Friday, June 13, 2014

Hello, friends!

  It's been a whirlwind getting ready for the Indie Craft Experience, which is now just two weeks away. Two weeks, people. Who's excited? (me, me!) Be sure to come out and see me and my fellow vendors at Ambient Plus Studio June 28 & 29, from 11-6 each day. You can get directions and info here. And from the flyer below. Don't you love the yellow cheer?



Since it's been a little hectic getting ready for this event, I've taken a few minutes to take a break and check out some of my fellow vendors, and let me tell you, this is going to be an AMAZING event! So much talent and fun packed into a beautiful loft, you surely won't want to miss out. 

You can see the entire vendor list here yourself. King of Pops is going to be there, and I've never had a bad King of Pop experience... no.... quite the opposite. Fresh, vibrant, fruity yumminess awaits you as you browse isles of handmade loveliness. 

Anyway, as I said, I took some time to go through the vendors and I'm now attempting to narrow down my shopping list. (yes- even though I'll be there as a vendor- I still become super excited about what I'll want to buy for myself) I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you.


This is at the very top of my list- it's such a fun idea, and my notebooks and writing space are terribly important to me, so why not welcome one more to my world. The vendor is Roundabout Shop






Here's another little lovely by The Woolberry Press





Amy's mugs are beautiful. I love the colors and smooth, silky finish. Amy Robertson Ceramics






I don't know what rock I've been living under, but I was just introduced to So Worth Loving by my friend Andrea. (thanks, dlf) They'll be at the event as well, and I love the heart of their mission. 



Check out Morgan Blake Photography. She's inspired. 



And last but certainly not least, I'll be wanting some bath salts for some much needed relaxation after it's all over. Thanks for a little something to look forward to, The Soaking Tub. Sweet Red Hibiscus Botanical Soaking Salt













Saturday, May 31, 2014

Happy Saturday!

As you may have seen through the rest of my social media, my world has been taken over by ICE- the Indie Craft Experience! I am so excited to again be part of their Pop-Up Shop, and for the first time ever to be part of the Summer ICE Craft Market event!!! But seriously, I now have no free time... yipes. 

My 'lil brain has been flooded with plans for inventory, swag, display, and set up details. 

An outline of my thoughts:

Inventory~ need roughly double my current stock. Oh. my. goodness!! (so excited!!)
Swag~ 250 bags to the first ICE atendees each day = 500 (500 needed pieces of swag from me!!), oh wait- plus the  150 for the Pop-Up Shop swag = yikes. Especially considering that up 'till this point, I have always handmade my business cards. I like having that personal touch. However, I had to decide between making business cards and making inventory- inventory wins! I found a gal who has designed and is printing adorably cute business cards for me. I like them so much it made me feel better about not making all of them myself.
Display~ will be AMAzing! Keeping the details secret for now.

Yesterday was the first day in quite a while that I had nothing on the calendar. Knowing I wasn't going to need to leave the house, other than to walk the dog, I got up early, wore no makeup, barely got dressed, and simply tacked back my short hair morning bedhead with a big stretchy band. Beauty.

As I started the day, I took a few snapshots around my workspace. You'll be able to find these items at the ICE Summer Craft Market, June 28 & 29!



lots of druzy!

this one won my heart... because... it looks like a heart


sunstone, glittery!







potato pearl necklaces







murphy loves it when I'm working, 'cuz he gets to sit on a chair and look out the window



bamboo coral- gorgeous, striking red color-  to be made into pendant necklaces




my papery pals


a little inspiration.. to be hung on the wall someday







I love the morning light in my dining room/studio. Hope you enjoyed this peek into my work!

Here's the info for Summer ICE & the Pop-Up Shop. Hope to see you there!