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PDX International Women’s Day

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Did you know:

“On March 8, 1857, thousands of working women marched through the streets of New York City demanding an end to sweat-shop conditions, improved childcare facilities, equal pay for equal work, and the right to vote. In 1910 at the International Conference of Women Socialists, Clara Zetkins proposed that March 8th be observed as International Working Women’s Day in honor of the New York March. Since that time, International Women’s Day has been celebrated around the globe.”

Guess what? It’s March 8 again! That means more than springing ahead (you did reset your clocks, right???). It means there’s an awesome festival in town that I’m thrilled to be a part of. Come see me (and SOOO much more) today:

When: Sunday, March 8th, 2009
Where: Portland State University Smith Center (1825 SW Broadway)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: Free and donations are welcomed

(thanks to Tessa Hulls and PIWD 2009 for the beautiful art and quoted text, respectively, in this post.)

***Song of the moment The Most Dangerous Woman, by Ani Difranco & Utah Phillips***

Tags: hard work, shopping events
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(this better be a) Hip Happening.

Friday, February 6th, 2009

And it would be way hipper if YOU showed up and said hello to me!

hip happening

7126 SE Milwaukie Avenue.

11 am to 5 pm

There will be loads of awesome vendors, great food, great fun, and loads of juicy shameless love jewelry.

Whether or not I see you tomorrow, I hope you have hugely love-filled weekends!

-betsy

***Song of the Moment: Love on a Budget, by Benji Hughes***

Tags: busy busy, Rough Hands, shopping events, shopping local
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Handmade Bazaar

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Not too much has changed since my last post because I have another show TODAY. I am sorry, so late at warning you, but all those who are able to come out (in this beautiful snowy day), I’d love to see you!

By the way, I am loving the snow. It reminds me of Virginia…(sigh)…

Here is the poster:

noon-5 at p:ear (338 NW 6th Ave.)

I like this postcard they made. It reminds me to look at and admire my own hands. They are so beautifully tough right now…lots of callouses and broken finger nails.

Now I gotta make the last few pieces my hands can handle before unloading time…hope to see you soon!

***Song of the Moment: Early Bird, by the Frames.***

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Trunk shows and pantyhose

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

I am chompin’ at the bit to get the last few designs made for tonight’s Trunk show at Phlox boutique on Mississippi. They have a second Thursday deal where the whole street participates. Booze and shopping and DJs–should be a great combination. While I always try to look my best at these things, I have decided AGAINST wearing pantyhose this evening and IN FAVOR OF wearing something more fun (i.e. my tight overalls I purchased in Denmark at Noa Noa, flexible, and still fashionable. Moreover, I’m able to wear more suitable shoes and completely avoid getting footed).

However, since I am trying to crank out some last minute designs, I must leave you with this:

NEW Large Loopy Hoopy designs
Hoops made from old Curtain Rod Holders. These babies are FANTASTIC. I’ve always loved hoops. I’ve been experimenting with old CD hoops (more on that later), but came up with these in the meantime. They come in gold plastic and wood wood. They will be on sale tonight at Phlox for $20 AND I’ll be putting them in my Etsy.com shop soon!