Emily's May Brimfield Show J&J Photos

Words soon, I promise!

May Brimfield Show J&J Field Booth C12

It's almost here! Im not ready. Wow, I am going to be busy for the next 10 days or so!

Come see me if you are coming to town for the show! J&J is open Friday and Saturday of the Brimfield Antique Show week

XOXO...Emily

Vintage Image & Polkadot Ribbon Brooches...Well, Almost

Such cuteness! These are buttons I have covered with vintage postcard and vintage valentine images. They measure 1 7/8 inch. I will be making some gathered ribbon rosette type thingys to mount the buttons to add a little frillyness. I'm still figuring out which type of pin finding I want to use. There are so many types out there nowadays.
I really love these vintage valentine images. Iron-on printer paper is a great thing.

I was super thrilled to find all these colors of polka dot ribbon on sale at the fabric store. Just wish there was an off white with white dots.

Well, I will be working on these over the next few days and will show you some when I get a few finished. Can't wait to see them myself. New projects are always so exciting.

More soon...XOXO Emily

Been Workin'

Been busy! This is such a simple design but I love how they come out! you will find a few in my etsy shop.
just another little peek.

will be working on some emery pincushions out of pretty feedsack fabrics. I will probably add some buttons to fancy them up. Maybe some lace, who knows?

XOXO...Emily

Oh Lord...

It's been a long freakin' while since I put any time in to my blog. Shame on me. Well, I have been working on lots of new goodies for the 2010 shows. Here are a few pics.

Tulip cascade necklace above and poppy hairpins below. Just a peek!

Well that's all I'm giving up for now. Working on my show applications and schedule and I will post some of that soon. The May Brimfield show is right around the corner!!

The hair poppies are available at Salon 2000 in Harwich, Ma. Just over the Harwich line on route 28. Pop in and say hi to Jen and Jeneanne. Jen cuts my hair and does a super fab job with the color as well.

More soon XOXO Emily

Wellfleet Oyster Fest Emily's craft show pics

Wellfleet Oyster Fest 2009 was a freezing fun-fest. Busy, good company, great food, nice folks, great music and lots of familiar faces came by the booth. Some of my favorite artisans set up at this show and there have been quality new vendors every year I have set up there.
Samantha, my childhood friend makes beautiful jewelry and had a lovely little nook in my set-up. It was such a busy show , nearly impossible to get out and get many pictures. Samantha's jewelry can be found on Etsy at www.samanthamaeve.etsy.com

Looking forward to some upcoming shows after a real stinker last Sunday. Samantha and I will be doing an artisans home show sale at her parent's lovely marsh side house in Harwich. Local? email for details!

More soon...XOXO Emily

Emily's fall handmade shows

Wellfleet Oyster Fest October 17 & 18th, downtown Wellfleet, in the street.

Fall Festival outdoors at Quincy High School, October 24th 10 till 3 on Saturday.

November 20 & 21 Craft showcase put on by the Duxbury Art Association

Boston Bazaar Bizarre Sunday December 6th 11 to 7pm

December 6th Eastham evening show...details to come

December 12th Fairhaven Church show...details to follow

Will keep you posted on what else gets added.

XOXO...Emily

Fall shows and new handmade goodies

I am ready to settle in to fall. My favorite shows happen at this time of year. Brimfield was a pretty soggy and chilly show this September but still fun. didn't get many pics but here are a few...

Above, insert crowd here.

Below some vintage crafty stuff and the Czech glass buttons which I import

Above, my trusty rubber rain boots which kept my feet warm and dry while the rest of me froze. Below, the Maker's Mark which we all drank out of silly frilly little porcelain creamers. No one ever seems to have real cups at shows. Just part of the charm of Friday Night Dinner Club activities. I was feeling warm after a few sips of Bourbon...

I am working on a list of my October and November shows and will post it in a few days. I am still looking for some New England November and December Artisan/craft shows. Any suggestions?

XOXO...Emily

A Few Things

First off, I am very much looking forward to fall weather & cooler days. Also some of my favorite artisan fairs happen in the fall months. I am contacted by show promoters quite often who have seen my setup at other shows. This year I have been invited to participate in some very nice craft shows, artisans fairs or whatever we are calling them these days. I am about to book a show in Dedham Mass on the Endicott Estate Here is a link to the BEAUTIFUL property. Sorry, I stink at html and word links... http://www.endicottestate.com/ I was intrigued! It's located at 656 East St. Dedham, mass and the show I am booking is on Sunday, October 4th. Can't wait.

Another development that's got me giddy is a production deal I have been working on. Production, as in having findings produced overseas which are designed to work with my Czech art glass buttons. The buttons are odd sizes and it's been torture to find NICE well made earring findings with glue pads like these below...which are too small for all but the tiniest buttons 3/8 to 1/2 inch buttons and cabs.

Soon there will be a simple silver plated french hook with a glue pad that works perfectly with the 18.5mm cabs & buttons I import & sell. Sure, I can use filigree bases, and I do, but these are something NEW that didn't exist till now. They are being produced as I write and will be here in about 3 weeks. They will look just like the bezel cup french wires above but take bigger buttons including the mini Dragonfly!!

Ok, back to work for me...XO EM

Emily's Brimfield July 2009 show pics & purchases

I love Brimfield. Especially the J&J field and the folks who do such a good job running it. Great show. Good weather, good crowd and great shopping!!!

Below is my booth, van & trailer on Saturday morning. I had no neighbor beside me so, I took advantage of it as my personal parking spot.
I bought this great country cabinet for storage in my studio. It was a steal. The July Brimfield show is a great opportunity to buy big stuff at small prices.

Bella had to get inside, once I got it in the house, and check for antique smells.

Above Bella is a load of vintage printed hand towels and tablecloths in need of a good soak. They will be going back to Brimfield in September as clean crisp goods for sale.

I love freaky Halloween decorations and Bella will sit next to or on anything if she thinks she's getting a treat after. I love that dog.

Below is the other country storage piece I got for a steal. I love the creamy yellow paint. Good lookin' huh??

Here are the Halloween decorations in the light atop a mountain of vintage metal locker baskets.

Sweet vintage smock apron below in amazing novelty fruit fabric with lots o bias tape edging. If only I wasn't so long in the middle. Vintage clothing & aprons would fit me so much better.

Below is a fun mixed drinks tablecloth.

Such a funky 50's print. May have to keep this. It would make great aprons.

The locker baskets...I love them for organizing all my sewing & crafty stuff around the studio. I will show you a pic when I find the right shelf to house them. Unfortunately they are too wide to fit in either country cabinet I just bought. They fit sideways but it's a less efficient use of space.

Below are the great printed linens waiting for a little soaking & sunshine to make them feel all pretty again.

Below are some vintage valentines I got from my friend Ann Marie. She has an awesome Shabby Chic style booth in the row behind me. She and her husband A.J. take good care of me when I do Brimfield by myself.

I couldn't pass up a collection of vintage hankies. It's so fun to buy a huge pile of something vintage!

Well, that's the photo roundup from my July Brimfield show. Already have a great load for September and I am on the hunt almost daily to bring you the greatest vintage and handmade goodies at the best possible prices. I know it's tough out there, but I am thinking of you!

More Soon...XO Emily