Weekend of Wintry

I took a couple weeks off as I was busy playing co-host for Wintry Market.  This years event was well worth the months of planning and finding the perfect group of vendors to participate.  I was happy to see that we reached a wider local audience this year, and I am ready for more years of fun!!

If you are an artist / maker who lives in Idaho and interested in sharing your talent and being a vendor for next years event, please contact us at wintrymarket(at)gmail(dot)com.

Wintry.

Again this year I am organizing, along with my amazing friends Amy and Anna, and selling at Wintry Market; a holiday themed market featuring artists and makers who live in Idaho.  Its going include 40+ vendors, workshops, a food truck, and photo booth.  Last year was a huge success and this year it has grown, so I am very excited about it...  and its less than two weeks away!!

Anxious

Very anxious about projects, events, and the start of fall.  The image above is a sneak peek of the lovely hand-lettering for the Wintry Market 2012 poster (Nov 3rd / 4th in Boise, ID), which is being created by my friends Aubry & John Briggs.  Wintry is just 5 weeks away, so I am busy planning...and making wares to sell... yes, I am doing both this year!

Navigate

Bricolage in Boise recently unveiled their project with the Boise Guest House, where 24 local artists interpreted the theme Navigate using a 11x14 wood panel and a compass. You can purchase originals and prints from Bricolage.

My favorites above: Elijah Jensen , Erin Cunningham, Kyler Martz

Wintry Market 2012

Wintry Market is happening again this year on Nov 3rd and 4th, we are now accepting vendor applications, they are due September 1st. APPLY ONLINE.

Mylar at the Modern

Local artist Adrian Krenshaw  organized a group of people who crochet and knit to create panels using VHS tape.  This project, Mylar Madness one part of a large art event that happens at the Modern Hotel in Boise the first Thursday in May each year.  These panels were stitched together to create a large covering for a wall in the courtyard.   I added my own 19x81 piece which was crocheted, you can see the finished project below. It was so great meeting other talented artists during this project.

Vanessa De Vargas

 Image via California Home + Design 

Can't wait to host Vanessa De Vargas this month at Chair Affair in Boise, she will be speaking on Friday April 20th at the Lecture Series.  I am so excited to meet her and hear the story on how she became such an inspiring person!  Love this Venice Beach home designed by Vanessa. A great combination of color and pattern!! Sources: wallpaper by Ferm Living , bedding by Jon Robshaw , custom headboard by Turquoise. 

You can buy tickets to the Lecture Series here, and the Chair Affair Gala here.

Saturday Songs | Sister Crayon & Treefort

Sister Crayon's - Terra Lopez performing at Treefort | Photo by Chona Kasinger via Paste Magazine.

Sister Crayon, was one of my favorite music discoveries from Treefort, they played the Linen Building on Friday afternoon.  After hearing their set on Radio Boise earlier that day, and I just had to go see them.  I love the way Terra's cheerful and exotic voice combines with the band's electronic sound.  The video below for I'm Still The Same Person, off the album Bellow, directed By A. P. Fischer.

Boise's inaugural Treefort Music Fest last weekend, was AMAZING!  Idaho has always struggled to get musical acts to stop here, but during this festival we witnessed something that could change our community forever!  A grassroots effort is what it took to get so many amazing musicians from all over the world and local favorites to play their heart out this past weekend.  I had so much fun walking from venue to venue, seeing old and new friends, and feeling like I was literally in a different city.  I really hope that Treefort continues growing each year, and I can't wait to be there again!

So Treefort folks, here is my wishlist for next year: Yeasayer, Dirty Projectors, Hooray for Earth, Yacht, Chairlift, Viva Voce, Battles, Geographer, Nurses, Youth Lagoon, Future Islands, Yppah, The Rapture, Cut Copy, and Local Natives.

To learn more about Treefort, follow them on facebook.  Also check out these fantastic videos created by Retroscope Media.

Treefort Music Fest

Taking a break from a Saturday songs to introduce Treefort Music Fest.  Treefort is happening March 22nd-25th in Boise Idaho.  This event includes musical acts from all over the world... and its shaping up to be an epic event.

To get the full line up visit here. Also check out this playlist.

Saturday Songs | Finn Riggins / Jason Sievers

So I am pretty proud to know some amazingly talented people here in Boise Idaho.  Today I am sharing this amazing new video created by Jason Sievers for the band Finn Riggins.  The video was made for an exhibit 10+1 pt. 3 for the Trey McIntyre Project which we are so lucky to have in our city.  The song Benchwarmers is new release for Finn Riggins, visit this website to download the song for free.

 

Wintry Market

These photos were taken by Laurie of Pearman Photography of Wintry Market which happened November 5 & 6.  It was great to have such an awesome crew of Amy and Anna to put this event together, and such a fabulous space that was donated by Ballet Idaho.  I had a wonderful time meeting all the vendors, shopping, and seeing old friends. I can't wait for next year!

If you are interested in participating next year please email us at wintrymarket@gmail.com.
And please follow Wintry Market on facebook and twitter.

Wintry Market for the Holidays

Wintry Market was started after Amy Pence Brown and I met last spring to discuss a need for a quality handmade arts and crafts holiday market in Boise. We wanted to show our love for the arts and our support for the local businesses that are doing an amazing job at showing all the talent our area has to offer.  We then secured the Ballet Idaho space thanks to their amazing development director Heather Langhorst, roped in the super crafty Anna from Margot and Betty to volunteer her time, hired local animator Jason Sievers to create our poster, and then soon after had our 30 available booths filled!  

If you are in the area, we hope you can join us in our inaugural event and buy handmade for the holidays this year.  Big City Coffee will be serving coffee and pastries, B29 Streatery will have their truck parked outside, there will be a recycled arts corner for the kids, and Two Bird Studio will have a photo booth available for you to snap some holiday themed pictures. 

Details:
Wintry Market Handmade for the Holidays
Ballet Idaho auditorium, Corner of 8th & Myrtle, in downtown Boise's BoDo District
Sat Nov 5 & Sun Nov 6, 2011 from 10am-5pm w/ FREE ADMISSION
+kids recycled arts corner! +coffee and snacks! +quirky holiday photo booth! 
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Thank you Amy and Anna, this is going to be an amazing event! 
And stay tuned for the Wintry Market giveaway I will be hosting on October 31st!!

The Lips!!

The Flaming Lips... what an amazing show last week.  Now I can't get their songs out of my head, especially this one. Loved all the balloons, confetti, graphics...and what a fantastic night to spend with friends!   So happy I finally got to see them!

DIY Wall Art

Love this DIY idea for an art wall using paint chips via Apartment Therapy.

Excited about this big event this weekend, I submitted for the show back in July (but didn't make the cut).  

I know both of the designers (so I can't vote, but you should)...I am excited to see what they came up with!!

Also, Wintry Market is coming along nicely...check out our official poster (by Jason Sievers)... I adore the little snow guy!

Call to Artists

We are still looking for vendors for the 2011 Wintry Market.

You can download the application here. Please check out the vendor section of the blog for more details about the Wintry Market. The deadline for all applicants is September 9th.

This event will take place on November 5th (Saturday) and 6th (Sunday) from 10am-5pm at the Ballet Idaho Auditorium, and will feature local artistans.

Hope you can attend!

Chair Affair

Wanted to share some of my favorite photos from this years idi Chair Affair (furniture design competition). The event went so well, and as always we had some amazing talent participate!

We are now looking for companies who are interested participating in the 2012 Trade Show and for sponsorship. Please email me if you are interested in showcasing your product.

Images by Misha Burton

White w/ Color

My sister and I created these floral arrangements for Chair Affair this weekend. This year I decided to use glass jars with a silver spray-paint design. I also created some simple colorful arrangements as gifts for the volunteers. The event was filled with innovative design, friends, and fun! Can't wait for next year, and I hope to share pictures soon!

Welcome Desire to Inspire visitors!! I feel so lucky to be included in midcenturyjo' s Easter Reading Guide. I hope you enjoy my design inspiration!

The Flowers

Wanted to share some photos of the flower arrangements I did this past weekend for the Interior Designer's of Idaho Chair Affair event. The event itself was a lot of fun, and I hope to share more pictures in the coming weeks.

We had a total of 42 entries, and 90 cup chairs for the event... and it was well attended. There was also this great article written by the Boise Weekly the week of the event.

idi | Re:Use Cup Challenge

This is a great way to be creative and win some $$$. (sponsored by InterfaceFLOR) Entries are due on the 16th of April. And there is an Adult and Youth category! Attend the Chair Affair Gala, and see the Cup chairs on display as well as full sized entries!

We are also raffling off these two items, the Giclee Kiss Table Lamp donated by Stacy Garcia Inc. (shade color may vary) and the Eames Plywood Chair by Office Pavilion, tickets will be sold to attendees of the Lecture /Trade Show on Friday and the Gala on Saturday.

Chair Affair 2010

interior designers of idaho presents...

the 2010 idi Chair Affair, Lecture Series, and Trade Show


Friday, April 23rd 2010...Trade Show | 9:00am-3:00pm
Grove Hotel Boise

Cost: FREE For more info
Visit with vendors from various manufacturers, and use your passport card for prizes!!
Want to be a Vendor for the 2010 Trade Show...contact Kimberly Crystal.

Friday, April 23rd 2010...Lecture Series
Grove Hotel Boise
Cost: $25 (online) / $30 (at door) / $20 (students w/ ID), For more Info
Price of admission includes attendance of both lectures and sit-down lunch.
Purchase Tickets!

Morning Lecture (9:30-10:30am): CEU, Cognitive Ergonomics by Kent Reyling of Kimball Office
Luncheon Lecture (12:00pm-1:15pm): "The Future of Color" by Stacy Garcia of Stacy Garcia Inc.

Saturday, April 24th 2010...Chair Affair Gala | 7pm-11pm
Visual Arts Collective
Cost: $20 (online) / $25 (at door) / $15 (students w/ ID) For more Info
*21 and under event*, Price of admission includes entry to event and hors d'œuvres
Purchase Tickets!

Display of Furniture and Re:Use Cup Challenge Entries, Emerging Artist Lamp Series, Silent Auction, Raffle, a No-Host Bar, Music by VPS Idaho, and the Awards Ceremony!

Furniture and Re:Use Entries...
Re:Use Cup Challenge More Info
Furniture Design Competition, Call for Entries More Info

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