Showing posts with label urban craft uprising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban craft uprising. Show all posts

Monday, August 3, 2009

Urban Craft Uprising

I had always wanted to check out the Urban Craft Uprising here in Seattle. For the last three years, I was committed to the studio on the weekends. It’s amazing how many fun things occur on Saturdays, and I am doing my darndest to get caught up on them! This was the first time Urban Craft Uprising had a summer show, and it was hopping!

Right away I ran into four of our customer friends and spotted a few others while taking it all in. I saw lots of fresh faces and ideas. Here are a few of my favorites.


Alchemy Goods, http://www.alchemygoods.com/, had a terrific display of messenger bags, totes, belts and wallets made from bike inner tubes collected at Seattle bike shops. I bought a nifty business card holder from them.


These striking candle holders were created by Red Barn Woodworks, http://www.redbarnwoodworks.com/. (I’m sure the lighted candles made my retired firefighter husband a little nuts!) But I loved their look.

Felted Style, http://www.feltedstyle.com/, had a lovely array of handcrafted wool accessories for the home. Her color selection and the quality of her work were brilliant.

There were a hundred of these kind of artists. Visit the Urban Craft Uprising website to find out about future shows in Seattle, and to receive their emails with all the latest inside scoop.

Friday, July 31, 2009

How to Beat the Heat


Meet Burly, my grandpuppy pug - a former Washingtonian, now living in steamy Corpus Christi, Texas. He's figured out a grand way to stay cooler while exercising - hitch a ride on Baby Claire's stroller! And get pushed for the last mile or so by Casey, my daughter-in-law. He's looking pretty pleased with this system.

Or you can attend this 'cool' event this weekend.