Helen's Daughters Studio

Sunday Market - This Summer!

2012-03-06T19:25:00.003-08:00

Helen's Daughters will be part
(a few Sundays)
this Summer on Oak Street, Downtown Baraboo.
There will be locally grown veggies*art*craft*music*collectible*shops*dining.
We are happy to be part of this new downtown event!

BlondiePurse ShoppingHusbands*Computers

2012-03-05T08:39:00.000-08:00

We've always loved the Cartoon "Blondie".
My husband saw this in the paper today
and thought this might make you smile.
We're glad Blondie was purse shopping and,
as in our household,
understanding the computer a little more than her husband.
Have a wonderful day.
From BarabooNews Republic Daily newspaper.

Perfect Traveler Handbag

2012-03-01T19:05:00.003-08:00

See our new
"Perfect Traveler Handbag"
at the Madison Weaver's Guild Art
Fair in Madison, Wisconsin.

Show Season begins in Madison, WI

2012-02-28T08:10:00.001-08:00

The Show Season begins in Madison
at Hilldale Mall - just west of the city center.
Starts on Saturday at 10 AM and
continues through Sunday 'til 6 PM.
Always a nice collection of art/craft.
AND
Helen's Daughters Handbags!

Weaver's Guild Show

2012-02-24T19:14:00.003-08:00

We'll be at the Weaver's Guild Show

March 3-4 in the Hilldale Mall,

Madison, Wisconsin.

Our booth is down by the Sundance Theater.

The show open at 10 AM and runs through Sunday.

Come check out our new fabrics and style!!

The Booth Shot

2012-02-20T21:22:00.000-08:00

After hours of work...The Booth Shot!

What it Takes

2012-02-20T10:04:00.000-08:00

Every now and then you have to have
a new booth shot for the jury process when entering art fairs.
Here you see, my husband Frank, working on our new images.
They always look so pretty, when you see the finished product.
But behind the camera, it's a mess.
We'll post the finished pic soon.

NEW WEB Pages UP!!

2012-02-16T18:40:00.000-08:00

Lorraine, our web designer, has finished updating our Web Site.
We think it looks fabulous!
Take a look at www.helensdaughters.com !!

This Weekend

2012-02-13T09:27:00.000-08:00

What did we do this weekend?
Watched the Grammys
and made three "gallery quality"
Elegant Fan Handbags!

"LIKE" us on Facebook at Helen's Daughters Studio!

Messenger Bags to Little Lake Pouches

2012-02-09T18:44:00.000-08:00

You love our "Fancy" Handbag and you use our "Plain" Handbags.
The Helen's Daughters 2012 lines include
a Messenger Bag to carry your e readers,
a larger Lannie Bag with a leather like 48 inch handle with lobster clips attached to top of bag
- back zippered compartment and slanted slot pocket
- great for travel.
Our regular Lannie Bag with two front zippered compartments
and
your favorite
Little Lake Pouch.
Watch for us at your local art fairs
or contact us -
we can send anything via US MAIL!
New website page coming some.
We'll let you know when they're up.

Arline Modeling New Style

2012-02-06T12:00:00.000-08:00

Arline loved my new style so much,
she bought it right off my shoulder.
Bigger size, slanted front pocket,
back zippered compartment,
Front zipper, 48 inch leather like style strap.
If interested in this new style???
Contact us.
Special introductory price
and FREE shipping
until March 1, 2012.
"Like" us on Facebook at Helen's Daughters Studio!

March/April Shows

2012-02-02T18:52:00.000-08:00

March/April SHOWS

* March 3-4 - Madison Weavers Guild Show - Hildale Mall - Madison, Wisconsin

Booth close to the Sundown Theater.

* March 30-31 - Cedarburg Wearable Show - Cultural Center - Downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin

* April 1 - Festival of Arts - Arts Building - Stevens Point, Wisconsin

* April 12-13 - Clean Out My Closet, Garage, Studio, Garden Shed, ETC. Garage Sale -

Arts Building, Baraboo, Wisconsin

* April 20-22 - ACC Craft Fair, RiverCentre, Downtown St Paul, Minnesota

* April 27-29 - Bluff Country Studio Tour - Community Center, Lanesboro, Minnesota

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Heart Coin Purses

2012-01-31T13:59:00.000-08:00

Need at little Gift for Valentines Day???
Helen's Daughters has Hear Coin Purses and Heart Bags
as well as, a full collection of
Helen's Daughtesr Handbags at Raven House in Downtown Baraboo!

