Yummy & Company

NYIGF

2012-02-02T11:50:00.003-05:00

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I got the chance to go to the New York International Gift Fair this week- what a beast that show is- I bet I only saw 25% of it, if that! I went up with my awesome mother in law and my good friend Allison of Tigerlilly. We had a blast and were blown away by the amount of beautiful things we saw! While we were there, we, of course, had to get some NY style pizza- it was soooooo good! As I write this my legs are still sore from all the walking and bus riding we did, but it was definitely worth it!
:o)

The Live Version...

2012-01-27T00:46:00.001-05:00

So in keeping with my New Year's resolution of having more fun, I dropped everything, scooped up one of my BFF's in Philly and ran up to New York City for a night of wine and music!

We had a great time and got to see the amazing John Forte play at the City Winery. He had invited me earlier in the week to come and see him perform the song that he had written, inspired by one of my paintings. (For that story click here!) Obviously, I was super excited to see him play it live and was floored by the whole experience. Having only heard a studio version- which was haunting and beautiful, it was crazy to see it played live, not just by John but by his whole band. For lack of a better word, they jammed the hell out of it! It was so fun to see the band and the audience vibing and getting into it. Witnessing what started out as a very private and personal artistic exchange, being shared with a bunch of other folks was really a beautiful and inspiring experience!

Thanks John! xoxo

By the way, the City Winery is an amazing place to eat drink and see some live music! Go if you get the chance!

Elegant and Rustic

2012-01-17T10:30:00.001-05:00

So, I've been busy cooking up some new designs and have finally taken the time to snap a few photos to share with you! I love these new draped copper necklaces I started making this winter- they seem kind of elegant and rustic at the same time!

They make really amazing statement choker-esque necklaces (I think it would look gorgeous with a black strapless cocktail dress) or they can be worn casually- long and dangley over a simple tee.

Sweet Patina!

2012-01-09T14:02:00.001-05:00

New Year!

2012-01-01T22:13:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year!

I love this little period of time- after the holidays and before everyone goes back to work, and the new year starts. I get to spend time with family and friends, eat myself silly and treat myself to some well earned relaxation. I also indulge myself in ruminating about the past year, gauging if I've attained the personal goals I've set the previous new year. Luckily this year I have.

Each year I challenge myself both personally and professionally to

a) have more fun than the previous year
and
b) do things that scares me

I know it might seem simple, but in this day and age, in order to keep all the bills paid and the all ducks in a row, most of us are forced to work our little patooties off, leaving little time for fun and games. Fortunately, my work allows me to travel and visit cool places. More times than not, on those travels, I've been lucky enough to have good friends who are kind enough to take me in for a spell! So the fun part of my resolutions was easier to achieve than I thought it would be. (I'm in the process of planning some future trips, so if you're in the mood for travel or a visit, hit me up!) As far as the scary part goes, I've managed to take some risks this past year on some business decisions- let's hope they'll pay off in the future. (fingers crossed... stay tuned!)

Anyhoo, I hope everyone is as excited for the new year as I am!
Cheers and hugs to you all!

Yummy & Company Jewelry Still Available...Plus a Little Secret!

2011-12-20T07:35:00.000-05:00

If you didn't get a chance to shop any of the shows I participated in this holiday season, fear not, I just delivered a bunch of pieces to .925 The Silver Store in Fells Point!

*Secret*
I've been making some NEW silver pieces, which the Silver Store is now carrying, so if you wanna see them, you'll just have to stop by and check them out!

This Weekend...

2011-12-10T20:33:00.000-05:00

We're Richmond bound! Stop by one of our last shows of the year!

We'll be there from 11-5!
:o)

This Weekend!

2011-11-27T14:02:00.000-05:00

This weekend you will find us at Holiday Heap on Saturday!
The 5th annual Holiday Heap 2011 - a FREE indie craft fair featuring a wide array of the country's best crafters- will take place on December 3rd from 10 AM to 5 PM at 2640 St. Paul St in Baltimore. The event is free and open to the public.

And on Sunday we'll be hanging out at Merry Mart! As always, it will be held at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson from 11am-5pm. This is my last show in Baltimore for the year so be sure to stop by!

xoxo

2011-11-21T12:56:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to say how grateful I am to all my customers, my wonderful stockists, and all of the hardworking craft show coordinators across the country! Your support of the handmade community is so important to us at Yummy & Company and to small businesses everywhere!
I really don't know what I'd be doing without you!
With Love and So Much Thanks,
Jen

This Thursday!

