designsbylolita.com. 

In the Spring of 2010, Lolita will be launching her new textile line consisting of aprons, bedding, table cloths, shower curtains and aprons. She also has a line of scented gel candles.