Searching for the Best

2012-01-23T22:26:00.000-08:00

We spent the weekend searching for exceptional fabrics.
The roads were snow covered and icy.
The trip to where
the "fabric grows" was exciting.
We were up to our ears in fabrics.
AND we found wonderful new colors, textures and shapes.
We can't wait to get started!!

Heart Purses

2012-01-18T21:47:00.000-08:00

This is the time of the year we make a few
Heart Purses!
You can find them
at
Raven House - Downtown Baraboo
or
The Craft Mall Near Lake Delton.
Valentine's Day is a few short weeks away.

New Work

2012-01-12T23:34:00.000-08:00

New work from Mariella!

Supporting Local Art

2012-01-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

Char from Helen's Daughters Studio,
presents checks to the board of the Sauk County Art Association
and
Dr. Lauren Love, director of the Summerset Art Festival.
These two local art groups where the
Very Merry Holiday Fair Gala fund recipients.
Helen's Daughters Studio sponsors The Very Merry,
it is held December of each year in Baraboo, WI.

New Handbag for Char

2012-01-08T16:34:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you just need to make yourself a new handbag.
"Zip into a Backpack"
...She simply loves this style
...because it it so practical and comfortable
and light weight!

Box of Helen's Daughter HandBags.

2012-01-02T15:06:00.000-08:00

Helen's Daughters Studio is
offering a special "Box of Handbags" to shops or individuals for purchase..
Contact us through our website www.helensdaughters.com for more details.
Offer good to 4/15/12.

Happy New Year!!!

2011-12-31T14:55:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Friends and Family! Celebrate!
We are on to 2012
with new lines of Helen's Daughters Handbags!
We appreciate your support in 2011.

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

Ordering Handbags

2011-12-16T15:29:00.000-08:00

It is now to late to order a Helen's Daughters Handbag. We can next day ship items, however we cannot guarantee a Holiday delivery. We do have handbags at Raven House 108 3rd Street - downtown Baraboo. Only Little Lake Pouches at The Cornerstone Gallery and The Craft Mall near Lake Delton. Happy Shopping!

Handbags at Raven House

2011-12-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

Helen's Daughters are available at Raven House
108 3rd St - Downtown Baraboo.

2011 Holiday Collection

2011-12-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

There is still time!

Very Merry Sponsors

2011-12-06T07:13:00.000-08:00

Char from Helen's Daughters Studio with her husband Frank
are the proud sponsors of
The Very Merry Holiday Fair.
It takes place December 9 - 5-8 PM and December 10.
They have worked all year long to bring you this Fair.
Check out www.TheVeryMerryHolidayFair.com for tons of info.
See you in Baraboo.

December 15th.

2011-12-04T21:10:00.000-08:00

December 15 will be the last day we can take orders for the 2011 season.
Check back mid December for details of our Big Blow Sale.

Happy Holidays & Happy Handbag Shopping!

2011-11-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays friends!
As you scroll down our BLOG you will find great handbags choices.
We have chosen seven different styles for our Holiday lineup.
When you find a style you'd like just email us at
baraboobags@centurytel.net
with the style you'd like to order.
Include your phone number and we'll call you for your information (shipping address and credit card info.)
We accept Visa and Mastercard. Sorry no Pay Pal setup at this time.
No cash refunds, unused handbag exchange accepted within three months of order
(if a Holiday gift, info recipient of the exchange limits).
We realize this is a little more work than click and charge.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
We look forward to talking with you!
Enjoy the season!

Lannies Bags

2011-11-20T19:48:00.000-08:00

Lannies Handbag
7" x 9" x 2"
GREAT Everyday handbag!
Adjustable black cording, front zippered compartment,
large front zippered upper compartment, taffeta lining, gusseted bottom.
Can be made in any color!
Black, Purple, Beige's, Blue, Green, Tan.

