Our first annual Artisan Fair was a success! Beautiful weather, ( a few Hail Marys and an Amen) and beautiful crafts from about 20 artisans. For those of you who are local and came down to support us, thank you so much, the best part of the day was getting to chat it up with friends and neighbors. Our Artisan Gallery is a year and a half old now, and we’re still flying by the seat of our pants, but enjoying the process and learning as we go. Some of my blog readers are frequent customers and they always support our events. I’de like you to know how much that’s appreciated.
Below are some pictures of a great day – We plan on doubling the effort next year.
If you don’t have a Corn Bag, you really oughta get one… you throw them in the microwave for two minutes and have a great heat wrap for whatever your achy needs…. My friend Joey let us all in on this phenom..
Here she is talking to the Corn Bag makers.
Odonata Seaglass Jewelry and designs… one of our most popular artisans…
Aritsan Maryanne D. makes these beautiful glass “Izzy Beads” which are compatable with Pandora, Camilia and Troll. They are a big hit in the gallery, as is Maryanne.
She’s a wonderful person…and NOT a RedSox fan.. YAY Maryanne!!
Pink Tulips handmade purses…
We had a rock’n organic lemonade stand….
By far, the best part of the day for me was to see the very happy faces of Joey, her son, and their new adopted family member, Daisy. They had just come home from an adoption event in Canaan, CT. Daisy is a beagle-rat terrier mix from Georgia who was just days away from euthanasia.
The organization that rescued her was Companion Rescue…
YAY JOEY!!!!!!
Awesome Karen! Thank you soooo much for all your support!
Looks as though you have some fabulous artisans there in your area. I don't have a corn bag but I do have what's called a 'Bed Buddy' which I purchased at a Bed Bath and Beyond store. I think it has wheat in it. Same premise as the corn bag and WOW… do they every work well for the soothing of aches and pains.
DI
Yeah Joey! That will be a much-loved pet, I'm sure! Thank her for me…so glad she rescued that darling dog!
What a fantastic artisans fair…everything is exquisitely made..love the necklaces!
Karen, what a fun day. I did not know you had an artisan gallery. Looks like many talented artists there. Love those beads.
That little dog just melted my heart!!! And your gallery is fabulous Karen!! I want to get in my car and come see it for myself!!! I see you got in some of the seaglass! What a gorgeous day you had for your fair…really, really happy for you girl!!
Karen, it was a great day, so many beautiful items to purchase! I bought 3 corn bags, one for me and two for my kids and also a very pretty hand-knitted shawl for the fall weather. You know how much I LOVE your store…very cool stuff!
AND that little "Daisy Mae" is just adorable! Well, Joey is now officially a dog lover like us!!!!
So glad you had a good day, Karen. I love every single thing in the photo's. And, that cute little Daisy looks so much like one that we rescued years ago, and gave to my brother. They had many wonderful years together. Her name was Beatrix Potter aka MsB. 🙂
Beautiful pup! I see so many pretties at your event that just make me smile.
Brenda
great looking goodies.
You have a great eye for camera work.
Thank you for being, rather than just seeming to be, a friend.
What a beautiful day among beautiful things. The best of all was the happy ending and that sweet puppy.
Looks like a wonderful time!
I will take one of everything!!I heart fairs.
You guys run the Artisan fair? It looks like such a good time! So many talented people!
Love the puppy too.
Oh gosh, how I would have loved to attend and purchase things. I adore all things handmade.
So glad it was a success. Especially love the beads and the birdhouses. Gorgeous. And the puppy of course 😉
I love fairs like this.