Join me Saturday for another Portland artisans' market!

The second fair of the season is here!

Tomorrow (Saturday July 19), dozens of local artisans will be at the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland showcasing their quality handmade products.

Stop by from 8am to 4pm, just south of the Farmer's Market.

Last month's show was a big hit, despite the heat! This weekend's weather should be a little milder, offering a more comfortable shopping atmosphere. Portland is such a great city for a summer outdoor market! If you can't make it tomorrow, we'll be there on August 9 as well...

Macrame Earrings Giveaway

7/16/08
This week, I'm giving away a pair of macrame earrings to one lucky blog reader..

Hanging from silver plated earwires, these dangly earrings were knotted with blue and white hemp around colorful beads. Looking at these earrings makes me want to sit on a beach and drink fancy tropical cocktails!

To win these earrings, simply comment on this blog post. Don't forget to leave me your email address or another way to contact you! The winner will be chosen at random next Wednesday, July 23rd.

Stay tuned for regular giveaways from Life Adorned!


7/23 update:

the winner: Lyn!

congratulations!

proud member of handmade northwest

Handmade Northwest is a fresh new website that showcases artisans in the Portland area. It's a crafty cooperative that offers marketing and shopping events in the local handmade arena.

Not only does Handmade NW offer hip and fun local craft shows, but they also bring opportunities to reach a whole different kind of market by offering weekday shows at businesses and office buildings in the area.

Happy to be aboard! On this page you can view profiles for all Handmade NW participants, including pictures and links. Vendors on the site are conveniently listed in simple and straightforward categories. Check it out, and stay tuned for upcoming events!

a warehouse full of beads.. oh, my!

Last week, I visited Shipwreck Beads in Olympia for the first time.

I'll just say: WOW.

Never had I seen so many beads and jewelry supplies in one place! It was a little overwhelming upon first entering, but it felt like stepping into a dream world. Now I know how a true bibliophile feels on their first trip to Powell's Books..

The shop is about 2 hours' drive north of me. I was in Seattle for work and I happened to have the opportunity to stop on my way home. I sure didn't leave empty-handed, but I had less than an hour to spend there, which definitely doesn't do justice to the vast inventory that Shipwreck has to offer. I must set up another field trip to drive up and spend half a day there!

Giveaway: Memory Bracelet!

7/9/08
Enter now to win this memory wire bracelet!

I just love the bright colors in this piece, perfect for summer.

This bracelet was made with colorful glass beads. Its memory wire frame fits many sizes and makes the bracelet easy to put on.


To win, simply leave a comment on this blog post. Don't forget to leave an email address or some other way to contact you! The contest ends next Wednesday (7/16), at which time I will choose a winner at random.

Stay tuned for regular giveaways at Life Adorned!


7/16 update:
the winner: jen!
congratulations!

Bracelet Giveaway

Update 7/2/08: contest extended one more week!

You still have a chance to enter to win...

This macrame bracelet has a nice, natural, woody look to it. Knotted with natural colored hemp and wooden beads, this bracelet will fit a 6.5 to 7-inch wrist.






To win this bracelet, simply leave a comment on this blog post. Don't forget to include your email or another way for me to contact you! The contest will run until next Wednesday (7/9), at which time I will choose a winner at random.


Stay tuned at Life Adorned for regular giveaways!


7/9/08 update:
the winner: karin!
congratulations!