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May 22, 2025

Night of Novi Offers Immersive Art and Storytelling Experience in Laurel
Novi Creations brings creativity, culture, and community together in Jones County

LAUREL, Miss. (May 22, 2025) — A new kind of creative gathering is making waves in Laurel, Mississippi (home of HGTV's Home Town). Newly opened, Novi Creations is inviting guests to experience the Night of Novi, an immersive evening of art, storytelling, and local connection.

Hosted by a local artist and entrepreneur, Shauna Stockstill, Night of Novi blends handcrafted artistry with community engagement. Held in Shauna's home studio—where Novi Creations first began—Night of Novi offers guests an intimate, hands-on experience rooted in creativity and Southern charm.

“Novi Creations is more than an event—it's a deeply personal experience where guests connect with makers, hear the stories behind the work, and walk away inspired,” said Stockstill, co-founder of Novi Creations. “We're proud to help shine a light on the creative spirit that makes this community so special.”

Night of Novi is a fun, class-style evening where you'll join Shauna and the Novi Girls in their home studio for 2–3 hours of creativity and connection. For $75 per person, guests design their stone strand (that doubles as a necklace), hammer out a pair of custom copper earrings, and create a baubled pair with stones—three unique, handcrafted pieces made by you. You'll also get 25% off anything you want to shop from the inventory wall that night. Whether you're new to jewelry-making or love to get your hands on something meaningful, the options are wide open (with a little help if you need it).

In addition to hosting the Night of Novi, Shauna and her husband, John, operate several short-term rentals, Camelia Cottages, throughout Jones County. These unique accommodations reflect the region's artistic character. Their properties are available on Airbnb and serve as cozy, design-forward home bases for travelers exploring Laurel and beyond. Guests who book a stay with them receive an exclusive discount to use toward additional jewelry purchases, making it easy to turn a creative night into a full Laurel getaway.

Night of Novi can be reserved at novi-creations.com/night-of-novi, and Airbnbs can be found at John's Airbnb host page. To learn more and shop their signature styles, visit novi-creations.com.

For trip planning and to learn more about Laurel and Jones County, visit visitjones.com.

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