Monday was my birthday, and I started the celebration early with my mom’s visit on Thursday. We took a long weekend and explored Evanston, while meeting friends for food and libations among various stops. Prior to mom flying in a ceiling fan fell on my head, so we made this a walking weekend while monitoring […]
Recently I took a mini-roadtrip to Waukesha to visit Brenda Schweder in her studio. I have been intrigued by her Now That’ a Pliers! since she introduced them, but wanted to take them for a spin before committing to another tool investment. She showed me her fabulous studio space that has various sections to run […]
On Saturday I discovered the River Trail Nature Center. I needed a nature getaway between errands in various burbs, and this was a mid-way point. It was love at first sight. Upon entering the parking lot, you can see various large cages. After I parked and went up close, these turned out to have various animals for […]
I’ve never read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, but I could very much relate to the title this past week. I try to Pollyanna as much as I can, but there was one day where the morning started off with an invasion of flies (in spite of recent pest control […]
I just installed JigoShop to my site and am in the process of uploading my new products. You’ll see some website makeovers as I figure out the right theme that also keeps my sidebar alive. I’ll still have an Etsy presence, but it is getting harder to keep track of what is online, what expired, […]
August is my birthday month, and I am taking a breather from exhibits. I am also making it a point to walk around the block more, and it is fun to give Angel things to do. A group of friends went to see Ghostbusters. We picked up a Pixie Mood purse at Stumble & Relish […]
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 […]
On Friday the Brickton Art Center had its exhibit opening for their fourth annual Abstract Show. Several FUSEDChicago artists were represented, so it was also a fun gathering of friends. Curated by Ahavani Mullen, the show had a variety of media represented. The show runs through July 29. The art center is located at 306 […]
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 […]
