my dear sweet friend darrah ...so multi-talented...architect, furniture maker, triathlete, marathon runner, fabulous cook and such a good soul....well she's adding more talents to her list. well she's always had it on the list but now....she's offering customized portraits or lovable objects for you, a friend, or family member. if you are interested you can find her info here.
This post has been long overdue. A few weeks ago the God's alligned and the man and I were off to Chicago. Excited to celebrate a dear friends engagement (we are so happy for you both!) and lucky that their celebration was the same weekend as the Renegade Craft Fair.
Finally we were able to go! The fair was everything we were hoping it would be. The organizers did a fantastic job, the sellers were so talented and it was a beautiful day to top it all off. Even if the fair is not going on I highly suggest checking out
First on the list…orangyporangy….
I actually got to speak with Nataliefor a little bit and I hope the fair was successful for her business…I will let her work speak for herself!
I love that skirt......made from antique tablecloths and fabrics...and the top...yum!
Enjoy exploring her work!
For the love of messenger bags...and oh how I love them. When they are eco-friendly...what more could you want? Bags made from materials such as recycled air bags, french army tents, german navy-kit bags, leather jackets just to name a few, is what peace4you bags are all about. Here is just a small taste...
...and you can even get your bag customized. If interested they have an Etsy shop and their own site .
here she is....
yeah, I am one of those who names my 'things'. Personalizes them...well I finally have my own sewing machine. I can't tell you how excited I am...I have always, ALWAYS! wanted to learn how to sew. Seems to be inevitable when you are named after a fabric. But like so many things I would love to learn 'how to', the more I want to learn, the more shy I am about actually trying. I know weird....BUT not now. So stay tuned to see what my Nina will do.......
I can't remmber where I saw Jill Rosenwald's work first. I know it was a few years ago and remembering I wanted to get something for my sister-in-law. I had never seen ceramics with such a handmade yet modern feel to them (please note this was pre-Etsy times). Still it was exciting to see her have her wares on Etsy ...here are some of my favorites...
I would definitely explore her Etsy shop and her full line/website. Enjoy!
I feel so fortunate to have such a creative group of friends...Wendy, friend, artist, lover of paper and pooches asked me to help her bring together her 'brand'. So happy to help....and while we are just getting started, here are some images of her work....and pooch. She was just too sweet not to share...
her husband built her these doors in her studio to hang her sweet paper collection on....
her studio companion
her work can be found on etsy and artfire....
soon to be in the shop....
block printed/hand painted 100% hemp placemats. There are four of them in a very sweet green. I am really excited about them and hope you are as well! check them out on friday!
one can dream, right?
1,2,3,...gaiaconceptions.etsy.com
4,5,6...larimeloom.etsy.com
7,8.....zelaya.etsy.com
9,10...sandmaiden.etsy.com
11......mholland.etsy.com
12......windowsill.etsy.com
13......garnish.etsy.com
14......englishdept.etsy.com
15......timelessvintage.etsy.com
"aunt qiqi?'
"yes paige..."
"why do you take so many pictures of sammydog?"
"why do we take so many pictures of you?"
She thought about that....and started to smile....
who's your favorite subject?
