Ithaca Festival 2012

photo by Aaron Kelly

The Ithaca Festival was a bit wet this year, but people did brave the drizzle. I had one customer who said she came to the festival just to see my beads after reading about me on-line. What a complement!

I'll write more about my experience later; first I want to introduce a couple of vendors I met whose work I absolutely love. (Please forgive my photos - my computer crashed--with its editing software.)

The potter in the booth across from mine hails from Virginia. Kirsten of Kirsten's Clay is a former zookeeper and her line of pottery has imprints of actual animal prints. Way cool. I also love the deep, rich color of the glazes she uses. And her mugs are definitely generously sized. I chose a iguana-print mug that my son is sure to snag.

photo by artist

The next is metalworker Chris Carle. The beautiful lines and airbrushing on his stand alone sculptures blew me away. My favorite piece is this hummingbird. Sadly, my budget was stretched too thin to bring it home. I've saved it for you!

And lastly, I was drawn into Fresh As Paint by a sign that said "We have Plus Sizes." I discovered not only does Jane Miller have plus size clothing (as well as the usual sizes), she also knows how to cut clothing for us slightly larger women. And she hand paints her vests, jackets and sweatshirts too!

This jacket is fleeced on the inside is and so comfy not only did I buy it but I also wore it for the rest of the weekend.

photo by artist

So, even in the drizzle, the trip was worth it.

New Booth

A few weeks ago I bought a trimline canopy, and the investment was well worth it. It's bright, beautiful, sturdy, and not too difficult to set up. I got it because of its durability, but the weather at last weekend's Williamson Apple Blossom Festival was picture-perfect.
Here are the pics:

Notice how the walls almost glow when the sun is out? And notice the vent at the end of the top in the first photo? It lets a nice, cool breeze through the tent. The guys at www.flourish.com really know what they're doing!

It's showtime!

It's almost showtime! I know because I'm racing around attending to all those last minute details in the order they pop into my head. Water in the refrig. Check. Sand bags in the truck. Check. Bead sets priced. Check. 

I probably won't rest until I've set up my booth and realized that one thing I've forgotten (hopefully only one thing!) and that I won't die without it.

Can't wait until tomorrow!

Here's a sneak peek of some new items: organic pendants and hearts.

Come see me at the Apple Blossom Festival, say "It's showtime" and get 10% off!

Thank you to all the Mayday Attendees!

Mayday Underground was a success!
We had a steady stream of attendees and I heard lots of positive feedback on the quality of the vendors. I also received lots of complements on my pendants and loose beads for sale, and better yet had lots of buyers.
Thank you to everyone who came to the show, everyone who commented on my beads, and especially to everyone who loved them enough to part with valuable cash to take them home.

These are now sold! Thank you!