A few random notes on some local ladies I have the pleasure of knowing:
We all know that Amy Karol, of Angry Chicken and the author of Bend The Rules Sewing is one awesome crafting woman. Our local weekly has now crowned her Best Resource For The Obsessively Independent in their annual Best of Portland issue, read it here. The woman knows how to make so many things so crazy great - I think that if there were ever such a thing as Fantasy Craft Teams {think Fantasy Football} she would be my first draft- officially in the sewing position {natch}, but as the woman can make her own deodorant and can bake up a storm, she would be my power player, versatile.
She is also super kind. Amy was generous enough to include my blog when asked recently by Venus Zine to share some of her favorite links. Here.
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Portland Bride and Groom featured the charming work of baker Jocelyn Barda on its cover and in a drool-worthy feature. I love the white on white simplicity of these wedding cakes. Jocelyn is the owner of Bakery Bar, you can see more of her fun pieces here, or click on the pic below to read the short interview by Portland Bride and Groom.
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Portland Bride and Groom also interviewed Pam of Housemartin and Ink and Peat Floral Design. Click above to read. Her floral work is gorgeous and even more exciting, last week her new shop, Ink and Peat, opened - I can't wait to visit.
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I just fold paper, but Alicia Paulson, she crochets the magical gossamer trails left from fairy wands and weaves the flutterings of butterfly wings and whips up merangue from the positive thoughts of strangers far away. Or at least that's what it feels like when I look at the gorgeous photos of her work and home and read her posts at Posie Gets Cosy. I love it there. Her first book, Stitched In Time, is due out in late fall.
