Friday, December 4, 2009

Mustachesperation!




Tomorrow night is our Mustache Bash! @ New Albanian Brewing Company (the Rich O's location)


The winner of the Mustache Contest gets a free NABC growler!




So I have my mustache planned out!

& I went looking online for some mustachesperation! These were my favorites::




Also! I picked up mustache necklaces and earrings from Lindsay Lou yesterday! They'll be at the Mustache Bash, & you'll have a chance to snag them before they're listed online!

Only Embry is working on a bunch of new mustache pieces as well!

I just picked up supplies to make new displays! We have so many new artists! and new pieces!

ALSO! I spent a few hours tonight making $4 - $15 Withering Elm Jewelry pieces for stocking stuffers and gifts for everyone who's pretty broke... which may be just about everyone.


ALSO x's two....
We just got new ruffle panties from Flapper Girl!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

New Listings- Sloe Gin Fizz








+ More to come!

Oh & how awesome is it that she sent us a Sloe Gin Fizz recipe!

Ingredients::
1 oz. gin
1 oz. sloe gin
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Soda Water

Pour gins, sugar, and lemon juice into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into highball glass with ice. Top with soda. Enjoy!


Definitely trying that in the near future.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Gift Guide: Bird is the Word





That is all.

Holiday Postcards!

A few things I love about prismPOP.


* 100% recycled
* 50% post consumer waste
* Biodegradable slip covers
* Christmas, Hanukkah, & Winter greetings, something for everyone.
* Vivid prints!
(That being said, my photography doesn't do these cards justice. I have more to learn)









O' Hey! H1N1...

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Kirsten Lepore

My husband and I are in love with this artist/animator.



We actually have this on our ipod haha.

WE WANT YOU!



Aww, doesn't it feel great to be wanted?!

The Female Art Collective has over doubled in size! We're currently working with 10 more new artists that will join the FAC in the next month. Be part of our expansion!

What is the Female Art Collective?
The Female Art Collective features many talented female artists, designers, and entrepreneurs. We support local business, art, music, and non-profit groups. Our goal is to promote community and to redefine the boutique experience. We hold multiple trunk shows a month at various independent business locations throughout Louisville & Southern Indiana. These shows center around live local music, art from our boutique, and many events are focused on promoting non-profit groups.


How do I join the Female Art Collective?
The Female Art Collective is run by Mary Levinsky and Katy Traughber. We hand select artists and their works for our boutique. Artists/designers/entrepreneurs must fit with our collective. We look for motivated, free thinking, good hearted artists. We are not concerned with any prior business experience. New artists are more than welcome to be a part of our collective.
Please feel free to email us at FemaleArtCollective [!at] .com with a mini portfolio of your work containing:
~5 or more sample photos or a link to your website
~Descriptions including size, materials, pricing, etc.
~The best way to contact you


Why focus on female artists?
Mary and I (Katy) met at the Good Folk Fest one year in Louisville, KY. The conversation started with how grateful we were for the Good Folk Fest. We then continued to discuss the downfalls of being a new artist, not belonging to certain groups or cliques of artists in this area. We also were discouraged at the lack of cross promotions between local businesses, musicians, and artists.
We wanted to build up our community. We wanted to have an open door approach to new artists or veteran artists, regardless of how well built up their reputation. We were motivated to help promote worthy designers and artists based on the quality of their ideas and art alone.
There is so much to take on when it comes down the idea of “community”. Mary and I choose to attach ourselves to one problem area, the community of women.
We are feminists in the sense that we feel each woman has the right to choose where in life she wants to take herself. Each of our artists, including ourselves, come from very diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. We are blessed to have so much variety in our collective.

We work with many men including musicians, business owners, etc. We simply chose to help women feel supported in a very competitive field and to promote a sense of community in a society that encourages so many negative stereotypes of women, including feminist women.
We are redefining the boutique experience and reshaping the way people view women entrepreneurship and community.

NEW ARTIST!


Lindsay Lou is jumping on board for our Mustache Bash this Saturday at New Albanian Brewing Co. (the Rich O's location).
I don't know if it would truly be a Mustache Bash without her amazing handmade metal mustache earrings!

Lindsay & I go way back. We were in junior high and varsity cheerleading together.
& if you can spot us in this pic... You have an eagle eye or two.


So I ran into her while buying jewelry supplies. Low and behold we're both into jewelry making these days! Funny how you lose touch, then cross paths again.

She has a lot of other great designs!