My First Boutique/Show.. a Recap.. and how I created a knockout booth for $50.00

I had my first show this weekend. This shy girl felt quite naked as I revealed myself in person to many of the fellow women I have admired who pioneered this journey for me. I have been creating my whole life – but it has only been the last couple of months I have been gifted with the time.. and the drive to overcome many of the obstacles blocking the  fulfillment of my dream of sharing my creations. In February- I began a mandatory medical leave that has become permanent. When life gives you lemons.. make lemonade… I love that saying and its been what I have been trying to do. We have been on a shoestring budget and putting together enough products and creating a display has been a challenge. I began several weeks ago to collect items from thrift stores that might work as display items. I probably spent about $40.00 total.. if that. My husband found a table at a garage sale for $10.00. I chose to paint everything black with the hopes that it would make my colorful items pop! Then I distressed and antiqued the items to complete the look. I actually am quite happy with the display…

I was so excited to meet several people in person… and was so impressed by their friendly, warm spirits. I am in awe really at how many talented women there are..!!!! Patrica Wright has some awesome twilight inspired jewelry, Bugs n Bees has gorgeous sassy children’s clothing and accessories, WatchOut has those sweet bracelet watches and Beaded Socks  who has lovely childrens accessories and clothing also. I saw "Dizzle Pop" and "It’s the little things" also.. and would have love to met the women behind those shops as well.

I am off to regroup.. as I have the Art Garden this next weekend. … there is much to do. I am really looking forward to this weekend.. and I am sure if you like art, music, or food.. this will be the place to be. See ya there: )

Would love to know if you think setting up for the first time my booth was a success for $50.00?  Ofcourse I am not talking about the many many hours it took to create the product- or whether the show its self was a success.

Let Your Spirit Shine... Women's Empowerment Wristlets...

These wristlets... were totally inspired by a beautiful group of women that have been teaching me how wonderful we each truely are.. individually. 

Let Your Spirit Shine……
Women’s Empowerment Wristlets( still working on a name .. if you have a suggestion) are designed to inspire healing, responsibility, empowerment and hope for women. Women’s Empowerment Wristlets serve as a reminder to bring forth the beauty and strength within ourselves, to be inspired to be the best we can be, and to let our individual Spirits shine through. Each wristlet is organic in nature, unique in its own design, size and shape and not made from a pattern... symbolizing the unique difference’s and beauty each woman has.
Namaste.. Love Mikel

Oh.. and the most important thing... %20 of all profits from this item will be donated to the

Rape Recovery Center. 

Much love.. and Namaste..

Mikel

PS... please enjoy some of my favorite quotes...

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud

was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

~ Anais Nin ~

People are like stained-glass windows.

They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,

but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed

only if there is a light from within.

~ Elizabeth Kübler-Ross ~

A woman is the full circle.

Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.

~ Diane Mariechild ~

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly,

what is essential is invisible to the eye.

~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ~

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed.

But when we are silent, we are still afraid.

So it is better to speak.

~ Audre Lorde ~

Fantastic Fabric Flowers

These fabulous little finds.. are my favorites.. they go in your hair.. on your wrist, clipped on a scarf.. on a shawl or on a headband... love them.  I have not loaded them to etsy.. but they will be available this weekend at the spotted zebra...