Thank You Asheville

Asheville was a Blast.  It is great to meet with people who share the same passions and purposes for bamboo that I do.  I learned about a few bamboo species sampled some bamboo tea and made some new friends.  The kids had a great time and the Asheville Arboretum is a beautiful must see destination.  The crowd was curious, hospitable and supportive. I hope to return for the 2013 Festival.

Back from Texas

Texas was fun.  Not as profitable as I had hoped.  One thing about doing shows and festivals is you never know unless you go.  I was able to see some old friends and make new acquaintances, not to mention business contacts.  I would do it again, but I am just crazy like that.  Someone snapped a shot of me doing my thang.  Didn't even know it until I googled the festival.  Good to get back to the Saturday Market here and back to the familiar grind.  Meeting new and interesting people all the while.  The market  here is bustling with new vendors and lots of jewelry vendors.  I could be dismayed but I offer a very unique product and refuse to disappoint my customers who seek me.  More inspiration and color to come for the hot summer of 2012.  This year is flying by.  Enjoy it Now! Yo

Austin Here I come

Going to Austin very soon.   I am a shoe in for the Reggae Festival which is a Birthday Celebration honoring Bob Marley.  It benefits the Capitol area food bank and has been growing larger every year.  It will be great to get back to the lone star state even if only for one weekend.  I hope to sell out, then I can go mix it up with the people.  Wish me luck. Yo
 

Coco Leaves

Fall is gone, so make way for fresh new leaves of spring.

These are not bamboo people.  The coconut shells I had laying around

have a new life.  The concave shape gives life and dimension to the leaves.

Coconut is durable, natural, and sustainable.  They polish to a brilliant shine and

they are light as a leaf.  Stay tuned for more colors and designs inspired by nature. Yo!

Happy New Year

Welcome 2012.  It is hard for me to believe that I have not posted any new articles yet.  I don't know that I have much to say, but I do want to remain consistent with my blog.  Sometimes I am at a loss for words and that is why many times I post lots of photos.  I will show you what I have been working on and let you know of some up coming events.  I made a decision to make 2012 Festival Year! First, I am soo excited about a festival which I plan to attend in July of 2012.  It is a bamboo festival in Asheville NC.  I plan to take a tour of the Biltmore Estate as well as set up at the Festival which takes place at the Arboretum.  In April every year Austin TX has a Bob Marley Festival and I was hoping to attend as a vendor there.  My uncles Reggae Band plays there every year and I have attended in the past.  Austin is Awesome and I am hoping to experience the Festival again.  In November Wilmington NC has an annual festival which is on black Friday.  Wilmington is familiar for me and I would love to participate.  There are more festivals on my list, however these three are the ones I am most looking forward to.