Trunk Shows at my place!!

Trunk shows at my place on the following dates:
Thursday, December 3rd 3PM- 7Pm
Saturday, December 5th 12 noon- 6 PM
**Just added: Tuesday, December 15th, 3-9 PM
Friday, December 18th 3-9PM
**Other dates by appointment****

Come eat, drink, and shop handmade this holiday! Browse jewelry, accessories, home decor, clocks & more! Casual, Open House Style- Bring friends & family -All ages welcome!
All items for sale will be handmade by me or possibly other talented people I know! Lots of friends, coworkers, neighbors and other artists will be stopping by!

** For my items- place custom orders early & pick up night of event!

RSVP for dates of you are bringing a larger group (so i will have enough munchables) or if you want to have a Trunk Show at your home or other location- cadence@cadencedesigns.net

VISA, Mastercard, Cash and Checks Accepted. Gift Boxes or Bags provided

Please pass this on to anyone you think would be interested and isn't a psycho stalker!
Email me at above address for directions, please!

See you there!

FREE Shipping & Holiday Sale!

Just letting you know that I am offering FREE U.S. Shipping on all items in my Etsy Shop through "Cyber Monday"! I am also having a sale on Ornaments- Buy 3, save $6! (3 for $30, reg. $12 each) Let me know if you want something to be listed that you dont see in the shop! Hurry, I've already sold out of several ornament styles! Check back next week for most to be restocked!

Twist III

Still recovering from the awesome event that was Twist III! This event just seems to be getting better and better! I had my same location next to the DJ and the drinks, so all was well in that department! The new VIP reception from 4-6 on Friday brought in some rabid indie design fans who all got their free swag bag, some yummy treats, and first dibs on their favorite handmade items! From 6-9 the place was hopping and pretty much wall-to-wall customers! My Ornaments made from old books and maps- including Where the Wild Things are, Alice In Wonderland, and local/international maps- were flying out and I was really afraid I would have to drive the hour plus home and whip out some more before the long day Saturday( I, unfortunately, was too tired to accomplish this!). I also got to reconnect with another one of my best friends growing up, and meet some really wonderful new customers and gallery owners. I also love that customers from past Twist Shows seem to love coming back to tell me how much someone liked something they bought from me, or else love to wear things they bought from me and show me that they are still wearing and loving the items! The other vendors are equally as friendly at this show, and I made some amazing purchases and trades! I got a really wonderful piece of ceramic work by Rachel Garceau (www.rachelkgarceau.blogspot.com), traded with my super nice neighbor, Heather of bright lights little city (www.brightlights-littlecity.com) for some great origami star making kits and later bought a great necklace made of sequins too! My sister, who was helping me, bought some prints from Nate Duval (www.nateduval.com). I own several of his as well!

Saturday was a rainy day, but people still came out, and even came back to get more. One customer even told me she had come the night before and wanted things from a variety of vendors but was undecided. She went to bed and dreamed about all of the items, so decided that that was a sign and came back Saturday! Vendors had wonderful breakfast and lunch provided again, as well as FREE massages in the Vendor Lounge! The day was busy and went by quickly, and before you knew it we were all packing up, saying goodbye, and looking forward to the next Twist! Thanks to the great organizers, vendors, and customers!

Twist Fair III !

Next on the agenda is Twist Fair III! Again, it takes place in lovely Northampton, MA at the Center for the Arts Ballroom on November 13th from 6-9 PM (VIP reception from 5-6) & Saturday the 14th from 10 AM- 6PM. I have done this show several times before and am excited to have it at the perfect time for holiday shopping! I love seeing old friends and family who come out for the show and have tons of memories and inspiration that came from living in that area! I am also selling items all the way until the end of December at the Twist Shop in Thorne's Marketplace in Northampton as well. It's a great place to shop before and after the event has happened and has a selection from past and present vendors! More to come after the event!

Market of the Living Dead!

