My First Wholesale Show!

Working on new pieces for my first wholesale show at ACC Baltimore

2015 is already off to a fast and crazy start for me and my business. I was notified earlier this month that I was accepted into American Craft Council's Hip Pop program for emerging Artists. I am so grateful and so happy to be taking part in this new experience and I can't wait to learn and grow more as an Artist! I had always dreamed of one day participating in ACC, and now that day has finally come.  I'm super excited and also super nervous to be doing my first wholesale show, this is just such uncharted water and I'm learning new things literally everyday, it's a little overwhelming!

I just wanted to share the news with you and if anyone knows a store owner of gallery owner who you think might be interested in carrying my work, please don't hesitate to send me their e-mail or website! (I have a stack of 100 postcards for the show so I have some work to do haha)

You can follow American Craft Council's Hip Pop Board on Pinterest to see the amazing work of the other artists who I'm participating with!

Some of my work being pinned to the ACC Hip Pop Board!

Photos

Some shots from the last few shows! Thanks everyone who supported my work this year! I'm so happy I can share my passion with you all :) there's still a few days left to order gifts for the holidays! Last day to order to receive before Christmas is December 15!

Bazaart! Holiday Show!

 

Hi girls and boys, I'll be showing my work this year at AVAM's Bazaart! I've attended the show for the past few years as a shopper and it is SO FUN! I'm super excited to be a participating Artist this year so come out and shop Handmade for the holidays :) 

-Amy

Recent Photos of Lovely People and Places

First Sundays Show in Annapolis

I will be on 25th West Street this Sunday in Annapolis showing my work and some fun new Summer designs! Come out and enjoy the weekend! Here is some more info on the show:

 

First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis:   August 3rd on Historic West Street

Over 100 Artists and Crafters

Music, Dance, and Performances

Summer is a prime season for visits to Historic Downtown Annapolis and is the perfect time for taking in the First Sunday Arts Festival with its many cafes and shops on West Street.   The line up of free events for the day is a well-rounded smorgasbord of art-related fun for the whole family with over 100 fine artists and crafters lining the streets.  These local and regional artists will be exhibiting silkscreen, pottery, hand blown and fused glass, nautical paintings and photography, wood turnings, iron works, jewelry, books, face paintings, henna tattoos, painted ostrich eggs and more. One of the great things about shopping at First Sunday Arts is meeting the artisans, learning their stories and feeling their passion about the unique items they create.  The date is Sunday, August 3 from 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. 

Come early and enjoy the soothing music of guitarist Jonathan Stone at 49 West Coffeehouse or take in a Bloody Mary at Stan and Joe's. Meander through the many shops such as The Annapolis Collection Gallery, devoted to the display of the Annapolis master painters who have received recognition for their artistic talents. And, at the end of the day, the festival continues with steel drums by The Geckos on the patio of Ramshead Tavern.  Dogs are welcome, too!  Life is good on West Street!

August's sponsors are:  Remodel USA, Leaf Filter Gutter Guards, Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing, and Nu Look Home Design.  

There will be two more opportunities to enjoy First Sunday activities in 2014: September 7 and October 5.  For more information, visit www.firstsundayarts.com

Art in the Park tomorrow

The weather is looking fabulous for tomorrow's show! Come out and enjoy the beautiful day at Carroll County's Art in the Park  :) I'll be nestled along the path in booth #52.

I'm very excited to be showing some of the new work and one-of-a-kind pieces  I've been busy with. I've been working with a new feeling of freedom I haven't felt in a while so I hope you enjoy what has come of it! 

Sowebo Baltimore

Spent the A.M.  supporting the Arts at Sowebo. Signed up for a bundle of organic locally grown food too! Check out their website, they deliver! www.relayfoods.com  

Happenings

While I was away in Iceland, I got notified that my jewelry was featured on Jimdo's instagram page! Jimdo is my current web host and has always been amazing to me and what I do. Thanks so much for the love!

Also a little while ago I had the pleasure of creating something for Prom. I used to babysit the lovely young lady who's modelling her new jewelry in the photo below. Doesn't she look stunning?!

This shot is from my balcony spot at my little show last night, met some of the nicest people there and it made me want to take a dive!

Surprise! MD Home and Garden Show

So I just found out this week that I'm actually showing at this years Spring Maryland Home and Garden Show! I had been wait listed because I had forgotten to apply until the last minute and it had filled up fast (this winter was crazy!) so I'm super happy that I'll be participating, however since I assumed I was not in, I went ahead and gave a large portion of my inventory to a store last week. It figures, one should never assume :) 

Luckily I have pulled some all night miracles and I'm completely if not overly ready for these next two weekends! So come out and see my new work and get in the mood for warmer weather :) 

My booth this year is C224! This years garden theme is called "Color my World" so it should be a good display! I'm also looking forward to visiting the Baltimore Bonsai area because I just can't resist tiny trees :) hope to see you there this weekend or the next! 

Xoxoxo - Amy 

Here's some photos of what's being packed up for this weekend:

Weekend recap

This past weekend marked the end of my 2013 show season and I couldn't have asked for a nicer finale! Sure it was cold and we did get that Sunday snow but it was a blast! Thank you to all of my wonderful customers who stopped by the shows, I'm forever grateful for your support and kind words :) 

On Saturday I was at Roland Park Country School for their holiday fair. It's such a lovely school and I'm always amazed when I go there. The staff and kids are just so wonderful and they go out of their way to make the vendors feel welcome. This year they had the kids activities and artists under one roof and not only was it a lively time for the kids, it was also hilarious entertainment for the rest of us! I think I smiled the whole time because I was watching the karaoke stage from my booth! I also had some adorable returning customers who stopped by and modeled some of my jewelry:

Aren't they the cutest ?! They purchased one of my newest designs I'm calling the Cumulus necklace. It looks fabulous on her doesn't it?

