Wishful Thinking Part 02 (Pilgrim Problems)

This is the pilgrim problem edition. These are all the great things I could do if I did not need to get back into pilgrim clothes in two months. You might be saying aw Carolyn, two months is a long time, but the start of the season always sneaks up on you and March 16th is not as far away as you think.

These are mermaid inspired nails, which I think would be great. The Problem: I'm too cheap to buy the good polish, and that is most likely the kind which would do this effect the best. Also sadly pilgrims did not know the greatness of sparkly nail polish, besides I'm doing a lot of cleaning lately and they would just get ruined.

Not permanent hair color or shadow as it is called. The Problem: My hair is brown I don't think it would look as good as on blonde, and pilgrims didn't have hot pink hair. But yes we do wear those hair coverings (which are called coifs not bonnets), but one overly zealous doffing of the hat and the jig is up.

Do I really need to explain why I would love these? The Problem: Pilgrim clothes are extremely fitted, not that you could tell because we all look like marshmallows. Yet underneath the layers there is basically a corset (we call them bodies or stays depending on the style), and one too many of these on top of the holiday 10 would mean complete start of the season disaster.

Beauty of the Blizzard

We got some snow, it wasn't actually a blizzard. What was reported the day before was this:

After it had been snowing for about an hour the weather men were like "Oh my gosh guys it's actually not going to snow that much, you bought all the bread and milk you could, and thought you may have work off and ... oops. Oh that darn mother nature she's tricky." Well they may have not made that exact quote, but they might as well have. Along the coast we got anywhere from a dusting to a few inches and it does make everything very pretty. I went for a walk this morning at work and although cold, you can't beat the view.

One good thing about an impending storm is I got a lot of work done. This is my latest creation:

Woolie Whale made with the scraps of other whales and creatures, very eco-friendly.

Stay warm and productive my friends!

We're Available

My shop has been pretty busy the past year, not only with orders from my etsy shop but also quite a few places around Massachusetts. If you're looking for some unique gifts for someone, or yourself, check these places out.

Anthi. Franguadis Associates

This is the newest place now housing some of my Sweet Carolyn's items.

I dropped these guys off last Saturday. The shop is mainly architecture, planning and designing as the sign says, but she has also put in what is called The Drawing Room. This is front room of her space is a shop area featuring local artists including vintage signing, handmade fire pits, pillows, weaving, jewelry and more. So if you're in the area check it out:

Anthi Frangiadis Associates

11 Spring St.

Marion, MA 02738

T: 508-748-3494

anthif.com



Crompton Collective

Open since October of 2012, this shop has been a bit hit, and I'm so glad for them!

My shelf there.

This shop is filled with vintage clothing and accessories, antiques and all sorts of handmade items.

How great does this look? If you're anywhere near Worcester, MA this is a must see, and if you're in the city, it's only a train ride away.

Crompton Collective
138 Green St. (Ground Level)
Worcester, MA 01604
T: 508-753-7303
http://cromptoncollective.com


These are only two of many places where you can find my items and lots of other artist's products. Stay tuned for more places to come. In the meantime go visit these places!