Lots people have been asking about the necklace featured on the Handmade in NC Facebook page. I had this piece in my hopper to share later, but due to popular demand, I've fast forwarded to present this to you now. I bought my necklace at the City of Raleigh Museum. We gave our … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – Vespertine Necklace Perfect to Show Your Love
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Handmade in NC – City of Raleigh Museum & The Pope House
Sometimes North Carolina gets pummeled in the news. Don't be fooled. We are not a state moving backwards. We are, in fact, a state that is looking backwards to understand what's shaped us and better grasp what is to come. Nothing captures the essence of … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – City of Raleigh Museum & The Pope House
Handmade in NC – Claire Ashby
I'm not one to go gaga for Valentine's Day. One time someone gave me sweatpants as a Valentine's present. You know, the thick sweatshirt material kind with elastic at the ankles. Um, yeah. I suppose that experience soured me on the whole treacly Valentine's "holiday." You should … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – Claire Ashby
Handmade in North Carolina – Emily Brooks Designs
Emily Brooks is a local Renaissance girl among artists. She's smart, savvy, talented, and ever so gracious. Emily just might be Raleigh's It Girl. She hails from Raleigh and calls it home again after a stint in New York City. Emily studied at Wake Forest University and went on to … [Read more...] about Handmade in North Carolina – Emily Brooks Designs
Handmade in North Carolina – VAE Holiday Market
The ultimate Handmade in North Carolina extravaganza is coming soon to a gallery near you. That is, near you if you live near me...in Raleigh. VAE is hosting its fantastic annual holiday market this Sunday, December 14 12 - 4. … [Read more...] about Handmade in North Carolina – VAE Holiday Market
Handmade in NC – Crafty Ginger Mama
Today on Handmade in NC, I bring you Raleigh's local sewing sensation, Jennifer Marks. Jen's Etsy shop is aptly named Crafty Ginger Mama. She is crafty in a clever way, not in a cyclone hit AC Moore kind of way. I had been admiring Jen from afar on the school playground. Ou paths … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – Crafty Ginger Mama
Handmade in Raleigh is Growing
You might have noticed a new feature I started on my blog called "Handmade in Raleigh." I want to celebrate this town we have made home and start to debunk some of the, well, gunk that people think of our fair city. It seems that every time we travel out of state and tell people … [Read more...] about Handmade in Raleigh is Growing