gold school

i love the brooklyn flea

 1. chairs!, 2. sally jesse X glasses, 3. greenpoint, 4. chocolates, 5. salty, 6. i need these, 7. bunny, 8. second chance silk, 9. loyalty & blood shirts

Have you been to the Brooklyn Flea lately? I suggest spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon snacking and browsing the vintage and handmade goodies.  Today I found handmade pretzels and caramels, $25 herman miller chairs, a really old bunny and a few of my favorite crafty flea friends.  

"I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist." - Tammy Faye Bakker

Class at Better Than Jam Coop

Have you checked out the Better Than Jam Co-Op yet?  Located at 1095 Flushing Ave, the Co-Op is soon to be neighbors with 20 other diverse businesses that will inhabit the "Markets at the Loom," providing a varied destination for local shoppers to shop and browse.  The Co-Op brings Bushwick the talent of 15+ NYC designers, who create a variety of clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

They also have really great classes!  In fact, I'll be teaching a 2 part workshop starting on Wed. Feb. 23rd (6pm-8pm) and if you've ever wanted to make your own jewelry - this class is a great introduction.  We'll cover: working with jewelry tools, wrapping wire and rings, creating your own earring hooks and clasps, types of metals, patinas and finishes, suppliers, design and assembling pieces. If you are unsure about tools, techniques and materials this is a great way to get started!  More info about this class here.

Brooklyn Flea

Every Sunday in Ft. Greene, Bkln.  Brooklyn Flea is the place to eat waffles, buy not-a-bad-price-for-NYC vintage and lovely arts and crafts. I'll be at the Etsy booth, come by and say hi!

I'm sorry goldschool students!

I've been very deliquent with my blog since moving to Brooklyn and starting my job at Etsy.
But no more! I promise to post at least once a week.  I think since I'm also writing for the Storque, I'll make this blog a bit more personal.  A sort of my daily life + things I find that I love.

For instance! Yesterday I took a Puppet Posse class at the EtsyLabs from Crankbunny.  A local animator and illustrator extraordinaire! Check out her beauteous pop-up cards and puppets:

 

I wen't home and made a paper puppet of a waterbear.  I'll post a pick once I've colored it!

etsy + renegade + brooklyn

wowee. what a weekend. jim and i drove to brooklyn for etsy's 2nd birthday party and the renegade craft fair.  we had a crafty good time!  i loved the cake mary got for the party:

i helped spraypaint this pinata (sorry rob!)

and fun was had by all.

jim making signs with sparkles.

i blew up balloons!

the next day we set up my booth at renegade. i finally got to meet kate black

and emily from the black apple.  (i bought this)

i also bought some delicious mint chocolate body butter from Luca of Lushbox (what a dollface!)

and fellow torontonian Me Hoi!

whew! i have more to shout out but i'm getting exhausted! how about a few more though...
the chocolate lab! yummy dog treats.
somethings hiding in here. awesome treasures.
fern animals. cute little animals.
binding twine. great jewelry incorporating original paintings.
erica weiner. very cool jewelry.
fernworks. eeek more cool jewelry and sculpture.

handmade heaven

where can you find pretty much everything i've blogged about this year in person? magpie! i got to visit while i was on the east coast last weekend and i just loved this place. you really can't keep your eyes still or carry on a conversation while you're in here.  too many lovely handmade pieces! here's a little collage...

1 - she loves stars          4 - design chic
2 - my paper crane         5 - thimblewinder
3 - sublime stiching        6 - craftastic

trip to toronto

go to toronto! here's a little "to do" list from me to you.

Mokuba has over 20,000 different ribbons. you'll never leave.
575 Queen West

the Paper Place @ 887 Queen West

magic pony. 694 Queen West
my favorite spot to shop. gallery and shop with vinyl toys, tees, books, etc.

madeleines pie & ice cream
1087 Bathurst St
rosewater macarroons, peach pie, hot chocolate by a fireplace. yum!