brennan marie: 2013

i picked up cards from my favorite booths - i'm excited to share them with you!

- - - - -- my brief review on Chicago's Renegade Craft Fair - - - - -- - - - - -- - -

it took 4 hours to see everything, we were rather tired from walking all day. in the grande scheme of things there were too many jewelry tents & sadly it all looked the same - triangle motifs - brass - wood - color blocking- to be honest i was looking for some raw crystal stud earrings, (i've been searching since spring) but still no luck.
top pics for renegade chicago 2013

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- -- - cozy cloths by Hand & Cloth

-- - lovely things by Son of a Sailor

--- - cool blog - ricochet waves
< "nature & nostalgia" >

-- -- colors & shapes by Molly M Designs

- beautiful cook books from "the kitchens of pinch and dash" vegan & gluten-free cookbooks bound & organized by seasons. lovely little additions to any kitchen. We met Jessica (pinch) & her husband who have just moved back to Chicago from their adventures abroad. Really wonderful couple, Chicago is lucky to have them.

- exquisite garments from Elizabeth Suzann

- -- delicious Snapea Crisps !!!

Personal hi-lights

- these snap peas ^ ^ ^ ^

- helping Letterform at their Nourishing Notes booth!

- ryan & his new cycling cap

- finding a little wallet for me
- & making new friends!

Nourishing Notes
here are the aprons julie & i made!

Imaginary Authors amazing unisex perfumes...

i tried on Memoirs of a Trespasser - rather sensual & a little sweet. * Stunning *

<<< featuring notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Guaiacwood, Myrrh, Benzoin Resin, Ambrette Seeds & Oak Barrels >>>

sourced from imaginaryauthors.com

more on Hand & Cloth, these extremly soft blankets are made from reclaimed sari cloth! Hand stitched by women in Bangladesh. Beautiful product, providing work & opportunities to women in need. ( these would make amazing gifts! ) feels like a broken-in cotton baby blanket, but better...