show stopping

I have the most understanding husband. My whole house has been taken over in preparation for the Christmas show this weekend. I'm working like a fiend!
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tonight' project

We are making bookmarks and tags tonight.
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Show Drama

So, for this show, since it will be my first, I have no idea what is actually going to sell.  My husband is very quick to remind me that this is not an indie show and therefore I may want to stray closer to the "traditional" stuff. He may have a point, but I just want to make and owl themed Christmas card just too see if anyone will love it as much as I do.  That will be total confirmation for me that shows are the way to go. We will see. I'm also going to have my wedding portfolio there too so if you've been planing on seeing my work that would be a good time to do it. I have so much more in the portfolio then online right now and that's due to the zero amount of time I have for photographing.  More details about the show to come this weekend to get your pens ready!

holiday craft show

I'm getting the last of my holiday cards ready for this months craft show.

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Engagement Times

I was talking to one of my coworkers about how long your engagement should be.  The answer is... there is no answer. It depends on what's right for you. Some people are fortunate enough to have a wonderful support network and are able to have the wedding in a relativity short amount of time. Other's need that extra time because they may be paying for the wedding and need time to save or they might work full time and need the extra time to plan all the details.  

Our engagement was a year and a half.  We paid for the wedding ourselves, I designed and made everything I could myself, worked crazy hours, I flew around the world for work and we made it happen. I have close friends who will have a 2 year engagement.  I have another set of friends who planned in 4 months(god love them). The bottom line is that you are always going to feel like you need extra time.  The key is to to pace yourself and be sure to follow a wedding to do list timeline. Oh and most importantly don't be afraid to ask your friends and family for help.  That's what they are there for, to support you on this day. Most of us who have already been there know that you will need lots of help and we are willing to give it. 

Seven Smooches

I have to say a big thank you to all my loyal blog readers.  You guys have been so great while I was recovering(from my minor surgery).  Even though it was minor, your emails cheered me up!

Back to business, as promised I have another cool handcrafted vendor for you. I found Seven Smooches at the Renegade show in Chicago a few weekends ago.  These designs are so whimsical and delightful. Just adorable. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

This last picture is the coffee and tea cozie...brilliant. 

Dog Gone Amazing

I realize that I promised to share my Renegade findings more frequently but this week has been nuts to say the very least.  I was approached to do a craft show that I never new existed and all of a sudden I have deadlines up the ying yang! So, I am going to vow to share my findings as often as I can, and I feel like that is a much more attainable promise for me to follow through with.

Anyhow, back to the Renegade findings...I bought the cutest little clip on bag from Beantown Handmade . The clip on bag is the kinda for holding those plastic "poop bags" you have to have with you when your walking your dog.  Up until this point I have been just shoving my plastic bags in my pockets before I leave the house and I'm glad to say I feel so much more stylish with this clipped on my pants.  I should also mention that these little bags aren't just meant for the "poop bags" but they are also cute enough to stash your cell phone or house keys too. I have to say that I'm also a huge fan of the "collar sleeves." They totally can dress up your pet's collars and make them look oh so cute in flash!  Here are few pictures from the adorable website.

This is the "Great Pumpkin" dog hat and I think I have to have this for my dog for Halloween for sure. I'm in love. 

For more information on Beantown, please click on the following links. 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeanTownHandmade

http://www.beantownhandmade.com/