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Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal time! We may have some sprinkles throughout the morning but the temp is lovely and the clouds should keep it that way. Here until noon, with lots of favorites I’ve already shopped with like @jewelrybymarcyzeadow and @rabbitrunblooms, and about 150 more! See you soon!!

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Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal time! We may have some sprinkles throughout the morning but the temp is lovely and the clouds should keep it that way. Here until noon, with lots of favorites I’ve already shopped with like @jewelrybymarcyzeadow and @rabbitrunblooms, and about 150 more! See you soon!!

Rise and shine everybody it is Cedar Rapids farmers market time! Here until noon today, it is 61° and stunningly beautiful out so you don’t want to miss it. @rabbitrunblooms has gorgeous flowers next to me, @jewelrybymarcyzeadow is around the corner, and so many more great places to shop local! @atlas.ic will be at New Bo’s Pride Market today 10-4 so be sure to check out both and have a wonderful weekend!!

Favorite moment from Pride this weekend…🥰

Rise and shine, it is market time! Yes there is some rain but it is pretty light, no storms and no lightning so it’s safe to come out with a raincoat or umbrella, splash in the puddles and shop with everybody because we are all here and ready for you! bell rings in a few minutes to open us up and we are here until noon! Across from the park, which is blocked by all the big city trucks putting on some demos today 😁

Fresh batch is Sling Bag Fanny Packs ready for market this Saturday, and just listen to the morning sounds I get every day! And yes, back to back weekends, the only time this season we get to do this. Then we are back to first and third Saturdays each month. I was cleared out of these slings and backpacks so I am working hard to get things restocked in time. And Hipsters too, they need a refresh, and found some market totes in progress I will try and finish, and maybe pinch pouches…how many days until Saturday?!?! 🤣

Rise and shine, it’s market time!!!! Feels like ages since I was here last, and so excited for the season to kick off with such stunning weather! Here until noon, back by my usual spot across from the park and near the library. And be sure to head over to @goodmakersmarket and see @atlas.ic @guilfordgauge and all the other wonderful makers who are recovering from yesterday’s chaos and will love the support!

If you have been around a while, you have seen my annual word of the year posts before. I find that choosing a guiding word works better for me than any kind of resolution, because it can impact all areas of life in so many ways. Whenever I feel unmotivated or stuck or am assessing an opportunity or choice, I touch base with my word and it helps me focus on my intentions for the year. I chose DEVELOP this year because of all the varied meanings and also what this year means to me. Coming out of a wild four years starting with pandemic isolation and more recently cancer treatments which led to even more isolation, I know that I have lost touch with so many connections, whether it is friendships, my own healthy habits, creating for joy and not business, willingness to get out and try new things, it all has been dampened over the years. So…time to DEVELOP!! - connections to people I know and love, and being open to meeting new friends and peers and mentors - a creative life, playing with new mediums and skills for the fun of it, being bad and full of mistakes but trying anyway, and sticking with whatever I love to develop 😉 new skills - habits of health, regaining strength and flexibility now that my treatments are over, fueling myself properly now that I have time and energy to get creative in the kitchen again, making sure to allow for rest and recovery whenever needed as part of a healthy habit There are many more ways it will guide me but I wanted to share just a few with you, and ask what do you do at the new year? Do you pick a word or make resolutions, or do you look at it as just another day in the continuum of life? Whatever you choose, I wish you a happy and healthy new year! 🎉

A little shop tour now that it is fully stocked and I’m open for the morning! Outside you’ll find all the remaining mystery bags for 10% off today! Inside, fabrics by the yard cuts- buy five or more in any combo and cottons are only $6/yard and canvases $9/yard. Plus 10% off any bundles! Here until noon!!!

Rise and shine, it’s @statestreetmarketgeneseo time! It is so lovely out, the sun is shining, food trucks are fired up, music is jammin’, and lots of amazing small businesses, makers and vintage to explore! Here until 5:00 today, hope to see you!

Rise and shine, it’s @vintageandmadefair time!! I am right at the very beginning of the grass area when you come in the front entrance- walk past the coffee truck and it’s me! @atlas.ic is here next to me with all of their fantastic makes too, show goes until 4:00 today only!

Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal market time! Last one of the year, folks! Cool and crisp fall morning, stop out before any rain hits, we are here until noon! On Third Street between 3rd and 4th Ave, stall 143.

Rose and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal market time! Here until noon today, it is such a gorgeous morning, you’ll want to come enjoy it before the extreme heat arrives! 🔥 I’m all alone today, you can find @atlas.ic over in Davenport from 10-8 for the @madequadcities Indie Made Market along with other great makers. See you soon I hope!

I completely forgot to share these Devon Crossbody/Wristlet combos I added to the shop, so here is a peek at them out front on the featured display. It is a gorgeous day to come out to the farmer’s market two blocks away until 11, then hit up all us West End shops until 2. And in the pavilion @thejackmarion has their Lego build day set up for kids of all ages. You should also be sure to head to NewBo this afternoon for @shopbasementcollective event out front, @atlas.ic will be set up there along with other great artists and makers. Hope you have a most wonderful weekend!

Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal market time! Here with @atlas.ic until noon, and it is absolutely beautiful this morning so don’t miss the rare perfect August day! Booth 143 on 3rd Street between 3rd and 4th Ave!

Rise and shine, it @crmarketandbuylocal time! Stunningly beautiful morning out here, and we are open until noon today. Last one until August folks! On Third Street halfway between 3rd and 4th Ave!

Yay for clean air and no rain!!! Come on out to @crmarketandbuylocal market until noon today, we are on 3rd Street between 3rd and 4th Ave!

Here at @crmarketandbuylocal on Third Street between 3rd and 4th Ave, just a couple down from the info booth! Cowbell just rang out to kick things off, it is the most perfect weather ever, and @atlas.ic have tons for you to choose from! Reminder the shop will likely be closed this coming week due to surgery, so stop by today before noon!

Rise and shine, it’s @beautifullandmarket time! Not nearly as sweltering as yesterday, at least so far, so come out early and enjoy the live music, food trucks, vintage finds, and fab makers! @atlas.ic and I won’t be back in the area until the next market in August, so this is your chance for the summer!

Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal time! Bell is a kit to ring, here until noon! Just a couple spots down from the info booth at the corner of 3rd and 3rd, in the middle of the block on 3rd Street. Hope to see you here today, or tomorrow in Ames for @beautifullandmarket!

Rise and shine, it’s @crmarketandbuylocal market time! Cowbell will be ringing in four minutes and open until noon! Also if you head to @goodmakersmarket after, you can catch @atlas.ic all day as well! Shop is open 10-2, say hi to my awesome mom who is taking over the shop for us- note the shop is cash, check, or Venmo today. Hope you can get out on this gorgeous day!!!