Little Marley - 2

2011-11-20T19:47:00.001-08:00

Little Marley 2
6" x 4 1/2" x 3".
Fun Little Marley!
Short handle, back slot pocket,
flap hiding zipper closure, button, tassels.
Black, Circles, Multi-Black

Little Marley -1

2011-11-20T19:47:00.000-08:00

Little Marley
6" x 4 1/2" x 3"
Sweet Little Marley is not just for little girls.
Short handle, back slot pocket, flap hiding zipper, button and tassels.
Multi-Blacks, Circles, All Black.

Bernadette's Bag

2011-11-20T19:46:00.001-08:00

Bernadette's Bag
This little bag is perfect when that's all you need.
4 1/2 " x 7 1/2 " Back slot pocket, 48 "+ acetate cording,
button, tassels, flap hiding a zipper, taffeta lining.
Black, Circles, Bricks

Little Lake Pouch

2011-11-20T19:46:00.000-08:00

Little Lake Pouch
Everybodies Favorite and the Perfect Gift!
6" x 6" Front slot pocket,
adjustable toggles on black cording, taffeta lining.
Black, green, purple, brown, beige, blue.

Waist Pouch

2011-11-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

Waist Pouch
5" x 9" Two front zippered pockets,
adjustable webbing to fit small to more,
snap closure, taffeta lining.
Blue, purple, brown, black.

Leslie's Chicken

2011-11-20T19:44:00.000-08:00

Leslie's Chicken
6" x 7" Printed Hen on slant pocket - pocket fabric may vary.
Front zipper, adjustable toggle on black cording, taffeta lining.

Leslie's Sheep

2011-11-20T19:42:00.000-08:00

Leslie's Sheep
6" x 7" - Printed sheep and Kids on slanted pocket
with one zipper compartment,adjustable toggles on black cording, taffeta lining.

Winter Glory in Milwaukee

2011-11-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks goes to The Wisconsin Designer Craft Council for the first year
Winter Glory show in the Harley Davidson Garage in Milwaukee.
About 1500 very happy people came through and are delighted it will happen again next.
The three gals are the "Three Wisconsin Bag Ladies" (Pam, Ilze, Char)
..they have been making handbags for over 25 years.
We're glad we captured them doing the second best thing they do...laughing.
Of course, their bags making is #1.
So...put this on your 2012 calendar....you'll want
to come Holiday shop at this one.

November and December Schedule...See you soon!

2011-10-31T19:24:00.000-07:00

Getting a little dress up and ready to celebrate the season!
AND carrying a Helen's Daughters Handbag.
Catch us one of these
November or December shows!

On the Great Pumpkin Hunt

2011-10-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

Yes....we know we should be in our studios working.
But we're on the "Great Pumpkin Adventure".
Char in Wisconsin and Mariella in Minnesota.
Char will be working with her husband, Frank, on their 24 years of their
Halloween Display - 30 plus Pumpkins and more.
Mariella with her husband, Joe, will be directing the Preston Arts Council
"kids decorate a pumpkin "
on Saturday AM in Preston.
We'll put up the results soon.

Char and Frank's Fall Art Tour Veggie Chili

2011-10-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

Soooooo many of you asked for our Veggie Chili recipe.
Here it is:

Char and Frank's Fall Art Tour Chili

8 Medium Onions -Coarsely chopped.
Saute in
3-5 Tbsp Olive Oil
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Blend these spices in a bowl:
2/3 Cup Chili Powder
1/2 cup Dried Parsley
2 Tbsp Cumin
2-3 tsp Black Pepper
Optional:
3 tsp Basil
3 tsp Oregano
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Carmalize Onions at low heat.
Stir in powdered spices - cook 2-3 minutes.
ADD one bottle of Dark Beer.
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Add 6-8 Cloves of Garlic - minced.
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Simmer for 5 minutes.
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5 cans Beans - Your choice.
4 big cans Diced Tomatoes
1/2 to 1 cup Butter
2 tsp salt - Optional (we don't add it)
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8 Green and Red Bell Peppers - Coarsely chopped.
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Optional Ingredients
(We add them all when we have them.)
2-4 cups fresh Home Grown Tomatoes
More Dark Beer
2-3 Apples - Diced
Butternut Squash - 2-3 cups- Diced.
1 1/2 cup Corn
HOT..1/2 tsp Powdered Jalapeno Pepper .
More if you like it.
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Simmer on low heat for one hour.
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Invite your friends over, rent a movie, buy some beer
and
ENJOY!!!

