It’s almost time for Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 10, then our “last chance” open studio, and that’s it for 2009…. I must admit I feel like a sixth grader at the beginning of June with Summer Holidays in sight, with some obvious exceptions: it’s the coldest week of the year and I’m not in sixth grade anymore….. but the sentiment is there!! I love what I do, I meet great people and it’s lots of fun, but I really don’t want to work for a bit, it’s been a long journey, with lots of bags to show for it!!

So bundle yourself up, grab a coffee to go and get yourself to Heritage Hall on Main Street this weekend, December 12+13th….. 24 super talented artists and makers, selling their own high calibre work. Hours are 11-9 Saturday, Sunday we’re 11-5. What could be better?? Check our lineup for this year: shinyfuzzymuddy.com

I’ll have lots of stuff in tow, perfect for gift giving, including extra cozy recycled cashmere hot water bottle covers, arm warmers and scarves, as well as all your favorites….. See you soon!! XO Janna

It’s a good news, bad news situation: the bad news being that Main Street has lost even more independent business to the huge fire that happened a couple weeks ago. A few years ago a huge fire wiped out most of the east side of the 2500 block Main Street, and now the same has happened on the west side of the street. 

I worked on that block for years, and met many friends there for the first time. Everybody loved the neighbourhood on that particular strip of Main Street, and all supported one another. Hopefully Slickety Jim’s and the other businesses will find other locations elsewhere, but it will be really hard to top the magic that the area had. I’ve also lost my accountant, Tom, who’s business was also destroyed in the fire….. hopefully he’s up and running elsewhere soon too.

But the good news, if there is any, is that Militant Penguin has come through the fire with only smoke and water damage….. While the store is being reno’d, Lawrence has relocated to his previous Pleasant Girl location and set up a sale shop, so you can still get your Astrosatchel fix on the block, at 2541 Main Street.

Also on Main Street, I’ll be participating in Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 10 December 12+13 at Heritage Hall….. More reasons to catch the #3 Bus….. See you soon!! Janna