On To December!

Just starting the second week of October, I can already feel the inevitable pull of the Holidays. The next three months get so much attention but they pass by so quickly. As soon as you're done making Halloween costumes and sorting through trick-or-treat booty, you're planning Thanksgiving Dinner. Then there's Winter Solstice and (gulp) Christmas. My knitting needles tremble at the thought.

This year we have one more thing to squeeze in there in December...

That's right, we'll be making our 2nd annual appearance at Bazaar Bizarre! If you're anywhere near San Francisco on the weekend of December 12 and 13, you'd be well-advised to make your own appearance at the Bazaar.

And not just for us, we are only one of over 100 vendors with one-of-a-kind crafts to tempt and amaze you. Jewelry, ceramics, feather headdresses, clothing of every persuasion, letter press papers, butterflies under glass, and all manner of handmade art for everyone on your Christmas shopping list. If you're like me, you'd rather get them something original to stand out against all that chain store-bought stuff that's usually under the tree.

We'll be at another smaller festival, right around the corner: the St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival, which kicks off with a Pet Parade where dogs and their owners strut down the street and are judged on their costumes. A must see for anyone nearby this weekend!

Bring it on, Holiday season!