Summer Solstice

Domestica in Des Moines

Homespun in Indianapolis

Inkling in Chicago

Happy Summer Solstice and cheers to the longest day of the year! I can't believe it is officially summer. In Indiana we say the corn will be "knee high by the fourth of July". I hope the corn grows a little slower this year to prolong summer! We finally planted our garden last week, a little late this year. We planted green tower and leaf lettuce, green peppers, banana peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, 5 kinds of tomatoes, jalapenos, and lots o beans. Today I am shipping out consignment orders to some rad shops. Check them out if you live in the respective cities.
Happy summer!

Show Wrap Up!

Sweet Booth at Renegade Austin

Constructor Craft Fair

The spring shows I was fortunate to be a part of have been a blast! Renegade Austin was awesome, I visited some friends and made my first trip to Texas, yee haw! Lots of delicious food, live music, and friendly Texans. I think I could live there! The Constructor Craft fair was amazing, loved the venue and the gals who put on the show know how to throw an awesome event. The Indie-ana Handi-craft Exchange was a delight, as always. I love going to my home state for their events and can't wait to see the new store, Homespun. Check it out, www.homespunindy.com. All in all, I love what I do and one of my favorite parts of the handmade shows is meeting people and talking with customers and other crafters face to face. Thanks to everyone who attended and for the support!

Viva la Mexico!

Mexico was amazing, the natural beauty and lovely people make it a place I will think of often. I had a wonderful time relaxing and drinking cervezas with family and friends, thank you Mexico. Back to reality with a ton of emails and a garden to tend to. This weekend is the Constructor Craft Fair in Berwyn, IL Sunday from 10am-6pm, come one come all and see some amazing bad ass crafters under one roof! www.costructorcraftfair.com Then off to Indiana for the awesome Indie-ana Handicraft Exchange next Saturday, June 12, 12-8pm www.indieanahandicraftexchange.com. Looking forward to seeing Holly from www.threadandneedle.etsy.com and Cindy from www.paperparasol.etsy.com!

Upcoming Shows!

My first trip to Austin was a blast and Renegade was filled with creative and friendly peeps! The show season is in full swing. Next show is Constructor Craft Fair in Berwyn, a western burb of Chicago, June 6th. June 12 is Indie-ana Handicraft Exchange in Indianapolis, IN and June 18th Art Meets Craft in Pleasant Ridge. Before the busy month, I am heading to Mexico for a week! More info on shows to come.

Everything's Bigger in Texas?

I am about to find out! My brother Craig and I are road trippin to Austin this week for the first ever Renegade Austin. Looking forward to the show and visiting friends! I made a TON of metal pieces and a few new displays, pictures to come.

It's Almost May!

When I look out the window waiting for my kettle to heat up, I am greeted with lots of green. This makes me happy. May is just around the corner! Almost time to plan the garden, plant flowers, and hope for a warmer month. It will be a busy one with shows and a trip to Mexico to finish the month off. Show Line up: Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market this Saturday, May 1 with 5 locations! Renegade Austin May 15 &16, SEOA Arts and Crafts Fair May 22 in Ferndale. Happy Spring!

Craft Show Review

The Handmade Detroit's Craft Revival last Saturday was a great event! I met new people and saw some familiar faces, which is always fun. I shared a space with Amanda from Dang Argyle (www.dangargyle.com) near the "forest", an area with sky lights, handmade wood benches, tress, and a DJ...very cool. Our table was next to Caitlin from Nice (www.nice.etsy.com) a Chicago crafter with beautiful items. My purchases- handmade towels for Mom and a wine bottle cover with a cuckoo clock for myself, all from Lish Dorset (http://myvintagekitschen.com/). The Loving Touch was a perfect spot and thanks to Handmade Detroit for another awesome community event!