Goodbye Blogger

I've had a nice run with Blogger. We've been together since 2000, but I think it's time to move on. I invite you all to visit me at my website instead: http://www.indiaromeo.com

Product Update!

Phew, what a weekend!

I've been busy busy busy working on new stuff to bring to the Renegade Craft Fair next weekend. I spent almost all day in my studio working at the sewing machine, so this afternoon I took a little break to go outside and enjoy the sunshine.

The light was so nice that I thought I'd take the opportunity to photograph a couple of items that I hadn't gotten around to taking pictures of yet:



These will be available at the events I have coming up soon!

Call For Vendors: The Handmade Market in Raleigh, NC

As you may (hopefully!) know, I'm part of The Handmaidens, a NC art+design collective. Twice a year we produce a local shopping event here in Raleigh called The Handmade Market.

We've just announced the Call for Vendors for our next event on November 3rd. This show is going to be our biggest one yet! We've moved to a brand new and much larger venue in downtown Raleigh that will accommodate more designers and will provide a roomier shopping experience for our customers.

If you think you've got what it takes to be a vendor at The Handmade Market, hop on over to the Website to learn more about our show and to submit an application: http://www.thehandmademarket.com

The application deadline is September 23rd at 5 pm Eastern time.

Also visit our Website for information about becoming a Sponsor, Volunteer, or to make a Donation to our Charity Raffle to benefit Hospice of Wake County.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events

Though the shop is on hiatus for a bit, don't you dare think that I'm sitting around twiddling my thumbs and watching my fingernails grow. In fact, the opposite is true! The fall craft show season is about to begin in a few short weeks, and as usual, I'll be criss-crossing the country peddling my wares here and there.

Here's a quick list of where you can find me:

The Renegade Craft Fair
September 15th + 16th
12 pm - 10 pm
between Damen Ave. and Wood St. in Wicker Park
Chicago, IL

BazaarSpark at SparkCon
September 22nd
11 am - 3 pm
Moore Square Park
Downtown Raleigh, NC

Crafty Bastards Arts + Craft Fair
September 30th
10 am - 5 pm
Marie Reed Learning Center (18th & Wyoming in Adams Morgan)
Washington, DC

Art on the Avenue (with Mood Swing)
October 6th
10 am - 6 pm
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA

Trunk Show (with Patina)
October 13th + 14th
time TBA
Honeypot (86 N Lexington Ave)
Asheville, NC

The Handmade Market (with The Handmaidens)
November 3rd
11 am - 5 pm
117 S. West Street
Raleigh, NC

Updates

Why hello there! It's been a while, hasn't it. I hope this finds you well.

The site overhaul and relaunch I've been planning this summer is going a little more slowly than I'd hoped, due to the fact that I've scrapped my original plans and am considering some new and different directions for ye ol' india*romeo shoppe.

While the online shop is down, I'll be posting updates about its progress here, and will be clearing out some of my older stock in the india*romeo outlet shop at Etsy. Here's a preview of what is available:


I hope you'll stop by and take a look. I'll be adding new products bit by bit to make room in my studio for my new work. Many items are discounted from their original price, and some of these are the last I'll ever make, so if you see something you like, grab it now before it is gone forever!

Call for Vendors: The Handmade Market in Raleigh, NC

The Handmade Market - May 5th, 2007
Originally uploaded by The Handmaidens.

It's that time again ....
The Handmade Market is set for Saturday, May 5th from 11am until 5pm at Vintage 21 (209 Oberlin Rd. in Raleigh, NC).

Mark your calendars, and join us for some spectacular shopping from emerging artists, independent designers, and crafters.

If you think you've got what it takes to be a vendor at The Handmade Market, we encourage you to hop on over to the website to submit an application.

The deadline to submit your application is Saturday, March 17th, so don't delay - get your application in right away!

In addition to vendors, we're also looking for volunteers, sponsors, and donations for our charity raffle to benefit The Women's Center of Wake County. Please drop us a line if you're interested in any of these opportunities, and we'll send you the details.

