Seen and heard.....

Thanks to my old Columbus buddies I was just pleasently informed that I was featured in

  The Columbus Experience Blog! Yipppppeeee! I have to say.... it's pretty cool to see your handy work getting recognized. Just thought I would share this little tid bit for you all to see. A special thanks to Emily Lugg and Amy Strapp for keeping me updated.

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Your Columbus Toy Shopping Guide

November 13, 2013 by Joe Vargo

Sure, there’s Amazon, and all those big box retailers out there when it comes to finding toys. But in Columbus, there is a great collection of toy-makers and quirky toy shops that have items you’ll never find at those other places. Read on a guide to the unique places you can find great toys in this city!

Big Fun, in the Short North Arts District, is a relative newcomer to Columbus. Since opening last spring, Big Fun has filled its shelves with hard-to-find vintage toys and gag-gifts. If there’s a toy from your childhood that you’re longing to get your hands back on, Big Fun can help you out. Budget at least an hour to peruse this shop full of fun finds.

Wholly Craft north along High Street in Clintonville, is another eclectic shop, but rather than vintage goods, they’re focused on the handmade. A large children’s section includes whimsical art, clothing and a great selection of hand-made toys. Stuffed animals and wooden toys are usually in stock.

Larson’s Toys and Games on Lane Avenue specializes in educational toys. If you’re tired of TV show tie-ins, action figures and Disney princesses, this is the place for you! Whether it’s yo-yos, train sets or science kits, the kids in your life will love these toys.

via @littlealouette

All things Meow!

I've seen a ton of cute cat garb lately and thought I would pick and choose my favorite ones to share with you all. I usually come across them as I'm "pinning". Here we go... in random order.

Who wouldn't want a kittah sweater? This totally reminds me of my friend Josh from back in my college days. 

A cat playing a Banjo? Yes please!

I sincerely love Tarter Sauce... AKA Grumpy Cat. I recently discovered that "Tard" has a rare form of Cat Dwarfism. 

What a sweet little ring to behold.

I LMAO when I saw this....just to cute to not share.

I see a lot of cat DIY's online but this is the most clever yet. 

Just couldn't resist!

I so want this cute little headband so the ears would pick out from my hair!

One of the many tights that I would love to purchase in the near future.

Cut fat cat wallpaper.

Temporary cat tattoo's by Hello Harriet. I love this girls ETSY store....more on her later!

Very interesting embroidery.

Who doesn't love Vintage cats? Just Google it..... you'll see for yourself.

Stack able kittah rings. Awwwww.

And last but not least this adorable and kinda psychotic cat sweater. 

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Cherrywood Art Fair 2013

I'm so proud to announce that I will be participating in the 2013 Cherrywood Art Fair! This and The Blue Genie Art Bazaar are the main reason's why I've been M.I.A. for awhile. I have been working my little fingers to the bones and am quite proud of my little stock pile. I'm like a squirrel with all his little nuts stored up for winter! Ha!! There are going to be plenty of posts to come about my amazing journey. This is the first Christmas that I'll be in two shows. Two shows! Can you believe it? In The Cherrywood Art Fair I will have my own 10x10 outdoor booth and at The Blue Genie Art Bazaar I will have a 4x8 wall. That puts a lot of pressure no a girl but not to worry because I have a wonderful handy Husbear that has been helping me through it all. It's also my first official Christmas selling as a self employed business owner! Gah! A year of firsts! It's been a crazy and interesting ride to say the least. Since I've quite my city position I've found that I'm in a "good place" right now and have even started running again. Imagine that.... the girl who was having visual distortions and seizures because she was under so much stress at work is now feeling better and happy. Who'd have thought. That's not all.... more exciting news to come! I hope all of my local peeps will find some time to make it to these shows.....There's going to be so many talented and awesome people showing and selling there..... plus I truly believe in supporting local businesses and arts. Check out the website for more details. There will be live music and yummy food trailers too! Eeeeeep! Hope to see you all there. 

cherrywoodartfair.org

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Tattoo Tuesday....girls with tat's

inkedgirls

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chick-a-dee

Hey ya'll! The good news just keeps flowin' in! A lot of things have been going on in my little corner of the world over here in Austin. I'm so happy to announce that my Taxidermy heads are now available in Wimberley, Texas! Yahoo! As some of you may already know.... the Mister and I are HUGE fans of Wimberley, Texas! We often escape Austin and venture out to Wimberley Square. Wimberley Square is a very cute and rather tiny gem that now loads of people know about.... which is good for me because I'm now selling my little guy's in chick-a-dee! I was approached by Nicole and J.D. at The Austin Flea about perhaps selling my items there. I was extremely happy because I just adore the shops there. Thus, history has been made. If your ever in Wimberley, Texas.... stop on by and see more of what chick-a-dee has to offer. There are also rows of quaint little shops and stores, eateries as well as wine tasting and live music down by the river. Check out some past posts of the Husbear and I hanging out and relaxing. Enjoy!

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A Trip to Wimberley

Day trippin in Wimberely

Wholly Craft!!!

Hey Columbus, Ohio friends and family! I'm excited to announce that Wholly Craft is now carrying my Taxidermy Heads. I've always loved Wholly Craft and growing up in Clintonville I've always stopped by to admire all the fun and interesting trinkets and treasure's they sell. I never thought that someday I would be one of the vendor's in their store! It brings a twinkle to my eye to now sell in a place where I'm proud to say I come from. I'm also really stoked to be selling elsewhere other than Texas. A place where Ma and Pa can go to and see my handy work in person. I truly adore Clintonville and can't wait to see how my little guy's do! 

Images by Vintage Indie

Image by Retro Cafe' Art

A special thanks to Olivera Bratich for making it all possible!

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Experience Columbus

New Guys.....

I just wanted to take the time to introduce you to a few New Guy's that I've been creating here over in my little world. I love to play around with new ideas and patterns.... that's why I like it when people request guys that I haven't made yet. It always pushes me to do more and I do love a good challenge.

I made an Orange Hippo for a lovely couple and followed up with this guy. I dare say....this is cuter than my previous Hippo pattern!

This little dude is one of my new favorites. He is a Platypus with a blue bill. Awwwww! Ive made a few Plytapi before in the past but I'm pretty sure I've perfected the pattern now.

I have a new duckie to offer customers now. Before I have offered Mallard Ducks but this is your "classic" yellow and orange duck. I find it's more "recognizable" to people.

Lastly, I have Mr. Skunk. He's a little bigger than the mouse pattern and comes with a white Mohawk of course!!! That about wraps it up for my new items I'm offering on ETSY. Hope you've all enjoyed seeing my little buddies.

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Nothing but a Pigeon