my brain is a mess, and so is my desk.

before i get to the point, i've noticed that my blog has picked up a few new followers these last few days, so in the words of my friend adri, "oh hai!!!" (waves). she's funny! so, i'm pleased to announce that in just a few short days, my brain will no longer be a mess! i'm so excited to get my almost fully functioning mind back that i'm not sure what i'll do next! the last few weeks have been so incredibly busy with all the work i've been doing in preparation for the great gifts holiday shop (running at the bridge in charlottesville from november 26-january 29) that i haven't been able to think clearly, and my desk has been such a clusterf--- that i can't even see what's there. if i've neglected our friendship, not returned your calls or emails, or not commented on your blog, don't blame it on me, blame it on the fact that i can't multitask.

i've been making bullet necklaces like crazy, which i'm super happy about because i love any excuse to go to the gem shop! now my only problem is that i'm not sure about packaging. luckily i don't have to take my own display as the bridge is setting everything up, but i'm not sure if i should just put a little tag on the necklaces and let that be it, or if i should attach the necklaces to a card like i have the rings, which is what i do when i ship them. what do you think?

chris and i will take everything on sunday and then spend the day in charlottesville, which i'm really looking forward to. even though charlottesville is only an hour north, it's completely different than lynchburg (by different, i mean that it isn't run by the falwell cult); charlottesville is so much more artsy, open-minded and all around more welcoming. it just feels right there. anyway, that's where i'll be.

tomorrow we're going to our friends chris & jen's house and our friends josh and cossandra will also come with josh's world famous lasagna. it's so delicious it brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. he still hasn't given me the recipe, so i'm thinking a threat of bodily harm is in order. so, i guess we'll meet again saturday or sunday! have a good week and weekend!

back to the burg

So Charlottesville was a success friends, yes it was. YES it was! I'm so glad I went! I was a bit apprehensive when I first got the email about attending, as the small shows I've done here in Lynchburg have always attracted a browsing crowd, not a buying crowd, and this town just isn't too artsy. I was pleasantly surprised with the Charlottesville show, not only because I made more than I thought I would, but because everyone was just so friendly! I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice people, and I do hope that we'll stay in touch! All in all, I'm just one big goofy grin, and I can't wait to do it again! The only downside is the fact that I had to come back home :( I have heard that the art scene is moving south from Charlottesville, and seeing as how we're only an hour away, I hope it comes here SOON! For a little photo fun, since most people skip over the text anyway :), I made myself a new facebook pic. You like?