Ingenuity Festival 2012

Don’t forget this weekend is Cleveland’s Ingenuity Festival. There’s a new location this year. While I’ll miss the gorgeous views of the of the old location it will be interesting to see how they adapt to a new space. The Festival will take place on September 14 – 16 at Docks 32 and 30 which sit on the lakefront north of Browns Stadium and the Great Lakes Science Center.

The art, performances, and exhibitions run Friday September 14th-Sunday September 16th

More info at: http://ingenuitycleveland.com/2012/05/our-2012-dates-location-announced/

WIN a year of Shabby Apple Dresses !

This has got to be one of the most fantastic contests I have seen in awhile.  Shabby Apple is hosting a contest in which you can win an entire years worth of shabby apple dresses.  Yes, ONE dress for every month of the year until October 2013!  I would LOVE to win a prize like that.  I’m nice though and am willing to share the contest with you (well, and I want an extra entry into the contest too!)

There are so many great dresses to choose from too!

Maybe “blue eyes”

Or “Estate”

Oh, it’s a good thing there are so many months in the year!  So get over to the Shabby Apple Blog for details on how to win!

Etsy Finds : Cart Before the Horse

Happy October! It’s time to get in the Fall and Halloween spirit for sure now. The other day I came across the shop Cart Before the Horse on Etsy and just fell in love with their exquisite work. The shop is run by Dylan and Jo out of Portland Oregon (You should check out their cute profile picture on Etsy—it’s priceless!)

They make incredible contemporary folk art pieces. Though they stock everything from paper dolls to fairies, cute animals (and some truly fun “taxidermy” for your wall), today in the spirit of October I want to share some of their Halloween and Day of the Dead pieces which happen remind me a bit of 1930s style.

Prices range anywhere from $12 – $220 so you can find something to fit your budget, or a truly unique heirloom.

Halloween Black Cat Banner Garland

Tiny Day of the Dead Skeleton Ornament (It’s all hand painted!)

Halloween Pumpkin Jack O Lantern Girl Portrait (Look how it’s multi-dimensional!)

Black Cat Ornament