Cock a Doodle Who???

 

November brings with it many wonderful things.... leftover halloween candy, the sidewalks strewn with autumn's color palette in leaves, and of course RIOT ROOSTER INDIE CRAFT FAIR!!!!

oh how i look forward to this weekend the whole year, no other craft fair in roanoke has the same energy or sense of community and i'm so thankful to be a part of it again this year.

the hours are the same as last year:
Friday, November 16th, 5-9pm
Saturday, November 17th, 9-5pm

i wish i didn't have to miss the Grandin Village Children's Holiday Parade which is also on Saturday morning but i know my boys will be there, marching down Grandin and waving to all our friends and neighbors. if you see them, cheer them on for me!

copy/pasta from the Riot Rooster facebook page:

Riot Rooster unites local crafters and makers of handmade items, gadgets, foods, commodities, experiences, etc.

Description:
RIOT ROOSTER is an Independent Craft Fair in Roanoke, VA.
NIGHTMARKET! FRI NOV 16, 5-9PM and ALL DAY! SAT NOV 17, 9-5pm

NO ADMISSION FEE, Family Friendly, Fun

Handmade, Upcycled, Recycled, Odd and Useful Gifts made for YOU by local crafters located at The h2o Heater, 813 5th Street SW 24016 in the historic Old Southwest Neighborhood.

-Red Rooster Coffee Roasters: Organic and Fair Trade Coffee
-Tasting by Foggy Ridge Cider
-Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project, you can learn to crochet and contribute to this collaborative exhibit.

featuring also:

funky upcycled wool hats, jackets, vests, sweaters from folkthreads . sock eye guys . adorable felties . surly girl bicycle inspired geekery . letterpress . handmade tutus . elegant green design . philosophy inc . root and bloom jewelry . hand built purses and bags . YUM spice blends . renegade printmakers LIVE on site screen printing . the quirky forest . handmade chocolates and fun surprises...

summer! summer! summer!

is the chant around the house during this, the last week of school for the boys and my last week of daily quiet until the end of august. they're all ready for long lazy days of do-nothing-ness, while i frantically try to get as much done as i can before the inevitable chaos begins.

but summertime is a happy time for me too, it means hot days spent in the sun, warm evenings dancing to my favorite band, the adventure of driving to new cities and spending time with old friends. i love the unexpected patterns that naturally arise out of our days at home, spending time with the boys doing whatever we please, and forgetting what time it is. the first few weeks are always an adjustment, but once i give in to it and take a few deep breaths, i realize how sublime it all really is.

i've been playing around with my serger the lately and have found a fun way to piece together scraps of cotton fabric (think old and gently used t-shirts) to create striped skirts and dresses. they're so soft and comfortable, i could practically sleep in my favorite one, if the nights weren't already so hot.  

so, without further ado...... the Up-Cycled T-shirt collection: