http://hellobluebird.net happiness is handmade... Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:12:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_437" align="alignleft" width="220" caption="Image courtesy of Poketo.com"][/caption] Functional art that adds a spot of brilliant creativity to your everyday life.  Need I say more? Oh, yes, and I should also add: boys like them.  Finally, something for the lads at Hello Bluebird!  We even have tees in UNISEX.  The future's looking ... http://hellobluebird.net/introducing-poketo-art-for-your-everyday/ [caption id="attachment_407" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Philly-based Skeem candles, now available at Hello Bluebird!"][/caption] Just when I think I have the shop packed as tight as I can get it with unique, artist driven goodies, another box of gorgeousness arrives!  We have several new arrivals this week, which I'll be highlighting over the ... http://hellobluebird.net/skeem-candle-casting-some-light-into-the-dark-days-of-winter/ [caption id="attachment_392" align="alignnone" width="430" caption=""Snuggle Up" Print by Verity Kizek, available at Hello Bluebird"][/caption] First, let me just say that it is SNOWING.  Right now.  Again.  Are the 3-4 piles in front of my house not good enough?  If things keep on this way, there won't be enough wine, butter, or ... http://hellobluebird.net/the-white-rabbit-is-hard-to-spot-these-days/ Last weekend, I posted some photos of our work-in-progress of putting the shop "back together" (I still owe you the "finished" photos--see below!).  One of the things I am struggling with in my attempt to put together a new season of curated, handmade goods is that I like to make ... http://hellobluebird.net/february-brings-love-and-surprises-and-surprise-balls/ Frightful weather? Delightful.  The "snowmageddon" (as I've heard it called on our friend, Facebook) to come in the next day and a half isn't nearly as terrible if you have one of this talented lady's wool creations! [caption id="attachment_360" align="alignnone" width="348" caption="Upcycled Youth Sweater by Vals Art Studio"][/caption] Valerie Rosenthal Hebert is ... http://hellobluebird.net/introducing-upcycled-felted-sweaters-by-vals-art-studio/ [caption id="attachment_345" align="alignleft" width="232" caption="Bee Happy print by Melanie Linder of Spread the Love (available at Hello Bluebird matted or framed)"][/caption] We have been busy as bees this week. News of impending snowstorm notwithstanding, Hello Bluebird is bringing on the spring!  Boxes are filling the shop, full of pretty things made by ... http://hellobluebird.net/clearing-the-clutter-make-way-for-spring-whever-she-may-be/ Earlier this month, one of our favorite indie celeb locals, Jan DiCintio of Daisy Janie, wrote a lovely post recapping her handmade purchases of 2009.  Guess what local shop made the list?  You guessed right!  Thank you, Jan, for your kind words and great buys.  How lucky were the good ... http://hellobluebird.net/some-january-love-from-daisy-janie/ [caption id="attachment_322" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="(Front) Compendium "Trust Your Crazy Ideas" Anywhere Notebook, $3.95"][/caption] Shame on me.  I never did take a minute to publicly thank you for such an amazing first season.  From the day our doors opened in September, we have been blessed with a stream of lovely, enthusiastic customers, ... http://hellobluebird.net/hello-new-year/ I would like to invite you to another swell event at Hello Bluebird!  Starting with a swingin' opening reception this Friday evening (5-8pm), Hello Bluebird is hosting another terrific 3-day trunk show upstairs (thank you, amazing landlord!).  Olive Park Links and Tea Street Vintage will be featured, as well as ... http://hellobluebird.net/a-very-vintage-holiday-at-hello-bluebird/ [caption id="attachment_300" align="aligncenter" width="456" caption="Lancaster-made, artisanal jams and preserves by Christina Maser"][/caption] Good thing this isn't a countdown of News Years resolutions, or I'd be off to a shaky start!  Nothing like trying to hang a new show, decorate the shop for the holidays, provide excellent customer service *wink*, AND start ... http://hellobluebird.net/25-gifts-for-a-handmade-holiday-day-one-ish/