Summer is a bit late in starting, but I was able to get my critter cam out last week. (Yeah it’s the same camera for everything else, just different models in front of it during summer). Here are some favorite snapshots from Emily Oaks Nature Preserve, a minuscule preserve in Skokie that lets me get […]
After all the anticipation and preparation, my feelings about the “success†of Custer’s Last Stand as a vendor are mixed. It was a great challenge for me, and also a fear-buster, but financially it did not live up to its expectations. Friday night set-up I quipped a few weeks ago about how reading about manning […]
Last week I timed my inventory drop off at Aurora Rose Boutique to coincide with Chevy Cruise Night. I’m partial to Chevrolet, since an early car of mine was a Cavalier. The cars line up from 6 pm to 9 pm along Main and Canal Streets. I’d only caught a glimpse of downtown Lemont earlier […]
I’m in the process of loading new pieces onto Etsy, a sampling of which is provided here: New in my Etsy store, with more to come! There are more to be loaded, and of course a lot more to be made! Etsy lovers who have favorited some pieces might notice a few mark-downs as well. […]
I’m still getting my bearings from the Custer’s Last Stand whirlwind. It is still my very favorite Evanston Summer Fair, and here’s why: Stilt-walkers greet you and are great at providing directions. Clowns provide a chuckle when the rainclouds threaten. photo courtesy Jennifer Jarland Plate spinners juggle fire. Musicians abound, providing a variety of ethnic […]
This should be a ‘making of’ post but preparing for the fair has consumed me too much to get into that. So I refer you to an oldie but goodie blog post that shows how I got started with Wax and Wire Jewelry. This link holds the story of my first Wax and Wire workshop. […]
We’re setting up our booth tonight! I’m giddy with excitement and also a little trepidation, but regardless of weather, turnout, and any other scary scenarios, I know Custer’s Last Stand will be a great experience. I’ve already told you about Custer Street Fair Entertainment, but let me introduce you to my favorite Main Street businesses. […]
The hammer is down and I’ve made all the wire pieces I can make for Custer’s Last Stand. Here’s a sneak peek at the pieces that will be present on Saturday and Sunday. My friend and tent lender Jason McPhillips is bringing his paintings, including cowboys and Indians, like General Custer and Crazy Horse. The […]
In my usual Type A manner, I set some production quotas that were hard to meet. A few times I got quite overwhelmed with not doing enough on many fronts to get ready for the fair. I berate myself for not getting up early enough, for not working long enough hours, for not getting enough […]
On Thursday I went to Glen Ellyn for the NEW Wine Women and Wellness happy hour at the Swap Shop Resale Boutique. I set out to find a light and whimsical summer dress, and found just what I needed at a fabulous price. I noticed the “Love from Amsterdam†rack, but honed in on the […]
