Ric Rac Roundup: For Strange Women

We are excited to welcome For Strange Women to the Ric Rac Roundup for their first year!

I will be at Ric Rac with my natural perfume line, For Strange Women. I hope not to scare away the boys because I also have a unisex cologne line. I am delighted to be participating in the Roundup for the first time, alongside many of my favorite local artisans, including Scarlett Garnet (the only jewelry I wear) and the printer of my letterpress packaging, Two Tone Press.

Giganto Blanket

How amazing is this gigantic knit blanket? Laura Birek, the author of a book we have, Picture Perfect Knits made this blanket She tried using broomsticks to knit it, but then had to go larger! That my friends, is one big knit. You can see more of the blanket and how she did it on her site, you can even buy the pattern. E, can you make this for me??

Ric Rac Roundup: Sara Cramer!

We asked the vendors of this year's Ric Rac to let us in on what they are working on for this summer. As the month goes by you'll get sneak peeks of what is to come at the fair!

Sara Cramer’s handmade jewelry collection uses square glass beads, putting a modern twist on a traditional fiber process. For the Ric Rac Roundup craft fair, Sara focuses on creating bright color combinations for summer, while putting an emphasis on bold, elegant, and classy styles.

Flea Market Fancy

You've been waiting and asking for it, and it has finally arrived! Denyse Schmidt's reissued line Flea Market Fancy. I have to say I think it's really cute. The dot fabric is my favorite, it is just a really happy print. I don't have it online yet, but I promise I will by tomorrow. Or at least Thursday! However it is out and ready to roll in the store...

Lost Weekend

Well, my grand plans for a porch re-newing weekend were dashed with the rain. I did do some work outside, as I did some plant shopping and planting on Saturday. But Sunday's dark stormy day begged for curling up on the sofa and finish reading Life by Keith Richards. Which is just what I did, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. On Saturday we moved stuff around the family room and are now left with a big gap on one wall. I'll post pictures and maybe you can tell me what we should do with it. Oh, as for the pancakes? I'm dying for pancakes today! We might be having a pancake dinner just to satisfy my craving..

Beatles Hello Goodbye

Is it weird that my front porch inspiration picture made me immediately think of The Beatles' Hello Goodbye video? Talk about color inspiration..not to mention snazzy suits.

Front Porch Inspiration

Whew, it has been a long week, but I am happy to say that I am footloose and fancy free this weekend. I think I'll try to knock out our front porch. A pretty front porch makes all the difference, don't you think? I wonder if I can get J to agree to add a little neon green and pink to it. I'm guessing not, but stranger things have happened. What are your plans?

This lovely image was taken by yasminelizabeth on instagram