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fantastic scupltures in sebastopol

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fantastic scupltures in sebastopol
With every new area I explore, I always hope to stumble on a surprise that makes me smile.  These incredibly clever sculptures created from junk that was destined for the scrap yard make a stop in Sebastopol, California worth it. The talented duo behind these wild and whimsical creations are  Patrick Amiot and Brigette Laurent.  A snippet from his website reads, “The whole purpose of my work is to glorify these objects, because they .
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marmalade and curly girl tour

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marmalade and curly girl tour
Since I snapped well over 100 photos of my 3 day girl getaway in Boston, I had to dedicate an entire post just to the work spaces of Leigh Standley.  We sell a number of Leigh’s lovely goodies at catching fireflies so it was fun to see the behind scenes of her warehouse/office space. Let me just say this place is cute enough to be a tv set!  I’ll let the photos do all .
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exploring north of the golden gate bridge

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exploring north of the golden gate bridge
Now that you saw what we did in san fran… here’s where we spent some time north of the city. Per my well traveled friend Leigh’s advice, we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge for a stop in Mill Valley. Joe’s Taco Lounge was the real deal.  Amazing food, kitschy flair and an authentic vibe.  If Steve and I were from south of the border or knew anything that went into running a restaurant, this .
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berkley art bash wish list

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berkley art bash wish list
Tis’ the time of year where talented artists fill four blocks of 12 Mile in downtown Berkley for the 12th Annual Berkley Art Bash.  Since our first catching fireflies shop is located in the middle of it all and it is a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event,  I’ve had the pleasure of directing this show for the past nine years.  It’s hard to resist all the amazing goodies that will be for sale this .
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countdown to the berkley art bash

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countdown to the berkley art bash
This time of year another ball gets added to my juggling act ~the 11th Annual Berkley Art Bash.  I’ve been spending extra time promoting the event & learning more about some of the talented artists that will be lining 12 mile on Saturday, June 9. After sorting through photos & links from over 100 artists the past month, I must admit I have a few favorites… I already own numerous recycled sweater scarves from .
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favorite new ann arbor artist

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favorite new ann arbor artist
Steve & I managed to squeeze a few hours of touring through all the talent at the Ann Arbor Art Fair last Friday and Julie Beyer was one of our favorites! She only had originals and they were fairly large so we didn’t end up going home with one… but they have been on my mind so I had to share them with you :-) Her art is fairly textured & she incorporates fabric .
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introducing poetry posies

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introducing poetry posies
I’ve been a little lacking in the blog world lately due to a number of reasons (including the oh-so-addictiong site, pinterest… more on that later) — but I’ve also been spending some extra time putting together my summer release of designs for a.i. paper. These fanciful flowers are so fresh, they won’t be available at catching fireflies until August, but I couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peak. With over seven layers of wood, .
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new york – old friends

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new york – old friends
One of the many fun parts of my job is getting to travel to trade shows twice a year.  Not only do I get to scout out fabulous new goodies for catching fireflies & sell my ai paper goods to stores across the US, but I also get to catch up with my oh-so-talented artist friends. Like the wonder-fully whimsical Miss Michelle Allen, the always delightful Leigh Standley, and the sweet-sweet Amy Peters. I’m .
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gotta bottle freaker?

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gotta bottle freaker?
Meet Zachery of North Carolina.  He is the creative talent behind these oh-so-stylish & pretty practical bottle freakers. What are bottle freakers exactly you may ask? LACED WITH SPANDEX, this little Freaker has the ability to stretch and conform to any beverage container!! While insulating the BEVERAGE and keeping your hands WARM and DRY In fact…BottleFreakers fit all of these – nalgeen, canteen, coffee cup, beer bottle, wine glass, waterbottle, baby bottle, arm, leg, .
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jewelry derived from nature

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jewelry derived from nature
Meet Shari Dixon of Memphis Tennessee.  She is the creative talent behind this gorgeous & affordable nature-inspired jewelry line. Shari believes that women want to feel beautiful, feminine & strong all at once – so her motifs incorporate natural elements such as flowers & feathers, imortalizing their fragile lives by sealing them in poly resin, perserving the form & adding a spectacular glazing effect. These elements then become a handmade design combined with curious .
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