2012 Country Living Fair

 

2012 Country Living Fair 
Columbus, Ohio.
What fun we had at the Fair.
Mariella and I had a grand adventure.
We met amazing people,
saw awesome "stuff"
and, yes, sold some handbags.
The crowd was from all over New York - California - Wisconsin.
They came in groups of friends and sisters - a few husbands.
They carried bags and bags of "goodies" to their vehicles.
The weather was perfect on Saturday and Sunday.
Thank you Columbus, Country Living Magazine
and Stella Shows for a successful Fair.

Columbus Country Living Fair

Columbus Country Living Fair

Helen's Daughters Studio 

Booth #A336

September 14-16

Ohio Historical Village

Columbus, Ohio 

Both Mariella and Char will be there 

and 

they'd would love to see you!

Starving Artist Fair - Mt Mary College - Milwaukee, WI

 Starving Artist Fair - Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Crazy - Busy- Exciting - Fast - Home
Thanks Milwaukee and beyond!
Good seeing friends and new work!

100 Little Lake Pouches

Working for

 Mt. Mary Starving Artist Fair, 

September 9,

 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 and

 The Country Living Fair 

 Columbus, Ohio

  September 14-16.

Melissa and Tony's Wedding

       

Our Helen's Daughters blog this week
 is all about
 Melissa (our niece) and Tony (Melissa's new husband).
Not all Daughters got to go, some were working.
So this is for them as well.
It was all beautiful and a memory gone in a breath.
From the large Chapel to the vows and kiss, dinner, dance and more.
  It was all about family!
This is the terBeest family view of it all.
Another part of Melissa's and Tony's family would have seen something different.
Her talented mother, Donna,
would been so proud of Melissa and
 our late brother Rod,
would have loved to help give her away.
We wish Melissa and Tony a long happy life together. 
And thank you for including us in your day!
Hugs all around!

Char The Basketmaker

Helen's Daughters, Char, had a creative career before handbag making.
She was an accomplished
willow basketmaker, author and workshop leader.
In 1988 - yes it was a long time ago - she was honored to receive
a Wisconsin Arts Board - Art Fellowship Award.
 Only five Wisconsin working artists were honor in 1988.

Beautiful Agora Art Fair in Fitchburg

 

Agora Art Fair.
 Blue skies, happy patrons, happy artists and a well run fair.
This little one day show is a family affair.
Grandmother and grandfathers to twins in carriages and a smatting of teens
ALL smiling.
The weather was PERFECT!
 There was wide variety artists/craftsmen and gigantic award ribbons!
You know you've won when Nikki, the show coordinators, hands you one.
None for Helen's Daughters this year.
The fiber award went to The Very Merry Holiday Fair's, Pat Kroth!
Congratulations Pat!
 I'm glad I have a break for a couple weeks.
Thanks Fitchburg for a wonderful show.