Day 2 at the Holiday Market = Success

Today was day 2 and by far a wonderful day. Yesterday, our neighbor wandered over and was interested in trading some of her feather earrings for some glass. Feather earrings are the trend right now... So of course I said yes... haha. I've been looking at them for quite awhile and while some are outrageously long and overpowering, some are really quite vintage and wearable. So today she brought over a few pairs and I fell in love with some green and brown ones. Tomorrow she'll bring one pair with blues and purples... exciting!

I also got a chance to wander throughout the place and found several other booths with little hair pieces and vintage looking jewelry. So I went on a mini shopping spree and bought a big flower hair piece that's cream with a pale forrest green layer, and metal headband with three green twirled flowers, and a cute pair of green flower studs. Obviously I'm stuck on the color green right now... The metal headband and studs came from Leontine's (unfortunately she doesn't have much posted- hopefully that changes soon!). Absolutely beautiful floral jewelry and headbands. I'm going back tomorrow for a necklace, a cloth headband, and maybe a ring.

I often wonder if artists get excited when photographer's buy their stuff because inevitably good product shots are taken...

Here are some photos of my new finds and our booth...

Compilation of everything from today!

Here are some old self portraits from the beach that i just got around to editing...

The Glass Boutique and the Holiday Market

My aunt Jenny started fusing glass 4 or 5 years ago. I've watched glass blowing tv shows since I was little so I was stoked to find out she was taking it up as a hobby. Her hobby turned into an art and that led to her own little business, The Glass Boutique. She works the whole jewelry side while I work with bigger pieces. Jen has a booth at the Eugene's Holiday Market this week so mum and I drove down to help her out. If you're in the area come check it out! Great last minute Christmas gifts! Usually when I come down I try to pound out some new glass work but I forgot my glass in Vancouver.

Here are some quick shots from the drive down and her workspace.

The view from my steering wheel

Small corner of Jen's studio

Dichroic Sticks

Christmas Happenings

Christmas break started yesterday, although I still have homework due to my hospital stint last month. This year Matt is staying with us instead of going to Montana. It's both a blessing and unfortunate, I love having him here but I wish he could be with his family. It's a full house now that Matt and I are here. The total is 6 people, 4 cats, 1 dog, and a lot of stuff. Tension is running a little high as you can imagine. Christmas music and a fully decorated Christmas tree make it a little easier.

Tomorrow I'm having a Christmas/Birthday bash, mostly so people have reason to all be in one place and catch up rather than trying to schedule coffee dates with everyone. That being said I'm cooking for almost 20 and cleaning to have a presentable house. I'm tired. Tonight I made my usual schezuan chicken noodle dish, that's for you Leah Marie, and my all time favorite seasoned pretzels, thanks to Carolyn Noack introducing me to them years ago. Tomorrow will be full of more cleaning and clam chowder before everyone arrives around 6. Here are some fun shots of the process...

One of Sarah's ornaments that I've Always been jealous of.

Sarah & Kyler's family minus a cat... or a dog... I can't tell which one that is...

Stacy and Andy's Wedding

My first winter wedding and the last of 2010 was an absolutely beautiful one. Stacy and Andy got married on Friday December 7 at 7 pm. Her cake was absolutely beautiful and so was her bridal party. All sporting red bridesmaid dresses, each had their own black shoe. Because it was rainy and wet, I'll be going back out with Stacy and Andy for a bridal shoot when the weather improves.

Stacy's hair and make-up was done by Sarah Rudberg.

Sociology and Melanie Hulbert

This semester I took Principals of Sociology with professor Melanie Hulbert. Definitely an eye opening class to what's going on in the world and a different way to look at things. At the end of the semester we got to talking about my major and my photography business. She was in the market for one to do a family session after finals week.

Hesitantly I said yes because this was my first family shoot and the weather hasn't been that great. But I'm glad I did, they were a great group to work with! It was such a blast despite the chilly temperatures and wind. The photos turned out great! Here are a few of my favorites...