i loved the ride down to raleigh (once we made it through the traffic nightmare that is D.C.)  being a southern girl, it was so lovely to see and feel the change of the landscape and light into something that i still, to this day, feel more comfortable with.

at the handmade market, i met shannon of HELICOPTERstudios.  she is a trained metalsmith who now makes the most adorable and imaginative children’s toys! i am just smitten with the campfire discovery tote here.

i also met the ladies of GalleryUp, who i have been in communication with.  it was so refreshing to talk to them at a point in the day when i felt a little . . . alone.

i enjoyed myself immensely over the weekend despite a very disappointing show at the handmade market.  but sales and numbers aside, i can always remain positive.  there is alot of change ahead for me and imogene that i can’t wait to share with you.   i can say now that the handmade market was one of my last indie craft shows.  the circuit has been so good to me over the past two years, but i know it’s time for me to adventure into some new (to me) territory.  i will delve into all of  that once i get back from my quick vacation this weekend. . .

overall i had a relaxing and fun weekend, catching up with an old friend, playing horseshoes (poorly), drinking bad penny, and going to dark, out of the way bars (see below).   life’s pretty darn good, isn’t it thanks for reading! xoxo