prop swap + pop up

One thing I love about being a maker is the community that surrounds it.  Meeting and collaborating with others that have a similar passion is one of the greatest rewards- well I guess besides making things, selling them and being my own boss haha.. but you get the idea!  This weekend I participated in a pop-up market at Elder Hall, hosted by Ashley- Local Haven and Adriana- Xochitl Adriana.  Its was a small gathering of makers and collectors offering wares for sale and trade.  The space was so beautiful and inspiring- I can't wait to go back!

the shop is open

After taking a much needed year off from everything, I finally launched my newest venture- Aspen Summit.  I didn't set an actual deadline to get this open, but I did include it in my 33 wishes last year, so opening before my birthday (nov.13) was something I always planned.

My intentions with the shop changed often, almost monthly.  Originally I was going to open a shop with a pacific northwest vibe that included outdoor supplies, locally made goods, bags, beanies, artwork (and those are still things I'm considering adding in).  However, my love for vintage and paper goods is always something I feel passionate about so it was an easy choice to add those things in.  I also wanted to team up with other artists to offer their wares in my shop, helping spread the word about their business while also allowing me time to create and explore (2 things I love doing!).