The Handmade Market - Saturday, November 11th!

THE HANDMADE MARKET: BECAUSE "MALL" IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD!
Saturday, November 11th :: 209 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC :: 11am - 5pm
www.thehandmademarket.com

This holiday season, you have a choice. You can brave crowded parking lots and cranky cashiers to shop for cheesy, impersonal gifts at the mall, or you can shop for stylish, unique gifts in a relaxed, boutique atmosphere at Raleigh's The Handmade Market.

Featuring over 40 local and national artists, designers, and crafters, The Handmade Market is the Triangle's biggest independent designer market. Come shop for holiday gifts, apparel, accessories, jewelry, kids and baby gear, paper goods, and so much more by talented vendors such as Pink Loves Brown, india*romeo, Lucky Accessories, Pear Threads, and The Handmaidens.

Join us on Saturday, November 11th from 11am - 5pm at Vintage 21. (209 Oberlin Rd in Raleigh, between Hillsborough St. and Cameron Village.) Free parking and free admission.

In addition to the holiday market, there also is a charity raffle to support the The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Bring a canned food item or two for a chance to win a gift basket full of handcrafted items.

Once you experience the handcrafted goodness and easy shopping experience at The Handmade Market, we guarantee that you'll agree that "mall" is a four-letter word!

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The Handmade Market is brought to you in part by The Handmaidens and BUST Magazine.

Last Call to Apply for The Handmade Market!

Going, going, almost gone...

The application deadline for Raleigh, NC's The Handmade Market on Saturday, November 11th is this Friday, September 1st at midnight!

Visit http://www.thehandmademarket.com for details and click on the "participate" link to apply online.

If you've contacted us to inquire about donating goods or services for the raffle or to volunteer at the event, thanks! We'll be in touch shortly to confirm details and get the ball rolling.

Email us at hello@thehandmademarket.com if you have any questions.

Thanks!

P.S. Feel free to repost and pass the word along to your crafty friends!

Afternoon Delight with The Handmaidens

Get out of the heat and enjoy some cool shopping with The Handmaidens at our favorite downtown hangout spot, Poole's Diner!

Enjoy a treat from the !SPECIAL BRUNCH MENU! or a cocktail from the bar and shop for handcrafted apparel, accessories, jewelry, art goods, and more from Raleigh, NC's The Handmaidens: india*romeo, Lucky Accessories, Stir Studios, it's by design, Mood Swing Studio, Milk & Honey, Amara Productions, yecART, and Kate Haynes.

Sunday, August 13th, 2006
12-5 pm
Poole's Diner
426 S. McDowell St, downtown Raleigh
Free admission!

Visit http://www.thehandmaidens.com or http://www.poolesdiner.com for more info.

Hope to see you there!

Call for Vendors - The Handmade Market, Raleigh NC

The Handmaidens, a collective of NC artists and designers, are accepting vendors for their holiday shopping extravaganza, The Handmade Market.

This event is the second in a series of unique shopping events designed to showcase independent artists, designers, and crafters from North Carolina and beyond.

To be held near downtown Raleigh, NC on Saturday, November 11, 2006 from 11 pm to 5 pm, The Handmade Market will be the best place to find unique handcrafted apparel, art, accessories, jewelry, home goods, kids gear, and more!

For more information, and to apply online, please visit our website:
http://www.thehandmademarket.com or email us at hello@thehandmademarket.com.

Space is limited, and we anticipate a strong interest in this event, so don't delay! Applications will be accepted until September 1st.

NYC, here I come!

If you're in the neighborhood, I hope you'll stop by and say hello!

The Handmade Market -THIS SATURDAY in Raleigh, NC

The Handmade Market: Because MALL is a four-letter word
Saturday, May 6, 2006
12pm - 5pm
Vintage 21 (209 Oberlin Rd, near NCSU)
http://www.thehandmademarket.com

The Handmade Market will feature handcrafted goodies from 40 of the best and brightest local and regional independent designers and crafters.

Come shop for art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more! Find a unique handcrafted gift for Mother's Day or Graduation, or treat yourself to something special.

