I'm late to post this, but here goes:

Each July I look forward to one of my favorite sales: the Chicago Sidewalk Sale in Daley Plaza.  

It is an honor to sell my work in  one of Chicago's quintessential public spaces, 

on a Mies Van Der Rohe-designed plaza and under the giant Picasso sculpture.

Many returning customers come to say hello, and I meet many more new ones.

Thank you DCASE for your continued support of Chicago fashion & accessory designers!

Beautiful Chicago

I'm sad that my summer season of shows at The Patio has ended. 

Locally Sourced at Lincoln Park Zoo

Looking for something to do this summer?  Come to beautiful Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo!

The "Locally Sourced" series will be held every Wednesday from May 28 - August 27  and will feature live music local music, local artists, locally grown produce from Midwest Foods and drink specials on locally craft-brewed beer from Lagunitas Brewing Company and local artists, including Rock Candy by Helen.

I'll be there 5:30-7:30 on the following Wednesdays: July 9 & 30, and August 20.

Click here for the full calendar.

March pop-up at Cricket Design Works

 One fine day in March, while my husband & sons were off in Wales for spring break, 

I road-tripped to Madison, WI for a pop-up jewelry event.

Here is a taste of what was presented:

Speaking of taste, Chef Leah Caplan put served yummy treats including 

homemade bran & sunflower muffins, fruits, salami & almonds. 

The cheese, it must be noted, was also made by Leah 

as part of a 3-year study with the Wisconsin Dairy Board 

comparing the milk of grass-fed to conventionally-fed cows. 

Both cheeses were delicious.

But, surprisingly, I preferred the flavor of the cheese made conventional milk.

Special thanks to Cricket Design Works  for hosting the pop-up shop!

Chicago Department of Tourism & Culture sponsored a show at Midway & O'Hare airports. 

There were some really great vendors, notably Five ACCESSORIES, a line of eco-sustainable bags.

Special thanks to the Chicago Office of Tourism & Culture for sponsoring this event!

Time went by really fast once the band started. 

Torenzo Cannon and the Cannonball Express rocked!

Macy's trunk show, 02December 2011
Busy day at Macy's yesterday, thanks to "Friends & Family" 25% off coupons.  People were out shopping!
Here's my display.  I was happy with how it laid out, despite the challenge of having only 36" to work with. 2 racks, one holding Jon Langford acrylic pendants, the other holding vintage found image acrylic pendants.

Fashion Focus 2011-Glam to Go!

To celebrate Chicago Fashion Focus 2011 , 

I had a trunk show at Glam to Go's cute Roscoe Village boutique.

the display

 Sam was a dynamite model, 

highlighting both Rock Candy by Helen jewelry and Glam to Go fashions!

We can't thank our sponsor Volo Restaurant & Wine Bar enough for providing such a luscious spread of goodies.

Guests received branded jewelry pouches hand-made from vintage linens.

We're already planning next year's celebration, so stay tuned!