done like dinner

What a great weekend. That's all I can say right now. Still smiling. Thanks so much for this heartwarming photo, Edmonton Culture. Seriously, I can't stop smiling.

heart strings

Two days into the Royal Bison, and I almost can't believe how fast it came and went. I came in with 52 toys, and now only have 10 on my table, with only one day left to go! That's amazing.

Getting to watch how people respond to my toys, which ones they gravitate to, how they interact with them.. or even play with them (such lovely singing mermaids) is the greatest thing. One lady said to me "you have warmed my heart." Likewise. I'm so grateful for this entire experience... I may even do it again. ;)

Happy weekend!

dose

Two more days, and I can happily say that my work is done. With a few little last minute details of tagging, tying, and fiddling with table layouts; there is not much left to do than to pick up my new  (used) car, and take my things down to the Royal Bison.. which is this weekend. Wait, what? 

Everything is working out nicely. Let's enjoy 2 more days.

no. nine

9 days, and only 46 monster legs, 12 monkey bodies, and 8 mermaids to go...on top of a very long list of last minute details. No big deal, right? This weekend will mark the last mad blast of productivity, before the big day, which I will admit I'm very much looking forward to. The end is in sight!

twelve

12 more days until the Royal Bison, and I am almost finished up with my mermaids. There is still so much to do, but I'm feeling a sense of relief to get the more tedious work out of my way. Hair, beads, boobs, and braids. I may have had some moments of feeling just a little overwhelmed by it all. 12 days doesn't sound like a lot of time, and goodness knows I'd love to do more than I already have. I had to tell myself -out loud- to stop making new things, and finish up what I've started. I have a bag full of monsters that still need limbs and mouths(!)

Until then, I will be swimming in mermaid hair.