Crafty Supermarket / Cincinnati

A few favorites from the show : Chevron Beaded bracelets : On the Lookout / Fork Tine earrings : Spoons And Such / Dipped Triangle earrings : Line & Loop / Unicorn Magnet : Happy Bungalow

The Crafty Supermarket was this past Saturday in Cincinnati and it. was. AMAZING! I was lucky to have two friends make the trip with me I am so grateful they were there to help chat with everyone + manage the crowd.  At 4,000 shoppers, this was the biggest show I've ever done.  It was a phenomenal day and equally as exhausting!  I sold out of a lot of things, but luckily I brought supplies to make more bracelets on the fly -- People where buying them freshly made, right out of my hands!

My friends and I stayed at the 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Cinci.  This space is a perfect mash up of hotel + modern art museum in one.  The decor of the room was minimal and crisp, with pops of weird art here and there.

Crafty Supermarket happens twice a year and the talent there was so great. I hope I get the chance to take OTL on the road back to Cinci veryvery soon!

Other vendors of note that you should check out :

illustrations by Sally Harless
ceramics by STAK
jewelry by Rock Salt Vintage

FW13 SHOWS

I'm so excited for the FW13 + Holiday show line up that O T L will get to be a part of:

* Friday 10/11 : Tremont ArtWalk - Banyan Tree - 6 to 9pm, 2242 Professor Ave, Cleveland Ohio

* Saturday 10/12 : OktoberFlea - Sterle's - 9 to 4pm, 1401 W. 55th, Cleveland Ohio

(RSVP to the event on FB!) 

* Sunday 10/20 : Sunday Market in Hingetown - 10 to 3pm - 1455 W. 29th, Cleveland Ohio

(RSVP to the event on FB!)

* 11/16 : Handmade Toledo Maker's Mart - Downtown Toledo OH

* 11/23 : Crafty Supermarket - Music Hall Ballroom - 11 to 6pm - 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati Ohio

* 12/14 + 12/15 : Cleveland Bazaar (formerly known as Bizarre Bazaar Cleveland!) - 78th Street Studios - 10 to 6pm - 1300 W. 78th Street, Cleveland Ohio

* 12/21 : Last Minute Market at Screw Factory - Cleveland Ohio

The shows in Cinci and Toledo mean a few short road trips ahead :)  I am proud of myself and so thankful for everyone's support. Running this little biznass is difficult, fun and scary as hell.  But, I think that's what it feels like to be doing what you love + getting to go where it takes you. 

Moodboard Monday / OTL SS13 Collection

After a much needed break from all things jewelry after the holidays, I've finally gotten back into the obsession that is running this small business. Since the creative process can tend to be a clusterf*ck of ideas that never (ever) stop, I've decided to keep trying mood-boarding as a way to get myself focused around inspiration for the next collection. I went into this process with a clear mind and as usual, a strong theme emerged pretty quickly.  So, I went with it, finding more and more inspiration that just rocked my world.

And, thus, RENEGADE PRINCESS was born.

(All images via Pinterest)

I'm so excited to use this moodboard to help direct the creative process this season.  The renegade princess doesn't actually exist -- she is a muse. But if she did, she'd be a few parts badassed mofo, diva, smart as a whip and would definitely march to the beat of her own drum --while looking being pretty damn fabulous, sexy and strong at the same time.  She has a penchant for light mischief (read: adventure) and the kind of ballsy attitude that is never too cocky and always admired.  Basically, she can handle her biznass and doesn't give a f*ck.  And she's part cat? YES.

Am I being weird enough yet?  Cool, onward.

For ON THE LOOKOUT SS13, you can expect a lot more edgy and a lot less safe with an "I don't take crap from nobody" attitude baked into every piece. I'm going to make it a point to do my thing and create unique pieces that I LOVE and hopefully you will too.  At this point you should be asking yourself, "When will this rebel-without-a-cause collection hit the streets?" Well, I expect to restock the shop around the beginning of April, so if you want a heads up, GET ON THA LIST.

That gives me about 30 days to blow your mind....

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(Side note: If you happen to be in the midst of creating a themed event, decorating a space, branding yourself, starting a business or blog, I think creating a moodboard is essential.  It's really fun and you get to see a mash up of your vision all in one place.  It's like a little road map of what you want to create.  Interested in making one? This is how I do it.) 

OTL Featured on Uncovet!

What an exciting Wednesday it's been :) My feature on Uncovet.com just went live!  Eeeeeeeee! Kind of awesome, right? Uncovet is a rad, little, online shop that features small-run and one of a kind, handmade pieces from all sorts of designers and up-and-coming makers.  Oh hay, bonus: All items are discounted too, 10-15% off!  Check out OTL Jewelry on Uncovet!

This is such a big step for On The Lookout! I am still a little in shock that the intense desire to start a creative business + an out of control bead obsession have even gotten me to this point!  There is still so much more that I want to learn and do and make and see, but this feeling of tangible success feels DAMN GOOD :)  #craveit

For this feature there will be five pieces from the most recent collection on Uncovet:

• Warrior Bracelet
• Warrior Necklace
• Golden Beaded Bracelets
• + two more mystery ones that will be released later this week!

(Yay) So, I'm going to make a big effort to not freakout/over think/get anxious... And instead enjoy this moment,  smile + give myself a little pat on the back. And then get. back. to work ;)

Hope it's a great hump day for you too, friends!