First Stroll of the Fall

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Visit the sites above for info on Saturday's downtown stroll! Come out! We'll be there!

Last Art Stroll of the Summer

Come out Thursday - downtown around the square - 4:30-8:30. This is the last stroll of the year. I have been dedicated to event planning all summer and have not expanded my inventory, but have tons of cute things that haven't already sold that I will have out AND Adam will have out some amazing art work as always.

See you on Thursday!

Booty Winner

Ella Van Deusen!!!!!!

So many new things....

so little time to take photos and post. I have dropped everything for the baby showers I have been doing (watch for some of those photos soon). I am in a mad rush now to finish a few new things for this week's stroll.

I have a 12 month boy's OPUS OCTOPUS onesie......a boy's birthday bib with a big brown and orange "1", a baby girl skirt that is ridiculous, and this vintage apron turned girl's dress (size 2 T or 3T)......and, as always, will have tons of other inventory to include baby taggie blankies (DON'T MISS "EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES"), bibs, baby and girl clothes, wacky art, talented art via Adam, jewelry.....shall I continue???? Who has seen my little girl frames? They are silly cute.

Adam has expanded the graffiti collection and is doing a series on previously loved buildings......now dilapidated and worn....fabulous stuff.....

And the pirate ship is up for grabs.

Seriously, come out - and tell everyone you know. What else is there to do in Huntsville on a Thursday night?

Booty

I know, I know this is a business; and I want to be professional, but if you know me, no other title was appropriate.

I stand corrected. This is the "good guy's" ship according to my husband. The pirate ship is in an explosion scene....a little much if this is going to be used for a little boy, but I think any age boy might like it.

Anywho NAUTICAL IS IN.....and this would have been 30, but it is FREE. It is an 11x14 original single edition watercolor that is far more fabulous than the picture depicts.

Come out to the stroll on July 15 and register to win it. Bring a friend and get registered 2 times....or be smart and bring even more friends for more chances to win and for more people to buy our stuff.

I have a boy's "even cowgirl's get the blues" retro cowboy kids taggie blanket backed with minky dot. Picture coming soon.

Let people know....this is going to be a fun prize!!!!

Model Call

I am having a lot of fun with the new format ideas I have for "showing off" inventory. My ideas are ever evolving, and I am thinking of new things faster than I can get them done (both in terms of pictures for the websites and products). Also, I seem to be selling items quicker than I can list them, which is not a problem at all.....I simply need to do a mass overhaul on everything - and soon - and I am still waiting on my logo, etc. Thusly, I have a lot on my plate....but instead of liver and onions, it is like a lot of chocolate cake.

I am doing an informal model call. If you are interested in having your child on call for periodic shoots, or if you know someone who may be interested, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I need boys and girls ages 0-10. It will be very casual and very much "on-call" as I do various clothing pieces in waves and according to my whims. This will encourage me to 1) make a greater variety of sizes in my pieces and 2) avoid Alya overload on the websites. Trust me, she's cute but it is easy to get too much of her :)

A surprise for someone who isn't expecting it at all. I realized yesterday that all of our "babies" are rapidly approaching/have reached 4.......or are in their respective ovens cooking yet....and then BAM! I got news of a boy turning 1, and I whipped this out. Then I remembered a baby girl we love ever so much who is about to be 1 and, well, I must get to work on something for her. I may be a little late, but her gift will be done with much love.

Stroll pictures......we forgot to get pics of Adam at Lowe Mill Saturday. Thursday night's stroll was so much fun. If you missed it, plan ahead for July 15.

Shop will be closed this weekend for birthday festivities and all of the "STUFF" we have going on. I hope to have all the fresh new website yummies up before then. Fingers crossed.

WINNER!!

Alison won our random drawing for the stroll visitors! Thank you again to everyone who came out. We had an amazing show and we are looking forward to July.

In the meantime, watch for changes on the websites!!!!

CONTEST!

CONTEST - anyone who comes to the stroll Thursday night and comes by to see me - tell me your name if I do not know you - will be entered to win a prize to be determined next Monday. If you bring someone with you who doesn't know about Occasionally and show them my "stuff", you get entered a second time!

COME OUT TO THE STROLL THURSDAY! Downtown Huntsville around the courthouse square Thursday, June 17 4:30-8:30.

Lowe Mill Artist Market 1

Cell phone picture. This is my uber paired down inventory on display at Lowe Mill on Saturday. I sold a monster onesie and a dress. YEAH!!! It was a ton of fun. Adam is going to set up next week, so be sure to come see him.

AND DON'T FORGET ART STROLL IS ON THURSDAY!

