While my BFF digs out from the snows in Denver, I had the opportunity to spend hours wandering the aisles at the American Craft Council show on Sunday. The show opened at 10am and we were there shortly after opening. I had a $1 off admission coupon that I used for my DH's admission, and I decided to join ACC (after many years of vascilating) so my admission was free. We wandered down the stairs and dove into beauty. What a wonderful time. The jewelry was wonderful, I ran into several friends who had booths (Shoshanna, Noel and Kate) and looked at absolutely everything. Although there was some jewelry that I wanted, I actually ended up with a wonderful large handbag/laptop bag/briefcase from Greg Roche. I had been looking at this for several years and he offered me a deal on it - more than $70 off. I couldn't resist and handed him my debit card.
I actually saw the handbag fairly early on, looked at it (and alternatives) very carefully, and continued to walk the show. We watched demonstrations on wood turning, talked with friends, had coffee, and tried to re-find a couple of jewelers that we wanted to look at more carefully. Then, since I was still thinking about the handbag, we went back, evaluated once more, and I went ahead and purchased it. I had thought about purchasing this particular bag for more than two years. When something rests on my brain that long - I probably should just dive in and buy it. I am not regretting this purchase at all - Greg makes outstanding items and backs them 100%. I love supporting someone who truly loves his work.
As we wander into another work week, I hope that you also love your work and allow that love to come through in the finished product and in your interactions with others. Today I also will turn my thoughts to my friends in Denver and Littleton on the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre (victims pictured above). Mitakuye oyasin.
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