Holiday Guidance: Boston's Bazaar Bizarre

I've sequestered myself to the living room today because I can't stand my tomb-like cold office any longer. Apparently this leads my cat to think that this is hangout time. I write this entire blog with a laptop in my lap and a black cat draped over my arm. He doesn't seem to mind at all...
This Sunday, December 9, the annual Boston Bazaar Bizarre will be held at the Cylcorama in the South End. Every year I think about doing this show and then I get overwhelmed (holiday shows are at the bottom of my list of favorite things to do - I'd rather be shopping at them) and don't apply. But some of my friends and acquaintances got their act together and did. So check out these great picks of the BB, if your not in Boston you can always visit them online.



1. Glamourpuss Creations: I met Lisa through Boston Handmade. She creates new jewelry from the recycled pieces of vintage jewelry. I've seen this done before, most unsuccessfully, but I love Lisa's work. It is super colorful and really graphic, as well as being very affordable. www.Glamourpuss.etsy.com
2. The Candy Thief: I don't know the thief but I wish I did. I've been eying her headbands and scarves on etsy for a while. You can buy them on her etsy site here and see more images on her flickr site here.
3. Skullknocker: Mandy and I went to MassArt together, and I remember that she was a good friend of my college roommate. I was delighted to see her high-end "stuffed animals" on etsy. They are made with recycled materials, contain a walnut heart and are stuffed with tee shirts. www.skullknocker.etsy.com and www.mandylamb.com
4. Karalee Designs: My dear, dear friend Karalee wears a bunch of hats (figuratively - though she may wear hats, but I don't think so) she designs stationary, is a freelance graphic designer and makes jewelry. i love her pieces (especially her hair clips - even though one is named for emily and not for me) because they are so fun adn young, but they are made really well and are of a very high quality - these 2 things don't usually go together. www.karaleedesigns.com and www.simplyserra.com
5. Mitten Mitten: Another friend that wears a lot of hats, Ms Ann Karash. Ann sews beautifully and this book bag is on the top of my I-Want-It-List. She also puts on delightful shows of local designers, there is one tonight called Design Nearby: Prints Charming that I happen to be in at the Pink Comma gallery. www.mittenmitten.com and www.designnearby.com