One of a Kind Show NY

What a great week in NYC! This was my first big show and what fun it was~ although when I arrived I had my doubts.

This is what the booth looked like when I arrived. UGGH!

Hanging the signs, photos and displays by myself proved to be challenging..... Have you ever tried to hang a 6x8 sign solo? And have it straight? After several hours, mission was accomplished!

One of the highlights of creating the booth was going to the Flower District. Loved these unusual flowers ~ not sure of the name but they were from Australia.

Gift Ideas

It's that time of year! Here are some gift ideas:

Toggle Bracelet~ A great unisex gift.

Susan G Komen Fundraiser

In the upcoming One of A Kind Show, I am participating in the Susan G Komen fundraiser. Artists can participate by creating either an

ornament or frame to be sold during the upcoming show in November. I decided to create some ornaments. The only requirement is that the item must have pink on it.

Oh No! My ornaments arrived broken. What to do??!

What the heck, I'll make lemonade out of lemons!

I cut out the centers to open up the ornaments.

I was inspired by the beauty of snowflakes - each one unique and beautiful.

The recipient will get a ornament that has the snowflake earrings inside.

Another version to follow!

Start Spreading the News...

The countdown begins!
We'll be going to NYC for the One of a Kind Show, November 18-21
Come see us in Booth B9.

If you'd like to receive free passes to the show, contact me at info@chikahisastudio.com!

September

September: True Blue - http://eepurl.com/5boI

Material Possessions!

Chikahisa Studio now at Material Possessions!

704 N. Wabash

Chicago IL

www.materialpossessions.com

Beautiful store with gifts, home decor and accessories. Stop by to take a look when you're in the Gold Coast.

Summer Road Trip

It is simply gorgeous in Traverse City Michigan!

Two things you must do while you're there.

1. Eat at The Cook's House

439 E. Front Street

It's a lovely place where they use local ingredients.

www.thecookshouse.net

2. Shop at Gallery Fifty

They have 2 locations, one on Front Street and one at the Grand Traverse Commons. They carry artisans from all over the US, hence the name Gallery Fifty. Chikahisa Studio is now represented there!

www.galleryfifty.com

Indie Designer Show

Antsy to get outside? I'm kicking off the summer at the Indie Designer and Market on Memorial Day Weekend. This venue features independent clothing and jewelry designers (like me!) at the Randolph Street Antique Market. It's a fun way to spend the weekend.

Here are the dates through the summer:

May 29-30

June 19-20

July 24-25

August 28-29

For more info: www.indiedesign.com

www.randolphstreetmarket.com

See you there!

On the News!

ROSEANNE TELLEZ, CBS 11 am News Anchor

Chikahisa Studio Double Flower necklace worn by Roseanne. Looks fantastic on you, Roseanne!

Lucky Buddha

I've been on a crazy kick about Buddhas. It all began when I made this necklace for a friend and she swears it's brought good karma. Now I want to share it with all of you! He is hand cast out of bronze and is just sooo cute!