We packed up and I tried to get some sleep because ALS Boutique was the next day and I was up by 5am to drive to Annapolis. They were calling for snow that day so the morning was intensely busy! I love this boutique because it's a benefit  show that helps support Lou Gehrig's disease and we helped raise over $20,000 on Sunday! I think that's so amazing! This show has so many talented local artists under one roof. It's a show that you shouldn't miss if you enjoy shopping handmade for the holidays. Next year I hope to show my work in Annapolis more! I love it there :)  so thank you everyone who braved the snow to come out and shop this event! It was great to meet so many new people. 

So that ends my shows for 2013 but I won't have much down time. I received some consignment opportunities in some local shops that I will tell you more about when things are finalized, but I am very excited for what 2014 has to offer! 

Also as a reminder, we are still taking orders for Christmas until the 15th! So be sure to order soon if you want to receive your packages before the 24th! 

Happy Holidays! -Amy  

Sale Reminder and Weekend Wherabouts

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that our Cyber Week sale will be ending tomorrow at midnight so be sure to take advantage while you still can! So far the most popular pieces being bought during Cyber Week have been the Ayano Pearl earrings, Miya Open Circle necklaces, Nest Pendants, and our Triangle Bunting necklace. Just in case you Holiday Gifters were wondering what's most popular :)

If you want to see my work up close and in person, I will be doing two back-to-back shows this weekend! On Saturday I will be down at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore from 11 - 4 pm. For anyone in the Annapolis Area, I will be showing my work at the wonderful ALS Boutique inside the Sheraton from 10 - 5 pm.  Hope to see you there!

xoxox -Amy

This is the Ayano Pearl Earring I just added to the shop. They are very dainty and easy to wear with just about anything. Though I made them to really match the vintage links in our Ayano 5 Circle Necklace. It's been a surprising best seller this year!

The Triangle Bunting necklace has been our top seller this year and it's no surprise: 7 tiny tiles of color make any outfit pop! It's super dainty and light weight too.

This is Our Miya Open Circle Necklace in this years newest neutrals. It's one of our original designs and continues to be a best seller through all seasons.

Nest Pendants are simple yet unique, great for everyday wear

Schulman Project Online

Happy Monday everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that the amazing Schulman Project Gallery has launched their online retail section. Now you can purchase my work through their website as well as an array of other amazingly talented artists work! Also I wanted to take this opportunity to list a few of my upcoming shows since I am usually super last minute about it.

This Saturday I will be showing my wares at Ridgley Middle Schools Fall Craft Show from 10-4. All the Baltimore locals know what a great little gem of a show this is and if you have never shopped this event, you are truly missing out! It's always jam packed with  Christmas shoppers so be sure to get here early if you want the best selection! I will be located in booth C3 in the cafeteria!

CRAFT  M(A)RT  is an all retail exhibition that will run from November 22 - January 25  at the Schulman Project in Hampden and will feature beautiful and affordable work from an array of artists just in time for the Holidays. You will be able to purchase my work along with some one-of-a-kind pieces that I am creating exclusively for this Gallery!


xoxoxox - Amy 

Show recap

Couldn't have asked for more perfect weather this last Sunday! Thanks everyone who came and visited me at Bel Air! It was a lovely show like always. Bel Air has some serious Raven fans as well, it was basically a sea of purple :) 

I'm so excited that Fall is upon us, mainly because my upstairs studio will be much more temperate. Also, I've been back to the drawing board a lot more lately and I'm hoping to make some of these new ideas and designs into reality. 

My next show will be at the Fall Maryland Home and Garden in October!

Xoxoxo- Amy

Bel Air Festival for the Arts

Tomorrow I will be showing my wares at The Bel Air Festival for the Arts from 10am - 5pm! If the weather is anything like today, it should be a fabulous time to come out and have fun :) there is so much to see at this show, lots of great art. Hope to see you there! 

Xoxox - Amy 

Schulman Project

Some exciting things have happened since Artscape! I'm so happy to announce that the Schulman Project in Hampden is carrying my work! 

We attended the opening night yesterday and let me tell you, this space is incredible! Not only is it tastefully curated, it's gorgeously modern in design. Benjamin Schulman is the owner and curator and he has an amazing eye for the unique and intriguing, plus he couldn't be more friendly! If you are in baltimore please check it out. You won't be disappointed!

The address is:

840 w. 36th st.

Baltimore MD  21211

Http://www. Schulmanproject.com

Xoxoxox - Amy

More photos from Artscape

Here's some more photos from the weekend! I'll write a recap soon :) thanks everyone for coming out and supporting Baltimore's art scene ! I'm kinda glad to be home in the AC though ;) I also have some exciting news to share with you all later! Sayonara Artscape, it was fun!

Xoxox - Amy

Some beautiful ladies modeling their new purchases :) Thanks so much! 

My amazing Assistant and wonderful Husband :) couldn't ask for a more patient and helpful soul, he's the best a short, disorganized, mathematically challenged girlie  could ask for! I love this man!