Friday Favorites

This week's Favorite comes from a place very close to home. One of my dear, dear friends (and Second Storie co-founder) has a new project that has worked it's way into my heart. Shanna Murray's new line of illustrated wall + window decals are simply too sweet for words.



Like always, Shanna has taken an idea, made it hers and, consequently, made it perfect. Who can look at these garlands and tidings and not absolutely need one? My home suddenly doesn't seem complete. I simply love the idea that the frame is what stays put, and your sketch, photo, love note, or little-obsession-of-the-moment can be replaced on a whim. It can make the simple little everyday things something worth celebrating.

Isn't that what we should be doing every day? Celebrating the small, unexpected things? Reminding ourselves and each other that we are loved? Yes. I think so.

Catch up with Shanna this weekend at Thread where she'll be selling this new line. They're having a tea party to mark the occasion! learn more here and here.

Happy weekend, friends.
JoAnn

Mayday! Underground Crafts + Art

There's a new craft fair in Rochester making it's debut this weekend.

Mayday! Underground Crafts + Art Show is happening this Saturday, May 1st (get it? Mayday?) and features a wide array of Rochester artists, crafters and musicians. You'll see familiar faces as some of your favorite Second Storie artists will be in attendance. What's even better? You'll see some unfamiliar and new faces as well. We are so happy to see the indie craft community here in Rochester grow. Check out their list of vendors here.

Mayday! Underground Crafts + Art
416 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY
10am-6pm

We'll be there to welcome this new member to the creative community and we hope to see you there, too!

JoAnn

Crafting an MBA

Crafting an MBA is the newest and most exciting venture from one of our favorite people, Megan Auman.

If you don't know Megan, you likely have seen her incredible work: her cozy cuffs, her jewelry and her Etsy shop. She even keeps up with her personal blog, which you can read here.

Megan has given us all a true gift by sharing her fantastic business sense with us. Whether it's advice on pricing your work, reaching new customers, or creating a business model, she's got it covered. Book reviews, must-read lists, the newest software, article links. It's all there for you. She's even offering online workshops to help you move beyond your small Etsy shop and into the big leagues. The woman is smart and she means business.

You would would be crazy to not start following this blog. right. now.

Friday Favorites

Boy! It's hard to believe it's already Friday!

This fossil coral necklace by laurelsbench has me captivated. I just love the pattern of the natural stone. Surrounded by the bezel setting, it almost looks like a framed piece of vintage wallpaper. So pretty! Seems a perfect way to celebrate the warmer weather, doesn't it?




Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
joAnn

6X6 reprised

Back by popular demand: Rochester Contemporary Art Center's 6x6 show and sale! Last year's exhibit was slated to be their last, but when asked if they should consider it for 2010, visitors answered with an overwhelming YES! Hooray for art!

RoCo's 6x6 show and fundraiser is by far their most popular exhibit. Anyone and everyone can submit art that is 6 inches by 6 inches. All art is displayed and anonymously and priced at $20, with the profits going to the gallery. You could be buying art from a successful Rochester artist, a child artist from Texas, or even Rochester's own Mayor! Submissions are welcomed (in fact encouraged) from every state and country.



Want to be part of this unique and fun show? Submissions are welcome until May 2nd.Find the details here. You can see our post about last year's show here.