We have an amazing line up of fashionable mover & shakers, superb silent auction items, food & beverage! The newly opened Moxy Hotel-Midtown is our gracious host for the evening & is the perfect venue for all things cool!
What to Expect: An art-filled, music-infused benefit that includes a live performance by The Mad Violinist, a Stylish Runway Show by Misayo House Fine Fashion Jewelry and Jibri Online featuring MP Management Models and a thumping DJ, so you can dance the night away!
Monies will be split evenly between both funds, in hopes of helping those in need increase their chances of surviving the catastrophic effects of cancers.
I felt a ping of nostalgia as the American Craft Show came to a close in Atlanta this past week. It's hard to believe it's the 30th Anniversary of this amazing show. 30 years. Wow. The Craft Show is brimming with rich history of makers & artisans, who are chosen for this multi-state exhibition. Artists who spend years honing in on a bevy of passed down traditions, innate skills; studying technique and theory to create art. Even with modern day methods of creating, one can still feel the years & tears it takes to create.
The ACC is the leading arts nonprofit, giving artisans a voice and a venue to explore new ways of making and selling what they create. Many of the resources found through the ACC's vast programs give makers the ability to make a living doing what they love. As the show closed, I reminisced about the past years of attending the ACC show in Atlanta and the many changes made in order for it to shift and shape, grow and expand. Weaving from one booth to another with my fashionista friends, Ashlan, Betsy ad Shica, asking them, 'what will you fall in love with?' We came upon old loves and new ones. Two Booths stood out the most for us. Anna Johnson and Susan Bradley. Susan Bradley is a longtime favorite, her clothes are stunning design concepts of wearable art. Mostly made with neoprene and vintage Asian fabric remnants, each piece is an absolute stand out. Susan has such a following that she has no need for social media nor a website, which is impressive in the day of digital everything. Having established her base of buyers many years back, she feels face to face interactions is her best selling point! I agree!
Anna Johnson was my new discovery this past show. Her Bio says it best. "My jewelry is in tribute to holistic life cycles, intra-nature relationships, and nature-human connectivity. Through adornment I strive to highlight the incredibly high value of nature. Jewelry has provided me with a platform to interpret a survey of plant and animal life mixed with gems and minerals in a way that creates a direct and intimate connection with its viewers and wearers. As an artist my intention is to create soulful pieces that present nature in an unfamiliar context that will perhaps trigger people to make more conscious efforts to protect the environment. There is intense beauty all around us, I hope we, as a culture, can learn to see it and form a mutualistic relationship within it and as well as between ourselves.
The atmosphere, the earth, the water, the water cycle – those things are good gifts. The ecosystems, the ecosphere, those are good gifts. We have to regard them as gifts because we couldn’t make them. We have to regard them as good gifts because we couldn’t live without them.”- Wendell Berry Anna Johnson is a studio jeweler based in Asheville, North Carolina. Johnson received her BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Her work is exhibited nationally and has received recognition such as being named as "30 Exceptional Craftspeople Under the Age of 30" (2016) by American Craft week, and by American Craft magazine as one of 15 exceptional artists using unusual materials (2015). Her work has been published in numerous publications, including "Cast: Art and Objects" (2017) and she has taught at Penland School of Crafts (2017). Her compositions consist largely of found objects mixed with semi-precious and precious materials. Johnson's work is heavily influenced by nature, cultural ideas of value, and environmental preservation.
About the bones : Each piece of remains present in my work was found deceased in its natural environment and then taken through a deep cleaning process so i can honor them through my work. Ethically sourcing bones is an incredibly important part of my practice and purchasing anything of the sort is never an option." Anna told me her pieces will be part of an upcoming exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum, which is no surprise. As you can see, each piece is a work of art. This show had so many stellar moments, I wish I could share all at once! I look forward to see what 2020 brings for the American Craft Show & it's evolution beyond. xo, melanie
As a stylist, fashion enthusiast and maker, I appreciate every stitch in a piece of cloth, every twist of metal in handmade jewelry, every thread woven pattern, every naturally hand-dyed to match fabric, and design that is a well thought-out execution of precision, sweat, tears and time. I know it has value, someone took their talents, based on a whim of a vision, and made something amazing! The American Craft Show is filled with creative vision! Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary this year in Atlanta on March 15th, 16th, and 17th, this amazing annual artisan's show will host over 100+ unique designers of clothing, jewelry, home decor, art & beyond under one roof at Cobb Galleria! It's a perfect time to shop for, well, everything! As a fan of fashion, I love perusing through all the aisles, looking for my next eye catching piece of wearable art! I prefer to plan my adventure in advance by going through the vendors list on the ACC website. It lists makers, images and booth numbers in alphabetical order, making the navigation process an easy one! You can click and map out your entire visit, if you wish! Remember craft is couture! So make sure to shop items made by an artisan or two to go with your current wardrobe at the Craft Show next week! Stand-out pieces are perfect conversation starters, you help a business grow and will look amazing too! About the ACC Show:
Learn about the process of making, get inspired, and prepare to be wowed as you meet and shop more than 230 of the best jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor artists from across the country – including a juried showcase of talented emerging artists – at the American Craft Show in Atlanta.
Wholesale buyers: Click here for more about wholesale-buying opportunities.
SHOW DATES AND HOURS
Friday, March 15: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 17: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Traveling to the show? Visit acchotels.com for discounts and specials.