Sunday was the last day of the season of SoWa Open Market in Boston and also the Halloween themed, "Market of the Living Dead"! There was Pumpkin and fruit carving, vendor and customer costume contests and lots of spooky decorations and goodies being distributed! I decided to paint Munch's famous painting, The Scream, for my costume. Of course, I decided this Saturday afternoon, when there was no time for a long drive to a chain store from where I live to get supplies. I , therefore, had to scrounge around the art room! I found a frame lying around that I got once from a "FREE" table at a flea market and took out a piece of foamcore from the cellar and some mostly dried out and separated acrylic paints and some old brushes from when I worked at a craft store and went to work. Of course, I had to scale the head much larger than in the original and also, the frame was a little small for the scale, but it came out decent, in my opinion. I then cut out the head portion so my face could peek through. We were also putting the last minute touches on my sister's "Bjork at the Oscars Swan Dress" costume that was hand sewed Saturday as well.
I neglected to anticipate 2 very important things things that happened Sunday at the show. Firstly, I had to hold up my Frame the whole time, which not only got quite tiring, but it had to be set down each time I was completing a sale. Secondly, I remembered why I do not love wearing interesting costumes to events. My sister and I literally were stopped by every person we walked by or who came to our tent for pictures- foreign tourists, art students, random weirdos- and asked to pose for pictures on their cameras or cell phones. People also expected me to maintain the constant pose of the scream (for 9 hours) and were saying things like, "you cant smile, you're "The Scream".
I was left very thankful that I wasn't wearing a tactile costume. Let's just say I spent Halloween and my 25th Birthday in New York City wearing an extremely accurate Grumpy Care Bear Costume- made by my lovely friend, Laura, which was furry and soft and eventually touched by literally everyone I came in contact with. (Many more than I came in contact with Sunday, to say the least). You do not want to be on the Subway in a furry costume on Halloween.

Holiday ornaments on a snowy October Day

It would seem really odd to me to be making my decoupaged ornaments for the Holidays when it isn't even Halloween yet (almost sacrilegious, as my birthday is Halloween)- BUT, it is SNOWing today!!!
Anyway, I am making up a bunch of new ornaments for shops and holiday shows. Some of the themes I'm doing this year are--more Maps of Boston/Cambridge, New York, Chicago, London Underground, & Paris; Vintage Christmas Sheet Music, Vintage Wrapping Paper, Classy Damask Prints & some lovely Japanese Chiyogami Papers, Vintage Pin-Up Girls and some of my favorite books!! Custom orders and sets will also be available. These are decoupaged over Papier Mache, so they are lightweight, easy to ship, and wont break around kiddos or animals!! Plus, they are eco-friendly repurposed papers that are heavily sealed to be more than just a one year novelty!

Check out pictures below!

New Fall Bangles!!

Just finished up a huge batch of NEW Fall Bangle designs. Of course, many of the popular designs are still here-(Maps, Vintage Sheet Music, Kitschy Ephemera) but they are never exactly the same!! There are new bangles shapes and sizes, more of my original artwork, and just entirely new ideas! All Bangles are now handmade by myself or another artisan right here in New England!! Stay tuned-I will post more new Clock Designs and even some entirely NEW designs!!

Gourmet Chocolate & Shopping!

Mark your calendars & come indulge-

I've been invited to sell my wares at The Langham, Boston's infamous Chocolate Bar on Saturday October 3rd! This is their 21st season, and their theme this year is "Boston's Chocolate Trail". It seems like it'll be fun adventure for your taste buds as you "explore Boston's favorite neighborhoods"! Of course, it wasn't hard to convince me to participate in this event! I have heard and read so much about it in the Press, but have never experienced it myself. As part of "Chocolate Trail", they have invited an artisan each month to represent the South End and it's many studios, and of course, the South End "SoWa" Open Market. Many neighborhoods are being represented, including desserts from Chinatown, the North End, Faneuil Hall, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, and Fenway Park.
"The Bar" runs from 11 AM- 3 Pm, and reservations are accepted at 11, 11:30, 1,& 1:30 PM. All ages are welcome- Adults $38, Children 12 & under, $25, 4 & under FREE!

What a great treat for a beautiful Fall day in Boston! I can't imagine anything better than Chocolate & Shopping in Boston in Fall!

http://boston.langhamhotels.com/en/restaurants/chocolate_bar.htm

Let me know if you're coming & get a special surprise!

SO excited to be a part of Picnic music + arts festival in Portland, ME for my next show!!

The show will feature local and regional crafters, indie music on the stage, and also, ample space in Lincoln Park to bring family/friends and chill or even "picnic" amongst it all! Of course, the best selling point is that it takes place in cool downtown Portland, ME. Come on down and visit if you're local- or even if you're not!

Picnic Music + Arts Festival, 11 am- 6pm
Lincoln Park at Congress Street and Franklin Arterial, Portland, ME

Copper Typewriter Key Pendant Necklace in The Boston Globe!!

I was so fortunate to be featured in an article on June 25th in The Boston Globe & Boston.com in the Style Magazine in an article called "Gifts to make you the life of the Wedding Party"- http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/weddings/gallery/25savedate/

It featured unique gifts to give the people in your wedding party for all they've done to help, that are a bit more unique than the traditional choices. As I have actually made many sets of wedding party gifts in the past, it seemed especially fitting! I loved hearing stories from many new customers about who the necklaces would be for, and how they heard about them! I had quite the time catching up on orders and getting everything together- as each was custom made and not just something I had in stock!