LOWE MILL

Don't forget, I am at Lowe Mill today! 12-4!

WINNER!!

The random integer generator produced a 2. My favorite number. Melissa wins! Melissa, email me at occasionallyc@gmail.com with your address and I will get your prize out to you! Thanks for playing!

Giveaway!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post today or over the weekend. Let me know what items you'd like to see/buy off the sites. I will pick someone randomly on Monday to win a prize! Yeah!

Changes Ahead

I am sorry to note that changes will be coming to the sites - and not in a good way. Artisan collectives are frowned upon/not allowed in local community shows. They are allowed on our major online venue - Etsy, but the requirements are not user friendly and contractual relationships are not allowed. That is something I cannot be involved in or allow my fellow artisans to be invovled in.

So I just lost a ton of talent and fabulous wares. I will still be showing my items, however, if you joined my on Facebook for the other girl's things, they will be in their own venues now.

So, you can find the artists at their sites below. Some are in development (if there is no link). I hope they will keep me updated as they do things so I can share the news with you!

Ranee Fratangelo - Bizzy Momma Gifts

Michelle Van Deusen - Michelle Van Deusen Photography

Francie Clarke - Pickled Tink

Cindy Vann - Hootie Patootie

Colleen Bartos - Beeping Sleauty

Holly Billions - Hollywood Styles

GO VOTE!!!

In honor of primaries Tuesday, I am featuring a piece of Adam's artwork today. Unfortunately, I cannot get this to upload to Facebook. I have several of Adam's pieces on the site, so be sure to check them out. Also, he has some awesome graffiti pieces coming up!!!!

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www.etsy.com/shop/occasionally

Peace!

Have a safe and happy holiday. I will be back next week at least once with a special surprise!

HAIRBOW HOLDERS

Thanks Pickled Tink for these cute hairbow holders. These can be custom made with any letter and color combo!!! If you love this one, you can snatch it off the sites.

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Memorial Day

This unique home decor consists of two stackable blocks that can be configured in multiples ways OR can be used with other message items. One block reads "celebrate", and the other reads "freedom" flanked by stars. The blocks measure approximately 1.25" x 5.75" and 1.25" x 9" respectively and are substantial enough to look gorgeous on a mantel, shelf, or window sill.

These items are courtesy of Bizzy Momma Gifts. Thanks Bizzy Momma!

Father's Day

is about 3 weeks away. Are you going to be stuck again this year trying to think of something clever for dad?



If he is an Auburn fan, he will LOVE this unique photo of Samford Hall. It is an 8"x10" dry mount. It does not come with an easel. It can be displayed with an easle or framed. 5"x10" War Eagle prints are also available!



Thank you to Michelle Van Deusen Photography for these gorgeous photos!

FLOWER POWER

I think you are going to see that title a lot on this blog. That is okay. Everybody needs a little hippie love sometimes.

These pins are gorgeous. They are about 4in in diameter, so they are big enough to make a statement, but they aren't freakishly large. Each petal is hand placed, so these really have dimension and would look great on a hat, bag, scarf, shirt, skirt, or anything. The possibilities are endless AND these are perfect for 'girls' of all ages.

Thanks to Beeping Sleauty for her hard work on these. I also have one in pink, a dark purple, and...my personal favorite although I love them all....a very cool lavender with some dark purple petals. If you want to see how cute it is, you gotta go to the shop!

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Alya, hungover from her ER visit last night, says this flower is "pretty". I asked Ben what he thought and he said, "Where is Zeppo?" I kid you not. That's what I am saying. Somebody bring me one of Kudra's shoes.

Just some peace and love aside for you today. Have a chill one!

Let's Paint

or draw, or mold, or glue.....who cares if those crafts are messy, because now your child can have the cutest art smock ever.

I have 2 designs in the shops

PLUG www.wix.com/occasionallyc/occasionally

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thanks to Hootie Patootie, and these can be made to order. They fit a size 3T-8....yes, all those years of wear, in one smock, for one low price. These make absolutely phenomenal gifts too!!!!!

My kids use theirs a minimum of 2 times a week AND they were the MOST stylish kids in their art class this Spring along with their bestie Z who had one, because her mommy IS Hootie Patootie!

So, snatch them up or send me an order request.

Peace and Love, it is going to be a beautiful day!

C

NAP TIME!

What do moms love more than nap time? Your girl won't refuse her nap when she can cozy up to Tinkerbell.

This adorable sleep mat is the current "featured" item. I will have several this week, so watch for them.

