Good Weekend!

Well, my first two art fairs/craft shows went very well this weekend! We sold lots of photographs and jewelry. We did better than I expected. My wonderful assistant, my mom, was with me both days. She is invaluable! She's definitely my promoter/salesperson! The rain held, but the wind did not!! We were blown around for 2 days, as was our booth and display items. Both days we ended up putting the photograph easels and jewelry displays back in the car. They fell over about every 15 minutes because of the strong gusts! If you've looked at MadrinDesigns lately, you'll notice how many different pieces are missing, which means I have to get to work. I got lots of really fabulous feedback and am looking forward to my next show!

Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Bluegrass Festival and Old Settler's Days

This weekend I'll be participating in 2 art fairs/craft shows! First is Saturday, June 28th from 10 to 6. Its called the Pennsy Trail Art Fair and BlueGrass Festival and promises to be a good time. I've been to this show several times, but this is my first time exhibiting. Stop by and see me! For more info visit: http://www.pennsytrailartfair.org//index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

On Sunday, June 29th, is Old Settler's Days in Wanamaker, IN. For more information visit: http://www.indyftlions.org/

Hope to see you this weekend!!

Going on "Vacation"

I'm participating in mommyholly's wonderful idea of going on a faux vacation and posting our imaginary trips on our blogs. So here's where I visited:

I decided to take my family to sunny Santa Monica, California! My husband lived in Marina Del Rey for awhile, so any chance he got, we would be headed back to California. Santa Monica and the surrounding communities are very kid-friendly, which is helpful when you have a 3 year old and an 8 month old. My 3 year old, Maddox, would adore Santa Monica Pier and the beach.

The shopping and dining in Santa Monica are to die for. Third Street Promenade and the Montana shopping area encompass all you could ever need when shopping. A 2-story Banana Republic and Anthropologie, a beautiful Pottery Barn, and several independent shops make you feel like you have arrived in a shopping mecca! All of this is in an open air environment that even husbands don't mind going to.

Dining: you will find almost anything you could possibly want. Award-winning restaurants, where spotting a celebrity wouldn't be unusual. Seafood, Ethnic, American, European, Asian! All groups represented in Santa Monica restaurants. There are even your normal chain restaurants for the picky eaters in the group.


Relax at one of the famous Santa Monica Beach Hotels after all of the shopping and eating you'll do. I know I'll be heading to the Spa.


After a thoroughly enjoyable time at the Spa, I would want to curl up and take a nap in a fabulous hotel room with views of the beach!





Finishing each evening with a good meal and a beautiful sunset would be perfection!



Thanks for going on vacation with me!!

New Interior Design Team Treasury featuring MadrinPhotography!!

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My photograph, Tiny Flowers, is featured on this new treasury! Check it out!

BUY 2 Get 1 FREE! Print SALE!!

MadrinPhotography is having its Grand Opening Sale!! Buy any 2 prints and receive a free print of equal or lesser value FREE!!!! Many new listings and more to come!!

The Kellie Necklace

I made this a couple of night ago and named it after my sister, Kellie. I think it is representative of her personality and her location right now. She lives in Arizona and something about this pendant reminded me of the Southwest. The green beads are bold and bright, also reminding me of her. Its an interesting piece that will get noticed, just like Kellie! Love you and miss you Kell!!

My New Favorite

I took a series of photographs in my backyard yesterday. It was 70 degrees and sunny. Perfect in my opinion. I got some great shots. This is my new favorite! I call it The Rising. Be sure to visit MadrinPhotography for all of my new photographic listings!