On Saturday and Sunday I am returning to Holstein Field House for the 18th Annual Bucktown Holiday ArtShow. It is my third year there, and I think I’ll be in the same spot as last year. This show has 100 artists selling handmade, unique, one of a kind gifts and art in all media. I’ve […]
Last year I had a blast at the Warm Bevvy Walk in Evanston. It is a great way to explore local shops and make new friends. The 2nd Annual Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk is on Thursday, December 8 from 5 to 8 pm with my favorite businesses participating. Enjoy an evening stroll with friends and […]
Since sending off ornaments to 4 boutiques, my own supply has been depleted. So for the Irish American Heritage Center’s Christmas Bazaar I had to go back into the studio. I reviewed some Irish Christmas carols, and found my favorite on the list. Then I realized my friends had requested rainbow safety pin angels, and […]
Thanksgiving was a lovely respite from angel and ornament marketing. Now I am back using the last remnants of Where the River Shannon Flows and some other musical pieces. On Sunday, December 4 I’ll be setting up shop at the Irish American Heritage Center’s Christmas Bazaar. The Bazaar is from 9 am to 3 pm, but […]
It’s been a whirlwind of making enough angels and frosties for my pop-ups as well as the four spaces I am consigned to this holiday season. Just in time for Small Business Saturday, my ornaments are now in three Chicagoland retailers: The Collage Cafe and See Jane Sparkle in Evanston, and ChromaK8 Beautique and Sacred […]
Like last year, the Holiday Fair in Elmhurst was a blast. This year, I made a weekend trip out of it and started at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. This museum houses the collection of Joseph Lizzadro, who enjoyed cutting and polishing jade as a hobby, and began collecting beautiful artifacts. Because rough jade […]
This week has been a challenge for my inner Pollyanna. I am googling my rights as a permanent resident as I watch my friends proactively take action to minimize the human rights fall-out of this year’s election results. The only thing I know to do right now is make angels and frosties of support, and a small […]
It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and I have been in the holiday spirit since September. On November 20 you can see the fruits of my latest studio sessions at Affair of the Arts. The Affair of the Arts is a Fine Art & Artisan Gift Show held at The Shores of Turtle Creek, in Spring […]
When there are no words, nature soothes us with its golden beauty. Here’s to perspective, hope in the good, and the land of Spare Oom.
It’s pop-up after pop-up for me. On Sunday I will be at Esquina’s Local Artist Bazaar. Founded by neighbor and fellow jewelry artisan Nomadic Ant, Esquina is “a place to explore your creative superpowersâ€. The space hosts art openings, poetry readings, shared stories, workshops, travel talks, a music listening room as well as discussions and […]