Fall Art Tour 2011

2011-10-20T09:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone visiting our Baraboo, Wisconsin studio this past weekend!
We have done all eighteen years of the Tour
and we are grateful to all attending and shopping.
We are having a few days rest -
then full steam ahead for the Holiday shows.
Thank you we enjoying meeting the hundreds who visited the studio!

Fall Art Tour 2011

2011-10-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

Join us at our Baraboo Studio during the
Fall Art Tour!
Both Mariella and I will be in the studio.
We will be show casing our new Leslie Trewyn Collection.
This is a chance once a year to visit our studio and discuss our work.
Basketmaker, Kristie Weber-Mickler
will be making baskets in the garden
and Frank will have a booth full of his work.
On Sunday we offer a Veggie Chili Brunch.
Our studio open at 10 AM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and closes at 6 PM each day.
Hope to see you in the Baraboo Studio!

Char's Leslie Trewyn Collection

2011-10-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

Char from Helen's Daughters and painter, Leslie Trewyn,
decided to collaborate on a Helen's Daughters handbags collection.
Leslie lives, paints and has a gallery in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Leslie's bold folk art designs, flat shapes and vivid color
complement Char's color and texture sense.
Here are the first dozen images.
Char will be showing and selling this new collection at the
Galena Country Fair this weekend
and
in her studio in Baraboo during the Fall Art Tour.
She will also be selling Leslie's book, showing a life time of painting.
Check www.fallarttour.com for info.

The Fall Finish - Helen's Daughters Downtown Garden

2011-10-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

The sunflowers haven't bloomed yet; it's October
and we're still keeping our fingers crossed.
This is the finished Fall Downtown Garden.
It was awash in color in July and now we have golds and browns.
We'll leave it there until March. Many seeds for the birds to eat in January.
Thanks to someone helping us weed in September.
We'll be back in April to start again.
Yes, we're planting daffodils bulbs for a little spring color.
Hoped you all enjoy our Helen's Daughters Downtown Garden.

CranFest - Busman's Holiday

2011-09-26T13:20:00.000-07:00

Mariella and Char - Helen's Daughters - met in Warrens, Wisconsin
for a Bus-man's Holiday! Thousands of people travel to this little community
and it's a huge fundraiser for every school, church and non profit in the area.
Warrens is a major cranberry supplier for Ocean Spray.
Warrens celebrates the harvest and just about everything else.
We had fun just being spectators.

Country Living Fair - Columbus, Ohio

2011-09-20T16:14:00.000-07:00

What an adventure! Our friend, Karen, volunteer to join us on this Journey. We left Wednesday for the ten hour van road trip to Columbus. Traffic was light, this made the trip an easy drive. I can't believe we talked for 10 hours straight! Thursday we set up the booth on the Ohio Village State Park grounds in Columbus. We walked the village and everything said you're welcome to the Country Living Fair. Friday was the first day. People came from everywhere - New York, Atlanta, Texas, Colorado, California, Canada. One of our first customers was from Portage...Wisconsin...ten miles from our Wisconsin Studio. The grounds were divided into sections - Collectible/Antiques - Food Court - Artisans - Stars (We weren't stars this year, but we're working on it.) - Sponsors - Country Living Publications - Pumpkin and Gourd Market. It was exciting, en-lighting, and we sold quite a few Helen's Daughters handbags. Two of our handbags will even be going to Saudi Arabia during the Hajj at Mecca. Saturday and Sunday were near perfect days. Blue skies and cool temps. About 15,000 came through the Country Living Fair Gates. The tear down was easy. We were out in two hours. Headed back to Wisconsin, family and the real world. Another 10 hour drive and conversation and home by 3 PM Monday. Huge thanks go to Karen. After two weeks in Canada with her family, she jumped in our van and spent another six days with us in Ohio! We now call ourselves the "Bohemian Babes from Baraboo"! Thank you Stella Corp, Country Living Magazine, Ohio Village Staff for a successful fair - we WILL return in 2012!!

