Flagfest at Betsy Ross House

What a wonderful event this one was! One reason I was so happy to have participated in it was that I did very well on the money side. But the event was nice in other ways, too.

First, the event staff was awesome--helpful, generous with their time and making sure the vendors were comfortable, willing to go the extra mile to hlp--in particular, moving vendors around on Sunday to accommodate traffic. Thank you, Chris--and Michelle and Keith and many others.

Second, lot of fun stuff, like Uncle Sam on stilts, guys riding up and down on those wonderful big-wheeled bikes, Punch and Judy shows, John Philip Sousa band music, food of many kinds, and a great variety of vendors.

Finally, a wonderful crowd of potential customers. There were lots of Boston Red Sox fans in town for the series with the Phillies, and they were lovin' it! Also lots of travelers from everywhere in town for a few days--I met a wonderful duo, Barbara and her sister, who not only bought some nice pieces from me on Saturday but came back on Sunday to say good-bye as they were leaving town--how nice was that? Lots of kids and dogs and balloons and ice cream...I hope the Betsy Ross House folks run this again. It's a real winner.

Flagfest Philadelphia 2009

http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/prog_flag_festival/

I'll be participating as a crafter/vendor at the Flagfest celebration weekend at the Betsy Ross House at 3rd and Arch on June 13-14. It's kind of cool to be exhibiting my own skills at a festival celebrating America's most famous sempstress.

Turquoise and Copper

I love turquoise with silver--it's almost a "natural"--but copper works just as well, as evident in this cool, cool summer necklace. My daughter says it looks like a dragon to her (huh?) but to me it looks like what it is, a beautifully-shaped oak leaf dipped in copper.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

If you like organic food or just good local produce, fresh-baked breads and pastries, or local art, check out the Lansdowne Farmers Market, which opens for the season this Saturday, 5/23, and will be open every Saturday until the end of October. No corn for a while, but when it comes into season, I'll be wallowing in it.

Well, it's ALMOST a sunny day

What a pleasure to wake up to bright sunshine this morning after nine straight days of rain. We're promised clouds and a shower this afternoon, but right now I'm sharing the delight expressed by this handsome dude.

Kentucky Derby Day

Kentucky Derby Day, the first Saturday in May, always feels like the initial day of "real" spring to me. I love the horses, the color, the excitement, the anticipation, the suspense. And the HATS!!!

The pic is of daughter Nancy watching the Derby at a friend's house. The hat was dredged out of someone's attic and is perfect for the occasion. No mint juleps, though.

Darn it, no photos!

The jewelry brunch show yesterday at my friend Mira's was so lovely--a gorgeous display of good food, my jewelry placed to its best advantage all over the house, wonderful company and interested customers who wanted to talk about design and material and technique--and no camera! I wish I could show everyone how delightful such an event can be and how much everyone enjoyed the day. What's more fun than spending a few hours with like-minded folks who want more than anything else to make a day as good as it can possibly be?

Mira bought the necklace shown. Black and white is hot, hot, hot this summer, and Mira is not one to let a fashion trend slip through her fingers!