Donations from local businesses and vendors will be raffled to support Interact, an agency that provides support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The first 200 visitors will receive a complimentary copy of BUST Magazine, so come early!

For more information, including directions, a list of participating vendors, and maps to free event parking, please visit our website: http://www.thehandmademarket.com


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Sponsored by The Handmaidens, a collective of NC designers (http://www.thehandmaidens.com), The Dirty Dish, an online magazine for women (http://www.dirtydishonline.com), and BUST Magazine, for women with something to get off their chest (http://www.bust.com).

Spring Cleaning Time!

Sponsor The Handmade Market!

The Handmade Market in Raleigh, NC is looking for businesses to donate services and goods for its charity raffle! Proceeds will go to Interact, a non-profit organization that provides services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Details:
In lieu of an admission fee, visitors to The Handmade Market will be given the chance to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win goods and services donated by sponsoring businesses.

100% of the proceeds of the raffle will be donated to Interact,an agency that provides support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

If you would like to become a sponsor by donating an item to the raffle, please let us know! When you write to us, be sure to include your business name, your contact information, and the item(s) you wish to donate.

There is no minimum donation, and any types of items (services, gift certificates, goods, etc.) are welcome.

Businesses who provide raffle items will receive the following in exchange for their donation:

• Business logo and link included on the Sponsor Page on TheHandmadeMarket.com


• Business logo and link listed on The Handmade Market's program, which will be distributed to all customers and vendors


• Business logo and link included in all Raffle promotion materials


• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to customers (business cards, flyers, etc.)

If you are interested in sponsoring the raffle, please contact us today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Last Call for The Happily Handmade Giveaway!

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today is the last day to sign up for the Happily Handmade Giveaway!

Visit my site to find out how you can enter to win one of 49 gift baskets, filled to the brim with handcrafted items!

Over 85 indie shops donated goodies for this event, so each gift basket is valued at (or over!) $200. The baskets are chock full of great stuff ... apparel, handbags, accessories, jewelry, bath & body products, and more!

You can find more information about the contest, including how to enter, on my website: http://www.indiaromeo.com

Hurry up and check it out! Now!

P.S. In case you want to get your shop on, there's a free shipping special going on at india*romeo, too! The special ends on Friday, so don't wait!

Enter the Winter Happily Handmade Giveaway!

Ladies and gentlemen, there are only a few short weeks left to enter yourself in the Winter 2006 Happily Handmade Giveaway!

This time, the event is huger than ever with over 85 indie shops participating, and there are 49 gorgeous gift baskets up for grabs. Each one is filled-to-the-brim with handcrafted goodness ranging from handbags and accessories to jewelry and clothing.

Visit india*romeo to find out how you can enter to win one of these fabulous gift baskets today!

A new year, a new look

... at an all new india*romeo! We just unveiled our pretty new pages today, so don't you want to go take a peek?

There's still a bit of tweaking to do, but we just couldn't wait to show off the new look. Go on, you know you want to see it!

Treat Parade at Bickett Gallery

Come see me peddling my goodies at Bickett Gallery's Treat Parade! It's this Friday from 12-10 and Saturday from 12-4. I'll be there along with a handpicked selection of designers including Stir Studios, Made by Milla, Flap Bags, and more! For more information, check out the Bickett Gallery website: http://www.bickettgallery.com See you there!

Valentine's Day Trunk Show

The Handmaidens are having a Valentine's Day Trunk Show this Thursday night, and we would love for you to come!

Who: The Handmaidens (a collective of local designers featuring yours truly and 8 other fine and talented ladies)
What: Trunk Show
Where: Revolver Boutique - 2011 Fairview Rd in Five Points. (Revolver is in the purple house next to the Post Office and across the street from NoFo.)
When: Thursday, Feb. 9th from 6-9 pm
Why: 'Cause you know you need some new accessories! Plus... A little birdie told us there might be champagne coctails and a chocolate fountain!

Hope to see you there! For directions or more information, contact us: hello@thehandmaidens.com