Monday, September 19, 2011

This Weekend: EBAC Group Craft Fair



Come out to the N. Oakland Farmers Market Saturday Sept. 24th for an afternoon of fresh local produce and handmade goods. 

East Bay Arts Collective will be setting up a group show with some amazing vendors selling locally made goods including: bags, clothing, jewelry, homegoods, kids items, fine art, accessories, homemade snacks, and more.

Phat Beets farmers market has a wonderful selection of pesticide free produce vendors with a focus on affordability. $1.50lb peaches anyone?

Come shop for some great local produce then browse the EBAC Craft Fair and support some amazing local artists and crafters.



Phat Beets Farmers Market
5717 Market St.
Oakland, CA

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161854123897066

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Wednesday Item Feature: Weightless metal

Drawn to moonlike items and crescent shapes, I was drawn in by the shop name alone before even seeing any listings: The Moon Shop. Founded by two individuals from Oakland, Cory & Cassidy offer elegantly made items to wear, created from "the excess of society and the bounty of the earth by using materials that are scavenged, re-purposed, donated, and sustainably produced."

Awed by some of their one-of-a-kind necklaces, the picture of their Copper Eurydice Necklace stopped my eyes for a good minute or so. If the item listing did not have "leather" written in it, I would have never guessed. At first glance, the full necklace appears to be metal. But upon reading the description and staring hard, you will find that this necklace is made from tiny pieces of leather. Ever been bogged down by heavy necklaces? This is the solution! Each hand-cut vintage metallic leather crescent shines with beauty but rests comfortably on your neckline with a featherweight softness.

Perfect for a subtle touch of elegance with a plain black dress or with that favorite forest green knit sweater in your closet you always wear with jeans. Even with a cream colored lace dress, this necklace will add sophistication to your summer or early autumn wardrobe. Either way, this necklace will fit many occasions and would definitely be an item to start up a conversation. A great gift for lovers of metal and earth alike!

Check out TheMoonShop's listing on Etsy now: Copper Eurydice Necklace (leather)!


Tune in next week for the Wednesday Item Feature!

Love & donuts,
Mayene


Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Wednesday Item Feature: Gourmet greetings

I love pasta. There really is no need to explain that statement, so it's obvious that when I saw Rigel Stuhmiller (also known as drenculture on Etsy) had pasta designs for greeting cards, my mouth started watering and I began to think about pesto sauce, alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, and all the delicious flavors that can accompany a plate of pasta.

Located in Berkeley, Rigel's pasta cards are designed and letterpress printed to perfection. Simple and clean, these pasta-themed cards are blank inside, giving your pen the freedom to flow tasty words like pouring sauce over a freshly cooked plate of rotini noodles. Write to your significant other words of affection: "I love you like a plate of penne noodles smothered in olive oil and basil." Or maybe your best friend is a pasta lover like myself; become a pen-pal in style! Say hello from the kitchen and send off a card with a friendly dinner invitation or ask an acquaintance out on a lunch date to your local Italian restaurant.

Measuring 4" by 5.5", each card is printed on lightly textured warm white paper. Sent in a pack of 6, you get two of each noodle: penne, radiatore, and farfalle. You can send your BFF one penne card and even keep one for yourself to frame for the kitchen! Whether you give all six as a gift set, keep all six to yourself, or write a few greetings and frame the other cards for your pleasure, Rigel's cards are a delicious set to get!

Check out drenculture's listing on Etsy now: Mixed Pasta Cards - Set of 6!


Tune in next week for the Wednesday Item Feature!

Love & donuts,
Mayene


Sunday, September 4, 2011

Sign up for EBAC Group Craft Fair


EBAC will be getting together Sept 24th for a group craft fair. 
We still have a few spots left for EBAC members. Spots are incredibly affordable! If you would like to join in, fill out this registration form or contact the team captain Kendra (Girl on Bike) if you would like more info.

Please help the team advertise this event. Post to your blogs, share the event page on facebook with all your friends, family, & customers, and if you can, print out the fliers and spread around town. 

Friday, September 2, 2011

Monthly Positive Dose: Creative Block

Sometimes I get my best ideas, 4 o'clock in the morning. -Hattie Anderson, fiber artist