we're feeling sorta sheepish as we have left this space a little untended. the holidays have us all hustling and bustling in different directions.
with that in mind, we're saying goodbye for a little while. not to worry, though. we'll be back in the new year with lots to share with you!
we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
joAnn
this beautifully tailored messenger bag from pravina studio caught my eye not too long ago, and i'm slowly but surely becoming obsessed. i love the clean line of the lone pleat, especially when juxtaposed against what looks to be velvety-soft canvas.
it would beautifully hold a book, my knitting supplies, and a light lunch (along with the rest of my miscellaneous purse items) while still retaining its clean, simple structure.
...would if it were mine.
k
all of us here at second storie spent the weekend amidst a variety of projects. hosting holiday parties, decorating our homes for christmas and packing our bags for a long trip home.
and some of us went to the Bust Holiday Craftacular in NYC! rachael hetzel brought her beautiful pistachio press stationary to sell at one of this year's premier holiday craft shows. along with her (and many more vendors) were second storie friends tara hogan and amber mahler. we are anxiously awaiting word on how the weekend went. if nothing else we're sure it was fun!
we'll be sure to keep you posted!
joAnn
it's friday and that means we're showing you one of our favorite things!
my pick this week comes from reya veltman who has one of my favorite shops on etsy. every time i find myself there it's as though i'm being wrapped in a warm blanket. so warm and cozy. and it's always filled with the most gorgeous photos.
i just love these little snowy acorns. they combine the cool, bright white of snow, with the warm, soft tactility of wool. can't you just see your christmas tree adorned with bunches of them? or just a single pair hanging sweetly against your front door? a perfect welcome to winter.
happy weekend,
joAnn
the folks from HerRochester.com came to our indie market (or bonanza as they like to call it?) and took a bunch of photos of vendors and shoppers alike. here are a few....
all photos: kate melton. courtesy of herrochester.com
to see the rest, go here.
just a quick post today! we're still trying to get our lives back to normal after this last event. somehow we seen even busier, though! we've got some very cool plans for this little space, and we'll get to them soon. for now, though, we're taking it slow...
where we show you one of our favorite things!
we are so proud to tell you that this last weekend exceeded even our own expectations! we welcomed over 500 shoppers to our tables and they were treated to a truly impressive group of artists and crafters. we are bursting with happiness and holiday spirit as the weekend was full of conversation and good cheer. new friends were made and good friends were reunited.
thank you to our fantastically talented vendors. we watched you stream in one by one with your vintage suitcases and crates. we then watched as your blank white tables transformed into beautiful and distinct little shops. we are humbled, awed and inspired by all of you. it is your talent and generosity that make our events amazing!
a delicious gourmet brunch was donated by a food goddess to whom we are so grateful! we, our vendors and even our shoppers ate well all day on sunday. and without boulder coffee's generous donation of hot cider and coffee, we surely would have had less bounce in our step!
our dear friend nicole of freshly blended took some of these fabulous photos. most of us were too busy to take more than a couple, so thank you nicole for documenting our weekend so lovingly! you can find many, many more here.
as with every show, we each devote all of our extra time and energy to making it as great as it can be. and each time we are rewarded by the gracious and selfless help of our friends. a big hug and a heartfelt thanks to jake, lindsay and mike for your tireless efforts to make our events shine. you provide constant support and much needed comic relief. we love you guys.
jenna of small bird said the most lovely words about the experience and put it better than i ever could. thanks jenna!
we'll be back on friday with our regular favorites post. we'll see you then!
with so many things to do and photos to sift through, i simply ran out of time this morning! i promise to be back here very soon with lots to say about our latest event.
in the meantime, we hope you all continue to shop local and handmade for the holidays!
joAnn
well, it's come and gone! our 3rd event was a weekend full of amazing artists + crafters, food and fun. we have much to be thankful for and many we are thankful to. to say we are overwhelmed would be an understatement!
a heartfelt thanks to our vendors, sponsors and all the volunteers who made this the finest second storie event yet!
much more to come tomorrow - including photos!
remind everyone you know to shop handmade for the holidays!
and don't forget - there will be live music saturday afternoon by baby shiver's boutique, hot coffee and cider from boulder coffee, a cool craftivism project on sunday and many many awesome vendors!