This nap mat is courtesy of Hollywood Styles, and for the boys, we have an ultra-cool Hot Wheels version!!!! Check it out at the store:

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Peace!
C

Sidewalk Arts Stroll May 20

We started out well. The location was PERFECT. We had the southeast corner in front of the empty old Soleil restaurant...next to Harrison's (so no one was on top of us). Everyone stopped and looked. They ooed and ahhhhed and tried on flip flops!!!

The rain moved in rather early. We sold nothing, and a pole to my (borrowed) clothing rack is gone. Otherwise, I felt good about the location and the turnout - even with the rain. The normal crowd and vendors did not come out due to the impending inclement weather. That is to be expected.

We covered everything with plastic before 6, crouched near the building to nosh Papou's, and then bolted.

So, game plan is as follows....we will possibly be doing a Saturday market at Lowe Mill between now and June 15. Next stroll is June 15. I have already requested the same location.

PLEASE share the sites with all your friends. We need all the publicity we can get.

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The Show Must Go On

Apparently the fact that canopies are not allowed at this show AND the increasing chances for rain are no deterent for the organizers. They said, bring umbrellas.....so.....bring umbrellas. :)

I suggest parking on Fountain near Gates, in the Fountain garage or in the Clinton garage.

I'll go get our assignment about 1 tomorrow, but won't be online, so just come find us!

Peace!

STARS

Exciting news!!! The stroll got a spot ad on American Idol thank to being a part of the Mayor's ribbon cutting ceremony (I assume for the square renovations). So how about that....."we've" had an American Idol commercial already.

Still waiting on the rain game plan. They aren't allowing canopies, so.......

Looks like it may rain on our "parade". I will post updates. Still plan to come out. Chant "no rain, no rain".

$1

It is official. We have our first sale! Yeah!

Everybody remember the stroll tomorrow night and think positive "no rain" thoughts....and don't go all Blind Melon on me, okay.

Let's Get This Party Started

I know. I know. I am ultra cheesy and my jokes are so horrible. My creative energy is spent elsewhere.

The sites are up!!!!

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Remember, we do custom orders. Also, the items available will change frequently. Sometimes you may find aprons, bags, frames, jewelry....the possibilities are endless.

I will have more things at the show than just the items online, so don't forget Thursday! I have a lunch tote, 3T skirt and top outfit and some HUGE flower hair clips you DO NOT want to miss!!!!

Where It's At

Instead of two turntables and a microphone, I have some amazingly talented family and friends joining me in an endeavor to upcycle, reduce, reuse, craft, create, mold, stitch, sew, paint, and fashion amazing art. This art is being made available as affordable gifts. The goal is to have something for everyone for every occasion. Every detail for every occasion is what the mission states.

These gifts will be visible on my Occasionally website and Etsy store. Those links will be made available publicly next week. The gifts will be available through those online venues as well as at various craft markets such as the Downtown Sidewalk Arts Stroll, first Fridays and possibly Saturday market at Lowe Mill, and other fairs.

We are starting small, but expect the scope of gifts to grow to make available something for everyone at every price point. Many artists will accept custom orders as well. If you have something you dream of having made, let us know. We can make it happen.

Gifts is the first component of Occasionally. The second component is event planning. I've had to chuckle at a few suggestions that I start compiling a portfolio for this. I have directed the planning of most every event I have hosted over the last 10 years. I was wise enough to document those events. I do not plan to do any large scale event planning until I open my store front, however, I am already in consultation with some of you on some small events. If you are not sure about the scope of your event, just ask. Right now, I am fee free. That is the best time to seek advice, no?

So, I encourage you to bookmark this blog, become a follower, and check the websites frequently. The items available will be constantly changing. The blog will keep you up to date on events, artists, and all kinds of wonderful things to love.

The first order of business, thusly, as she says, is to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for next Thursday evening, May 20, 4:30-8:30 PM. Occasionally will be at the Downtown Sidewalk Arts Stroll around the square in Huntsville. I encourage you to come out, not just for our shop, but to show your support for the art scene in our city as a whole.

As for me selfishly using a piece I made as the header art for the blog, let me address that. I found that little knit Gymboree cap somewhere where I felt it would end up at the bottom of plastic bin somewhere or, worse yet, in the trash. I lovingly crocheted a little flower that reminded me of sunshine. I picked the perfect spot for that little flower on that hat and, now, I think about the sweet little baby that will wear it soon. It'll keep that little pumpkin's head warm, and it'll stay out of the landfills. PLUS, it might become a family heirloom. You never know. Am I getting ahead of myself? Never.

Peace! Love! Enjoy the ride.........................................

Launch

This is simply a test post. Projected site launch date is May 19. First show is May 20 (Downtown Sidewalk Arts Stroll).