Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Meet Julie of One Little Band

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Julie of One Little Band


2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Baby/toddler headbands, flower headbands, wedding shoes, and bridal hair accessories.

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

This is my first time as a vendor at a Fair and can’t wait to meet the other vendors and all my fabulous fans!

Thanks so much Julie!  Be sure to check her out on etsy and Facebook at:

www.onelittleband.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/onelittleband

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Meet Cristin of Hazelnut Designs

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Cristin Wilson of Hazelnut Designs
2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

I will be showcasing sewn fabric items such as bunting banners, fabric shopping bags, pieced pot holders, hand towels, mug rugs, zipper pouches... and some baby goodies such as burp cloths, drool bandanas, and baby leg warmers... maybe some baby clothing too!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I hail from Columbus, Ohio but my little sister, Carla, lives in Northern KY and is my right hand girl for craft shows!

My little guy, Eli,  will be at the Birds of a Feather Fair so look for him to be running around my booth!  He's 1 1/2 and cute as a button.


Thanks so much Cristin!  You can find more of Cristin's work at:

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hazelnutdesigns/

Monday, October 24, 2011

Meet Beth of Beth Toner Designs

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Beth of Beth Toner Designs


2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Handcrafted & designed stationery

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I am a very lucky mom of two beautiful boys. They keep me VERY busy but we always have fun. I quit my design job to stay at home with my first son and to keep my creative side satisfied I started doing wedding invitations, videos, and party invites. This eventually turned into stationery and craft shows. I love being a part of the special events in people's lives and I'm so thankful and honored when people ask me to create things for them.

I also love baking and throwing parties. It's such a thrill to create a fabulous atmosphere that makes that special event more memorable for years to come. I believe that it's all about the little details in life. 

Thanks for reading and hopefully I'll see you at the show.


Thanks Beth!  You can see more examples of Beth's work at:


Also search for Beth Toner Designs on Facebook!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Meet Kelly of Decadence

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.
Chocolate, sugar, and creativity - three of my favorite things in life!  My name is Kelly Gindele, and I am the owner of Decadence.

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

We specialize in custom gourmet desserts.  Decadence is my second job (well, actually third behind being a wife and mother) and my passion.  For my day job, I sit behind a desk all day doing mainly uncreative tasks.  I felt like I was in a rut. Then, for daughters 3rd birthday last year, it hit me - I wanted to learn to make and decorate awesome cakes.  I always let my daughters pick their birthday party theme.  My daughter,  Mayson, chose The Wizard of Oz.  I had so much fun creating a 3D house sitting atop the Wicked Witch of the East, the yellow brick road, and even the Emerald City.  Though I knew I had a lot to learn, it turned out great!  I have since made tons of cakes for various themes, including Cincinnati Reds, Sesame Street, Scrabble, and Candyland.  I have made birthday cakes, wedding and baby shower cakes, holiday cakes, 1st Communion cakes, and plenty of other cakes and desserts.  I also decided to expand to all sorts of delicious desserts.  I love sitting down with my clients to design the perfect custom dessert that fits their needs and tastes!  It such a great experience to get in the kitchen and experiment with various flavor combinations and decorating techniques.  It definitely gets my creative juices pumping!! Decadence is going to be showcasing various desserts at the Fair this year, including Cupcakes in a Jar!  These are great gifts (or even better to keep for yourself)!  They include decorative jars, delicious cupcakes, and even a spoon to eat them.  We will have a variety of standard and holiday flavors!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I am a wife to an amazing husband and a mother to two beautiful, intelligent, hilarious little girls.  My husband recently made the courageous decision to go back to college, and I am so proud of him.  Between my day job, his day job, his evenings at school, our kids and their activities, and Decadence, we live a fantastically chaotic life!  And I wouldn't change a thing!  My dad passed away unexpectedly at the incredibly young age of 44.  As devastated as I was that he died, he gave me a profound parting gift.  He made me look hard at my life and realize that I should not take one moment of it for granted.  There are so many wonderful things to experience in this world, and I want my daughters to grow up trying

to take advantage of each one.  I have so many blessings in my life, and I am truly grateful for every one.  I want my kids to have fun and be kids for as long as possible, and I love that they keep me young.  I love seeing the world through their eyes.  Whether it's playing in the sprinklers at the park, acting like pirates for the day, or playing in the leaves, a good day is any day I am spending with them!


I would love for you to check out Decadence on Facebook.  Be sure to "Like" us for a special coupon for the Fair!  See you November 6th!!

Thanks Kelly!  We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Meet Katie of The Paper Garden

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Katie Eades of The Paper Garden

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?


Paper “flowers”/pinwheels for various occasions (showers, holiday decorations, birthday parties, wedding decorations, etc.). They are also customizable!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself. 
 
I love being crafty and making things pretty! Being creative is a relaxing outlet for me and these flowers are always a big hit. I’m looking forward to using them in my own wedding next fall.
 
Thanks Katie!  We'll see you on November 6th!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Meet Natalie and Gretchen of Lulubelles

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Natalie Gerlack & Gretchen Black of Lulubelles

2.  What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?


Hand-crafted Jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, earrings, many of which are made with vintage finds.


3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

Cousins who love to shop, love to craft and love to make fashionable jewelry to make girls feel pretty! :-)

Thanks ladies!  Be sure to visit Natalie and Gretchen at:

http://www.lulubelles.com/
www.lulubelles.com/blog
www.facebook.com/lovelulubelles
@lovelulubelles on twitter

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Meet Kristin of Threadbands

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Kristin Johnson of Threadbands LLC

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?


I will be featuring many different baby items such as: travel wipes cases, baby leggings, bibs and burp cloth gift sets, and luxury infant sleeper gowns (perfect for late night diaper changes! No snaps or zippers to fumble around with!)

I will also offer a selection of girls dresses and shirts. There will be items that can be purchased, and left to have a custom name or monogram applied, and shipped to you at no charge! Everyone loves personalized items!

And finally, we will have a selection of ADORABLE handmade dolls for both girls and boys! The dolls are plush, and feature sewn on clothing. Can easily be tossed in the wash when dirty!


3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I enjoy spending my time creating quality, unique, and modern children’s clothing and gifts. I am really looking forward to seeing you at the show!

Thanks Kristin!  Check her out at http://www.threadbands.etsy.com/ and search for Threadbands LLC on Facebook!