Design Sponge at Anthropologie!!

Eeeeeeee!!!  I'm very excited that Grace Bonney from Design Sponge is making her way back to Philadelphia to one of my (and I'm sure your) favorite places on earth, Anthropologie.  

Image: Design Sponge

I missed the first book signing at Terrain, *sigh*, but now I have another chance to get my new book (which I purchased from Vintage Now at Fete Noel) signed by Ms. Grace herself!   Not only is this a book signing event, but it's also a Wreath-Making Workshop!!  How fun is that!?  And you know how we here at The Tiny Abode are starving artist, and how I work in Early Childhood Education by day... yeah that stuff.  Well, we are happy to hear that they will be supporting a local charity, Fresh Artists, by requesting donations of new art supplies such as pens, markers, crayons, etc. for art education.  If this is anything like the Oh Joy workshop we went to August, tickets will likely sell-out in just a couple of days (if not hours)!!  If you are interested in reserving a spot sign-up here.

I realllly hope I can make it!!

Oh Joy Philadelphia: Link Love

As promised, here is a link to all the lovely and talented gals who attended the AIGA Oh Joy! workshop in Philadelphia.  Be sure to check out their pages.  By the way, where were all the fellows?  Don't hold out on us, men.  We know you got killer talents too!

 Photo Courtesy: AIGA Philadelphia

 I am so HAPPY to now have a whole hand full of graphic designers to go crying to if I ever begin this grueling header project!

Artisan / Craft
Heidi Lowe Gallery, home MADE ,jennspen, 

Lindsey Bee, Philadelphia Sculpture Museum, 

Rough Draft Books, Sullivan Owen
 
Design / Decor
Concrete Jungle DC, Fleurishing, Nesting,
Plum, The Pink Chalkboard, With Two Cats, Vintage Now

Fashion 
  Luscious Detail, Someone Loves Dean, What the Frock

 

Food Enthusiasts

 'a la Alison

Teaspoons and Petals

Graphic Design 

Anita Eradla, Kathy Mueller, LoveLeigh Invitations,
Oh Joy!, SMc, Song and Dance  

Other

  Laura Novak ,The Refrain, Women's Collaborative Circle

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P.S.  I've already had a few people contact me about having a Philly Meet-up group.  Particularly those with a design interests, but all would be welcome.  If you are interested in pulling together a group like this or have a place we could use, please contact me.  I would love to chat!

Oh Joy! - Blog Workshop Philadelphia

This past Monday night was spent at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia for an Oh Joy! blogging workshop hosted by AIGA Philadelphia.

I met some lovely ladies with similar interests...

Joy was a total rockstar! I will be sharing more about what went on at the workshop in a future post.  Also be on the watch for a blogger link-up for all of those who attended the workshop.  I cannot wait until I get a moment to check out every last blog!

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Design Crisis: Business Cards

HELP!!!!  Did that get your attention?  I hope so, because I'm having a design meltdown (and it has nothing to do with my apartment)!  Nine days from today I will be attending the Oh Joy Rx Blogging & Social Media Workshop with the infamous social medialite, Joy Cho.  For those of you who do not know Joy, check out her blog, Oh Joy to see what she's all about!  

Ok, so why the meltdown?  A few days ago I received a message in my inbox from Joy requesting that all attendees bring about 40 business cards.  Say wha??  Ok, makes total sense.  However being a newbie to the blogosphere, I'm feeling in over my head.

So I went over to Tiny Prints (seems suiting for The Tiny Abode), and here's what I came up with.

So, why the freak out?  They're cute!  Yes, Tiny Prints is awesome, but ten of these cost $15!!  Yikes!  I need an alternative, and I need one fast!!  Can you help?  I've tried Vista, Overnight Prints, etc., etc., etc., All no good.  They're just a little too generic for me.  I need something that will hold it's own, and I need them by August 1st!  Suggestions?  Please??

Oh Joy!

I am oh so excited about Joy Cho from Oh Joy! making her way to Philly! 

Photo: Oh Joy!

Joy, being a Philly girl herself, has decided to host a blogging workshop with AIGA at Moore College of  Art and Design in August.   I was at work (AKA: Corporate America, where no one gives a hoot about design) when I found out about the workshop.  I didn't realize how overly ecstatic I was until I got all giddy on the phone with my husband, who naturally approved my click of the mouse as I purchased my ticket.

Want to be a part?  Sign up here!

Currently there is a wait list, but if enough of you sign up they may consider opening more slots!

Good Luck!