Thanks again to all the great new customers I met and Courtney Hollands for writing such a great piece! Feel free to check out these and other typewriter pieces I have in my shop and at shows- as well as other things you may like!

Found my camera and More Shows!

My camera, once lost in my move- is now found, and the crazy event schedule is in full swing! I have been a having a great time at SoWa Sundays/ SoWa Open Market in Boston
(http://www.southendopenmarket.com/) and Providence Open Market in Lippitt Park in East Providence on Saturdays (http://www.providenceopenmarket.com/) ! So far, the weather has been great, the turnout has been great, and the vendors are great! I must admit, it is very hard for one not to spend all of their daily profits at all of the other vendor booths! From amazing food, produce, and of course handmade fashions and Art of all kinds- you are going to leave with something! Also, I've been enjoying seeing shoppers coming back multiple times to both shows, receiving custom order requests, and debuting some new clocks for sale!

Come down and see a show! It's the best way to see new things debut as I make them and get first picks!

Sorry!

Sorry that I haven't posted in awhile! I cannot find my camera in the move and I am soooo busy right now! Feel free to contact me through email or Etsy for specific questions! Shows are in full swing, so check out my Calendar to the right for shows near you!
~Cadence

And the winners are.....

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Giveaway I had going on with Bella Bags by Marcia! We notified the lucky winners today and soon they will have fun, new, handmade Summer Bags & Jewelry to enjoy!
Winners were : Grand Prize - Sarah C. ($25 credit to each shop)
First Prize- Sarah S. ($15 credit to each shop)
Second Prize- Pam ($10 credit to each shop)
Check back for more contest to come--find out first by being a fan on facebook or following us on twitter.com/cadencedesigns!
Thanks!

Mime approved!

Ahh, life! In case I haven't whined loud enough, I am moving (yay), starting shows (yay), getting ready for a fun family reunion (yay), and trying to deal with all of my "mystery diagnoses" all in a one month span!!! I do not always fully appreciate the wisdom in "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger", but i feel it must be true!

Twist Fair 2.0 was very fun, (as expected) and I loved seeing customers from last year modeling some of my old creations! How nice of them to wear them back to show me! I also saw lots of old friends who I hadn't seen in years from high school, college, and coworkers- which I completely appreciate guys! I also got to spend the weekend with one of my best friends who helped me at the show and we had a great time reliving some of our college days in the area and enjoying the lovely Hotel Northampton! Bought some great items as well! I didn't take as many pictures as I would've liked, but I guess I was having too good of a time! It was also Pride Weekend in Northampton, so there was a parade and a generally fun atmosphere around! Some circus mimes entertained us and even bought a flapper ring, so I was glad to find out that my jewelry was "mime-approved"! Thanks to Cory and Lexie Barnes and all of the sponsors, again,as they really know how to put on a great show!

Next, I am in insanely busy mode trying to pack for a much needed move and make things and update displays for Opening Weekend at SoWa Open Market in Boston on May 16th & 17th! If you are ever in the area, you really need to check out this show! It has so much to offer in the way of talented Artists, Artisans, and NEW for this year, Antiques! It has FREE Parking & Admission, and I have met so many awesome loyal customers and fellow vendors who have become friends. It is also very well run and a great event for the whole family! I am so glad to be doing nearly every Sunday this year! I will be bringing lots of new items beyond jewelry to this show which allows me much more space! ( www.sowaopenmarket.com )

Soon, I will post pics of the new studio in my new place, and some new creations! Better get back to work so I can pull this all off!

Bella Bags by Marcia & Cadence Innovative Designs Giveaway!

Spring has come, Summer is near, and Cadence Innovative Designs and Bella Bags have teamed up for a giveaway!! Warmer weather means you need some fun and bright new pieces to add to your collection! All you have to do is visit each of our Etsy stores, choose your 2 favorite items for Summer, and email both of us with your 4 choices! That's it!!
Grand PrizeWinner will receive a $25 credit to each of our shops, 2nd place will receive $15 to each of our shops and 3rd place will receive $10! The best part is ... there is NO purchase necessary!!
Treat yourself or choose a great gift for Mother's Day, Graduation, or Birthdays!!!

Starting today April 27th thru May 11th, go to BOTH of our etsy shops, (http://www.cadencedesigns.etsy.com/ & http://www.bellabagsbymarcia.etsy.com/ ), choose your 2 favorite items from each shop, and email BOTH of us cadence@cadencedesigns.net & marcia@bellabagsbymarcia.com with the 2 items from each shop!

Winner will be drawn from a hat on May12th, and notified by email! Only 1 entry per person (and cheating is not only bad karma, but will result in disqualification :) Please email either of us with any questions, and also take advantage of FREE U.S. Shipping in both of our shops going on Right Now!!