Local Photography and Local Artisans = Spring Trunk Show!

Thank you Julie - of Julie Rhodes Photography - for having us! Come by to check out Julie's amazing photography studio, and view handmade work by these local artisans:

 

ReJoyceDesigns

SunnyDayRain

ItsMineandAnns

WearableArtbyKathryn

MunchkinBabyDesigns

ChristyDekoning

 

We are so happy it's SPRING!!!!!

Persephone's Giveaway!!!

By Jen Merritt

It seems that spring may be on the way... blue, sunny skies; temperatures above freezing; I even saw some crocuses poking their heads above soil. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the warm season.

In celebration of Persephone's Awakening (and welcoming in of Spring - get the reference? If not, read up on Persephone's Greek myth), I am giving away the scarf in the photograph above. This scarflette/necklace is made from red acrylic yarn and features circles that measure 1" in diametre. I think this looks like kelp or sea weed when worn. This scarf measures 68 inches long.

The contest is open to residents of the world. It closes on March 30th (my birthday!) and if you would like to enter your name to win, here are the details:

1. Visit my Etsy shops Persephone's Awakening and Persephone's Plunders, and chose your favourite item.

2. Visit my blog and leave a comment on this post and tell me which is your favourite item.

3. On March 30th I will randomly select a name from everyone who has entered the contest.

4. Open your mailbox once the prize arrives and enjoy!

Easy as pie, right? If you promote this contest somewhere (facebook, twitter, your own blog, etc.), leave a second comment on this post with a link to the promotion, and that will count as a separate entry.

Good luck!

Persephone's last scarf this season?

All done! This scarf, that is. I finished it last weekend, actually. I seem to be losing my crochet drive. Perhaps it's due to the sunshine outside. Perhaps its that I'm not adjusting well to the decreased heat in my apartment (16.5 C, a wee bit chilly). You'd think I'd want to wrap myself in yarn, wouldn't you?

As I sit here watching Relocation Relocation (a British real estate show following people who want to buy new property in England), I realize I haven't updated my blog in some time. Here's a tiny glimpse into what's new in Persephone's world.

This scarf is made from reclaimed yarn from various projects, patiently crocheted using a size 5 hook. A total of 26 flowers, this scarf is designed to wrap at the throat for warmth and lay flat beneath your jacket or coat. A 26 flower scarf measures approx 58" end to end, and approx. 3" wide. At this time it is for sale in my Etsy Shop, but will soon be shipped out to With Love boutique in Wiarton, Ontario. If you want it now, go buy it! 25$ US.

Like the idea of this scarf but not the colours? If this is the case for you, you might consider designing your own colour combination for a custom-made flower scarf! Listing here: Design your own scarf!