AppleFest and Stuff...

ok party people...

clearly I didn't make my goal last week, so that means this week there will be twice as many posts- I promise to try to consolidate.

so let's get down to business, shall we...

first things first.

I have already announced our contest winner on facebook, but I thought it was time to let ya'll in on it too.  as you know I did a drawing at The Strawberry Patch Barn Sale and the winner happened to be none other than Junk n' the Trunk, owner Gina Gann. having met Gina only briefly at the Barn Sale, I learned that she has 2 sons and she was fairly certain they would not want one of my dolls, however she entered the drawing with hopes that she would win for herself. 

when I called to inform her she won, her excitement level was through the roof. when she calmed down, I was excited to find out that she lives and works in Gallatin where she owns a store called Junk n' the Trunk located on the square. Junk n' the Trunk, a store full of unique salvaged and restyled finds- including retro furniture, custom pieces, and unique gifts, as well as offering custom interior design and home staging. And soon, cross your fingers, they will be home to a few of my FrankenDolls!

Junk n' the Trunk is also a big part in the Occasions/5 Chefs & HomeTown MarketPlace in October, in which, yours truely will have a booth!! See Gina's Store and Facebook (link above) for tickets and more info.

but more on that later...

now on to AppleFest.

now if you follow me on Facebook : Ella Dee and Stuff, you probably already know I attended AppleFest in Lafayette, Tn last weekend. I was so happy to be apart of that welcoming little community for a day. The wonderful ladies at White House NursingHome did such a great job putting on this festival for their town. The day included local vendors, a live band, a provided lunch of beans and corn bread (it's a southern thing), and lots of Apples! I was fortunate enough to run into a dear friend of mine as well as several of my Strawberry Patch attendees. Thanks again ladies for all your hard work.

and now on to the pictures!

 **notice the awesome pink awning my hubbs found me!

New sign since the other one died in the storm at The Strawberry Patch.

 

I have decided that the red can-can must accompany me to all shows. Its like a bright red beacon to my booth! Plus everyone loves a good grandma story. (Thanks MeMe for never throwing anything away.)

  

Cabinet O' Monsters!

Bloody Man!!!

Little Mascots for my Creepy Side!

Everyone thought they were a couple!!!!

Thanks to the Hubbs for helping me out, instead of watching the game!

We kinda look like a UT family.

Candid Camera- Courtesy of the hubbs, hiding behind the trailer.

Thanks Trav.

Well that was last week, thanks again everyone.

Stay tuned for next week.

Until then, have fun, 

and stay creepy my friends!

a new start...

been away for a while, obviously. 

lots have been happening at the Comer house the last several months. but before I recap for all of you, let me explain what I mean by ... a new start. 

when I decided to start this blog in February, I thought it would be a good way to "catalog" my journey while starting my new business, but it felt more like pitching a new idea every week. and not even good ideas. so we-I am starting over. the goal: 3 posts a week. (probably all in one day, but what can you do) #1 will feature what has happened since the last post. #2 will focus on what is currently happening and what I have planned. And #3 will be personal- to remind me and all of you that I am a person not an advertisement. I have friends and family that want a break down of what we are doing, and not just work. 

what has been going on since April????

at the end of March, trav & i put an offer on our first house. after many many negotiations, appraisals, and fanny may repairs, we finally closed on our very own wonderfully ugly foreclosure!

since then... all I can say is "major rehab".

before renovations

 after demo

after appliances

 needless to say... we just got started. 

mid-august we finally got to move in. now we are still eating off paper plates, storing our clothes in garbage bags, and washing pots & pans in the "basement"- but we are loving every minute of it. our own home and its a beautiful thing!

we haven't had much time to work on the house since we moved in. trav spent 2 weeks straight fixing up our rental so we could hand that back over to the owners and the nights I wasnt working on it with him, I have been preparing for my very first "craft sale"!!!

last weekend I was part of The Strawberry Patch's Fall Barn Sale in Hartsville, Tn.

It WAS a BLAST!!!

definitely the best way to start in the craft fair circuit. I got to practice talking to customers, and promoting myself- not something I am good at doing. 

I also made some great friends.

Trish & Sara of Take Flight Crafties 

these girls gave me great advice and welcomed me with open arms!

they make the most incredible jewelry out of spoons and forks. the pieces are amazing and these girls are so passionate about creating something unique and one-of-a-kind pieces.

I hope we can work side by side again soon. 

craft fair: noun a fair at which objects made by craftsmen are offered for sale. 

call me a craftsman. 

i enjoyed the hell out of it.

working that show and talking to people- even the ones that had no interest in my booth; the husbands that just could not wait to get out of there, but loved their wives to much to sit at home in front of a game. 

i loved the smile on kids faces as they put my dolls in a death grip. and the humor on parents faces when they realized I sale zombies with bullet holes. 

saturday night as I sat across from my wonderful husband, at our favorite Chinese restaurant, I realized- maybe craft fairs are for me. 

to spend days creating something for others to love, laugh at, and even occasionally be disgusted was like a dream. 

its like a play. one in which I am the cast and crew.  

I guess we only can wait and see what the future holds. mine currently holds andother sale at the end of the week, a nephew weeks from entering the world, a opera to design and my 2nd wedding anniversery.

until next time, ladies and gents. 

Custom Orders

Last week was a week of gifts.
Between planning and attending baby showers and a few belated birthday gifts, one thing is for certain- Everyone loves a handmade one of a kind gift.

The only thing I love as much as attending a well themed party, is planning one! Naturally that means whenever possible I give themed gifts whether it's for a birthday, shower, or even a housewarming present.

Last spring I started the tradition of making "softies" specifically for the baby showers I attended.

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I'm new, have mercy

Welcome Everyone.

If you are following this, you probably fall into one of two groups.

group #1

my friends and family who are curious and/or supportive

group #2

blog addicts- who happened upon me by accident

Either way, welcome. And be nice. I am neither a blogger or a journal keeper- thus not a writer or speller.

Lets start with an introduction. I'm Angela, owner, designer, whatever of Ella Dee. Being the kind of person who can't stand to be bored, I have lots of ideas and never ending projects. But with the encouragement of a beyond amazing husband and extremely wonderful support system, I have settled on one and officially (business license and all) opened a children's clothing and toys business. After a few set backs last year, I am taking Ella Dee in a "less commercial" direction. 

Soon I will be selling on two different Etsy shops, and my creations will be available for all of you. 

ella dee clothing

and

ellaFRANKENdee

Ella Dee Clothing will feature a collection of girls clothing in bold colors and wearable/washable fabrics. Perfect for girls and moms! This shop will be limited, mostly pieces I have made over the last year, but it will also be open for custom orders and select handmade baby things. However, ellaFrankendee is were most of my focus will be. This new addition to Ella Dee is an exciting collection of soft toys for boys and girls. It will be no ordinary collection however, this new branch of business caters to the real design side of my brain. Its not commercial or normal, but it will be completely Angela.

Until then- feel free to follow my adventures on here.