Smell this...!

I got to spend this entire past weekend at Artscape and man did it smell good! Lucky for me I was stationed right next to Jussara from Spa Therapy Works and her amazing line of artisanal soaps!

Just read this description of her newest deodorant...

Delicious whipped, sugary pink buttercream frosting on top of a fresh-from-the-oven vanilla cupcake. It's girly, feminine and if you like vanilla, you'll LOVE this! This veggie deodorant works by neutralizing odor from perspiration and by destroying microbes with its antiseptic action. It doesn't interfere with sweating which is a natural cooling process, but it combats and kills odor-causing bacteria! What a sweet treat to your pits!!This paraben-free, alcohol-free deodorant comes in a practical 2oz stick container. And best of all...IT WORKS!

BEST is the Best!

Awww shucks...

Baltimore's Best Locally Made Crafts

"Our hearts swell with B'more pride whenever we log onto The Baltimore Etsy Street Team's site, baltimore-etsy.blogspot.com. This is a compilation of all the local designers and crafters who have pages on Etsy, the popular online marketplace. The talent is awe-inspiring. Some of our faves: TheBrokenPlate takes vintage and contemporary dinnerware and gives it new life as a necklace or a ring. And vwstudios, where images on clay are created using a process that includes photography, painting and printmaking."-from Baltimore Magazine's Best of Baltimore issue 2008

We were hoping you'd notice!!!

BEST on TV!!!!!

Baltimore Etsy's Jen Menkaus waxes poetic on Fox! What a fun crazy weekend we had!

Artscape...ya gotta go!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday I will be unveiling a new line of cards at ArTsCApE! I am so excited! The new work is inspired by vintage patterns and designs seen in old wallpaper and tile... most likely a result of renovating our 1880's mill house! Stop by and see me and my friends who are all a part of Baltimore Etsy! We will be at the corner of Mt. Royal and Charles Street. By the way, did you see our write up in the Baltimore Sun?!!! Sweet!

MegaArt!

Stop by The Metro Gallery this Thursday and check out one very big new painting, (25.5 x 11.6 feet) by artist Alison Spain. I had a chance to photograph Alison in action and am excited to see the evolution of this gigantic work!


The opening is tomorrow, Thursday the 17th @ 7pm.
The Metro Gallery is located at 1700 North Charles Street in Baltimore.

Carpe Diem!

If this doesn't inspire you to enjoy love life and live in the moment, then I don't know what will!

Flower Power!

Just got these done...thanks to the guys over at Squidfire. And just in time for the EcoFest next week! Stop by and see some of BEST's participating artists! Tanks are available for purchase on my etsy site!

Earth Day Giveaway!!!!

BEST is having another giveaway... featuring an awesome kid's shirt from SweetPepita, made of a repurposed t-shirt and organic cotton; a printed dishtowel from JennyJen42 (why use paper ones?); a notepad from JenyGWen, pendants from Anapurna and GwenWalls, earrings from JillPopowich, headband and bow set from CookiesBowBoutique, a recycled plate ring from TheBrokenPlate, and a brooch from JenMenkhaus.

Sign up now on BEST'S mailing list to be entered in the giveaway!(those who have signed up in the past will already be entered in the giveaway!)
The winner will be announced on April 26th - good luck!

Take notes!

Here's a new little notepad I made...

I got what I expected....

Artists Bobbi Becker, Gregory Bartlet and Lacey Jane Roberts.

So, I went to the ACC last week and saw all the wonderful crafts a girl could ever wish to see. What I didn't expect was to see something like this! Imagine how thrilled I was when I came upon this unexpected installation by San Franciscan artist Lacey Jane Roberts. My friends and I were blow away by the magnitude and creativity of this knitted masterpiece entitled "We Couldn't Get In. We Couldn't Get Out." More and better images of Lacey Jane's work can be seen on her website. Be sure to check out her knitted graffiti tags while you're there!

FYI!!!!!!!

Check it out! For St. Patrick's Day, BEST will be raffling off a bunch of handmade goodness!!! Including items from sweetpepita, miscelena, byamandagotsch, jenmenkhaus, thebrokenplate, dandelionblu, colescloset, vwstudios & me! These pieces and more will be given away to one lucky member of our mailing list, so sign up pronto!!!

The drawing takes place on March 10th & the package will be mailed once we receive a mailing address from the winner!!!!

The Blue Line...

Just finished this new line of funky, blue, squiggly stationery! Gift sets include one 3x5 notebook, one book mark and five note cards!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Watermelon Glory!

I must say, it's so nice having such talented people around me! This photo (of a Chihuly piece)was taken by my good friend, Lynne Suprock, of Simply Pretty Stuff. Lynne isn't just a talented photographer, she is also a wonderful jewelry maker. So check out her site and wonder, with me, about where she finds all the time and energy to make so much stuff!

Bag Lady!

I love this bag! It's handmade by Amanda Gotsch, a talented fashion designer, based here in Baltimore! I've been lucky enough to meet her and see her stuff in person. If Charm City (yes, that is one of Baltimore's many nicknames!) isn't your neck of the woods, then check out her etsy shop!

Black magic woman!

Looking for something different to send to your honey this valentine's day? Look no further! This card, hand calligraphed by artist Katy of KisforCalligraphy makes a great gift!
This card is still available so visit her etsy shop stat!

It doesn't get any sweeter...

...seriously folks! Lately, I've been lucky enough to connect with a bunch of area crafters and artists. One of the many talented people I've run into, is Shannon Kline of Sweet Petita Clothing. Her line of baby wear is great, not only because they are one of a kind originals, but because she uses only organic & recycled fabrics! Her designs are fashioned out of organic rib knit cotton combined with recycled fabrics, resulting in hip funky baby gear! Luckily, Shannon lives right down the road from me, fortunately for you, she has a shop on etsy too! Stop by and check out her shop!

The Edge on Central

clipped from theedgeoncentral.com

Good Lookin!

I have my work up at a great salon in Harbor East...
The Edge On Central ( located at 1300 Bank Street, Suite 110) The stylists there are fantastic! GO!

Love Love Love!

clipped from www.etsy.com

Here's a sweet little card that I have available on my etsy site...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8345701