My turn

Well, it's the night before the sale!

I can't speak for the other artists right now during the final hours, but I can show you what I've been up to. New wall prints and luscious gift tags. Please come out and see us tomorrow. Even if you aren't coming to shop. We'd love to see you!

Fancy that

This is pretty exciting. Miss Lisa from Pigeon Toe Ceramics must be up to her eyeballs making little creamers after this awesome feature from Sunset magazine. I haven't checked in with her to see if any will be at the Sunday Best sale or if she's sold out for the next century. But every little thing she does is as great as these so you won't be missing out if the creamers can't make an appearance.

http://www.sunset.com/home/decorating/holiday-gift-guide-00400000059344/page3.html

For your table's sake

If we don't all leave the Sunday Best sale with one of these table runners by Anna Joyce in tow, we're crazy.

 I want all of my holiday feasts served on top of one of these. I am impressed to pieces with this lady. And every single flower and leaf is individually sewn onto the runners. They are one of a kind pieces of art. These bird ornaments are also delightful. I definitely don't see any reason why these have to go back into a box after the holidays. I have a hook above my kitchen sink where I would love to hang a few year round.

The sale is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ace Hotel event space on 10th and Stark. Don't miss out!

Honey & Milk Lockets

I am the proud companion of one of Honey & Milk's lockets and it is a treasure. The tiny illustrations on the locket are painstakingly etched by hand. Each locket is one of a kind and would make the most thoughtful and special gift. Just think of what you could put inside for a loved one. A photo, a word, a small found object. I don't wear the locket a single day without being flooded with compliments.

get the glow!

485, originally uploaded by Honey & Milk.

Our holiday sale is just a few days away and in studios all over Portland, artists are getting ready to delight you with gorgeous things like this.

Just a little tease

Hey everyone! Here are a bunch of shots from our vendors! The sale is less than 2 weeks away. We are all working hard getting ready for it and can't wait to see you there.

Tasi Designs

Studio Olivine

Satsuma Press

Pigeon Toe Ceramics

Old School Stationers

Jill Bliss

Honey & Milk

Hinged Strung Stitched

Hadley Hutton

Gretchen Vaudt

Elisabeth Bentz

E. Soule

Lulu Dee!

Lulu Dee is the brainchild of Laura Bachman Carignan, a graphic designer based out of Portland, Oregon. I can't wait to see more of her work at the sale. Her use of color and shape is really lovely.

Cat Tested, Nature Approved.

This year's sale wouldn't be complete without Elisabeth Bentz. She is a very dear friend to me and an inspired artist. My cats LOVE her catnip mice. I am not being dramatic. We have a tub of toy mice in our house. I have 4 indoor kitties so I work hard to keep up on the latest and greatest in indoor feline recreation. I assure you, these mice are where it is at. Screen printed linen mice filled with organic catnip and bamboo fiber. The cats play with them for hours. Flipping them in the air, tossing them across the room and dragging them around by their very long tails (my cat Homer's favorite feature). The designs are so hip that I am positive my crew of 4 are known as the cool cats on the street. While all of the neighbor cats play with fluorescent orange mainstream mice, my cats play with custom hand printed designer mice. Definitely the cool cats.

Okay, okay, so it's not all about cat toys. They are actually a byproduct of Elisabeth's other goods. I have a giant stack of her napkins sitting in my kitchen at all times. I also have one of her aprons hanging on my fridge handle, and one of her tea towels hanging on my stove. Oh! And let's not forget place mats on my dining table and last but not least, a tote-bag on my door hook.

It's safe to say, I'm smitten.

Introducing Sara Barner

I want to share a few of Sara Barner's pieces with you. I cannot wait to see these irresistibly well designed bags in person. I have a hard time believing I will be leaving the sale without one.

Better Late Than Never

Another new vendor this year, Better Late Than Never.

I am REALLY excited about Sara Dudzinsky's work and you should be too! It's really unique and original. And she uses lace and feathers. What could be better?

Q: Do you have another job or is your art business your living?
A: I do have a part time job but the goal is eventually to have my jewelry business be my living.

Q: How did you get started with your current medium? How long have you been doing this as a business?
A: I've been making jewelry as long as I can remember. I got my real start at The Cleveland Institute of Art where I majored in Metals and Jewelry.  I started my business about a year and a half ago. I work out of my home studio.

Q: Where do you sell your work?

A: I have work at number of stores in town and in other states. 
Portland
Frances May - www.francesmay.net
Redux - reduxpdx.com

New York
In God We Trust - ingodwetrustnyc.com
Old Hollywood - www.oldhollywoodmoxie.com
New York Adorned - www.nyajewelry.com

Seattle
Fancy fancyjewels.com

Idaho
The White Pine - thewhitepineboutique.com