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Renegade Craft Fair Recap

The Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco continues to be my all time favorite show. I have the best sales, and I have the best time. And after living in San Francisco for seven years, any chance to visit good friends, great restaurants and my favorite city hikes is a win for me. Check out my photos of Renegade in San Francisco this past July to see work by some super talented indie crafters. The second year was bigger and better, so much so that I can't wait for next year's show!

All signed up for Stitch Rock 2009

This will be my first time at Stitch Rock, but I'm already excited about this fall show. I expect to have a blast amidst these indie artists and crafters in south Florida, just north of Miami. If you're going to the show, stop by the Like A Fox booth and say hello!

Astronette's Alternative Undies

Check out these unbelievably cute undies from Astronette!  I do love stripes, and the detailed banding on these handsewn hipsters really sets them apart. Available from Astronette's etsy shop for $16. This reconstruction seamstress also sells at Honeypot, so I'll be sure to look for her goods when we next visit our friends in Asheville. 

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Recap

December's Atomic Holiday Bazaar was better than ever!  Thanks to Adrien for her amazing ability to pull together a fantastic show and thanks to all you awesome fellow AHB crafters for allowing me to be in such good company. See you next year!

photos courtesy of Daniel Perales

Take the Pledge and Support Independent Art and Craft

Do you solemnly swear to buy handmade, only handmade and nothing but handmade this holiday season?  Well, you don't need to be that strict on your gift giving principles, but you get the idea. Shout out to the world your dedication to independent art, craft and design at buyhandmade.org.

Atomic Holiday Bazaar is December 14

Mark you calendars, boys and girls, for a rowdy good time at next month's Atomic Holiday Bazaar in Sarasota. Like A Fox jewelry is participating for the second time - hooray! Don't you just love the new poster?
 

Bando Beautiful

Have you read the latest issue of N.E.E.T. yet? Each issue is always jam-packed with exciting indie fashion trends and products. I am head over heels, crazy in love with the one-of-a-kind  hair accessories by Bando that Stephanie featured this time. Bando, a team of two L.A. stylists, creates dazzling headpieces from vintage feathers, beads and fabrics.

Four of my favorite designs:


Aren't they absolutely beautiful?!! Thanks, Stephanie, for turning me on to Bando.

Reporting on Renegade

There's no finer champion of independently spirited handmade wares than Renegade, and it was a true pleasure to take part in Renegade's first San Francisco festival. A special thank you goes to my husband and our good friends for helping me set up and run the booth. And thanks to everyone who participated and made this event so much fun -  especially the wild circus marching band Mucca Pazza!

 

Raid Dad's Ties this Father's Day

For Father's Day, I suggest raiding dad's closet. That may not seem nice, but once you see how Outsa Pop reworked several old ties into fabulous flower pins and fascinator hats, you too will be on the hunt for old ties. I can always count on this trashionista from Finland to come up with the best ideas for converting junk into super hot fashion trends.

Outsa Pop even shares her crafty techniques, so check out the dozen or so trashion tutorials on flickr. And bookmark her blog pronto. Two other amazing feats: spray painting accessories and zipper collars.

Aawww.....too cute!

Checking in on BuenoStyle, one of my favorite makers of recycled/vintage accessories, I discovered a curious non-jewelry item in her shop: sushi toys for cats. Handcrafted from felted thrift store sweaters and stuffed with organic

catnip, these faux sushi rolls have earned the seal of approval from BuenoStyle's furry pals. Get one for your kitty here.