Come See Me!

12/01/2011

Come See Me!

It's showtime!

All of the weeks of amped-up fairy food construction were leading to this. The holiday fairs have begun. Today, tomorrow, and the next we are at the University Campus here in Missoula. And December 11th we will be at the Made Fair.

It's really fun to make things and then send them out into the world. And I have so much to share! Necklaces, bookmarks, mobiles, gift bowls and baskets, yule logs!, cherry pies, christmas cakes, rainbow cakes, tarts, trout, magnets, charms, swiss chard!

And of course I have Nathan. He woke up with me at the crackest of dawn to set up. He spent days trouble-shooting mobile displays, and structural issues. He stayed up late, late, late watching The Office with me and keeping me company while I made stuff. He even became my go-to mini plate maker.

And I have Echo, my trusty sidekick. She gives me steady advice and cheer. Here at the fair she's got a deluxe set up of toys, slippers, snacks, and audio books. She woke up at five thirty like it was no big thing and has settled into her little booth camp like a champ. In fact she's so busy and content that I feel kind of lonely.

And Bella and Xi are at school but with me in spirit. I hung each necklace with the memory of Xi's critiques. She adores everything I make and if I want an ego boost I need only show her my latest item. Bella too, she basically thinks I'm famous.

And my girlfriends are walking my dog, and Nathan's mom expertly wrapped gift boxes and financed timber purchases. My grandma bought five mobiles. My other grandma gave me a small business grant. A lot of people have my back and that sure feels good.

And here we are. Hawking little irresistible mini food. Life sure is funny.

Come see me! (Or cyber-see me by saying "hi" in the comments!)

Dec 1, 2011 1:16:49 PM | fairy food