Another day...another fair..
So, yesterday (that would be 9-16-07) I ventured to the Start on the street fair with my mother in lovely Worcester, MA. Basically the event was sponsored by Craft magazine- need I say more??
Arriving as one of the first 400 visitors, my mother and I were greeting with a Newbury Comics bag stuffed with goodies from the fair...glass bead magnets, a FREE craft magazine, coupons from vendors at the show and more...
There were about 240 vendors selling anything from hand-made fashion (clothes, scarves, purses, recycled vintage clothes), photography, silkscreen, cards, soap, paintings...and more.
I purchased a lovely pin cushion for my mother and I..(see I do plan to sew..:)) from Elizabeth Brennick. She was a valuable source of information and made everything from pin cushions, wallets, baby items and clothing..so check her out...www.elizabethbrennickdesigns.com or at www.elizabethbrennick.etsy.com She donates part of her profits to children with cancer and she is really super nice.
I also purchased a lovely painting from a new artist named Rachel Lochner- It was her first show...and I purchased a pair of earrings made out of old computer parts from a fellow who does blacksmithing named Joshua Swalec (of Ferromorphics)...very cool.
So this brings me to the special section for you all....
LINKS FOR THE DAY...
Fabric junkies- Check out http://www.lorrainefabricsonline.com/ It is fabric store in RI...with a bargain loft where fabric is $1.99/
yd. If anyone would like to go, I may try to make a trip there sometime this weekend...CONTACT ME if Intrigued... also check out amy butler patterns and fabric...
www.artsworcester.org Links to local shows and upcoming events....ENTER your own work!!
Also, check out the Massachusetts Art Guild 2007 Art show and sale- Sat oct 13th and sun oct 14th 10-4 Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Main St., Rt 9, Spencer, MA
Other random art shows..
Sept 29th Hopkinton Polyarts. Main st. Hopkinton, MA 10-4
Oct 14th and 15th Roseland Cottage. RT 169 Woodstock Conn. 10-4
Oct 27th NHS Craft Fair Needham High School 10-3
Nov. 17th Wellesley Marketplace, Wellesley High 9-4
I know there is also another show in Southie- It's on Elizabeth's Etsy page...
POST MORE IF YOU KNOW OF ANY!!!!!!!!!
Take care..get inspired..
Monday, September 17, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Cheese Grits and more to come!!
Ok, so I am working somewhere and apologize that I have not been able to post, I have lots of ideas and can't wait to share them. My next post will explore thrift stores in the area...be prepared and excited...it WILL be worth it..
BUT, I did want to share a little something special for all of you soul food lovers out there...
Last night, I made something decident...
CHEESE GRITS with Cauliflower
OK the recipe is
2 cups of milk (the wholer the better, I'm sure)
2 cups of water
4 ounces of Cheddar (or basically any cheese you fancy really..)
1 cup of corn meal
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
4 tablespoons of butter
and add a veggie ( I added a head of cauliflower)
bring the milk and water and salt to a boil (add veggie if you have one)
slowly add the corn meal
once all the corn meal has been added, lower the heat and whisk mixture every 3-4 minutes for 20-25 minutes (REMOVE FROM THE HEAT)
at the end of this time, add the butter until melted.
add the pepper
slowly add the cheese
Serve pretty much immediately...
More to come my friends
BUT, I did want to share a little something special for all of you soul food lovers out there...
Last night, I made something decident...
CHEESE GRITS with Cauliflower
OK the recipe is
2 cups of milk (the wholer the better, I'm sure)
2 cups of water
4 ounces of Cheddar (or basically any cheese you fancy really..)
1 cup of corn meal
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
4 tablespoons of butter
and add a veggie ( I added a head of cauliflower)
bring the milk and water and salt to a boil (add veggie if you have one)
slowly add the corn meal
once all the corn meal has been added, lower the heat and whisk mixture every 3-4 minutes for 20-25 minutes (REMOVE FROM THE HEAT)
at the end of this time, add the butter until melted.
add the pepper
slowly add the cheese
Serve pretty much immediately...
More to come my friends
Monday, September 3, 2007
Vintage and Textile Show
So, today I ventured to the lovely town of Sturbridge, MA with a new partner in crime...
Here is what I learned:
1.) Always think before making purchases over $5. If the item is not there when you return..it was not meant to be yours to begin with...(although I really could have used that beautiful coat..I will sleep better knowing it simply would not have kept me warm).
2.) When you see something that promotes a project, write it down, or if it is reasonably priced, JUST buy it!!!
3.) Always keep a pen and scratchpad handly to write down all of the things you are thinking...
4.) When attending a show of this nature, bring a companion who has the same interest in the general idea. It makes such a wonderful difference to be able to marvel in the little joys!! Thank you Dawn!!!
Here is what I learned:
1.) Always think before making purchases over $5. If the item is not there when you return..it was not meant to be yours to begin with...(although I really could have used that beautiful coat..I will sleep better knowing it simply would not have kept me warm).
2.) When you see something that promotes a project, write it down, or if it is reasonably priced, JUST buy it!!!
3.) Always keep a pen and scratchpad handly to write down all of the things you are thinking...
4.) When attending a show of this nature, bring a companion who has the same interest in the general idea. It makes such a wonderful difference to be able to marvel in the little joys!! Thank you Dawn!!!
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