saturday, november 29 11-6 with live music from 4-6
sunday november 30 11-4 with craftivism from 12-3
visual studies workshop auditorium
31 prince street
rochester, ny
{at the corner of prince and university}
we'll see you there!
we've been getting some pretty awesome press lately and we though we'd share some of it with you. over the weekend, shanna and i were guests on the 1040AM radio program discover the fingerlakes. it was broadcast from the rorbach brewing company on railroad street near the public market on saturday morning. we had a great time talking with michael about second storie. you can find a podcast of that interview here.
if you happened to pick up the rochester business journal recently, you might have noticed a small but wonderful piece about our little market. without ever speaking with us, sally parker seemed to truly understand the heart of what we do here at second storie.
and make sure you pick up today's edition of the city paper! you shouldn't have much trouble finding us...
joAnn
we're talking with our sponsors! we thought you might want to get to know the people and businesses that have helped us make the second storie indie market happen. we recently spoke with vicki and chris hartman of the south wedge farmer's market. their ideas for a weekly market devoted to sustainable farming has become a model for others here in rochester. we here at second storie were honored to spend the summer with them at the market curating the art + craft tent. we witnessed a thriving community come together each week to support local farmers and their neighboorhood.
How long has the market been in business?
This is the second year for the SWFM.
Tell our readers a little about the south wedge farmer's market
The SWFM is a neighborhood based outdoor local, producer only farmers’ market that focuses on sustainably produced fruits, vegetables, and other foods.
What made you decide to be a sponsor of second storie?
The second storie indie market is near to our hearts, as we see it as the craft parallel to the SWFM. We work to bring high quality, locally grown foods to Rochester not only because it is the healthiest food you can get, but also because it is the best way to spend your food money. Keep it right here in our city! At second storie, people can find high quality, beautifully crafted goods sold by the hands that made them and know that their money goes into supporting that person’s endeavors to be an artist. The goods are unique and well made, in much the same way the food at our market is from healthy soil and fresher than you would find in a supermarket. Both venues give consumers a choice they don’t get in the big stores, a choice to find product that comes from the heart, not from the factory. There is an inherent environmental statement here, too. At second storie, shoppers will find small-scale production that is much more appropriate to our changing world and friendlier to our resources.
do you think that the handmade/diy movement relates to what you at the market?
For reasons stated above, yes! I think as more people get tired of thoughtless design and meaningless environments, they seek out alternatives, like making for themselves and becoming more self sufficient in many ways. Naturally, this will follow through to the food they eat, and will lead them to places like the SWFM for something with more integrity.
south wedge farmer's market
located at the corner of south clinton and alexander streets
ever thursday from 4-8
may 8 - november 20
Time for Friday favorites, a weekly post in which we showcase a favorite etsy seller.
I absolutely adore mummysam's stuffed dolls and felt drawings! Samantha Cotterill creates such whimsical, distinct pieces. It's easy to see how much care she devotes to each handmade piece. just look at her tiny hand-embroidered plush village!
I particularly enjoy the playful expressions on her figures, like the angel above. I'm a sucker for detail and her use of sewn linework is fantastic. I hope you'll check out Samatha's blog where you can find more information about her lovely work.
-Rachael
we're talking with our sponsors! we thought you might want to get to know the people and businesses that have helped us make the second storie indie market happen. we recently spoke with mike from thread. if you don't already know, thread is the coolest clothing store in rochester, hands down. located in the thriving and hip southwedge neighborhood, they have made a name for themselves in a very short time.Since March 16, 2007
how long has thread been in business?
tell us a little about thread. Thread is a clothing and gift boutique inspired and driven by art and fashion. Sandy and I try to find independent companies that are creating innovative work. We like to feature local vendors when we can, and are always trying to find handmade goods.
what made you want to open up a shop like this?