2011-11-14T10:41:00.002-05:00

You're invited!!!!!
Come by and hang out for a bit! .925 the Silver Store in Fells Point is hosting a trunk show featuring Yummy & Company jewelry!
6-9pm
1634 Thames Street.

Stop by for nibbles, drinks and Yummy goodness!
xoxo
Jen

ANNOUNCING...

2011-11-11T00:48:00.000-05:00

HANDMADE ARCADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

This Saturday I'm heading up to Pittsburgh for this AWESOME show! Here are the details and a link to all the vendors!
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2011
11 AM - 7 PM
EARLY BIRDIE ENTRANCE AT 10 AM

Handmade Arcade is Pittsburgh’s largest indie craft fair, now in its seventh year. The annual Handmade Arcade was created to give grassroots, independent crafters an opportunity to show and sell their wares, and to provide an alternative to traditional craft and art fairs.

Fall-Winter Happenings!

2011-10-30T22:17:00.002-04:00

So my holiday schedule is almost set!
Here are a few events on my calendar for the seasons ahead... hope to see you soon!
Clover Market
Sunday, Nov 6
10 am - 4 pm rain or shine
12 E. Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003

Handmade Arcade
Saturday Nov. 12 11am-7pm
EARLY BIRDIE ENTRANCE AT 10 AM
Handmade Arcade returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,

.925 The Silver Store Trunk Show
Thursday evening, Nov. 17 6-9pm
at .925 The Silver Store

Holiday Art Star Craft Bizarre in Philly
Nov 18-20! Nov. 19th and 20th are FREE and open to the public.
Friday, November, 18th from 6-9 pm is a VIP Preview night.
Tickets are $25 for the preview.
Space is limited – purchase tickets here

Holiday Heap
Dec.3 10-5
St. John's Church
2640 St Paul Street

Merry Mart
Dec.4
Creative Alliance in Baltimore

Greenbelt Festival of Lights
Dec 3-4, 2011
Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road

Downtown DC Holiday Market
DEC. 8 and Dec 18
Located across from the Verizon Center (601 F Street) and Gallery Place-Chinatown metro, this outdoor bazaar has grown to include more than 150 local artisans and exhibitors.

Crafty Balboa
Dec. 17
11am-5pm

The show will take place at the Broad Street Ministry

315 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA

Boo!

2011-10-26T00:19:00.000-04:00

This weekend you can find me down in DC! I will be vending with a bunch of great vendors at the DC Craft Mafia's Monster Craft Mash.
I might have a costume on.
From 11-5pm you can find me at
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1514 15th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC 20005

Corner of 15th NW & Church NW

Baltimore Museum of Art!

2011-10-19T14:12:00.001-04:00

Guess who's work is pictured on the FRONT page of the of the Baltimore Museum of Art's website?!!!!

Holy smokes! I might just pee my pants! No, I won't, but I am doing the woot-woot dance with Ellie right now! I dropped off a collection of work there last week for a special holiday season event they are sponsoring, where artists are asked to create a series of work inspired by a piece the Musuem's collection. I chose to focus on their cyanotypes (click on this link to what cyanotypes are!) and was floored when I went to the website and saw my piece! AND the buyer for the museum already called to let me know they sold a piece and asked me to bring more work in! Oh happy day!

It's a Beautiful Day

2011-10-17T23:56:00.001-04:00

Spent a lovely day in Ardmore at the Clover Market on Sunday. One of the toughest parts of vending at all these great markets, is that I rarely get time to shop them.

Luckily my sweet hubby came and spent the day with me, and I got a chance to slip away a few times to see some of the other vendors. I grabbed a really fun locket from Charms City Crafts- it's gigantic! I'm talking Flavor-Flav gigantic! It has a blank face and I'm trying to come up with a Yummy design to decorate the face! I'll keep you updated on how it turns out!

An Official Bummer

2011-10-11T15:52:00.001-04:00

It's hard to say goodbye. It's such a shame too.

