The Holiday Sale is coming right up!

It's that time of year again, where a bunch of hand-picked local artists gather their wares and help turn the studio into a magical holiday boutique.

We'll have beautiful, contemporary ceramics from Vancouver's Ruby Farms, gorgeous bags and totes by Beaverton's Sew Sisters,  jewelry and accessories by Kris Zorko, Sharon Wing, Lulu and T, and 45th Avenue's own Iris Lomax. Hand knit scarves of impossibly soft German wool by Caitie Brown, tiny Fairy shoes and dresses, and Fern's Famous Fudge, too.

Check back here for a sneak peek at lots more... I'll be taking pics and sharing them as the goods are delivered, so stay tuned!

Here are the details:

Sale Hours:

Preview evening and Artist reception:

Friday, December 7th 

6 - 9 pm

Saturday & Sunday, December 8th & 9th

10 am - 6 pm

Remember, the Holiday Sale comes but once a year, so drop by and say hello!

the summer sale is right around the corner

Wow.  The time has really gotten away from me! I've been so crazy busy in the studio drawing, painting and making all sorts of new things, that the blog has been sorely neglected…but I'm back on track, and in the next few days, I promise to show you some previews of what's to come!
 In the meantime, here is the who, what, when, where and why:

What? 

Camp Cactus Summer Sale

cool stuff handmade by local artists

When?

Preview evening: Friday, June 6th • 6-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday, June 7th & 8th • 10 am - 6 pm

Where?

Camp Cactus Studio

NE Brazee, between 44th & 45th Avenues

Portland, Oregon 97213

Who?

Local artists and craftspeople, including:

Michele Avanti 

(mystical, magical delights)

Jan Behrs 

(tiny little succulent gardens)

Bruce Bensen

(handmade mason bee houses)

Kelly Boverman

(delightful fused glass garden ornaments)

Matthew Brown 

(urban cool photography)

Darris Dietz

(pottery in cheerful, retro colors)

Maura Greenblum 

(it's always a surprise!)

Holly Hestand 

(jeweler extraordinaire)

Tamara King

(hip and coordinated fabric items)

Judee Moonbeam 

(fabulous wearable art and accessories)

Tonia Twigger McConnell 

(travel photography and inspirational books)

Roberta Palmer 

(fantastic cast-concrete leaves)

Rachael Ramos 

(crochet accessories and other delights)

Jane Russell 

(enchanting fairy couture and original art)

Laura Russell 

(witty signs and home decor)

Siri Schillios

(whimsical paintings and prints)

Greg Sparks 

(earthy and functional pottery)

Laurie Stabenow 

(colorful aprons for kids)

Julie Stewart 

(hand-thrown ceramics)

Elisabeth Cook Sullivan

(ceramic prayer flags and realistic bird sculptures)

Pauline Dugas Tait 

(gorgeous mosaics)

Tiffany Williams

(jewelry and aliens!)

Kris Zorko 

(fabulous paper goods and handmade soaps)

Why?

To support our local craftspeople and artists

and, we all donate a portion of our sales to
  Oregon Food Bank!

Hope to see you there!

More art!

Maura Greenblum brought some beautiful

repurposed paper wreaths, perfect for your 

Shabby Chic decorating

New to Camp Cactus this year: 

earthy, functional ceramics by Greg Sparks

And Kris Zorko is back with her gorgeous Note Totes,
paper tile mirrors and plaques.

Come and check out all these goodies and more
 this weekend only, our last sale of the year:

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale
Preview evening: Friday, December 6th from 6 - 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 10 am - 6 pm
4458 NE Brazee,  between 44th & 45th Avenues
in Portland's Hollywood district
See you there!

catching up

Before I forget, here are some highlights from the last couple of shows I've been in...

This is our "fairy" tent at the Alberta Art Hop...it was very swanky in a rustic sort of way. We even had a cushy old wool rug to cover up the asphalt and make everyone feel comfy. Every little kid (and dog) who wandered in wanted to lie down on it and take a nap.

Gretchen made sure she got a hug from this one before he plopped down on the rug in the shade.

The street was crowded, and even though the sales were sluggish, the people watching was excellent.

And despite the fact that we didn't make the big bucks we were hoping for, it turned out to be a very enjoyable day.

Here's a group shot of my fellow artists from the Art Over Macleay Park show last weekend:

(photo courtesy of Kris Zorko)

Once we started in on the margaritas I almost forgot I even had a camera!

left to right: Holly Hestand, me, Elisabeth Cook Sullivan, Lonnie Nosivad, Missy Lambert, Judee Moonbeam, Kris Zorko, and Judy Green

One of Liz Sullivan's political sculptures...does that face look vaguely familiar?

Here's another one...can you name all the seven evil dwarves?

Okay, last one...how many people do you know who have a seven foot giraffe in their dining room?


Everyone I know is doing their part to Keep Portland Weird.

holiday sale sneak peek

Kris Zorko will be back once again with her gorgeous journals,

signature paper tile mirrors

and cool little note totes. She also makes the most amazing, naturally scented soaps that smell and look so yummy, you really want to take a bite out of them!

Photographer Julie Jetton will be here with her beautiful

and ethereal black and white prints and cards.

Very dreamy!