My intention is to blog at least every other day, but truthfully, when things get hectic, blogging gets put on the back burner. And when I'm running around like a nut trying to get everything done in this 'one woman business', trying to write something interesting becomes a challenge. So, anywhoo, here I am, back after oh, about two weeks, (not even close to blogging every other day). I thought I'd show you what's been going on over here at XSBaggage & Co. HQ.
* Arts In Action on the Port Angeles city pier was a success. It's fun meeting up with vendors that I only see at this show. And of course, lots of familiar faces and friends that stop by. Although I could have seriously done without the wind on Sunday. I was genuinely surprised at how many people came down to browse, despite the winds. Yay Port Angeles! Oh, and the CEO of XSBaggage & Co. stopped in long enough to crunch the numbers:
Oh-oh, he doesn't look happy. "You're going to have to work a little harder Grandma." :
Hey Isaac, how about if we use the profits to buy you some marshmallows? (his favorite!):
Yay!!
* Okay, moving on, last Friday Amy, from
Sassy Java Baby was kind enough to feature my Fresh Brewed Zip Pouch on her beautiful blog. Thank you Amy!! Just click on the link there and go check out her fun coffee-themed blog.
* This week I completed and delivered an order for a new children's boutique in Sequim, called Dungeness Kids Co. I was so excited to see this new store, and it is lovely! Beautiful (and very reasonably priced) clothing, toys, books and shoes for your little ones. I can't wait to go back and do a little shopping. I highly recommend a visit to this new store. And don't forget to have a look at the handbags from my line and the tote/diaper bags and changing pads that I did especially for this new store!
* I've been working with the ladies in our Creative Business Support Group planning our first event! It's called 'Opulent Art Show', and it will be held Saturday, September 13th at
The Cutting Garden in Sequim. We are putting out a call to vendors, so if you know an artisan who might like to participate, please have them contact me at xsbaggage(at)gmail.com and I can get them the information they'll need. It's going to be so fun! There'll be some beautiful items for sale as well as wine and snacks, and in a gorgeous setting!
* I've designed a new handbag! This is one that I've had on my mind for quite a while, but finally sat still long enough to put it to paper, and then to fabric. I started out by sketching it out until I was happy with it, then onto the pattern paper:
Then, onto the fabric. This part is always hard for me because I don't want to waste fabric, but I have to make a prototype, that I can then 'tweak'.
The finished product:
A pleated bag, big enough to hold a magazine, a bottle of water and off you go to the park to enjoy the day!
There will be a couple of these (in different fabrics) listed in
the shop later this morning.
All caught up now (I think!). I'm spending the day sewing - I know, big surprise - and I'll be out at the Sequim Open Aire Market tomorrow. The forecast says rain, but I'll be praying for sunshine!!