We're Ready!!

2011-09-13T17:53:00.000-07:00

We're packing the bags and loading the van.
Next stop -
Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio!!!

2011-09-08T17:31:00.000-07:00

Helen's Daughters Studio
does have a Facebook page.
Check us out!

Opening Day - Friday - September 16!!!

2011-09-08T17:19:00.000-07:00

We have tons to do
before we're ready.
We're honored to be invited!
We'll be in booth #364
at the Ohio Village
near the State Fair Grounds
in Columbus, Ohio.

Wausau Art Festival

2011-09-07T14:42:00.000-07:00

Join Mariella at the
Wausau Arts Festival.
This show is on Saturday and Sunday
and is a true community art festival.
The weather will be PERFECT!!

Going Crazy!!!!

2011-09-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

We are making piles and piles
of Little Lake Pouches
for our next two shows.
Starving Artist Show
Mt Mary College in Milwaukee on Sunday
and Wausau Art Festival Sat/Sun
in Wausau, Wisconsin.

ArtStreet

2011-08-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

Shoppers in Green Bay at ArtStreet.
They have more than a football team.
Today they are celebrating the ARTS!

Winners!

2011-08-21T15:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks Agora Art Fair in Fitchburg!
A sweet little show!
Easy set up (except for the raining part),
beautiful ambiance, nice patrons!
We are honored to be recognized and will return!

Helen's Daughters - Booth 364

2011-08-17T17:14:00.000-07:00

Layout for the
Country Living Fair
in
Columbus, Ohio.
We are booth 364!

Mini Marley

2011-08-17T12:39:00.000-07:00

Yes..we know you've seen this fabric before.
It's one of our favorites!
Little Mini Marley
is a brand new style.
The perfect little bag for any occasion.
See us at the Saturday only,
Agora Art Fair in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
And Artigras in Rochester, Minnesota!

The Week Ahead

2011-08-14T21:08:00.000-07:00

I think we are going to be very busy this week.....

Awwwwh Lake Michigan

2011-08-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

This is Lake Michigan at Evanston, Illinois.
Our booth was located a half block from this view.
Lucky US!
It rained three times. The van was only partly load before the last drenching.
Luckily, we had a dry set of clothing for the four hour drive home.
Today, it's pull out the tent to dry the top and sides.
Pull out the totes - they're covered with mud and sand.
Wash the back drapes and shoes, soxs, T's and shorts.
Dry out the charge slips.
And best of all, had lunch from our sweet cousin from Michigan City.
Thanks Evanston..we'll return...this is just all part of the biz.
Think sunshine for this weekend in Green Lake, Wisconsin.

Evanston Lakeshore Art Fair

2011-08-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

Off to Evanston, Illinois this weekend
Evanston Lakeshore Art Fair.
Show is in Dawes Park
right by beautiful Lake Michigan.
Starts at 11 AM goes to 6 PM.
ART - Food - Music!
.

New Fall Card Cover

2011-07-28T18:37:00.000-07:00

Our designer - Lorranie Ornter-Blake
has come up with a new cover card for our Fall Shows.
A little different
but we luv it

Thanks Ann Arbor

2011-07-27T07:11:00.000-07:00

After two days of recovering
..thanks Ann Arbor for the great show.
It was hot and sticky and wet and miserable.
You never disappoint us.
You are 12 and you are 80.
You are have different diverse backgrounds.
You have traveled 1000's of miles
and
you live in Ann Arbor.
There is no other like you.
Thank you for loving our handbags.
We appreciate your support!

Ann Arbor...Just Days Away.

2011-07-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

Working hard for Ann Arbor.
Had a chipmunk invasion in studio this morning.
If he was looking for AC
he was disappointed - about 94 degrees in the studio day.
Opened door and about 30 minutes later he high tailed it out.
We'll be in booth 99 on State St.
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair in A2, Michigan.

