New New Blog- Featured Today!

Take a look, I'm fetured in their "giving thanks" blog today!

Enjoy!

http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/

Mark Your Calendar!!!!!

sunday, december 5, 2010 11am – 8pm openhouse gallery nolita handmadecavalcade.com

Contact: Karin Persan
Telephone: 631-377-2500
E-mail: karin@thenewnewny.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elves Abandon North Pole for Downtown NYC
Third Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

NEW YORK, NY (October 15, 2010) – Santa’s Workshop isn’t the only place to find quality, handcrafted items for the Holidays.
New York has its own enclave of busy craftspeople who work all year long to create one of a kind items that make truly unique gifts for
everyone on your list. These modern day elves, The {NewNew}, are a collective of local artists, artisans, designers and crafters who sell
on Etsy.com, the largest online marketplace for handmade goods.

The {NewNew} shares its handmade artistry at the Third Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, Sunday December 5th, from
11am – 8pm at the Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street in NoLita, NYC. Forty designers and crafters, all living and creating in the
metropolitan area, will take over the space with perfect gifts: one-of-a-kind handmade clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath
and body treasures, toys, and housewares.

“With a turnout of more than 2,000 people each year, the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is fast becoming a great New York City winter
tradition,” says Karin Persan, the event’s coordinator. “For nine hours on Sunday, December 5th, we will transform NoLita’s Openhouse
Gallery into a holiday shopping wonderland.” In addition to the high-quality, handmade wares for sale, visitors will have the
opportunity to participate in winter-themed crafting demonstrations, interact with our event sponsors, including Starting Artists, Knitty
City, Lion Brand Yarn and the Hester Street Fair, and mingle with local artisans in our lounge over delectable treats. “The adventurous
shopper will not want to miss this opportunity to choose from the fantastic designs locally crafted by this year’s eclectic and talented
mix of vendors,” Persan said.

Admission to this indie shopping event is free. “Make sure to arrive early: the first 200 guests will receive a free gift bag filled with
wonderful treasures donated by The {NewNew} and the event sponsors,” Persan said. “Shoppers can also enter to win one of five tote
bags filled with extra-special handmade items.”

For more information on this exciting holiday event, visit http://www.handmadecavalcade.com/.

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About The {NewNew}
The {NewNew} is an eclectic group of independent artists, artisans, designers and crafters from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
united through Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade goods. With more than 200 members working in a variety of media, the team
forms a strong, supportive community, which provides a forum for artistic growth and professional development. For more information
about The {NewNew}, visit http://www.thenewnewny.com/.

What is Etsy?
Etsy.com is the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace, offering millions of unique items from sellers in more than 150 countries.
Etsy connects shoppers with independent creators and designers to find inspiring handmade goods, while providing artists and makers
a platform on which to build their own businesses.

what: Third Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
when: Sunday December 5, 2010, 11am to 8pm
where: Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street in NoLita, NYC

Black Friday, Cyber Monday- SALE!!!!

Just a reminder, I will be having a sale on Black Friday through Cyber Monday in my ETSY shop- 20% off on EVERYTHING!!!! So, get ready to load up on holiday gifts!!!!!

And, special bonus- If I sell more than 24 items, THE 25TH SALE WILL BE FREE TO THE LUCKY BUYER!!!!!!!

Very excited about the sale and trying to load up the shop with some new stuff! I'm just a little nervous as I have a show the next weekend....I hope to sell a lot....but need some inventory for the show too!

Oh, and please keep in mind that I do custom orders! Just got one today!

Enjoy!!!

My ETSY 5 Faves!

Check out my 5 faves on Etsy today, enjoy!!!

Great compacts!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42064464/vintage-butterfly-embellished-metal-card

Such a cute garden castle!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56069627/ancient-fairy-castle-toad-house

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61055891/picture-frame-peacock

LOVE this picture frame!!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61736238/jelly-fish

This is a beautiful illistration!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53248988/ready-to-fly-8x12-fine-art-photography

Sundance- Please buy!

Dear Sundance,

Please please please buy this necklace, I made is especially for you! I have loved your catalog for many, many years and would love to become one of your featured artists! You have beautiful, earthy, organic jewelry which is exactly what my line is all about. I think it would be a perfect fit!

Your Loyal and Adoring Follower,
Beth

Etsy Update!

Keep checking back daily for my Etsy updates! I am updating my shop to be completely full of awesome new pieces for my black friday and cyber monday sale as well as getting ready for my big holiday show in December.

Sometimes when I made a piece of jewelry, I may feel kind of let down that it didn't really turn out as I had invisioned. That is not the case with this necklace. I love the way it turned out! So organic, but really pretty. This is really something that can be worn with a casual look, but I also envision this as a New Years Eve piece!

