Let's get started!

I'm getting pumped up for the upcoming show season! I have loads of treasure piled on my work station and the cooling trend we have on the way will no doubt fuel my creativity.
The next show will be The Local Color Craft Fair at The Glashaus in Bario Logan, it's the annual fundraiser for the fabulous Museum School and I can't wait to pal around with the other local talent that will fill the unique space there.
Stay tuned for more photos and info on all the events!

xo
Colleen

Pre-Show Teasers...

Getting ready for the upcoming Handmade Revolution Fall Trunk Show, here's a few pieces you can expect to see there on Sunday. I'm working every minute leading up to the event and I'm somehow

 making progress despite the fact that I threw by back out and am now sporting a lovely back brace that resembles a cross between a bustier and a straight jacket.

I hope you'll take some time to come by the show.

xo,

Colleen

4th Annual Handmade Revolution Trunk Show

Well, it's time for another gathering with my crafty sisters of The Handmade Revolution. Our next show is Saturday, September 30th, 2012 go to http://thehandmaderevolution.blogspot.com/ for details.
I've been working on a lot of great things, this travel talisman is one of the pieces that will be coming with me to the show. I've really been enjoying these double and triple strand, chunky

charm necklaces and this one was inspired by my very good friend Brooke Evans. She and her family are modern day adventurers, they live life with passion and leave a positive impression wherever they roam. Recently, Brooke and her family moved all the way to D.C. I really miss having her a few blocks away yet I can't help but feel her influence in my life even with her on the other side of the country.
Brooke was one of the original founders of the Handmade Revolution, in fact without her, I doubt if it would ever have existed. So, I'll dedicate this show to Brooke and the creative energy she shares with all of those in her life. 
Hope you'll stop by!

xo

Colleen

Make Good has the goods...

 I've just filled my case at Make Good , 2207 Fern Street, in South Park with gobs of baubles. This antique locket with a vintage mother of pearl pendant, fresh water pearls and sterling silver chain is just one of the treasures waiting for you there.

                    A beautiful vintage bird and a handmade nest with some ruby red quartz
                                                           just dying to hug your neck.

You deserve a little retail therapy for all the hard work you've done taking care of everyone else this year, come find that perfect adornment and while you're at it, finish off your holiday shopping. Make Good has loads of gift ideas, all crafted by over 100 local artists, you're sure to find some things you'll love, you'll avoid the malls and most importantly, you'll be supporting small business and shopping local!
Find Make Good here...

get ready to do a little shopping...

I just listed some new items in my Etsy store, just click on the scrolling photo link on the right hand side of this page to get there. I've added a coupon code for 15% off purchases, the coupon code word is holiday.

I'll be listing new items through the weekend so stay tuned...

 Well, the flurry of trunk shows has ended for this season...I'm going to miss hanging out with my old and new favorite creative folks but look forward for more shows in the spring!

 The list of venues this year was really great, trunk shows have taken on a whole new attitude.

Re-purposed, forgotten about buildings were transformed into very hip gathering spots and lots of locals took notice. I was impressed by the artists I met and it was awesome to feel the awareness to support and shop locally, handmade treasures.

SoNo Park Holiday Fest

Come see me here tomorrow, it will be an awesome day!