This past weekend Renegade Craft Fair finally came to Los Angeles! And once again, I got to play shopper, and was so happy to be visiting and not vending! This was the best, because there were so many of my crafty business friends there, that I only get to see in person for maybe, 5 minutes, becasue we're all always working! I was in heaven.
It was located on the top floor of the California Market Center (same location as Unique LA a few months ago), which is a great space for this type of event. Some of the peeps I saw...
I got to visit my pal Kelley, who had her booth jam packed with all her lovelies (and check out her amazing chenille skirt, which I covet).
Michelle Caplan had an awesome display, I love her aesthetic and her work, it's just so gorgeous.
My friend Christine Haynes, who does amazing work and Maggie from Supermaggie (you have to check out their shirts, I have 2; love them, wear them all. the. time.)
Jenn from Just Jenn Designs - who will never let me take a photograph of her (I think she'll melt) so I took a picture of her "Thanks for Nothing" cards. (Thanks for nothing Jenn!)
Jenny Ryan from Home Ec (on the right) and Billie & Tootie from Reform School. They had Home Ec demonstrations and classes, and I was so bummed to have to miss that fun (I had Scott, Dylan & Drew with me - we all scattered, but still...)
It was so great seeing everyone - and as I said, so great to be able to wander and take my time. I'm loving being a visitor and socializing. So imagine my excitement when I spotted Natalie Tischler from Ornamental Things!
I've been a huge fan of Natalie's reconstructed jewelry for years, and have several wonderful pieces. I was just totally beside myself that I could shop in person, and finally meet her after all these years! She's is just as lovely and sweet as she is online. By the way, Natalie, and so many of these amazing craftspeople, are heading up to San Francisco this weekend for Renegade San Francisco - if you are in the area, check it out. It will be amazing.
I know I missed full rows of vendors, as I said, I had people in tow and didn't want to hear about it later. I'm liking playing the shopper though...what a nice break!