College Hill

2011-07-15T12:17:00.000-07:00

Mariella wants you to join her
at the
College Hill Art Festival
in Cedar Falls, Iowa
today and tomorrow.

Something New For Ann Arbor

2011-07-12T17:24:00.000-07:00

We've designed something new
and are bringing them to
The Ann Arbor Summer Fair
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Booth 99 on State Street.
Having FUN working hard in the studio
and can't wait to see you.

July Shows

2011-07-05T08:55:00.000-07:00

We are going to be very busy in our studios this July.
So...Here's were to find us in the next few weeks.

July 9-10 - Sugar Creek Art Festival - Normal, Illinois
Booth N62
July 16-17, College Hill Art Show - Cedar Falls, Iowa
July 20-23, Ann Arbor Summer Fair - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Booth - State 99
July 30-31, Art Sail - Clear Lake, Iowa

Have a wonderful July.
Come see us and say "HI"!

Madison Farmers Market

2011-07-02T14:06:00.000-07:00

Finally...A Saturday OFF!!!
We went to the Madison Farmers Market.
It's fabulous!
It runs from April thru October on the Capital Square.
I love our beautiful Capital
and
the square that surrounds it!

A THANK YOU To All Who Helped us this year.

2011-06-27T15:18:00.000-07:00

One year ago today, Frank and I where victims of two smash and grab Hispanic thugs. We were robbed of all of my husband's artwork in Slinger, Wisconsin. We were followed after an art fair and robbed at an opportune moment. We watched as the robbers drove away in their powder blue mini van. The van and thugs carrying a lifetime of work and our future.. Our insurance covered only a tiny fraction of the cost of the work. We will never recover from what was stolen. So..today, one year later, we would like to
THANK
the following people for their
extraordinary generosity.
Hugs and love to ALL!

Officer Cashin, Mariella and Joe terBeest Schladweiler
Tom White, Kristee and Marv Weber-Mickler
Roz Long, Cedarburg Cultural Center
WAAC, Michigan Guild of Artists and Crafts People
Christine Kortbein, Judy Ellinghuysen
Mary Hultman, Lake Delton Craft Mall
Ted TerBeest
Judy Dresden, Barb Kudla
Bernadette Mahfood, Jeannie Lange
Baraboo Chamber of Commerce
Kae Taylor, Carol Kratochwill
Evan and Marcia Wollschlager
Olivia for all of her HUGS
And those of you who kept us in your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you !!!

Char & Frank

Helen's Daughters Downtown Garden

2011-06-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

Helen was an avid gardener.
She did the farmer's market in
Rochester, Minnesota for years.
Helen's Daughter, Char, with her husband, Frank,
have help plant and nurture a small downtown garden
in Baraboo for her memory.
It has two benches, wonderful grasses,
lilies, a few annuals from Fox Line Gardens
and, of course, happy weeds.

Rain in 2 Cities

2011-06-20T12:04:00.000-07:00

Yep..Rain in the Twin Cities on Saturday.
But...a nice gentle rain - NO micro-bursts.
Thanks Minneapolis and Stone Arch - had a nice show.
Always glad to be back to our studio and creating.

WOW!

2011-06-15T17:11:00.000-07:00

Sometimes a crummy day
can end up beautiful!

Country Living Fair - Columbus

2011-06-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled
to be part of this exciting event!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-14T08:36:00.000-07:00

Helen's Daughter - Mariella - will be
celebrating Father's Day
with Joe, Joe and Eric.
Two Dads, a son and a son!
Happy Day to all Dads on Sunday.

Shows - This 2nd Weekend in June.

2011-06-09T11:13:00.000-07:00

On Saturday and Sunday,
Mariella will be at
Arts By the River,
Mankato, Minnesota.
www.artsbytheriver.com .
On Sunday,
Char will be at
Art on the Lawn
in Rockford, Illinois.
www.artonthelawn.org .

TEN Years of LIVING!!!!

2011-06-07T16:53:00.000-07:00

TODAY
was Char's LAST
visit to the world class
Cancer Center at the
U of Wisconsin Hospital.
A ten year graduate!
Stay healthy everybody.
Now, Char, get to work and
keep creating
HANDBAGS!!