I hope you like the new additions!

My love for chalcedony!

Stay tuned for some really great pieces I've made getting ready for my NewNew show in December. I'm going to start listing some new pieces tomorrow. Keep checking back daily for updated items.

I found these chalcedony stones in one of my favorite bead stores. I think this is my favorite stone because it is 1-blue (my favorite color!) and 2-they come in a really great range of blue. I picked this strand out of about 10 because the color was so vibrant and is just really stunning!

I wore this bracelet today to "try in out" as I do with most pieces. I like to know how they wear and how they feel before I sell them to anyone. I had 3 compliments in about an hour!

It's a pretty simple design. The stones are so beautiful by themselves that I didn't want to take away from their beauty.

Enjoy and keep checking back for new stuff!

Handmade Cavelcade Preview

Check it out, I made the tresurey!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdc10f30a3b6d91417e7807/nyc-holiday-handmade-cavalcade-preview?ind

Black Friday

Yes, it is coming...and will be here before you know it! I am pulling together my game plan for black Friday and cyber Monday. I am teaming up with the ever-so-fabulous New New Esty Team and giving everyone who orders something 20% off AND free shipping! Can't beat that!

Get ready to order!!!!

Buy some jewelry so I can buy a new bag!!!!

I mean it! Please buy some stuff so I can buy a new bag! I LOVE bags...I am from the school of thinking that one can never have enough bags! I love all kinds, but mostly the ones big enough to hold some "stuff" and can be easily carried on the shoulder. I guess "tote" is the best description. I do love clutches but find them to be not so practical when I have two kids with me most of the time and must have both hands free for wrangling!

Lauren is a great designer from Brooklyn that I shared a spot with at a street fair in September. Everything is hand made, by Lauren herself! I love the unexpected pops of colors and patterns she uses.

Take a look at here stuff on Etsy! Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LolaFalkDesigns

Sundance

I love all things Sundance. The catalog is great, the jewelry is great! I am sending my spring line to them next month...will keep my fingers crossed hoping they will buy from me! I have a great collection called "THE SUNDANCE YOGA COLLECTION" that I think will be perfect for them!

http://www.sundancecatalog.com/

Take a look at their jewelry!

ETSY FAVORITES!

It's starting to get cold in NY. I am not a fan of this time of year...I prefer 90 degrees and hot hot hot! Need to get new scarves for the winter....here are my favorites from Etsy today!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/36770667/happy-feather-ooak-felted-green-scarf

LOVE the peacock!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59203102/yellow-curly-mulberry-long-scarf-soft

Definitely not for warmth, but very cute!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58178707/ne-the-selawik-cowl-pumpkin

Warm and fuzzy! Love the color!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54547400/urban-white-frill-scarf

So pretty and a great accessory!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49427076/caramel-stylish-shawl-scarf

Enjoy!!!

Countdown to the 2010 Begins...

Countdown to the 2010 Begins...
Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
Mark your calenders and organize your holiday shopping list because New York's most anticipated indie holiday shopping event, the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, is less than a month away.On December 5th, the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade returns to the Openhouse Gallery, at 201 Mulberry Street. Hosted by the NY Metro area artisan collective the {New New}, and brought to you by Etsy, Lion Brand Yarn, the Hester Street Fair, and Knitty City, the event will feature the newest collections from a curated group of locally-based Etsy sellers. You will find the most unique styles in handmade clothing, jewelry, toys, bath products, housewares, and much more.This annual event will take place on December 5th from 11am-8pm. Every purchase gives you a chance to win one of five tote bags filled with specialty items created by the talented artists of the {New New}. Arrive early and be among the first 200 shoppers at the event to receive a goody bag filled with gift items donated by select vendors and sponsors.

About The {NewNew}The {NewNew} is an eclectic group of independent artists, artisans, designers and crafters from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut united through Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade goods. With more than 200 members working in a variety of media, the team forms a strong, supportive community, which provides a forum for artistic growth and professional development. For more information about The {NewNew}, visit www.thenewnewny.com

A {New New} Feature:

Sans Map is a Brooklyn based handbag company founded and run by designer Corey Dergazarian. All bags are handmade using a unique selection of both new and vintage fabrics, reclaimed remnants and re-purposed vintage clothing. Focusing on quality craftsmanship and a dedication to environmental responsibility, Sans Map incorporates vintage aesthetics with old world quality.Fabrics are handpicked from many different sources and are the starting point of Corey’s designs. Inspiration comes from the tactile qualities of vintage fabrics and items containing a past. Through new design, fabrics are transformed and a new story is created.The name Sans Map is the combination of the French word ‘without’ and the English word ‘map’. Fusing together the two worlds that Corey lives between, Sans Map is her philosophy; living life as it comes and finding comfort in the unexpected.