I really loved the Fenton Street Market... its coordinators, its vendors and its many wonderful volunteers and sweet customers. I want to thank Hannah and Debbie and their terrific crew, for doing such a great job growing and developing this market these past few years. It's a shame that bureaucracy and red tape has to step in and ruin a perfectly good thing. Personally, I gained so much from being a part of this endeavor and feel lucky to have taken part. It was here that I was able to start, grow and develop my own small business. For a small vendor fee, I got to test market my latest designs, sell my work, grow my customer base, network with shops, meet many friends, and was inspired each time I vended by the sense of community that this market produced. Again, many thanks to you all!
xoxo
Jen

Fells Point Fun Fest

2011-09-29T23:13:00.000-04:00

The Fells Point Fun Fest is this weekend!

Stop by .925 The Silver Store to see some of my latest designs.

Due East!

2011-09-22T00:29:00.002-04:00

Just about to finish up another order for Due East! They picked out a bunch of cute pieces so if you find yourself down in southern Maryland, check them out!

Due East is located at 27 S. Harrison Street in Easton, Maryland.

This Weekend...

2011-09-15T22:25:00.002-04:00

Busy weekend!
I'll be in Baltimore on Saturday at the Zappafest and at the Clover Market in Ardmore on Sunday!

Clover is an upscale vintage outdoor market in Ardmore PA featuring original art, antiques, vintage jewelry & clothing, artisan crafts, and handmade items. The Market is held one Sunday/month in the spring and fall.
Fall 2011 dates:
September 18
October 16
November 6
10 am - 4 pm rain or shine

12 E. Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore PA 19003

Fall Studs

2011-09-14T14:34:00.001-04:00

Here is the latest pair of studs in the shop! I have a little pair of black dotted ones and wear mine almost everyday. I know I should wear others, but I'm just a sucker for studs. (That's what she said!) Sorry... I couldn't help myself!! :o)

Fresh From the Studio...

2011-09-01T10:44:00.003-04:00

Might be available at the Brandywine Festival of the Arts... don't know if I can part with it quite yet! :o)
Also wondering if I should make a bigger one... such dilemmas!

September

2011-08-31T17:11:00.005-04:00

Here is my current itinerary for September... I have a few new items that will be making their debut- including super cute *bookmarks*! So if you're in the neighborhood please drop by and say hi!

Sept 10-11 Brandywine Festival of the Arts DE
Sept 18 Zappafest Baltimore MD
Sept 19 Clover Market Ardmore PA

Dogwood in Indigo

2011-08-22T23:47:00.000-04:00

This design in mounted in an antiqued brass setting and hangs on a 30 inch chain. It's super cute and dangley! Here's a link to some of the other designs I have available in my shop.

Another Year in Business!

2011-08-15T10:22:00.000-04:00

It's been a busy summer so far, here at Yummy & Company. And as we approach September, we're getting ready to celebrate our third year in business! Woohoo, we got past the terrible two's! It's been a great year- we've worked hard to expand our business and now you can find Yummy & Company goodies all across the US!
Here's a list of all our stockists! Stop by and see all of the new designs and collections in person!

Paradiso in Hampden MD
Art & Artisan in Ellicott City MD
Due East in Preston MD
Mixed Greens in Annapolis MD
Zola in Durham NC
Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery in Boulder CO
Artisans Gallery in Santa Cruz CA
Lilly Barrack in NM
Art Star in Philadelphia PA
Langman Gallery in Willow Grove PA
Foxxy Moxxy in Gettysburg PA
Wild Card in Pittsburg PA
Artique in Lexington KY

and most recently...

.925 The Silver Store in Fells Point
Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
National Archives in DC
and coming this October....Baltimore Museum of Art!

To all of our customers... we can't thank you enough for supporting our small business and buying handmade! We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you!
xoxo
Jen

Made in the USA...Sweet!

2011-08-09T14:23:00.001-04:00

I'm getting ready to send a shipment of goods down to the National Archives in DC. (Yes, you read that correctly!) And I thought I'd share my newest packaging with you. Recently, many of the nations best museums were called to task for not carrying merchandise in their gift shops that was made in the United States. Well, many of those institutions took action and stopped by the Buyer's Market of American Craft this year to shop and see what American artists have to offer! So when traveling this year to our nation's capitol, turn over your souvenirs and gift shop finds and see where they were made! I'm just thrilled to say that my work can now be purchased at the National Archives gift shop and as you can see, I've proudly displayed their place of origin!