Its definitely a fun event I'd recommend to anyone who wants to see some hip unusual items. Seeing the creative ways the vendors display their wares was the hightlight for me...such great ideas that can be used in other ways. Most of the items for sale fall distinctly into the cool/clever/ironic gift category - not having a gift to shop for at this particular minute, I didn't actually purchase a thing but it was worth the trip anyway.
Colleen Heineman's chair necklaces had me at hello
Minature Rhino's sign would be easy to DIY and be great for parties;
Minature Rhino's sign would be easy to DIY and be great for parties;
I was inexplicably drawn to these dolls by Mimi Kirchner
These Hero shirts were a standout in a sea of tees;
These Hero shirts were a standout in a sea of tees;
Amazed by NYC scenes set in tile by the talented DeLong Ceramics.
I left empty handed by this little guy was completely unfazed by the crowds and left with a handful of something good.
I left empty handed by this little guy was completely unfazed by the crowds and left with a handful of something good.
If you are in town for it next year, its worth a stop. And I'm happy to have been 'introduced' to some really talented sellers that I can shop online from when Im on the hunt for something different.
i love that you posted the pic of the chalkboard bunting. i'm throwing a surprise retirement party for my mom (hope she doesn't read your blog comments...!) this weekend and am going to use that idea since the whole theme is chalkboards and apples. (she's retiring from 35 years of teaching elementary school.)
ReplyDeletelooks like a great craft fair!
Looks like a good way to spend an afternoon! I thought about going on Sunday, but I didn't wanna get caught in the rain!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loooooveee the Chair Necklaces. I also saw that lousy craft fair tshirt last week and thought it was adorable. The typography on it is great too.
ReplyDeleteI seldom buy anything from a craft fair, but it's always interesting to look anyway.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I usually don't buy anything but it's fun trip.
ReplyDeleteAren't Mimi's dolls just the best? I've been following her blog for a couple of years now and I think she's one of the most original artists out there.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you got to take some pictures before you got in trouble:)
ReplyDeleteThose dolls are kewl!
ReplyDeletethe chalkboard banner is brilliant!
ReplyDeletelove that little squirrel too.
xo,
cristin
btw - featured a pix of your office in this guest post... http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2010/06/guest-blogger-cristin-from-simplified.html
Oh I'm in love with those chair necklaces! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe shrimp looks scrumptious! Mmmmmmm :)
ReplyDeleteHuge fan of the chair necklaces - I feel a blog post about them coming on...
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