Secret Holiday

This is FILM. Do you care?

 

Have I mentioned how much I loathe instagram? Because it means that I could have easily taken these photos (with a device I probably carry everyday anyway, instead of a bulky camera - or two or three - stashed and heavy in my bag) and uploaded them for free... Instead of buying expensive film, paying for processing, and then scanning the photos in. No one even knows or can tell that these were shot with a holga on 120 film. Maybe no one even cares. It doesn't matter anymore. This makes me sad. I've been stumbling on too many photos lately that I like/am attracted to, only to see they were shot with an iphone. And then my heart breaks a little. Is this silly? Probably. I just needed to put it out there. Also, this post makes me feel old. Maybe I'm just jealous because I can't afford to have a fancy iphone. Maybe I could afford it if I stopped wasting my money on film and processing. 

No, I'm not really interested in that.

Shop Update!

I have a shop update planned for this afternoon at 3pm. These birds will be there along with a couple others. See you then! HERE.

Anniversary!

I forgot to mention that last Sunday, June 12th, was our one year wedding anniversary! We didn't get to do anything extra special to celebrate as we were at Renegade, but maybe we can still go out to a fancy dinner or something this weekend.

Sunday night, as we were falling alseep at our friend Kristen's house in Brooklyn (with Ned & Anna on the pull-out sofa, me on a small couch and Justin on the floor), Anna pointed out that it was just like the night we got married, having a sleep over with our friends. Except on our wedding night our friends John and Karin were in the room too! Ha! Super unconventional married couple!

I am trying to plan a little trip for us to go up to Burlington, VT early in July. I'm calling it a birthday trip (my birthday is on July 1st) but that's really just an excuse to actually do it. I am dying to go to the Shelburne Museum. We were going to try to take a trip with some friends, but really we should just go alone because we never take trips alone. Have you ever been to the Shelburne Museum? I like the prospect of it being so big you NEED to go two days in a row (and your ticket is good for two consecutive days because of it).

Happy Anniversary Justin! I love you more than ever. Bring on another 50 years!

Renegade Re-cap

Thanks to everyone who came out to Renegade in Brooklyn this past weekend! Saturday was a bit of a bummer with the rain and all, but Sunday turned out to be a pretty nice day... cloudy and overcast, but still warm and no rain at all!

I actually managed to walk around a bit this weekend, and took a few photos from some of my favorite booths: 

I loved getting to chat with Mimi Kirchner and to see her AMAZING dolls in person. Someday I will own one of these!

Laura of Wren Handmade also makes incredible dolls. This was the first photo on the roll, so half of it got cut off, sadly leaving out one of the beauties... check out her website for more! I'd really like to get one of these for my niece when she's a bit older. Who am I kidding... I want one for myself! 

Probably one of the best-looking booths at the fair was that of Forestbound and Digby & Iona. I was so happy that they were placed across from us so I could go over and visit Alice periodically throughout the weekend. Never see enough of that girl!

This is a tiny sampling of Argyle Whale's set up. We shared a booth and got to giggle all day long. That was nice! 

My husband Justin / Heart Pump Arts brought pretty much every drawing he's ever made. There was so much work!! And it all looked amazing!

These last three images are of my little space. Justin and I both put more effort into our displays this time around than ever before and we are so happy we did! I'm usually making goods right up until the night before the fair and then I try to throw my space together in too little time. It felt good to be prepared and more satisfied and proud of my set-up. 

Here are a couple more favorite booths that I didn't get to photograph:

Gold Fools 

Miniature Rhino

The Oak Leaves 

Noble Town Vintage

Taylor Ceramics (who happens to be based out of Northampton! New buddies? Yes please!)

All in all... a great weekend! Thanks to everyone who came out!

I'll be posting a couple new birdies in my shop tomorrow afternoon at 3pm EST. Come around to check them out? I'll add a couple preview photos here later on today, or tomorrow morning.

It's finally sunny outside today... I hope you have a chance to enjoy!

 

Tools of the Trade + Renegade

The lovely Shauna of Something's Hiding In Here has started a new series on Poppytalk: Tools of the Trade. First up is sewing... with a new interview each day this week! I am so honored that she asked me to be a part of it!

My interview went up yesterday: HERE, but be sure to check out each feature (starting with Katie Kukulka on Monday) - they are awesome and so inspirational! I can't wait to see who's coming up next!

(I know there are a lot of links up there - - click 'em all!)

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On another note, do you have any plans for this weekend?? If you are in the area - stop by the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn! Come say hello!!

I'll be sure to come back here next week to post some favorites from the fair. Have a great weekend!

New banners for Renegade:

This special banner is made from a wonderful pink (!) cotton that I pulled from an old vintage quilt. I started repairing the quilt, but this fabric was too thin to hold up to any daily use - - but perfect for hanging on the wall and admiring! This design is extremely limited, with only three available! But I may need to keep one for myself.... so... maybe there'll only be two available?

I'm also working on a few of these new "Yes" banners for Renegade. I can't believe the craft fair is less than two weeks away! I have so much sewing left to do!!