Handmade Holiday

I think handcrafted gifts are wonderful. This year about half of the gifts Jim and I are giving are made from hand. I made ceramic ornaments this year and last year.  I just feel that making anything with another person in mind shows love. I will post some pictures later.

Paper Presence

You can now find my soaps at Paper Presence in Beacon, NY! Here is the address:

Paper Presence

133 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508

(845) 849-2443

http://www.yelp.com/biz/paper-presence-beacon

Paper Presence has great greeting cards, note cards, desk accessories, gifts, baby and bridal shower items and educational kid's books.

 

They also offer custom invitations, social and business stationery. Great shop! The owner, Lydia, is extremely helpful and she keeps her store stocked with unique gifts!

 

Creative Collaboration!

Okay, first don't forget to come and support over 20 artists' at the first ever Women's building artisans' market. I will be there Friday 5-8 and Saturday 10-4. Yay! 373 Central Ave, Albany NY.

I will also have gift sets for sale. My Aunt Mary Louise embroidered me some gorgeous handtowels and my co-worker, Sue Gomes,  knitted me the most beautiful 100% cotton washcloths. Last but not least, Jim made the best cedar soap savers.  Aren't they great together? Nothing beats creative collaboration! I will also post some pictures of my ceramic soap dishes.

Jim made the gray one. It's really funny because you can tell I didn't make it. I glazed it, but chose a glaze I knew he would use. It's called burnished steel.