On the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend I will be popping up at Platt Hill Nursery again. It’s my third year participating in Platt-A-Polooza and I look forward to perusing the handcrafted booths in such a fun setting. You can shop for garden supplies and garden decor all Labor Day weekend, likely with a bunch of […]
I always have a bit of a hangover after a weekend fair, and this week is no different. The Sidewalk sale was lots of fun, but setting up and tearing down two tents 6 times is a workout. Construction workers had just finished pouring cement when we started setting up but they were eager to […]
I’ve been sparkling up the studio this week to make more beaded pieces. Then I tagged all the newbies for the upcoming 3-day sale. Tomorrow I’ll be setting up in front of See Jane Sparkle for the Evanston Sidewalk Sale. I’ll have a table in front of 1312 Chicago Avenue from 10 am to 4 […]
Next week is the Evanston Sidewalk sale. Independent retailers and national chains will set up shop with specials on the sidewalks throughout downtown. I am teaming up with Sara Jane at See Jane Sparkle to scatter more sparkle into the world. I will have a table outside with newly created sparkle sets from 10 am […]
The last day of April was marred by rain, but that did not deter shoppers from browsing See Jane Sparkle and my Trunk Show. I set up for the show in the morning, and dropped of more yarn bomb doilies next door, where drawing angel hung out for the day to support Stumble & Relish’s […]
Can’t get your shopping on this Saturday? Well, I’ll have another trunk show on Sunday, May 1 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Chroma K8 Beautique is hosting Mom & Pop Up at their salon at 5425 N Lincoln in Chicago. Enjoy a mimosa and treats while shopping for mom locally, featuring jewelry, all natural skin, body […]
Mother’s Day is coming up, which is the perfect time to give your mother some sparkle! On Saturday, April 30 I will have a Trunk Show at See Jane Sparkle so you can peruse my wares and accessorize them with Sara Jane’s creations. I’ve been adding some bling to my newer pendants to get into […]
Art & Wine Night at Creative Coworking is always a fun event, but even more exciting when you’re an exhibitor. On March 18 numerous Evanstonians perused the artful mixed media collages of Melanie Deal. They also chatted under my encaustic and steel wire works on the opposite wall. I also popped up with my jewelry, […]
Arlington Heights friends, Maike’s Marvels is now represented near you! Moon Art Gallery is an artist’s co-op offering wall space to visual artists and shelf space to artists who make functional or multidimensional art. The gallery hosts monthly open houses, generally on the First Friday of the month, during which an artist is showcased with […]
Normally I do a gratitude post this week, but I honestly feel that Thanksgiving is every day. There is so much to be grateful for on a daily basis, even and especially on the days when life looks bleak. So instead I’ll tell you what I’m excited about, and that is my very first Small […]
