Craft Fair Recap

Anne Freeman and I checked out the LA renegade Craft Fair on July 11th. Also lovingly called the "Aggressive Craft Fair" by Anne's better half Warren and the "Really Gay Craft Fair" by one Tim Gavin. To be fair, Tim just misheard me on the phone. But the name stuck.

Once the elevator doors opened on the 13th floor of the Mart in downtown, Anne and I were pretty giddy. We were so nervous we would miss a booth, that we devised a nerdy walking plan to make sure we didn't. Anne is such a good friend that we picked up right where we left off. We had deep life conversation amongst the oohing and aahing. We gossiped and gave advice while we shopped for nick nacks. Pure Heaven. (Thanks to Aaron for babysitting Nico)

There were lots of owls and ironic mustaches to be had at the fair. Amazing baby clothes and inexpensive and original art. There was a girl with a microphone inside a "postcard booth" who with her best robot voice sold $2 postcards and made us laugh really hard. I bought a garden stake, stickers, a cloth lunch bag for Aaron, a Diego and Frida Tote for groceries, and an apron emblazoned with the Sweet Meats logo on it. Aaron says that when I wear the apron, my cooking tastes better. Worth every penny.

It was a really inspiring event. I loved seeing a generation of people happy to "make it themselves." I took lots of notes and I am hoping to channel my inner Martha and get crafting this year. Anne, bring your gluegun and pom poms.