Spam and grasshopper friends

It was a scorching day on Saturday, but light breezes and the occasional cloud blocking the sun made the day lovely for an art fair.

It was early when I set out to bring my wares to Bloomingdale.

As always, Platt Hill Nursery has a plethora of fun and quirky garden accessories to peruse.

The rainbow of watering cans cheered me up.

The professional and cheerful staff directed us where we needed to set up.

Soon my table was transformed.

This year’s vendors sold jewelry, children’s clothes, stuffed animals, fun hand-crafted decorative items,

gifts, household items, garden decor, and holiday ornaments.

These golf ball critters were fun to peruse.

Garden stakes are such fun, if you have a garden…

I didn’t have much time to peruse the tents, but they looked like fun.

It was fun to try out my souvenir from the home country.

Spam the pig visited again and was loved by many.

Butterflies and bumblebees fluttered by, and this grasshopper jumped into my path.

I thought it would jump the minute after I snapped the photo, which it did, right on to my table!

Then it explored for a bit and even picked out a pendant to go with its outfit.

I had my annual hot dog and soft drink, but didn’t get around to sipping a Margarita this year.

Two customers bought a keychain and a butterfly pendant and a few business cards walked away.

It was fun to watch people parade their plant selections, and I was tempted to try my black thumb at a green orchid.

Soon it was closing time, though, and tear-down became more important.

If you’re a gardener, go check out Platt Hill Nursery in Bloomingdale or Carpentersville. They’ll have some fun Fall items in store for you.

My next pop-up event is the Ravenswood ArtWalk September 19 and 20. I hope to see you there.