renegade. the recap.
Raise your hand if you attended Renegade over the weekend. I came across some friends while wandering around the fair on Saturday. The next day I learned that others I knew had gone as well. Everyone had a story of what they scored there, as do I. I often tell people {as I mention here} how I’m not your “typical girl” who loves shopping. I guess it really depends on the type of shopping, though. Clothes shopping is something I don’t do unless I need to. It tends to stress me out. Then you see me at Renegade and my tune completely changes. Partially because I am in love with handmade artists {obviously} and because I want to show my support while I’m there. If you were at Renegade this weekend, what did you score?
Like the year before, I searched for and then made a beeline straight for Emily‘s booth…
Her current works included items from her new show, “Lost on the Midway”. She was as sweet as I remembered her being the last time I met her. It was great because this is the second time I’ve seen her here at Renegade and she is a total craft celeb. People in front of and behind me were telling her how they are such fans of her work and how they read her blog. A couple of them really knew a lot about her life. She really is wonderful! I, of course, wanted to buy everything. I ended up purchasing a set of notebooks and one of her wearable art necklaces {similar to the heart one – which I almost got – with her bear drawing on it}.
I stopped over and met the awesome Margaret. She’s the gal behind Paper Pastries. My friend and I chatted with her and her boyfriend a little bit and they were great…
Another booth where I just kind of wanted every single item. My friend, by the way, cleared them out of one of their card designs {see the empty space on the pink stand?}. Hooray!
Those Chef’s pencils are going to be a gift to my friend’s husband because he loves to cook! Perhaps for his birthday in a month or so. I meant to go back and pick up an amazing rubber stamp that Margaret makes {I love that they are on wood with a handle!}. I’ll have to order it online since I flaked out. Oh, and you know why else I love Paper Pastries? They had a card with the Hawaiian Islands on it!
I also checked out Ingrid of Wooly Bison.
Look at these fabulous bags she creates in Seattle out of recycled wool. You can tell they are extremely well-made…
During my time there I went to Lisa Congdon‘s booth {I forgot to return to chat with her and take photos}. I also met the very sweet Jamie of Jamie Lau Designs. Her tote bags and fabric-covered notebooks were adorable, as was her logo {check her banner}…
Of course, I wanted to visit my pal, Leslie of Feisty Elle. I always rave about her earrings and how it racks up compliments because of how unique they are. Well, I wore a pair of her earrings that I already own {represent!} to the fair and got stopped by people. I happily pointed them in her direction.
I had missed Leslie who arrived a little later in the afternoon to the show. I did get to meet her friendly assistant, Rebecca.
Last year at Renegade was the first time I met Shana of Cookoorikoo. I love her! She greeted me with a smile and a hug. She and her hubby {pixelparty} shared a booth full of their handmade goodies…
cute, right?
I left with my second Cookoorikoo yo-yo barrette and adore it!
I ran in to a friend while roaming the aisles of Renegade oohing and aahing over things. He told me he was friends with this guy…
I couldn’t believe it! I have been a fan of Gregg’s {GIGART} for a while now and was happy to visit his booth. As you can tell, he was pretty popular and as nice as can be. Yup, one of those Tough Chick stickers made its way home with me.
Next up, Fuzzy Ink. Yes, the all-things-mustache-clad guys. I had been spying their shirts for some time now and featuring some of my faves from their shop. I took the plunge and chatted with John who helped me with my purchase.
pssst – that’s the shirt I got {the v-neck hanging}.
I found mi SPA!
I visited with Mimie and her husband for a little bit and picked up a yummy Coconut Lemongrass Soy Candle. In fact, I’m burning it right now!
Michelle Brusegaard was also at the fair. I had trouble deciding what I was going to get and it’s mainly because I wanted almost everything.
Between her beautiful illustrated sticky notes {you know how I feel about paper/sticky notes!}, shirts and tote bags that said “Crafty” and “Make Things” on them to scarves and much, much more, I decided on a set of Peacock Feather screenprinted dishtowels.
Meryl Munches Macaroni had these great Alphabet Abacus educational learning toys on display along with shoes with hand drawn designs on them…
Then there were the Red Velvet Art gals. I was so very excited to finally meet Elsie and her lovely sister Emma. They were as sweet as I imagined…
I scored a hair bow! What’s cute is that Elsie told me she taught her little brother how to sew and these were his creations!
ps – that’s Twinkie Chan in the background sharing a booth with them. I forgot to take photos of her and her goods.
Someone I didn’t get to chat with last year is Robert of Mahar Drygoods. I adore Robert! He was kind and told me about the wonderful products he brought with him.
While I wanted to buy everything at his booth, I controlled myself and left with a turquoise blue small party bird. It holds a candle and can sit on a cupcake/birthday cake/pie/your desk or wherever else you can think of. Robert mentioned that he was very proud of this…
It’s a sash fashioned after boy/girl scout ones and is reversible. The buttons represent your years. You know, it’s for celebrating your birthday! I told him that I kind of wish I could get one. He replied that he has gotten a number of requests for an adult version, perhaps with bigger numbers? Too cute!
One of the last folks I was set on finally meeting in person was David of SEIBEI…
I also met his girlfriend, Kate, and his friend Yvonne. They were all so fun. Yes, he is as cool and awesome as you would expect. Yes, he is wearing an In-N-Out Burger hat. Yes, I did walk away with a shirt, a tank top, and a tote bag.
There were so many others I wanted to visit with and take photos of, but I just ran out of time. Next time. Oh, next time…
Whew! That was a crazy-long post. Hope you enjoyed it. If you attended, I want to hear about your experience and scores.
ps – one more thing. here’s my stuff. i’m not ashamed…
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aloha! i’m Liana. this is my site. i am not a professional writer. i pretty much just write the way i talk. it’s fun meeting new online friends and introducing these amazing artists. i’ll do my best to keep you entertained.
Fun times! So many neat finds!
I’m so jealous, you got some great stuff, and you got to see some of my favorite indie artists! Love Feisty Elle & Cookoorikoo especially! I know she mentioned most of her stuff she stayed up late making over the last few days before the show was the first to sell out! Wish I could have been there to check it out!
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Awesome recap!!! How funny – loved the pencils and the stamps too…but picked up a card and figured I would order online as the kids were with us! And you bet – we picked up the Seibei t-shirt and tote too…just love it! But I wanted the taco tee and they were sold out on Sunday…will have to order that now too!
xoxo
kristi
Hi Liana, I love your blog and how you introduce beautiful things to your readers. You might enjoy my friend Maeg’s work, as she is inspired by some of the same artists that you’ve posted: http://edisonrex.typepad.com/
Enjoy! :)
Great recap! Tons of great artists :)
Liana, it was such a pleasure to meet you in person! A million thanks for stopping by the booth to chat – and for following up with the kind words and lovely pictures on your blog!
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wow…had no idea…
Thanks for coming out to the fair and writing this amazing post!! We had a total blast in SF. Make sure to check in with our blog for the Renegade Re-Cap
Warm Regards!
-The Renegade Team
http://renegadehandmade.com/blog/
Liana, it was great to meet you! Thanks for the wonderful post, too! Hope you’re doing well!
– Ingrid