the sweetest time of the year

A Sweet Dani B Squirrel Cookie w/my felted acorns

I am always thankful for my family and friends. Of course the holidays remind us even more how thankful we are for what we have, and offer us a chance to give back to the ones we love.  My bestie Dan...Dani of Sweet Dani B , asked me to collaborate with her this year (as we have done in years past) and be a part of the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend in Brooklyn, NY.  Of course I jumped at the chance to spend the day with her, as well as my other good friend Amanda, an amazing baker (among other things!).  I will be bringing some of my felted acorns, Amanda some of her delicious cookies, and Dan will have her signature gourmet, artistic, one-of-a-kind cookie creations; all packaged and ready to bring fresh smiles to eager faces. As much as I am looking forward to selling some artistic creations to new customers this weekend, I am even more looking forward to the actual hours of the day.  A day to spend, with my good friends, talking and catching up, laughing, and enjoying our time together.  Check out Dan's super sweet blog post in anticipation of the weekend here. 

Special Edition pink & brown ornaments made in Sweet Dani B colors for Saturday!

Hope to see you this Saturday at Renegade ♥

 

have you started your holiday shopping?

I am participating in a few holiday sales this year and would love for you to come!  If you live in the tri-state area check out the following...

On Saturday, November 26th from 10 am - 4 pm 

I will be in at the Brewster Elks Lodge in Brewster, NY....

I also heard Santa will be too!

From December 3rd - 18th the Putnam Arts Council will be holding their

 Annual Holiday Craft, Art, Gift & Gourmet Sale.  

This is the 3rd year I am participating and I am super excited!

Why not think about buying handmade this year and supporting local artisans.

If you can't make it to one of these sales...you can always check out my website at

www.angeldogdesigns.etsy.com

In the spirit of giving...my gift to my loyal blog readers is a 10% discount!

 Just use the code BLOG2011 when you check out.

Offer expires Dec 10, 2011.

enjoy ♥

learn something sweet and new

My bff & cookie decorating extraordinaire is at it again!  She is offering another one of her cookie decorating parties next weekend in Hoboken, NJ.  This Spring themed workshop not only includes the "sweet" cookies and decorating supplies...you also get one Sweet Dani B Class Kit....How sweet is that?

Dani will share all of her expert tips, techniques and advise while you get to ice away on your fabulous cookie creations.  Of course you get to take home whatever you don't eat :) 

Don't worry, Dani will also have some of her own pre-packaged cookies for sale which make perfect gifts and favors!

To register go to http://sweetdanib.wordpress.com/events/

What a unique Mother's Day gift or just the perfect opportunity to learn something fun and new!

To find out more about Dani's others products and services such as event design, paper goods, online videos, and cookie favors...check out her entire website here http://sweetdanib.com/

Oh...and I'll be there joining in on the sweet day as well.  Mel's Peanut Butter Bisquits are making their sale debut and part of the proceeds will be donated to the Yonkers Animal Shelter to help with the day to day needs of the dogs in the shelter.  To read more about the story of "Mel's Bisquits" check out my blog post from February.

Hope to see you Saturday, May 14 at City Bistro in Hoboken, NJ for one SWEET afternoon!

shop til you drop...

At this time of the year, just about everyone is running around looking for those perfect gifts for everyone on their lists.  If you happen to be around the tri-state area...I have a few ideas for you!  This coming Monday I will be participating in the 'Shop til You Drop' event at Lua Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ.  This shopping/charity event takes place Monday, Dec 13, from 7 - 10 pm.  Why not stop in and take advantage of some fabulous cocktail specials while picking up some great holiday gifts, all at the same time?

Looking for another idea?  Take a ride to The Putnam Arts Council in Mahopac, NY and check out the Crafts on the Hill...their 16th Annual Juried Showcase & Sale.  Open daily 12 - 5 pm (closed Mondays) through December 19th.  I am very pleased to have been asked back for a second time this year ♥

All done with everyone on your list?  Treat yourself...you deserve it...

and let me know what treasures you find ♥

the martha stewart holiday craft fair

The Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Fair is this weekend!  If you are in or around NYC Saturday, I suggest you go.  As many of you know, I was a set decorator on the Martha Stewart Show for about 8 years...then left a little over 2 years ago to get my Master degree in art education.  At any rate....it is a great company to work for with so many talented artists.  This is your opportunity to meet these amazing artists and see what they are all about.  When people ask me what I miss most about working there, on the top of the list is the people!  I miss working with my friends, the wonderful group I collaborated with everyday.  Many of these fabulous artists will be at the sale on Saturday!  My bff Daniele (from Sweet Dani B) who has appeared on the show numerous times making her spectacular cookies with Martha, will be selling many of her most popular cookies.  Hosanna from the tv art department will have her beautiful acorn necklaces...my husband bought me one last year and I have since bought several others as gifts.  Another tv crafter, Kristin, will be selling a new collection of necklaces - I also saw she has them on her etsy shop, each one has a different charitable symbolic meanings...check them out, very cool!  Oh, and for those of you who love cheese...you have to try the best pimen'a cheese ever!  My friend Kelli makes it and sold out within the first few hours last year!  Also last year, the tv art director Anduin was selling these really sweet stuffed animals...my mom bought one for my niece.  I hope she is back with new creations this year! This is just a tiny sampling of what you will find at the sale.  There will be a myriad of artists there selling all kinds of beautifully crafted items.  Last year I remember seeing ceramics, felted goods, clothes, ornaments, jewelry, food items, metal works, stuffed animals, knitted/crocheted items, glass works, bead work, paper made items, wooden crafts...the list goes on and on and on!  The most creative people imaginable will be here.  One hint I can give you...COME EARLY!  The line gets really long as the day goes on.  I can't wait to see what other incredible ideas the rest of the employees have come up with this year.  I hope to see you there too!

my niece Lilah loves Sweet Dani B's cookies!

Kelli with her helper & another talented MS employee Kait....

and the famous pimen'a cheese!

one of Hosanna's acorns I gave as a shower gift this year

Happy handmade shopping...the best gift you can give is one that is handmade ♥