Tuesday, December 9, 2008

ONE LAST SHOW!!!!


but this one is CRAZY--- its 13 days long, outside on the streets of DC!!! So cold! I just hope it stays kind of dry. the cold is one thing, but the rain / sleet / wind chill is when it starts to wear on my soul. So keep your fingers crossed...

About the show:
The Downtown Holiday Market will operate for 19 days before Christmas. It will open Friday, December 5th, and will run continuously through Tuesday, December 23rd. Hours will be from 12pm - 8pm each day.

We will again be located on the wide sidewalk of F Street, this year stretching from 7th to 9th Streets NW, in front of the National Portrait Gallery. The market fronts entrances to the Gallery Place Metro. Across the street is the Verizon Center amid the bustling 7th Street Gallery Place corridor. Opposite the Market are Hotel Monaco, the Spy Museum, and upscale restaurants.

It really is a good show and it has a nice vibe, good people, good music and the donut guy will be there!!! A nice place to support LOCAL ARTISTS. I will be there starting on THURSDAY Dec 11th - Dec 23rd. Booth # 32. come on by!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

is it crazy to plant bulbs in December?


So I kind of took the day to do domestic things and finally got to plant my bulbs as well as put up the twinkle lights. something about that seems wrong. I just hope that the bulbs will still bloom in time for the annual spring time brunch. Oh how I love spring.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

ahhhh....sigh.......the Holidays.


They are here and I think I am ready. I will say though, I have not decided who is getting presents, what to buy them and when any of that will happen, but I am ready for them.

Monday, December 1, 2008

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

back for more!

Thank you to everyone who came by to visit me in Richmond. It was kind of a tough show, with lots of unexpected drama. The first thing was that it was supposed to be in the rotunda of the Science Museum, but due to forces beyond the show's management's control, it ended up being outside in a tent. The weather was FREEZING cold and I had packed (both my wardrobe and booth) for a fancy indoor show. There weren't enough lights, the power went off during the premier and then, I woke in the middle of the night to hear my car alarm - -8 floors up. I went outside and sure enough, my window was smashed in. nothing was taken- the car was totally empty. Just random...But even after all of the drama -it turned out to be a nice show. I even saw a few old friends from school.

Birthday Season is over, Roger.


You can take off your party hat now.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

CRAFT + DESIGN show in Richmond THIS weekend!


I leave today for the Craft + Design show in the Science Museum of Virginia. It is put on by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (it was called The Hand Workshop when I was going to school in Richmond -years and years ago.) I am excited about the show and am looking forward to it. now all I have to do is pop everything in the car and get on down there ASAP!!! Hope to see you there!




here are some details about the show:

Hours

Friday, November 21: noon – 9 pm
Saturday, November 22: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 23: 11 am – 4 pm

Admission

Members $10
Public $12
Three-day pass $15

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Its Tracy's BIRTHDAY!!!!!


Today was Tracy's Birthday and we celebrated the amazing woman that Tracy is. The crazy part of the celebration was that we cleaned the studio to an extent that it may not have ever been cleaned before (at least since we moved to the basement last year). She was even confused as to why she was so happy that other people's work stations were clear and uncluttered. Another Birthday bonus was the Glutten-Free carrot cake made by Carolyn. Since discovering a wheat allergy, she was sad that she would never be able to eat cake again! ☹ But, thanks to almond flour and a girl who knows how to use it - -LETS EAT CAKE TRACY!!! WE LOVE LOVE YOU!!!!!

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Its Sherill's Birthday!!!



Here at poppi, we are surrounded by Valentine Babies. We celebrated Sherill's B-day yesterday, because she wanted the day off. I totally get it. Enjoy your birthday and we hope you have a good one! We love you SHERILL!!!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Next weekend....RICHMOND, VA!!

Hey - Just so you all know...I'll be in Richmond the weekend before Thanksgiving. I'll be exhibiting at the Craft + Design show in the Science Museum of Virginia. It's going to be really weird going back to Richmond.... I graduated from VCU in the early early 90's. The school has totally changed, and as far as I can tell, VCU has taken over Broad street like nobody's business. Anyway...It should be a really good show - I will get to see a lot of my friends who will also be exhibiting, and I am bringing a bunch of my new work featuring the Vintage Lucite!
see you all there!!! BTW...if anyone has any restaurant suggestions, please feel free to post them here.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

It's Carolyn's BIRTHDAY!!!!



Happy Birthday to our little micro biologist-Bead Maven-P-touch Master-peace corps in waiting girl!!! we love you!! Happy 24th!!!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

BTW...we got a write up in the Chicago Sun Times..☺

here is the link to the online version:
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/shopping/1237999,CST-FTR-shopbrief23c.article

My Next Up Comming Show is next weekend in Bel Air, MD



Hey -next weekend I have a little retail show up in Maryland, just outside of Baltimore in Bel Air.