A Little Fun in Naperville

2011-06-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

Before the show in Naperville started,

Char found this fabulous bronze

of Dick Tracy on the River Walk.

She decided to join him in the crime fighting.

Thanks Naperville,

it was hot on Saturday

but you came out on Sunday

and supported the show!

Helen's Daughters

2011-05-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

Helen's Daughters
-Mariella, Jennifer and Char -
always get together in Lanesboro, Minnesota
to celebrate their mother, Helen, birthday.
She would have been 86 this year.
We know she was with us today!

2011 Children's Area Winners!

2011-05-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

Laura, Char (Helen's Daughters) and Lou
were the
2011 Children's Area winners
at the
Springfield Old Capital Art Fair.
Look at the last blog post to
see the handbag Char made for the competition.
Thank you Springfield, we had a very successful show!
We will be very busy creating for our next show in Naperville.

Children's Competition

2011-05-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

Here's my little bag for this years
Children's Fair Competition
at the Old Capital Art Fair
in Springfield, Illinois this weekend.
I luv IT.

Lucky US!

2011-05-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

The June Wisconsin Trail Magazine
chose Helen's Daughters Studio
to be included in their
Wisconsin Marketplace section.
We are # 3.
We are honored and thrilled to be included.
Thank You WIS Trail!!

Mariella and Joe at the Pickers!!

2011-05-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

On the way back from
Davenport, Iowa,
Mariella and her hubby, Joe,
stopped at the
American Pickers!
They look happy!

The Winners!!!

2011-05-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

Char of Helen's Daughters
and hubby, Frank of A Different Angle,
were both winners at the
Marshfield Art Fair on Mothers Day!!!
They both make MADE IN AMERICA art/craft
and are "Keeping it IN Wisconsin"!

Davenport

2011-05-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

Mariella is in Davenport today!
If you live close stop by and say "hi"!

Helen and her Sisters

2011-05-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

The closer it gets to Mother's Day,
the more we think about our mom - Helen.
Our Mom is on the left.
Our Aunt Mary and Aunt Murna stand to her right.
It's so hard to believe ten years have
passed since her death on Mother's Day 2001.
We miss her lively energy and endless creativity.
She inspired us to be better woman.

ART TOUR

2011-04-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

Find Mariella
at the
Bluff Country Art Tour.
She will be in the
Lanesboro Community Center
with a few other talented artist.

Heather's Bag

2011-04-26T00:41:00.000-07:00

Bag Two from the
same wedding dress.

Heather's Bag

2011-04-26T00:28:00.000-07:00

She wanted two bags
made for her two oldest daughters.
We used her wedding dress and
other important notions
from other special garments.
We followed her directions - this is handbag one.

ACC St Paul Booth

2011-04-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

This was our booth at the St Paul ACC show.
Thank you our Minnesota patrons for the successful show!
Next event is the Bluff Country Art Tour.
Mariella will be found at the Lanesboro Community Center
in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
We promise...no snow storm.

Whatever Bags

2011-04-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

Finally....the posts are sticking!!!
Whatever Bags!!!

Kristie's Baskets

2011-04-21T07:39:00.000-07:00

Kristie Weber Mickler
will be our guest artist
at our studio during the
Fall Art Tour in October!

2011 Columbus Country Living Fair

2011-03-23T12:03:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to be
accepted into the Columbus, Ohio
Country Living Fair
in September!!!!
This fair is sponsored by Country Living Magazine.

Art In Bloom

2011-03-20T15:48:00.000-07:00

The Show started at 10 AM in Bloomington, Il.
The weather was perfect for a show....not to cool or warm.
The Sun was out, so we had a nice crowd.
Though, I've lost my voice and couldn't speak,
we managed to communicate.
We'll see you in Springfield in May!

The Big Eye Ball

2011-03-15T11:57:00.000-07:00

On the way home from Green Bay's Artigras show.
Mariella spotted this big eyeball.
We wonder where it's headed?
Probably saying "Stay focused on our business".
Show season is here...so back to the studio.

