Coral and Tusk Popup Shop - last days!

 

My wonderful friends at Coral & Tusk have had a popup shop in Brooklyn for the past month and now we're down to the final days! Along with their own beautiful embroidered pieces (I have a bunch of their pillows) they are stocking other makers, like Amelie Mancini, Catbird, M Quan, Peg & Awl, and me! Check it out if you're in the area and let me know how awesome that huge tipi is!!!

friend friday & some links

via Urban Revisions

Arlie is this incredibly talented lady, working in glass and textiles down in Asheville, NC.  When I first found her work I tried to pick out my favorites and found myself saving every item I clicked on - especially her free handed glass work.  She has a beautiful blog as well, I mean, I could move into her house right now if she'd have me.  In fact, I'm blushing to admit that I first found her through an image of her home and studio, and fell in love with her work soon after!

Some links I liked this week:
diy herringbone wood coffee table

finally an excuse to make a mixtape!
a dinner inspired by fragrance
I got goosebumps from this movie trailer
another diy wood table

Also... this weekend I'll be at the PA Guild of Craftesmen show in Wilmington, Delaware (state of my alma mater and one of my best friends) Saturday and Sunday.  Come check it out (and my crazy PVC booth walls!)  I'm booth 208 and I have 4 tickets I can give out if you get in touch!

p.s. my friend Karen (of Skylark Studio) will be there as well, booth 306!

a whopper

Phew, this week is proving to be a busy and productive one, all driving towards Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn this weekend!  I am super excited for this show: a) because I'll have a permanent booth buddy in Tracy, b) because I know a bunch of other talented people who will be traveling from Philly to show as well, and c) because I've heard so many good things about this show and I'm just plain excited to be included!

Details are on the flyer, but I'll be hanging out at booth 180 along with all my usual pieces and a few extra special ones I'm whipping up for the weekend.  Right now I'm working on making a new tent sign and a few new table stands.  So much to do... four days to go... back to work!

another opening, another show

This weekend you have 3 days to come out and visit me!  I'll be on Rittenhouse Square in booth 104 (at the southeast corner of the park, 18th & Rittenhouse) with my terrariums, birds, mobiles, suncatchers, lamps and more.  I've been working really hard the past four days to get ready so I'd love it if you came and said hello :)

may shows

For those who like lists (I find them pretty handy), here's a list of where you can find me this May!

Friday, May 4th: This friday is the Alternatives Handmade Market at the DCCA in Wilmington, DE.  Amy has rounded up some great people for their spring trunk show, and it coincides with all the First Friday events in Wilmington!

Sunday, May 6th: I'll be at Clover Market again in Ardmore, PA along with over a hundred amazing crafters and vintage hunters.  There are great food vendors as well, last month I had fish tacos for lunch, mmm mmm.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 11th-13th:  I'll be booth 104 at the PA Guild of Craftsmen show on Rittenhouse Square here in Philly!  There will be 140 of the guild's best artists showing their works around the perimeter of the park, and it coincides with Mother's Day weekend, so you can make a day of it (or get a last minute handmade gift).

Saturday, May 19th: And my last show in May will be the Trenton Ave Arts Festival, which celebrates East Kensington's incredible mix of local artists, musicians, and eateries. It is held on Trenton Avenue, a wide-open cobblestone street that has been part of Kensington’s rich creative history for over a hundred years.  There will be 200+ booths, as well as the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. 

I hope to see you at one (or all!) of these shows.  I'll have everything in my shop and more...

love and undies

valentine's display in South Philly :: stained glass undies (see below) :: last photo of the purple bird before being mailed

I'm looking forward to the weekend and all its events!  Tomorrow we're going to see the Van Gogh exhibit with some friends and have a belated job-finding celebration for one of them (woo Brad!).  Afterward I'm seeing some friends at Cupid Gets Crafty, which I posted about a few weeks ago.  Outpost (the show around the corner) has gotten a lot of coverage, including from Daily Candy Philly, which is very cool.  And then we need to run down to South Philly for the nice things... handmade two year anniversary party.  This year's show is a collection of underwear decorated by lots of local artist... including me!  You can see a preview of my undies above.  They're cute stained glass "love briefs" on a wire hanger, with some 3d flying hearts attached...  And that's all only on Saturday!!  I've put the specifics of all the events below, have a fun-packed weekend!