I am hoping it will be fun. Please come out to see the collection in person. There really is nothing like the selection and sheer volume of work that I bring to a show.

Here is the website.

the address is:
715 Moores Mill Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
(410) 879-2350

sorry, no link for directions..I will have to figure that out one day.

CLASS of '88!!!

Well, I went to Paris' 20 year reunion, and let me just say that I had as much fun as if it were my own. I had minimal friends (one, two and kind of three) so, I would not have known anyone from my high school either. It was entertaining, and I walked away with a good story. I will post it at another time, when its a slow news day. Overall, I would recommend going to any high school reunion you can. They are all the same.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Sunday night event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center

My Studio will be OPEN LATE!! on Sunday to help support the Cultivate Your Taste for Art event.

I am going to try to make it in after the crystal market wraps up. I'll be cold and red - but more than happy to partake in wine and laughter.

Here's the deal:
Develop your taste from palette to palate!

Learn the basics of wine tasting while sampling a variety of Virginia wines in honor of the 20th anniversary of Virginia Wine Month. Whether an art lover or wine enthusiast, you are sure to find the one you love at this annual event!

A panel of experts including the Pink Line Project's Philippa Hughes and Shauna Lee Lange of the Arts Advisory will discuss how to assess and purchase art. Build your art collection as you browse a selection of affordable art pieces priced under $350. Sample a variety of Virginia wines in honor of the 20th anniversary of Virginia Wine Month.

Come to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on Sunday October 26th from 6:30PM until 9PM
105 north union street in old town alexandria

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Crystal Market for the weekend!


I didn't want to post too often, because I didn't want to bury the coupon code- but I think that enough time has past, and its time to move on. I will be at the CRYSTAL CITY MARKET Thursday -Saturday form 10AM until 5:30 PM and will have one last hurrah at this venue the morning of the Marine Corps Marathon, Sunday, from 9AM - 3PM.


I will be back in my studio in the Torpedo Factory regular hours starting on Monday October 27th. There. that part is over, now a little time to exhale before it really gets crazy.

Friday, October 10, 2008

out of town for the weekend


I'm getting ready to get out of town for the weekend - -just a few days to recharge before the really crazy part of the season begins. Paris and I are going to the beach with some friends. One of my favorite people will be there. Miss Ruby. An amazing 5 year old whom I adore and admire. We have alot in common,the first of with is our love of all things kawaii and Ultraman. the 1970's Ultraman. Anyway, somone has a house, and we're baording the dogs and now I have to come to grips with the fact that the summer if finally over.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

HERE IS THE SECRET CODE!!!


HELLO!!
We caught a lot of flack for teasing long distant poppi customers with the OPEN STUDIO / trunk show email. Many people were disappointed that they could only hear about the event. The thing is, you all didn't know about this blog yet, and didn't know that I would be offering consolation prize of sorts - - A 15% OFF discount coupon code for orders placed online! Just use this code during check out and be sure to hit the "RECALCULATE" button to have the discount applied to your entire order!! This offer expires on Oct 31st and is only valid online at poppishop.com.

Just a quick THANK YOU to all who attended the open studio!


This is just a short little note to thank all who came out to my studio at the Torpedo Factory. It was a really huge turn out and I think that everyone had a great time. I brought my camera, with the full intention to post some pictures of the party, but it was so crazy that I forgot all about snapping some pics! sorry... any way... thanks again! I hope to see you all again at the holiday open house - (another fun shin dig!)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

OPEN STUDIO THIS SATURDAY - BIG SALE


You're invited to poppi's first OPEN STUDIO!!

That's right, a TRUNK SHOW at my studio in the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
I've been there for 10 years and its about time! Come by and see more poppi than ever before possible. I will have lots of things I no longer make, one-of-a-kind things and of course, all at greatly discounted prices.

Oh, and to celebrate, take 15% OFF
of pieces that are not already marked down.

This sale is just for one day. Discounts offered and limited edition items are only available in my studio during the trunk show, this Saturday.
poppi's TRUNK SHOW and OPEN STUDIO!

DATE: Saturday, October 4th, 2008
TIME: NOON - 4 PM
LOCATION: Studio #226,
on the second floor, to the left of the spiral staircase,
in the Torpedo Factory Art Center
right on the waterfront, in Old Town Alexandria, Virgina
MORE: Bring a friend! There will be Chocolate and Champagne!
click here for directions.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

a day photographing the new earrings- - COMING SOON!!


I have been having a blast with the new Vintage Lucite collection. This August, I came up with the Knockers and twisted earrings -totally fun and Calder-like. Well, the pieces are finally ready to be photographed, so, this afternoon Paris and I spent photographing the new "knockers" and "twisted". Now, there is a bunch of photoshopping to be done (paths to cut, colors to correct, etc). They'll go online sometime in October, when we load the circus act earrings! Look for them at poppishop.com

Thursday, September 25, 2008

OMG! poppi was mentioned on MY FAVORITE BLOG!!!


