A Few of my Favorite Things

The weekend had finally arrived! So excited for this weekend's Indie Garage Sale! We will be at MVCC in Utica this year from 12-5 on both Saturday and Sunday. It's free to get in, however early bird tickets are available for those who would like a crowd free shopping experience. With your $10 ticket you will receive a limited edition IGS tote bag and entry into a $50 indie bucks raffle - not to mention first dibs on all the awesome stuff.

I am in love with the poster this year! My ornaments were chosen to be featured on the posters and billboards throughout the area: 

Here are some ornaments I'll be selling along with my artwork and jewelry: 

In celebration of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday I am also asking you to consider doing your holiday shopping with a local business. Keep your money local and support those who do what they do with passion. Here is a little list of my favorite local "brick-and-mortar" businesses from the CNY area to do your holiday shopping at:

Art/handmade items/gifts: 

Signature 81, Kellogg Road in Washington Mills

Artisans' Corner, corner of College and Williams streets in Clinton

The Mustard Seed & Stone Mill Antiques, Canal Place, Little Falls

Tarat Studio, 84 Utica Street, Clinton 

Fall Hill Bead & Gem, West Main Street Little Falls

Broad Street Gallery, Broad Street in Hamilton, NY

The Enchanted Bazaar, 212 North Franklin St, Syracuse 

Clothes/Jewelry: 

Lindsay Layne Boutique, Genesee Street, New Hartford 

EcoChic Boutique, 4314 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 

Sports Memorabilia & collectables: 

Hall of Frame Sports, Oriskany blvd. Yorkville

Wine and Spirits: 

Seneca Wine and Liquor, Seneca Turnpike New Hartford 

Hop and Goblet, 2007 Genesee Street Utica

Coffee/Sweets: 

Christine's Cookie Shope & Sugar Babes Cupcakes, Genesee Street New Hartford (behind Randall's Pharmacy) 

The Tramontane Cafe, Lincoln Ave in Utica 

Utica Coffee Roasting Company 92 Genesee Street, Utica 

Music:

Off-Center Records, 116 Bleeker Street, Utica

Hope to see you Saturday or Sunday <3

  

Rochester, NY Trip

It's been quite a while since my last post! I've just returned from a trip to Rochester, NY for the Mayday Underground Craft Show and a mini vacation with my college friends! 

In preparation for the show I created a painting of the Rochester skyline and 490 bridge. Prints are now available on Etsy.

This painting was done in a technique I have not used in a while: oil pastel, oil paint and colored pencil. I think I'll be experimenting with this a little more, since I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it. 

Heres some photos from the weekend: 

2012 Holiday Indie Garage Sale!

This Saturday and Sunday! See you there!

Advertising Photography by C. Vallese

Previously I had mentioned that my sister is a photographer. I have asked her (and she has agreed!) to be my photographer for my jewelry and accessory lines. 

Here is the first set: 

I wanted an autumn and bohemian look for these photos, she did a great job! 

Love.

New Crochet Earrings!

Some new crochet earrings:

I had fun with these colors. Hope you like :) 

Love. 

Back to School 2012 Indie Garage Sale

Just wrapped up my favorite local sale, the Indie Garage Sale! I worked out this brand new set up. The side displays are made from inexpensive crates, spray paint, and the bottoms and tops are covered with Mod Podge and scrapbook paper. I used some yarn and some clothespins to hang my small 8"x10" prints. 

Also made this great little chalk board price signs. I think in total they cost me about $5 to make. Much more versatile than the paper signs.

"Female Fashion Affair"

This friday I was a part of a great event at Urban Headquarters in Utica called "The Female Fashion Affair." The event is the first of what we hope to be a bi-annual event with an almost full female cast of artists, photographers, craft vendors, musicians, fashion designers, spoken word poets, etc. We had a great turn out and I'm very happy to have been a part of the event!

Here are some photos from my display:

I'm also getting ready for the Spring Indie Garage sale at the Utica train station.

I'm thinking of making some hair pieces to match those necklaces!!

New Earrings, New Business Card, etc.

Another new necklace:

Working on this new business card. This is the back. Haven't decided on colors yet:

And my cousins final logo:

And possible business card:

Some new earrings: