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November 2009
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We do Social Internettings.
We done gots ourselves a myface page and a spacebook twooterfeed. Whooee the interwebs is a great big connexshun.
Artists for Thanksgiving Week and the Week Following
After enjoying your time eating amazing amounts of amazing food with family, run, bike, or waterski (for extra calorie burnage) over to Patina to check out the wares from these talented artists. We will be open our usual hours on Wed and Sat, and from 9-3 on Black Fri. We expect a smaller mass of people than Wal-Mart this year, so when you need a comfortable respite from dodging aggressive shoppers' fists for the last Wii, give the gift of handmade.
Candace Jean
Candace is one of our fine artists this week. Her art portrays girls that are intriguing and surreal yet at the same time familiar and living. I swear I went to high school with the blond girl in this image. Pick up a fine art print, magnet, card, or tag with this girl's amazing work.
Card Sharks
You're going to need some cards this holiday season. Card Sharks make super-high quality cards with dynamic, attractive illustrations which make each one much more than "just a card." In fact, we're getting some to frame and hang on the wall.
Shop By M
M makes a wide variety of simple, understated, adorable earrings and bracelets. She also makes cork earring holders to hold the many pairs you will want to get. Her handmade Daily Jots journal makes it easy to record your inspiration.
Wendy and Peter
Rich textures. Beautiful colors. Each one uniquely made and destined to look spectacular in your hair.
Isabell's Umbrella
We present to you in this pic what may be the cutest birdie in the world. In fact, all of the designs by Ashley of Isabell's Umbrella are among the most adorable ever created. My heart melted no less than ten times while browsing her catalog of goods. Grab a set of bookmarks for the books you'll be curling up with this winter, stick some magnets on your fridge, and give the gift of happiness with a set of cards.
Ciao Bentley
Kristin Bentley will be showing her beautiful photography with us this week. Come see her talent and take a fine art print home for your wall and a set of note cards for your friends.
Urban Blossoms
Stones, crystals, and metal are expertly arranged into beautiful jewelry by Mindy of Urban Blossoms. If your mobile phone is looking a little boring, UB has the remedy there too.
15 November 2009
Grand Opening Happenings
We are so excited (I am also a little nervous) for our grand opening this Wednesday, the 18th...
Patina is ready for the holidays (the inside makes me want Christmas carols playing, but a sneak peek...)
(photo by: Kari Weston)
And I have been making stuff like crazy!
If the artists and the fun location aren't enough to get you outside, We will have free cupcakes and a free handmade gift for our first 50 people (at least... we will see how many more I can make by Wednesday.)
Free cookies and a raffle of handmade goodies all week long....
Hope to see you there!
12 November 2009
Our Artists for the Grand Opening Week!
We 're proud to present to you our partners and friends who have agreed to show with us for the big week.
amandajphotos
Amanda will be offering a variety of prints featuring her stunning still life and landscape photographs. Her display this week will have a seasonal theme, with some great images to decorate your home for our late fall and coming winter months.
Brecreative
Brecreative makes all sorts of amazing crocheted items, among them are these darling little baby booties called Toe Jammies. Probably some of the cutest things ever. Come out and buy a jar or two of these jammies.
Coco Sailore
Coco Sailore makes hand-appliqued onesies and t-shirts for babies and toddlers. The designs are simple, unique, and adorable on your little ones.
Krystle Larsen
Get ready for the cold and attendant joint aches (that's not just me, right?) with Krystle's handsewn aromatherapy heat packs. We'll have them in various sizes and shapes for hands, shoulders, necks, and nursing mothers.
Made Lovely
(Previously Little Lovelies)
Staci's label Made Lovely is taking off with showings all over the place and we are excited to have her offer her creations with us. On hand will be beautiful picture frames as shown above and a selection of elegant earrings.
Mufn Inc.
We love the beautiful hand-bound books and stationery made by Muffin. She does a variety of binding styles and designs giving each one a unique personality. We want ten or twelve. Each.
NiftySwank
Stunning designs adorn the greeting cards and calendars designed by one of our favorite local designers, NiftySwank. A surefire cure for the hallmark blahs.
Pearl in the Dell
If you were at the fall Bijou Market, you may have seen throngs of people fighting each other to get ahold of the bracelets (which completely sold out) and rings (almost sold out) made by Heather of Pearl in the Dell. You likely also noticed the superb scarves made with unusual fabrics and round chalkboard panels at their booth. Since we don't have any photos of this new maker's items, you'll have to come in and see them yourself.
Pixiepetals
You are probably a maker yourself, and might be constantly looking for the right adornments and accessories for your projects...you'll want to check these out. Pixiepetals expertly crafts these beautiful crocheted flowers in myriad colors and sizes for use on all sorts of creations. You'll also find handmade tags to give your holiday giftwrap extra personality.
Retrostiletto
Looking at the picture above, how can you not want to have these pretty chrysanthemum pins in your hair. Serious cuteness. Diana from Retrostiletto does girly like a pro with all sorts of variations of hair pins, earrings, rings, and hot pink makeup bags.
Zoony's Zippers
'Zippers reimagined as flowers' sits among the creativity ranks of Pixar. The toothed edge of these unique headbands provides an interesting contrast that catches the eye, and Kenzie makes these in as many colors as they make zippers. That's a lot.
Whew! So much awesome in one short week! See you there...
05 November 2009
This weekend
We are getting so excited to be open next week on Thursday, November 12th
and
granddaddy of all.... THE GRAND OPENING November 18th!
While you are waiting I recommend you visit Bijou Market and Piper & Chole's this weekend.
Here is the info:
When you go to Bijou Market, stop by the Cavalcade booth and say hello!
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