I always thought I was alone with my ring fetish, but a few years ago I came across thecarrotbox! Thecarrotbox.com is a website that features only rings. Mostly non-metal, from European and Australian designers. I cannot believe some of the pieces that she has found and features on her blog. She also has put her personal ring collection on line,organized BY COLOR!! A woman after my heart. How surprised was I to find out today that in her June blog she included a tiny mini link to my website. I am totally flattered in a nervous school girl kind of way. I just sent her an email gushing about how big of a fan I am and thanking her for mentioning me. I am such a dork! Definitely check out thecarrotbox.com.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

on to the next thing...and the thing after that..


I have a few small events coming up.
  • I will be at my studio in Alexandria on October 2nd - from 6pm-8pm for a mini trunk show.
  • My BIG trunk show / open studio will be on Saturday October 4th from noon until 4pm.
  • I will also be at the Crystal Market again the last two weeks in October. the dates I will be there are: oct 16th-18th and Oct 23rd- 25th.
  • the next big thing for me to do is get some one of a kind work started for the Visual Arts Center of Richmond Craft + Design Show in November. I've linked it to a non-official site because it seems to have more information than the VAC site. Anyway, what I have ot do is sit down at the bench for a long long time until I have a pile of candy-like rings and such in front of me. I am looking forward to such a day!


Tuesday, September 16, 2008

This weekend crystal city market in arlington VA


like I've said before--- my fall show schedule is INSANE!

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I will be at Arlington's Crystal City Market .
On Sunday
the market complements Vintage Crystal, a wine festival, and Crystal Run, a 10-kilometer race. If wine is your livelihood or just a hobby, Crystal City is the place to be on September 21. Come spend a Sunday afternoon tasting some of the world's finest wines. Sample pleasurable eats from noteworthy restaurants and gourmet eateries. The afternoon will feature talented jazz artists from the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Thank you to everyone who stopped by at Arts on Foot!

The weather was great, the people were nice and there was an overall good vibe. THANK YOU!!!
One of my friends offered me her spot at Adams Morgan day, but I declined.... I was not into the 96 degree weather they were predicting. Tomorrow I am going to the studio and doing some one of a kind pieces. I am excited!!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

getting ready for the show this weekend!!



I am in booth #39 right in front of the National Portrait Gallery on F street in NW.
its may rain, but that's ok with me - -since I was rained out last weekend , I have plenty of new thing for everyone to check out. The full poppi line, a TON of Vintage Lucite as well as some fun one of a kind pieces that use some of my most favorite recovered findings from the 1960's-70's that came from the garment district in New York. I also have a bin of things that I am no longer making, and they are priced to GO! Hope to see you there!!! the hours are from 11am until 5pm.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

This weekend - - ARTS ON FOOT

After last weekend's dud of a hurricane - and the canceling of Bethany Beach's Boardwalk Art show, I am hopeful that this weekend I will be at
ARTS ON FOOT in downtown DC
its a pretty widespread festival with Museums giving behind the scenes tours and music stages in the street, food vendors as well as the art festival part. pretty cool.

Friday Sept 12th & Sunday Sept 13th
11am - 5pm
Arts on Foot
downtown Washington DC
http://www.artsonfoot.org

see you there.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

poppi hits the road

Hey all....
I am going on a local tour of sorts....
here is a list of shows I'll be doing in the next few weeks:

Friday Sept 12th & Sunday Sept 13th
11am - 5pm
Arts on Foot
downtown Washington DC
http://www.artsonfoot.org

Friday Sept 19th - Sunday Sept 21st
11:30am - 6:30pm
Crystal City Market
Crystal City /Arlington Virginia
http://www.diversemarkets.net/article-crystal2008.htm

Saturday Sept 20th
10am – 5pm

Sunset Hills Montessori School Arts and Crafts Show
no website, sorry, just address.
Sunset Hills Montessori School (SHMS)
11180 Ridge Heights Road
Reston, VA 20191

Thursday Oct 16th - Saturday Oct 18th
AND
Thursday Oct 23rd - Sunday Oct 26th
11:30am - 6:30pm
Crystal City Market
Crystal City /Arlington Virginia
http://www.diversemarkets.net/article-crystal2008.htm


My studio (#226) at the Torpedo Factory Art Center will also be open with a weekly schedule of:

sundays 11am - 5pm
mondays 10am - 6pm
closed on tuesdays
wednesdays 11am - 4pm
thursdays 12pm - 8pm OPEN LATE!!
fridays 10am - 6pm
saturdays 10am - 6pm
I am ususally there on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays...with the exception of the show dates above.
here is link for directions:
http://www.torpedofactory.org/directions.htm

I Hope to see you soon!!

xxoo
dawn

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

hey this is donut armed with a camera stapped to his head. it starts inside the studio , and then to his favorite bush.

Thursday, May 15, 2008