Don't Forget!!

Don't forget to get registered for the Sevier Skirts give away! Click here for details. I saw these skirts in person on Saturday and, trust me, if you are a skirt person you will NOT want to miss out on the chance to win a FREE custom skirt! Winner will be chose this Friday, April 15. Deadline to enter is 12:00PM on 4/15.

In Case You Missed It...

Check out this blog by Elizabeth from Yellow Elm.

A Great Giveaway From Sevier Skirts!

I am so excited (mixed with a little nervousness) that our Local Art Gathering is just a few days away! Just last week we added a new vendor to the line up...Sevier Skirts. Suzanne from Sevier Skirts has been kind enough to do a giveaway to my readers and Facebook fans! Here's the deal:

1. You must leave a comment on this blog post.
2. You must go and "like" my Facebook page. (if you already "like" it, you may skip this step)
3. You must go and "like" Sevier Skirts' Facebook page.

Once you have done that,(be sure to do all 3 steps) you are entered to win a FREE custom made Sevier Skirt of your choice! (Greenville-area people are eligible for a custom skirt. If you aren't local, don't fret! You will win your choice of a Ready-To-Wear Sevier Skirt) The deadline for the giveaway is Friday, April 15 at noon. Pssst...they even offer Maternity skirts and skirts for kids!

Suzanne Sevier Rowland was born and raised in Nashville and received a BA in Economics from the University of Tennessee. After a few years in Banana-Republic-button-downs-and-black-slacks, she knew that corporate America was not a good fit (no pun intended). She had always sewn clothes for fun throughout high school and college but the idea of making a living doing that didn't occur to her until her late 20's. She enrolled in fashion school while living in Atlanta, but within a year knew that she needed to move to NYC to be in a better fashion school and to have the resources available that are not available living in the south. She enrolled in the pattern making program at The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and also scored a job in the city's top fabric store, Mood Fabrics.

It was in 2004 when the concept of a skirts-only line using fabulous fabrics took hold! Suzanne's friend Haley was visiting from out of town and went nuts when she saw the number of skirts that Suzanne had sewn in her free time. Haley wore them everywhere she went, inspiring Suzanne to create more. Sevier Skirts was born out of the effort to keep up with the steady stream of demand for one-of-a-kind custom skirts that she and her friends generated that Spring!

Check Me Out! I'm Famous! (again)

My bud, Jacob just posted about The Local Art Gathering. Whoo-hoo! Thanks Jacob!
Y'all need to check out his blog, here. Sadly, he only posts once- a -week (Fridays). He is a fellow fashion-fiend and blogs about everything from fashion to food to everyday life. Good stuff!

A Shout Out From Wingo

Big THANKS to Jimmie Lynn of Wingo Designs for the mention today. She makes FAB jewelry and does SPECTACULAR landscape designs! She did my backyard a few years ago and I don't think I could love it any more than I do!

Get Your CRAVE On

Here's another one of our featured artists, my bud Jennifer Bedenbaugh of Crave Studio. I have 2 of her necklaces and I get compliments EVERY single time I wear them! I've given several of her other pieces as gifts and people have been so moved by their beauty that I've actually seen a few tears.

All art requires courage. ~Anne Tucker

Like many people who are driven to create, I have spent a lifetime testing my passions in all sorts of mediums. While majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design at the University of South Carolina, I felt I had tried it all - printmaking, photography, painting, drawing and playing music have all been a major part of my life at different points. But in the Fall of 2008, I ventured into unknown territory and took a pottery class that our local museum was offering. I quickly fell in love with clay and the entire process of making ceramic art. It is such a beautiful medium. No matter what the end product, be it something functional or sculptural, all of it starts out as nothing more than a lump of mud.

When you are passionate about something that fills you up, your soul beckons you to pursue it. I felt this way about my work with clay from the beginning. And so it was born - Crave Studio. I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by a tremendous group of amazing and talented artists and friends who have given me the courage to pursue this dream, and challenged me to open this business. I hope you will continue to support Crave Studio on its journey of growth. For more information about the new studio space or to find out more about my current work, you can follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cravestudio or on etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/cravestudio.

Sew Sew Lovely

So, so excited for y'all to meet Julia Clarke of Sew Sew Lovely! Be sure to check her out at the Local Art Gathering on April 9th!

Julia Clarke a fiber artist living and working in Greenville, SC. Julia spent most of her childhood living outside of Atlanta, GA with her parents and two sisters. . She completed her Bachelors of Arts in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Georgia in 2007. She moved to Greenville in May 2010 and started her business "Sew Sew Lovely". You can see Julia's creations online at www.sewsewlovely.etsy.com, and read her blog at www.juliaclarke.blogspot.com. Her creations can also be found in Liz Daly's Designs in downtown Greenville and Sage Consignment on Pelham road. When Julia is not sewing she can be found wandering through flea markets and antique stores, taking trips to find strange Americana and dancing while doing the dishes.

"Creating things is my passion. Most of my creations seems to have a mind of their own and sometimes go down a completely different direction than I intended thus I really have no idea how something is going to turn out until I am done with it. I am always on the lookout for vintage pieces of fabric, interesting neckties and standout buttons to complete a project and give it a unique voice."

Christina Nicole

Take a minute to get to know Christina Nicole-another one of our featured artists on April 9!

Christina Nicole creates jewelry that brings timeless elegance and vintage fashion together with a modern twist... Capturing the couture classics, she restores one of a kind brooches, charms, and heirlooms that can only be recreated by her vision of celebrating the modern, yet feminine woman. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, her jewelry is inspired from a dedication to preserve the stories behind each piece so that new memories can be made. Christina also specializes in custom pieces if you would like to use your own family heirlooms. Each creation is one of a kind, just like the story behind the piece.


www.ShopChristinaNicole.etsy.com
www.Christina-Nicole.com
www.ChristinaNicoleStudios.blogspot.com

Yellow Elm

I'm hoping you've all read this post about the Local Art Gathering on April 9th. Elizabeth from Yellow Elm is one of our featured artists at the event. Here's a little about Elizabeth and her art. Enjoy!

Yellow Elm is the work of artist Elizabeth Blanton. She crafts each piece by hand, layering wool, pouring soap and boiling water over it, and scrubbing until the fibers interlock to make felt. Inspired by the soft texture and unique qualities of felt, Elizabeth first made several large felt wall-hangings. Then she decided to make a few brooches as gifts for friends, and Yellow Elm emerged as a result.

Elizabeth has a degree in graphic design.

Yellow Elm handmade felt fashion accessories are one-of-a-kind. Each headband, clip, and bobby pin is created from wool, with every fabulous detail added by hand. Each piece is a unique work of art, made for the woman with style as extraordinary as she is.

Check Me Out! I'm Famous!

Click here to see the extremely talented Christina Sawicki's blog post today. She makes FAB jewelry and is going to be a part of the Local Art Gathering which I mentioned here. I LOVE it when I get a shout-out on a blog:)