Unique LA: Day 1 of Prep!

The fair starts tomorrow but I had a busy BUSY day of running around the city making sure everything was in order. Best part? I did it on my own!! Yeaaaahh!organized the inventory
loaded up the car
drove to jo-ann's fabric for polyfil & stuffed the remaining letters. for whatever reason, this batch of polyfil is particularly soft & squishy... a la:


headed to flock shop for inventory drop off, then AT LAST... to Unique LA!

slowly putting it together...
i'd show you the finished table buuuut, you'll just have to see it tomorrow :)
then AFTER that, I biked 11 miles to yoga. whuttup! :)

The Summer Craft Fair Tour 2011 starts THIS WEEKEND at Unique LA!!

The tags have been punched.

The plushies have been tucked away.
& it's time for YOU to throw on your springtime shoes & make your way to the California Market Center for handmade crafts, delicious foods, a free photo booth, DIY workshops, music, & FREE DRINKS. It also happens to be Mother's Day weekend so treat your mom to a bit of handmade goodness (& FREE DRINKS!).

You can find me along the southside wall, perfectly located on your walk from the free drinks booth to the cafe ;). Just keep going past the FREE DRINKS & look for the plush letters greeting you! I'll be debuting my NEW narwhal tote bags & narwhal plush, & vending alongside over 300 talented artists, designers & crafters.

The 3rd Annual Unique LA Spring Show
May 7th + 8th, 2011 (11am – 6pm both days)
California Market Center’s Penthouse (110 E 9th St – Map It)
$10 at the door or in advance (kids 12 and under are free)

I can't tell you enough how thrilled I am to see & meet you this weekend :)

A Weekend of Celebrating Friends (& biking!)

3 celebrations in 3 days

Luis's birthday in Chinatown on Friday (biked 10 miles), Stephanie's going away party (biked 10 miles), and Bruce & Victoria's joint birthday (biked 11 miles). I also biked Wednesday night to Villians Tavern from Silverlake. I'm just so proud of myself because I've never biked so much IN MY LIFE. CicLAvia has changed me for the better.
Steph's party. Disney's Robin Hood playing on the ceiling. Happy happy!
Victo & Bruce's party was the perfect remedy for a late late night of dancing. Theme: STRIPES!
Victo got some sweet bday gifts! Including prints from dabito.
graham cracker crust + brownie
+ marshmallowand BAKE!!

nom nom nom

Bruce. You got a little on your lip.

My two kitty interns

I'm gonna miss these two fellas.

Ice Cream & Elephants

(Filipino) ice cream for me. Elephants for a custom order.
Happy combination.

Illustration Test

Yesterday I hopped on a bus to the Americana for a second dose of free research at Barnes & Noble. Found the books & started sketching.It shall be finished today!

This morning

I drooled heartshape! I think the 'whoa' factor outweighs the 'gross'