Where the Fun Is!

So...I have had a wonderful early evening! Not only is Simply Strands expanding its empire, but I was able to get some awesome vintage beads as well!

French Cuff Consignment located in beautiful midtown Sacramento is a wonderful store full of great treasures and unique finds. (and they now have Simply Strands vintage caged marble necklaces!)

So go check them out in person and on the web. They have an extensive web-site and links to

their items on E-bay. You can even book a trip to go to France with the co-owner of the store! C'est magnifique!

They are located at:

2419 J Street

Sacramento, California

95816

You can also visit them on the web at http://www.frenchcuffbtq.com/!

This is a picture of one of the marble necklaces that is at French Cuff Consignments!!!

Capitol DAWG!

Where should one go for the best dog in town? Captiol Dawg!

A hot dog should not just be a summertime thing, or a ball park thing, or a bbq thing...it should be a 24/7/365 thing!

Thankfully downtown Sacramento has the place to provide just that! They are located at :
226 20th St

Sacramento, CA 95811

They have so many different dogs! My favorite is a vegan dog with ketchup, both kinds of relish, and a slice of swiss cheese to bring it all together...if vegan is not your thang than don't worry because they have a good old meat dog too.

The best time to go is...well..anytime! But Tuesday's between 5:30 and 8:00 pm they have a hot dog happy hour! $2.00 for a regular dog, a beer, or ice cream...all three for $6.00...WOW!

Sunday 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Monday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Tuesday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Wednesday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Thursday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Friday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Saturday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

(Photo at top taken from www.capitoldawg.com)

Great Classes and New Pretties!

The Bead Fetish in midtown Sacramento has been offering some awesome classes this winter! Check out their class schedule and try to find some time to bend some wire, string some beads, or weave like crazy!!!

The picture you see below is a new bracelet that I made on Monday night...I am very proud of it!

Well we are speeding toward 2009 and a whole new slew of awesome craft shows! First and foremost there will be a great show to start off the new year!

Indie Sacramento is going to be January 3rd from 12-4 pm at 1616 I Street!!! I will be there with a myriad of other local artisans.



After that...who knows! The world is our oyster and a great show is the pearl! Also check out Sara Jane and Co. for the best Second Saturday fun time...yes there is a Second Saturday in January=) Be there or be square!

Just hoping on to wish all the craft- fabulous ladies and gentlemen out there a warm and Merry Christmas from Simply Strands!
As soon as Christmas is over come and join Me at Indie Sacramento in the heart of Midtown.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
12-4pm
1616 I Street, Midtown Sacramento

This is a picture of one of the necklaces in my new line. It is a caged vintage marble! I have necklaces in all colors and earrings!

Wonderful Saturday!

Rain of Rain's Embellishments, Angel of Angels Accents, and Sophia of Simply Strands spent a wonderful Saturday at Craftacular with the Petaluma Craft Mafia. They has such an impressive space and so many talented vendors. If you didn't get a chance to check it out then look at their blog for come great interviews with some of the participants!

Photos will be coming!

Repost from Sacramento Craft Mafia Website

Yesterday was a wonderful day with Sara Jane and Co. and Indie Sacramento!

Sara Jane and Co. is an awesome boutique in mid-town Sacramento on 21st between I and J. If you have never had a chance to visit please check it out! They have awesome clothing, paints, accessories, and art. They are also the show place for some of the wares of the Sacramento Craft Mafia. They carry Simply Strands jewelry and Ignition jewelry and hair accessories. It is a cool store and they support local artists...could it get any better?

So anyway, back to yesterday!

Myself, and Shonda of Ignition were lucky enough to get help Sara Jane at her table at Indie Sacramento. This is the Second annual incarnation of Sacramento's largest craft and trunk fair. It was a wonderful collection of about 40 independent vendors selling their handmade goods. If you want to see who was there check out the vendor list on their website! It was truly impressive.

The next Indie Sacramento show is going to be on January 3rd at a location TBA somewhere on the midtown grid. It is going to be a great place to reward yourself for getting through the holiday season!