For a week anyways! It was great to hang out with my friend Paul last night at the WAB with Lish last night. He moved to New Jersey last summer for work, and this was his first trip back home since he left. It was so great to see him again!
Last weekend, I was proud to stand up in my good friends Josh and Lauren’s wedding. He gave a handful of us the address to post to his Tumblr so we could liveblog the ceremony and reception from our phones for friends and family that weren’t able to make it. Check his blog for the results (Specifically, the posts on June 17-18, ought-9). I also posted all of those pics and more to Flickr.
The ceremony at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, though kind of long and Catholic-y, was beautiful, and mercifully, I didn’t screw anything up. All 22(!) of us in the wedding party piled into a limo/bus and headed to Belle Isle for the reception at the Detroit Yacht Club, stopping on the way to let Josh jump in the fountain.
The reception was a total blast. I don’t remember ever having so much fun, or dancing so ridiculously at a wedding. PYT? Shit, I’ve spent the last three weeks being sick of Michael Jackson. Whatever. It was a great night and Beth and I had a great time with some good friends.
Congratulations, you two. Thanks for letting us be part of your day.
Last week I was thrilled to send The Fat Boys (yes, the real Fat Boys) this record notebook, along with a whole box of other goodies from Reware Vintage for them to enjoy! It all started with a tweet (Follow TheFatBoys on Twitter!) and now they are my favorite celebrity endorsers (other celebs that have shopped Reware Vintage include The Whigs, Jael, Calexico, Jamison Parker, and Proof.)
The Fat Boys will be giving away a bunch of Reware Vintage Record Pins live this Wednesday night at 11:00 EST on Fat Boys TV. Their special guest that night is an old favorite of mine: Kool Mo Dee. Be sure to check it out!
Lish and I will be on Fox 2 news tonight promoting Handmade Detroit and our involvement in the upcoming Green Street Fair in downtown Plymouth! Check it out at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 tonight!
I’ll be posting it on the blog after it airs, too!
I made this yesterday, and I love how well it turned out! The Michigan applique was pretty tricky, but I think I’ll make a few more to sell on RewareVintage.com. Should I add the U.P.? I haven’t decided yet…
Handmade Detroit is hosting a Swap-O-Rama-Rama next weekend (May 1-3) in downtown Plymouth as a part of the Green Street Fair, and we’re looking for some help! The Swap-O-Rama-Rama teaches anyone who stops in how to use an otherwise unwanted piece of clothing to create a new, useful item for yourself! Ideas on what to make include tote bags, pillows, skirts and pet toys out of donated clothing, and participation is free!
We need volunteers for the Swap-O-Rama-Rama! Experienced sewers are especially needed, but non-sewers are super appreciated too! An hour or a day, any of your time is helpful in teaching people of all ages how to repurpose their used clothing into a new useful something! If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at bethany@rewarevintage.com
We are also in need of clothing donations for the Swap-o-Rama-Rama! If you live in the Plymouth-ish area, and have some clothing or linens in your home you’d like to donate, please bring it to the Swap-O-Rama-Rama on any day at any time that weekend, and we’ll find new uses for your donations! If you can’t make it, but would like to get us donations another way, please email me at bethany@rewarevintage.com and we’ll arrange getting it from ya!
Sunday I made earrings from the shells that Dan and I picked up out of the sand at Clearwater Beach. I gave a pair to Dan’s mom as a momento of our vacation together, and kept two pair for myself. It was a little tricky, but the drill press once again proved to be an awesome crafty companion. Turned out really cute, and we both now have some new jewelry out of our trip!