ONLINE TICKETS $12
Skip the lines and save money by buying yourtickets online. Just purchase, print, and present your tickets at the door. Note: The online discount is only available through March 14. Full-price tickets will be available online March 15 – 17.
ON-SITE ADMISSION $13
Free for American Craft Council members and children 12 and under. Join today!
SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING ADMISSION
$5 after 5 p.m. On-site purchases only. Sorry, no other discounts apply.
'Want to go dark but not black? You might want to consider Navy Blue, a crowd favorite. Navy is a dark shade of blue that works well with just about any color, whether in the fashion or in the interior design world. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see this elegant hue being featured as one of the color trends of Fall/Winter 2018/2019. But to be fair, while it might be a trend, everyone surely agrees that it is also timeless color.
1. Sudd Rug II by Brabbu | 2. Hitchcock Rug by Essential Home | 3. The Killing of the Piggy Bank by Marcel Wanders | 4. Marre Sofa by Brabbu | 5. Showtime Vases by Jaime Hayon | 6. Stanley Suspension by Delightfull | 7. Nahema Barchair 'Navy Blue is one of the easiest colors to add into a home and one that works in almost every style of decor. While it works beautifully in a classic decor, it can also spice up a modern home thanks to its elegant and timeless feel. Plus, it can be used both as a neutral or as an accent so your options are unlimited when playing with this color. Extra points for versatility. Just let your creativity flow.' To learn more, visit www.bocadolobo.com
1. Living Room by Ruth Welsby | 2. Diana Suspension by Delightfull | 3. FendiFall | 4. Dean Armchair by Essential Home. | 5. Sneakers by Christian Louboutin. | 6. Tribeca by Boca do Lobo.
Turquoise is a timeless color, but did you know it is also one of the oldest protection amulets to date? Considered a treasure by the Egyptians & other cultures, this gorgeous stone was mined over 6,500 years ago in Sinai, and was used in jewelry making and the protection of tombs.
Ancients say 'thatturquoiseprotects against negativity & has a natural calming effect as well, bringing about peace and joyous energy to those who wear it.'
I love it because it is a gorgeous color, however, the added benefits make it worth wearing as well!
My home office desk is always filled with the things that inspire me! I love vintage finds, fresh flowers from the garden, the orchids I grow & cultivate, books, magazines (I still love paper!), fashion, smelly good beauty products and anything & everything interior design. It's about a lifestyle wrapped in beauty! I am a HUGE fan of Pinterest! Follow me @capitoldebeaute & check out the latest feed on my boards! Home: Shelter | Interior Home: Shelter | Exterior! It's sheer delicious inspiration from around the globe! Make sure your space, no matter how large or small, reflects you, and always fill with the things you love! Here's to a beautiful life! xo, melanie
I am at a charity luncheon. Sitting at the table with me is a distinguished panel of educated women, both young and old. I am mesmerized by the young lady sitting directly across from me. She is wearing a gorgeous shade of merlot lipstick and she has bread crumbs completely caked to her lipstick.
An older woman on the opposite side of her notices too, she leans over and whispers something to her. I am sure it is to tell her that her lips are full of crumbs from her roll and I am right. She is mortified and instead of excusing herself from the table and heading to the ladies powder room, she whips out an enormous sack of cosmetics from her handbag, drops it on the table in front of her plate, nearly knocking over a full glass of water, and sending seismic-like vibrations throughout the rest of the table and then, she noisily digs through the bag for a mirror while the keynote speaker speaks through the rattling and clinking.
Everyone is staring at our table.
How many times have we witnessed something similar? We live in the day and age of an etiquette shortage. The excusing of one’s self to the ladies room to touch up lipstick or to powder the nose is no longer the norm. It’s sad that it never occurred to the bread crumb girl to excuse herself from the table to wipe the crumbs from her lips.
In her defense; in my younger days, before charm school, I may have reacted the same way!
Beauty etiquette indiscretions run rampant. So what do we do about them?
We lead by example. Our actions must positively pave the path! No glossing or glittering, no puffs of powder, nor lining of the eyes in public settings.
Leave it all to the ladies powder room.
So, next time you come across a little etiquette folly, such as the young lady with the crusted lips; merely, discreetly and nicely tell her that she has a little something on her lips and quietly give her directions to the ladies powder room.
I am sure that she will appreciate your kindness and pay it forward!
Author: Melanie Woodroffe
(FGIAtlanta – Executive Member | Writer for FGI Speaks FGINYC)
Melanie is an Atlanta-based Published Copywriter, Blogger, IT Strategist and Social Media Content Curator. As an FGI Atlanta Board Member, she oversees Social Media engagement and Web Content updates. She is also actively involved in community, and enjoys helping to build bridges between the fashion, beauty, art and interior design world, and connecting them to a cause!
Always evolving.....Creator of Capitol de Beaute Est. 2009 | Founder of Cheers to Good Skin Clean Beauty : Launching April 2019 | Atlanta-based Professional Lifestyle Blogger | Art Director & Curator | Stylist | Social Media Marketer | Published Copywriter | Creative Collaborations Consultant | Non-Profit Volunteer | FashTechie | Foodie | Artist | Accessory Designer | Skincare & Beauty Ambassador | Writer/Blogger for FGI Atlanta & New York | FGI Atlanta Membership Director and Social Media Content Curator & Web Girl
2019 Style Influencer | American Craft Council Show
2018 Style Coordinator | American Craft Council Show | Atlanta