Cupid Gets Crafty @ 4101 Lauriston St :: Fri 6-8pm, Sat 10-3pm

Outpost @ 376 Shurs Ln, Bldg A :: Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10-6pm

nice things... handmade @ 1731 E Passyunk Ave :: Sat 6-10pm

Crafter's Dozen @ Tattooed Mom's, 530 South St :: Sun 1-7pm

Paper Heart's Party @ Art Star, 623 N. 2nd St :: 5-8pm

a crafty valentine's

Are the lack of craft shows and unique handmade items during the winter months getting you down?  Then you're in luck!  Looks like the weekend before Valentine's you'll be able to get a fix a bit south of Manayunk.  There are two shows happening just around the corner from each other.  Outpost, hosted by Three Potato Four, on Shurs Lane, and Cupid Gets Crafty, hosted by Sardine Clothing Co. on Lauriston Street.  Both events are Friday night from 6pm and Saturday from 10am. And... if you're still in need of more there's the Crafter's Dozen show on Sunday at Tattooed Mom's on South Street...

Outpost @ Three Potato Four, 376 Shurs Lane, Bldg A, Feb 10th 6-9pm, Feb 11th 10-6pm
Cupid Gets Crafty @ Sardine Clothing Co., 4101 Lauriston Street, Feb 10th 6-8pm, Feb 11th 10-3pm

events: November 2011

I can't believe it's November already!  Time is flying by, but before it flies into the new year be sure to check out all the great events going on in the area this November...

*events I am selling at are marked in red*

Nov. 6: Clover Market, Ardmore, PA

Clover is an upscale vintage outdoor market in Ardmore PA featuring original art, antiques, vintage jewelry & clothing, artisan crafts, and handmade items. This Clover Market (my first!) has over 75 food and crafts vendors, should be a great one!  

The Market is held one Sunday/month in the spring and fall.  10 am - 4 pm rain or shine

12 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore PA  

Nov. 10-13, Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Philadelphia, PA

This is always a spectacular craft show, displaying the cream of the crop.  I'm so happy to be back in the States this year so I can attend again!  This is their 35th year and this year they have 195 craft artists, as well as artists from Scotland!

Thursday & Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

Nov. 12-13, Village Art and Craft Market, New Hope, PA

This is an annual craft market held by the Village of Buckingham Springs, an adult community in new Hope, PA.  It is held inside their club house over the weekend.

The Village of Buckingham Springs Club House, Route 413, New Hope, PA, 10am-4pm

Nov. 12-13, PA Guild of Craftsmen Show, Lancaster, PA

140 exhibitors at the Lancaster County Convention Center

Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Nov. 19-20: Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar, Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, November 19th, 11-6pm & Sunday, November 20th, 11am-6pm

23rd Street Armory, on 23rd Street between Market & Chestnut Streets. 

See you at Clover Market on Sunday!

events: October 2011

There are a lot of great events in the area in October! 

* events I am participating in are marked in red :) 

Oct 1-2 & 15-16: Philadelphia Open Studios Tour

Tours are divided over two weekends depending on locations.  Tours of studios east of Broad St will be happening Oct 1-2, and west of Broad St Oct 15-16.  Click here for more info.

Oct 2: 4th Annual Downingtown Arts & Crafts Show, Downington, PA

Arts, crafts, food and music... what more could you need?  Four local bands will  be playing and proceeds from the event will benefit the Downingtown Historic Log House, dating from 1701.  It's coordinated to coincide with Fall Fest as well, which is co-sponsored by Victory Brewing Company.

Oct 7-16: American Craft Week

I guarantee there will be a lot of things happening around you locally during this week to celebrate handmade local crafts.  Click here to find out what's going on in your state!

Oct 15-16: Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Festival, Blue Bell, PA

They're celebrating craft week with their 29th annual Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Festival on October 15 & 16. They will also be holding special events at their Guild Store in Lancaster all week long. 

Buy tickets before October 13th and get a discount!

Oct 16: Clover Market, Ardmore, PA

Clover is an upscale vintage outdoor market in Ardmore PA featuring original art, antiques, vintage jewelry & clothing, artisan crafts, and handmade items. The Market is held one Sunday/month in the spring and fall.  10 am - 4 pm rain or shine


See you there!