fall brings around

It has been a bit of a lazy weekend. i have had some quality sister and relax time since Friday. I finally got around to updating my booth @ urban, and unpacking my car from artwalk (it only took a week...geez)

The weather has been beautiful, fall is certainly quickly approaching. So, I have taken a few snapshots of things that make me giggle/smile, these things were supposed to relate to the upcoming breezy season, but no need to tag them to a certain season, these thoughts bring wide grins all year long.

pretty self explanatory but i suppose i can explain.

cozy attire- sweaters, tights, long scarves and high socks.. all inclusive really i can finally cover up my pale complexion, since i managed to hide from the sun all summer.

feathers- i admit. the whole feather phase has been a bit extreme, but they ar simply elegant

and so cheap. you can jazz up any outfit/room with a few feathers.

boots- oh goodness thrift stores here I come, because i refuse to pay

over $25 for a pair of shoes. geez am I cheap or what?!

frames- you put a piece of artwork in a white or black frame and it automatically becomes stylish. not to say raw edge pieces aren't pretty too, but I am past the days of push pins and tiny nails. I'll foot the bill for a more clean look :)

couples- this couple is simply adorable. no questions asked.

kieko lynn & this fellow

chaos- i simply cant get enough of it.

it keeps me motivated, inspired, and driven to create

but of course sisters and pony rides

Bucky, Merlin, and Bee have been enjoying their long hot summer, but some fall

i will be venturing more and more to whip them into shape.

-carrie fagan

ARTWALK

This weekend has been filled with glitter and gumballs, dollar poems and overalls. we kicked off early Friday afternoon with some last minute crafting. My house was a complete wreck, yet well worth the colorful disaster. My partner in crime is finally back in town to hustle some goods on the street. Artwalk proved to be a success! Friday night Lily and I enjoyed a salmon wrap and cranberry turkey burger with fresh cut sweet potato wedges while listening to stand up comedy and bluegrass... just sitting in our booth , Lily typing poems, while I sat next to her chatting with the passing crowd. ARTWALK was a huge success, and I look forward to helping out again next year.

My friend KJo came in town to help me out with the kids area, she was a mastermind face painter, filling all sorts of requests from unicorns to race cars, Siberian tigers and peacock feathers.

The kiddos loved her zesty flare and talent.

Here are a few photos of our booth set up.

I did something new to display our earrings and hair clips. You can barely see it on the photo @ the bottom, but I hung old windows to divide the space a little bit. I stretched wire between the frames where I busted out the glass, and got some tiny clips from Hobby Lobby to attached the goodies. This really cleared up plenty of table space.

ARTWALK

If you live in Birmingham, come visit Lily and I Friday & Saturday

@ Art Walk . We will be set up downton on Morris Avenue, next to the stage and kids area.

Lily will be back in full force with poems for a dollar, and we both will have plenty of artwork, jewelry and random trinkets.

Friday 5-10pm and Saturday 12-6pm

Here is a little blurb to convince you even more to come check out this incredible event!

Artwalk is an arts festival that transforms Birmingham's loft neighborhood into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 100 visual artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children's activities.

Through the good will of area businesses and the work of a dedicated staff of volunteers, Artwalk hosts established and emerging regional artists in the unique and architecturally rich setting of downtown Birmingham. Art lovers will see original work in all mediums priced from the affordable to the extravagant. Participating artists are predominantly from Birmingham and surrounding communities, showcasing the wealth of regional talent.

Porch Lights a magical night

This past weekend, a couple of my friends and I hosted an end of the summer art show/party. Porch Lights! There were over a dozen artists set up in a beautiful historic home in downtown Birmingham. The house was alive with color, people, food, music and dancing. Raphael moved all of her furniture from inside the house, and sprinkled it throughout the wrap around porch and front yard. The night was breezy, sangrias were in hand, and twinkle lights consumed the fallen sun. It was a splendid night overall.

1. handmade shoulder bags

2. Daisy Winfrey art

3. terrariums by Joanna

4. more succulents and pretty things

5. porch filled art splendor

6. painted silhouettes

7. wreaths with a whimsical twist- by Kendall

8. delicious treats. compliments of me!

9. Rachel Eden art

10.plenty more splendor.

home inspiration

A few home organization/inspiration photos always help me to spice up my house.

I have a new roomie (Leah) moving in this weekend, which means plenty of opportunities for

re-organization, painting walls, new furniture, and the best part ever, tossing things I have

been holding on to for ages. My first goal/project will be my bedroom. I have settled with the idea that anything larger than a full size bed will consume the space. Last week I got rid of one of my sewing tables, and took it down to my antique booth to sell. I now have left a very ugly family heirloom entry table, but with a fresh coat of blue paint , it will be transformed into my desk/vanity... lets just hope madre doesn't recognize the new look!

so, here is to a weekend filled with cleaning, reorganizing, crafting and plenty of fresh farm tomatoes, arugula, and goat cheese!

i will post pictures of the progress soon...

a little antique booth

This month i decided to try something new. I have never had an antique booth before, and to be honest, I was getting tired of the set-up break down @ the farmers market every weekend. So, I asked a few friends to split the cost/responsibility with me, and now i have my own little corner shop @ Urban Suburban in Crestwood, Birmingham. We moved in on the 1st, and since then it has been pretty darn successful. We set up the space like a bedroom, and there is a nice mix between art, antiques, and supplies. Decently priced as well. My friends Daisy Winfrey, and Emma Robertshaw have helped give the space some character. I am excited to brave all the seasons with this little booth, I cant wait to set up for Christmas! Enjoy.

We are finally kicking off Porch Lights!

Porch Lights- a monthly craft/art/junk sale the last Friday of every month.

There were will be over 15 vendors neatly arranged throughout a historic home in

5 points Birmingham. Come out and enjoy some sangria, art and local music.

Bring a friend and stay a while.

Friday, August 26th, you can find us here:

3413 7th Ct.

Birmingham, AL

5 POINTS