 Greetings from Chennai, India. I was supposed to write a post a week ago about my upcoming trip, but I didn’t manage to. I was supposed to write a post a few days ago saying good bye, but I didn’t manage to. During the past week or so,I have been totally immersed in the mammoth …
A Labor of Love
More evidence, that despite all the stress, I really do love what I do. I got a bit carried away with my commissions this week. All I really needed to do is print an image onto each garment, and sew a label on. Then I got thinking “wouldn’t this shirt look sweeter with a bit …
Broken Glass, Unbroken Spirit
So here is a little story about my experience at the Ballston market, and what a tale it is too, full of pathos and tragedy, with a dollop of humor added in and, of course, a happy ending of sorts. It was a lovely sunny day. No rain, I am happy to report. My booth …
Viva Vendors!
And now for some more fascinating things that I noticed, while working as a vendor at an outdoor market… Booth blindness This is a serious condition that affects many people at fairs and festivals Booth blindness is when a person does not even realize that your booth exists, because they are busy looking at/thinking about …
The Aftermath
Well my first proper experience as a vendor at a fair is over, and I thought I’d share the rich and pungent experience with you. Why pungent? You ask. Well it was hot, blindingly hot and sticky, and with stickiness comes pungency. Even though I kept slathering myself with sunscreen, I’m now a few shades …
Tiny Acts of Bravery
I have burnt a small hole in my credit card while shopping for printable t-shirts today, but I will be brave about it. It is a little scary being a small time Designer and Crafter, and starting a business from scratch. Every day I have a tiny panic attack about where all of this is …