An Amazing Day

2011-03-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

I know my blog should not be political
BUT
Sometimes you do things that are so moving
you have to share it.
Frank and I joined 100,000 other
folks on the Madison Capital Square.
Along with teachers, nurses, fireman, cops, kids, mom's, dad,
farmers, famous people. It was amazing calm and peaceful.
Very much worth the day of good fellowship.
Very surreal and moving. We will never be the same.

Because a Friend Asked

2011-03-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

Since we had no one to take our pic together..
We did each other separately.
Nothing to do with handbag making.
Just doing what tourist do in
Macon, Georgia
View Frank in previous post..

A Friend Asked

2011-03-11T18:57:00.000-08:00

My Southern Gent

Baraboo to Naples to Baraboo

2011-03-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

On the 5th Ave beach in Naples.

2011-03-01T16:39:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Naples!
We had a wonderful time and did a little business.
We're home in our real Wisconsin home and studio
It was a 26 hour trip in the van and drove into the driveway at 5:30 AM Tuesday.

Naples National - February 26-27.

2011-03-01T16:32:00.000-08:00

One of the nicest Florida shows in February.
We were there!

From the Sketchbook

2011-02-20T14:06:00.000-08:00

A completed bag
from the sketchbook
and
photographed by
Sanders Visual Images in Milwaukee.
I love how it turned out!

Getting Ready for March Shows

2011-02-19T17:37:00.000-08:00

Working hard this weekend designing
new handbags for
upcoming March shows.

Show dates for February/March/April.

2011-02-14T18:50:00.000-08:00

Use your download fan card
at our
February and March show.
St Paul is also included.

Happy Valentines Day to Our Guys!

2011-02-14T07:32:00.000-08:00

They may be standing in an ice castle,
but their hearts as warm as summer.
Happy Day to our guys!

Helen's Daughters Studio

Sunday Market - This Summer!

Blondie*Purse Shopping*Husbands*Computers

Perfect Traveler Handbag

Show Season begins in Madison, WI

Weaver's Guild Show

The Booth Shot

What it Takes

NEW WEB Pages UP!!

This Weekend

Messenger Bags to Little Lake Pouches

Arline Modeling New Style

March/April Shows

Heart Coin Purses

Searching for the Best

Heart Purses

New Work

Supporting Local Art

New Handbag for Char

Box of Helen's Daughter HandBags.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy Holidays!

Ordering Handbags

Handbags at Raven House

2011 Holiday Collection

Very Merry Sponsors

December 15th.

Happy Holidays & Happy Handbag Shopping!

Lannies Bags

Little Marley - 2

Little Marley -1

Bernadette's Bag

Little Lake Pouch

Waist Pouch

Leslie's Chicken

Leslie's Sheep

Winter Glory in Milwaukee

November and December Schedule...See you soon!

On the Great Pumpkin Hunt

Char and Frank's Fall Art Tour Veggie Chili

Fall Art Tour 2011

Fall Art Tour 2011

Char's Leslie Trewyn Collection

The Fall Finish - Helen's Daughters Downtown Garden

CranFest - Busman's Holiday

Country Living Fair - Columbus, Ohio

We're Ready!!

Opening Day - Friday - September 16!!!

Wausau Art Festival

Going Crazy!!!!

ArtStreet

Winners!

Helen's Daughters - Booth 364

Mini Marley

The Week Ahead

Awwwwh Lake Michigan

Evanston Lakeshore Art Fair

New Fall Card Cover

Thanks Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor...Just Days Away.

College Hill

Something New For Ann Arbor

July Shows

Madison Farmers Market

A THANK YOU To All Who Helped us this year.

Helen's Daughters Downtown Garden

Rain in 2 Cities

WOW!

Country Living Fair - Columbus

Happy Father's Day!

Shows - This 2nd Weekend in June.

TEN Years of LIVING!!!!

A Little Fun in Naperville

Helen's Daughters

2011 Children's Area Winners!

Children's Competition

Lucky US!

Mariella and Joe at the Pickers!!

The Winners!!!

Davenport

BlondiePurse ShoppingHusbands*Computers