Supporting the economy...

Today I did a number of my favorite things to do, go to an arts & crafts show, walk around out of doors, enjoy the weather, admire handicrafts and support a charity and a local artisan with my hard earned dollars. I love all things handmade and the people who make them. My purchase was this lovely thing:

It is made by hand, here in the USA, by Christine Nissley. She does not use a loom, and had some exquisite jackets, shrugs, ponchos, tops and scarves, most in vibrant colors with fantastic FRINGE (can you tell i love FRINGE?) and great textural yarns.

I fell for this because I had never seen a knit babydoll, and there is a ribbon tie that falls under the bustline and accents the waistline and has a long side slit where the ribbon falls. I find it very appealing, however the VIP is not crazy about my other knits and doubt he will like this one. The yarn is silk and pale pink and green.

Visit C&C Collectibles, Chrissie's Creations for somthing great all your own: 813-765-4645, cnissley@yahoo.com, chrissiescreation.etsy.com She is an accountant by day, this is her hobby craft. BUY USA!

One of a kind beautiful hand knitted wearable art made out of luxury yarns. This is a store where you can go from casual to elegant at the blink of an eye. Original designs and many one of a kind items. Custom orders are welcome for any size and color. Now is a great time for me to knit up some wonderful new designs. Please check back often to see the new wearable art that "Chrissie's Creations" has to offer. I will also be offering kits soon for some of my designs if you too are an avid knitter.

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OCT 10-12 - CRICKETERS CANCER FUNDRAISER!

If you are in the Tampa Bay area, plan to stop by and have some fun - all for a good cause!  Raffle prizes, free stuff, promotional babes, live music, beer tent, what more could you want?

***** RAFFLE PRIZE LIST *****

(updated frequently)

(1) 14k white gold and diamond breast cancer awareness necklace valued at $1500 (with warranty)

(1) 14k white gold and smokey quartz bracelet valued at $400 (with warranty)

(1) 2 night stay at The Sheraton Sand Key, Clearwater

(1) 3 hour limo ride from Julie's Limousine

(2) 2 hour billiard vouchers for four people at JJ's Prime Time Lounge

(3) $30 gift certificates to Rayz Tanning Salon

(3) $25 gift certificates to Fat Daddy's Watering Hole

(1) original steel sculpture of "The North Wind Blowing" by: Spencer

(1) original painting by: Deb Farley

(1) "Pamper Yourself" basket from Barbara Galliher

and many, many more to come...

 

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WINOS-SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY 11-8 5PM

I went to this for the first time last year to meet up with some friends who had volunteered to work the beer tent (not bad people to know, huh?) and when the second shift relief volunteers did not show up they asked if I would mind pulling the tap (who, me?  Obviously you have mistaken me for someone else....  let's see 1 for you, 2 for me...).  If you were there you might remember me - I was the one wearing the Navy T-shirt that said 'NAUGHTY" in silver glitter  (boy does the VIP hate that shirt!), taking tickets with my teeth and pouring the Blonde Ale asking why no one wanted a redhead that night...someone call me a cab home please...

I am CONVINCED it cannot be as much fun this year but it won't stop me from trying!  Who's IN?

7th Annual Safety Harbor Wine Festival Presented by Dimmitt Cadillac
Saturday November 8, 2008 from 5-11pm

Description:
Enjoy a night of live entertainment throughout Downtown along with delectable foods, arts and crafts and of course, wines from all over the world. Proceeds benefit 5 local charitable organizations. Sponsorships and vendors booths available.  Admission to the festival is free. There is a nominal charge for wine samples, beer, other beverages and food from area restaurants. Proceeds from the event will benefit local civic and charitable organizations including the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, Safety Harbor Lion’s Club, Safety Harbor Fire Fighters, Safety Harbor Scholarship Fund and The Safety Harbor Kiwanis Club.

Downtown Safety Harbor
Main Street
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

The City of Safety Harbor and the Wine Festival Committee announced plans for the 7th Annual Safety Harbor Wine Festival Presented by Dimmitt Cadillac. The Festival will take place on Main Street between Bayshore Boulevard and 8th Avenue on Saturday November 8, 2007. Festival hours will be from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The evening’s events will include wine sampling from wineries all over the world, food vending from area restaurants, live entertainment on three stages and arts & crafts vendors. Admission and parking are free. Wines will range from $3 to $5 per glass.

The 2006 event raised over $36,000 for 5 local organizations. Over the past 5 years the Annual Wine Festival event has donated over $115,000 to local charitable organizations.

Included in the past festivities have been three stages of local Jazz, Rock, Blues and R&B bands at the main stage at the Gazebo in John Wilson Park on 4th Avenue and Main Street, a  2nd stage of entertainment located in the Brie Garden near 7th Avenue and Main Street and a 3rd stage of entertainment stage will be located in the courtyard of the new Harbour Pointe building on the Corner of Main Street and Bayshore Boulevard. Fine Arts & Crafts vendors  display their wares along Main Street during the event as well as other sponsors booths.

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ModestNeeds.org - now you've heard of it...

So I was reading an article about how this all started, and thought WHAT A GREAT IDEA, and love to tell everyone about a great idea...a teacher living on $33k started his own website to help people out who had small financial needs that were one-time only type of things. In 2002 he opened his idea to others and now has a not for profit. For every dollar donated, it is matched by the Herb Albert Foundation, which has contributed $1.4MILLION so far. So if you want to feel like you are directly helping another human being, you can use this site to pick or make a general donation. FAUBULOUS! You can read the entire article in FORBES AUGUST 11, 2008 edition. I was surprised to see such an article written in this magazine, since it is so in favor of capitalism and against socailism but I guess they admired the entrepreurial spirit of the enterprise. I love stories that celebrate the power of one - one person can make a difference!
http://www.modestneeds.org/