Helen's Daughters Studio

Monday, August 6, 2012

Beautiful Evanston Art Festival on Lake Michigan

Wow...I can't believe it's over.
Quick set up on Saturday morning.
Nice crowd on Saturday.
Then... dangerous storms moved in and closed the Fair at 3:30 .
We sat in the van as the wind, ran, and experienced direct hit lighting strikes on the festival grounds.
Scary!
No one was hurt, except for a couple tents that went down during the storm.
We weathered it well.
Went fabric shopping and Frank had a chance to enjoy his favorite food.
Sushi.
Sunday was utterly PERFECT!
We've waited all summer for a glorious day like this.
Since my Ann Arbor show, I was able to make 105 new pieces
. Sold 98 of those new colors, shapes and textures!
Thanks Evanston.
You stand alone with beauty, diverse and interesting citizens
and, of course,
you like our Helen's Daughters Handbags!
Crazy word of the day...FYI.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Ann Arbor 2012!!!

Ann Arbor 2012
Always a long journey - it's a 9 hour drive from Baraboo
- home of Helen's Daughters Char's studio!
I started with 300 handbags and came home with 14.
We'll try harder to have more choices for you - our faithful customers.
At set up, on Tuesday, it was 103 degrees.
We had rain on Thursday.
Friday was absolutely beautiful
and Saturday went fast.
Our fans were from eight to eighty.
Our conversations were enlightening and fun.
There is no other Fair like Ann Arbor.
Thank you, Michigan, it was a pleasure visiting you again.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Helen's Daughters Handbags in Ann Arbor!

Helen's Daughters Handbags!
Here's where to find us in
Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Booth #99 on State Street.

Fair On the Square - Madison

Hot - Fun - Art - People - Done.
Fair on the Square - Madison
Through everything was a little different this year,
we are always honored to be in
Fair On The Square.
Here are some of the sights from the fair.
Thanks Karen for Saturday help -
We always appreciated your assistance!

Monday, July 9, 2012

Nothing "Normal" About Normal, Illinois.

Yes...there is nothing Normal about Normal, Illinois!
It was HOT!!
Saturday temps hovered at about 104 degrees.
Sunday bought a break in the weather and hit a mere 95 degrees...
a welcome relief....really.
Our fans came out anyway and there where tons of
Helen's Daughters Handbag sightings!!!!
Many added to their there personal collections.
Uptown Normal
is a beautiful example of an small downtown changing into a showplace.
It's beautiful!
Congratulation Normal - you deserve to be well visited!