THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

is at stir on Thursday, November 1, from 5-10pm.


That's right. March yourself down to 216 Alaskan Way S in Seattle. There are plenty of buses, metered parking, and parking is free after 6.

What is this great event, you say?



10, count em, 10, of your fabulous Seattle area artists, all members of the great EtsyRain, will be hosting a fair.


This is a great way to see a lot of your local talent in one place, and also start some early holiday shopping... or pick up something for yourself. ;-) There's a wide range of wares, from jewelry to photography, to shower art to fiber art.



The artists are:


Sara Everett of Rekoj Designs

Norm of Art by Norm

Marlo M of IMakeCuteStuff

Katy Hanson of Sycamore Baby

Trina Gratrix of Woven Chains

Beth Goss of Wire Tree

Kirsten Johnson of Chantilly Cashmere

Dawn Vogel of Scary White Girl Designs

Rosalie Gale of Ugly Baby, and special project Barter Sauce


oh, and me too: Kimberly Van Dyke of stir



For links to all the artists websites, go to www.stirboutique.com/kick_off_the_holidays




See you there!!

Babies!!!!

So babies have been on my mind lately. No, not me, but two of my cousins, my old best friend from high school, and another friend are all currently expecting. Baby-mania!

And it couldn't be better timing: there was a baby bootie treasury on etsy this week. (Sorry, I didn't capture a screen shot.)

One particular artist really stood out to me, because of these:

These booties are also offered in several colors, which each corresponding to a different creature. Is you favorite color pink? Your baby can wear Baby Flamingo Feet. Does your baby look adorable in green? Then Baby Frog Feet are for you. But the best ever is the blue, which are called Baby Monster Feet.

They are created by Sammamish, WA artist JustKiddn. In addition to these fantastic booties, JustKiddn also creates reversible clothing (such as overalls). I can't wait for all these upcoming baby showers. :-)