The decision to consolidate has nothing to do with any lack of interest in refashioning things people (myself included) so easily toss away without a second thought. It’s all to do with completing the many projects I’ve started, continue utilizing the wonderful array of materials currently have on hand to upcycle into amazing trashion accessories — and allow for more time to list some of the completed items on etsy!

It also means I should have more time to:

• Figure out how to display large 20 x 30 watercolors for the December 7 First Friday event at International Tea and Coffee shop. It just opened at 630 Virginia Ave., and it’ll be worth while to stop by. Elizabeth Krajeck, a local poet, will be giving a reading, and Danese Kenon, an amazing photojournalist, will be giving us a little of her artistic side.
• Work on more scarves, pendants and pins so they will be available for purchase at Dada by Dec. 7. This one’s quite a task, since I rarely knit, sew or wire these together by pattern. That means each item is unique and done up just a bit differently from the last, and utilizing found objects, vintage (and not-so-vintage!) remnants to spice up the stuff (like fabulous art yarns!) that I couldn’t pass up at the knit shop!
• Recycle some of those noodelab.com cards! Designing and ordering new business cards would be easier, but I can’t bring myself to do it! I’m hoping a little imagination will hep me come up with a fun, simple — and quick! — way to make hang tags, business cards and whatever else I need for aevx5.com!
• And, of course: Put in those 8-hour work days! Yes, that’s in addition to everything else!