Brett & Crystal of Vital Industries opened a new boutique in Denver, CO a couple of weeks ago called Tomte Craft. I recently sent them a box of a bardis goodies to sell in the store. Check out these images of the shop … it looks super cute!
Tomte
1644 Platte Street – Denver CO
Tuesday – Saturday 11-6
Sunday 12-5
Closed Monday
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See you in Cabbagetown tomorrow for Chomp and Stomp…head to booth 55 for a bardis, Twine and Ministry of Tiny Hats.
We had good times last year and I’m sure tomorrow will be great too!
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After a very busy past few weeks, I treated myself to a little magazine reading in bed this morning. In two of my favorite magazines I discovered a new trend — converting old suitcases into amazing storage. Love it!
(left, ReadyMade and right, Bust)
I really enjoy that both make-overs are food related but each could be used for a variety of different items: books, tchochkes, little framed photos.
ReadyMade published their project online here, but you should really buy a copy of both magazines for all the other amazing stuff, including some friends of mine! In ReadyMade you can read tips on how to buy a house from Garth Johnson and Claire Joyce, and in Bust you can read sewing tips for repairing your clothes from Kelly Rand.
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Becky and I hit the road tomorrow morning for Crafty Bastards!
Be sure to come visit us. I’ll be in Booth #46 and I’m surrounded by friends. Becky of Glue and Glitter is Booth #47 and Cathy of Bossa Nova Baby is Booth #45. My back-to-back neighbor in Booth #43 is Kurt of Swear Jar Design. I could not be happier! The list of vendors for this event is just plain amazing! Check out my vendor page here. While you’re at it, please vote for me (a bardis) for Craftiest Bastard. Thanks!
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I look forward to Creative Loafing’s Best of Atlanta edition every year. And today is the day! View the whole list on CL’s site.
Congratulations to the following places that I love too!
Readers Pick
Best place to score affordable art – Young Blood Gallery
Best underground art space – Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery
Best local arts blog – BurnAway.org
Best brew pub – Brick Store Pub
Best beer selection – Brick Store Pub
Best neighborhood bar – Brick Store Pub
Best pool hall – Twain’s Billiards and Tap
Best locally brewed beer – Sweetwater 420 at Sweetwater Brewery
Best shopping district – Little Five Points
Best down-to-earth place in Atlanta – Decatur
Best specialty market – Your DeKalb Farmers Market
Best health food store – Sevananda Natural Foods
Best comic bookstore – Criminal Records
Best CDs – Criminal Records
Best used CDs – Criminal Records
Best jukebox – Righteous Room
Best restaurant for late-night dining – Majestic Diner
Best coffeehouse – San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co.
Best coffee – Aurora Coffee
Best Middle Eastern – Mediterranean Grill
Best soul food – Soul Vegetarian
Best Cupcakes – The Atlanta Cupcake Factory
Best Ice Cream – Jake’s Ice Cream
Critics Pick
Best place to score affordable art – Young Blood Gallery and Boutique
Best gallery spotlighting local artists – Spruill Gallery
Best place for collectors-edition vinyl – Criminal Records
Best coffeehouse – Octane
Best off-the-beaten-path tourist destination – Your DeKalb Farmers Market
Best overall neighborhood – Decatur
Best local blog – Decatur Metro
Best down-to-Earth place in Atlanta – Little Five Points
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... look at the good times!
I was quoted in The New York Times:
“I just like the fact that I’m supporting someone who’s trying to make their way in the world by using their talents, and my money is going directly to a person instead of a chain of middlemen,” said Christy Petterson, a jeweler in Atlanta who co-edits GetCrafty.com and has bought handmade gifts this season. “For the same amount of money, the specialness factor is way higher. It’s more heartfelt than if you bought something from a big-box store.”
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