We started thread because we had a passion to have all creative control over our own business. We worked together in a boutique during college and loved the experience; I guess we just wanted something like that for our own.
you have been a sponsor of ours since our very first show! what made you decide to sponsor second storie indie market?We feel that supporting local vendors is something that sets us apart from big box and mall retailers. Since we own the store and work in it on a daily basis we can say "hey- we like what you are doing and want to carry your product in our store". It allows us to not only be profitable but allows us to put that profit back into our community. We own this business, we live in this city- it matters to us! second storie is the same idea- facilitating interaction between artists and the general public, so to us it is a good investment.
how you think that the handmade/diy movement relates to your business?It's important to support product that is handmade and made in the USA. The rise of the DIY movement has made it much easier for us to be able to find hand made items and buy from the artist directly. Via blogs, talking to local artists and online sites like etsy, we have been able to find amazing jewelry, greeting cards, shirts, scarves, etc... that are made by the hand of the artist themselves. This process is much more beneficial for a community than supporting the "race to bottom" ideas that stores like Walmart are based on.
thread
654 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
phone: 585.232.7110
www.myspace.com/
we'll be talking with some of our other sponsors in the days ahead, so keep checkin' in!
the snow, that is. and it falls perfectly in step with the beginning of the holiday craft season.
hello handmade just filled their shop with beautiful holiday gift tags and packages.
plus, the poppytalk handmade shop is positively bursting with holiday awesomeness! in it you'll find some friends of second storie, both old and new.
as our event gets closer, we're getting so excited to meet our new crafty friends. we know you are too!
we have much to do to make this event spectacular, so we'll be back in a couple of days. see you then!
joAnn
Time for Friday favorites, friends! A weekly post in which we showcase a favorite Etsy seller.
we're off to make our posters today. this means that you'll start seeing these beauties all over our fair city! they are promising to be quite lovely. i'll be posting one here tomorrow for a sneak peek!
also by tomorrow, on our website you will be able to find a pdf of our poster to download so you can print a few and post them in your neck of the woods! and while you're there, be sure to check out our vendors page! you can also now find all of our vendors listed by name on our sidebar right here. start clicking, and soon you'll be swept away by everyone's fantastic work!
one final note about our posters: if you'd like to help us distribute the limited edition color posters, please contact us! we'd love the extra set of hands!
joAnn
our little craft market, while new to this area, is one of a number of indie markets cropping up all over the country. most were born in the same fashion as second storie. from crafters just like you and i who simply want a place to sell our wares that reflects our aesthetic and our values.
we thought we'd take a moment to admire some other indie craft shows out there. here are a handful of kindred spirits that we have found. you may even find some familiar faces!
city of craft
handmade cavalcade
tight knit
art star craft bazaar
go on, spread the indie love.
joAnn
there are still a few more days to join in freshly blended and cake&pie's 3rd annual ornament swap! how cool is this?!?! here all the details...
happy swapping!
k
it's time for friday favorites! a weekly post in which we showcase a favorite etsy pick. what a great way to end the week and get the daydreaming started for the weekend!
i am in love with michele maul's paintings.
this one in particular i find haunting and eerie, but strangely beautiful. 
i love her use of collage overlaid with heavy, dark lines. so much of what i try to do in my work is wonderfully achieved here. a sense of place, a feeling of solitude and a hint at something not quite realized or understood.
perfection.
many of her other beautiful paintings are quite whimsical and full of color, but it the ones like these that keep me longingly gazing in her shop.
joAnn
one of our favorite artists in the region (or anywhere), collette watts quaglia has a show in geneva that you need to see.
why? because her work is, in a word, fantastic.
the opening is this friday, november 7th.
geneva might be a little off the beaten path, but we know it will be worth it. now, go on!
we're all feeling it. for the country, a new president. for us here at second storie a new show full of artists we admire.
and for shanna murray a new venture that has been successful beyond expectation. her collaboration with betsy dunlap is called hello handmade. betsy's elegant and whimsical calligraphy married with shanna's beautiful illustrations couldn't be a more perfect match.
and we couldn't be happier for them! congratulations to shanna and betsy.
joAnn
p.s. you'll be able to get your own hello handmade items at our upcoming indie market!
the time has come, friends...
we have been absolutely bursting at the seams to announce our vendor list! we're welcoming back some of our favorite vendors who've been with us from the very beginning, and we are saying hello to some fantastic new friends that will surely feel right at home!
here's a little preview...
is this a great way to start the week or what?
we'll have everyone listed on our sidebar in no time, so stay tuned!
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