The Handmade Christmas - Indie Craft Fair

I will be selling my one of a kind purses, jewelry and obi belts at this fair. For more info visit www.thehandmadechristmas.com

To preview my collection, shop --> yazberryfashion.etsy.com

YazBerry Finds Home in Northfield

My handmade creations are now available all the time in Buttons, Bows & Babydoll Clothes at 500 Division St. S., Northfield, MN 55057. Thank you Eileen Seeley for extending me the offer of space. Here are some pictures of my display:

STORE HOURS:
Mon-Fri 9-5
Sat 10-3

Don't worry, for those of you not living in Minnesota, you can still get your hands on YazBerry goodies on my website, yazberryfashion.etsy.com.

Happy Holidays from YazBerry Fashion!

Today was a true snowglobe day in Minnesota. The snow fell very fast and was composed of large flakes, turning the outdoors into a picturesque winter wonderland. I was working at one of the final days of my trunk show today and enjoyed how the snowglobe showed through the windows behind my collection. Here are some season's greetings postcards for you! May your holiday season be blessed with the presense of your loved ones, the presents that you need, good food and laughter.

Happy Holidays from YazBerry Fashion!

Love, Virginia

WinterFest...Both Wintery &...Festive

WinterFest was a fun event. Despite the 1'+ snow fall ending at 6 AM the day of, getting the car stuck in the snow at the end of our road and general snow related themes, there was an impressive turnout. Even a few of my good friends, Ms. Megan Pratola, Mama Pratola and Barbie Koester made it out to check out the event.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. My personal favorite part of the day was the pie auction! You heard me, pie auction. Gotta love fairs in Minnesota!




PIE AUCTION!!

Exclusive First Showing of YazBerry Fashion in Minnesota!

Have you been oggling YazBerry goodies online but would rather shop for them in person and shleping out to Salem, MA wasn't an option? Now is your chance to get your hands on YazBerry, live and in 3-D at the WinterFest in Lonsdale, MN.

For my official invite, check out the event on Facebook. Hosted and organized by my friend Andrea Nelson, President of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce.

Event Location
Crusader/Immaculate Conception Civic Center
112 Alabama St. S.E.
Lonsdale, MN 55046

Date/Time Information
Saturday, December 4, 2010
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come celebrate winter and the holiday season in Lonsdale on Saturday, December 4.

Activities during the day include:
•A craft and bake sale featuring a wide
variety of handmade crafts, baked goods and more.
•Pictures with Santa
•Live music brought to you by groups in the community
•A childrens power hour shopping spree, complete with free gift wrapping
•Outdoor contests and acitivities for the whole family to enjoy
•Live pie auction with 50% of the proceeds going to the local food shelf
•Silent auction highlighting items donated by Chamber members and vendors of the craft and bake sale
•Local Food Shelf and Gifts for Kids drop-off site
•Carriage rides
•Live Nativity scene from 3 - 4 p.m. performed by students at Holy Cross Catholic School

Why I love Minnesota: Reason #653

Why I love Minnesota

An essay by Virginia E. Berry

A reflection by Virginia E. Berry

An opinion article by Virginia E. Berry

My mom called me from work last night at 7pm CST.

Me "What on earth are you doing still at work? Go home!" as I mumbled through dripping hair with soap on my face. I had sprinted from the shower since I heard my phone ring.

My mom "Oh good you're at home. Can you go to your computer?"

Me "Yeah, why?"

My mom "Go to www.kare11.com they are showing live footage of a bridge that collapsed during rush hour on 35W (an interstate)."

Me "What? That's really creepy."

So I hopped back into the shower to rinse off and get back to my computer. I was pretty shocked. Fortunately (thank you American media for your rated G newscasts) the live footage wasn't showing much. I listened to the news throughout the evening.

What struck me the most powerfully was the press conference statement from the Red Cross (my summary of what they said): Please, there are too many volunteering to help. We appreciate your willingness to help, but have more than enough volunteers at this time. We have been receiving numerous phone calls.

If you would like to contribute the best way you can help at this time is to offer a donation www.redcrosstc.org because this effort will be very expensive for the Red Cross (I just donated I hope you can too). You can also give blood.

I love you Minnesotans! Minnesotans are some of the kindest most considerate people on the planet! So many want to help that the Red Cross of all groups, has to turn them away! This is reason #653 why I love Minnesota!

Also, in case you are wondering- so far all of my loved ones in Minnesota are well and accounted for. I hope yours are too.

DISCLAIMER: Please only visit these sites if you are not bothered by strong images. They are very emotionally charged.

Here is a powerful slide show on www.msnbc.msn.com click on Launch to view the images.

Also, this was a pretty interesting site too with people submitting their eyewitness photos.

My thoughts are with everyone touched by this act of nature.

Peace be with you,

Virginia


Please note, above image copyright John Heinzerling, available today at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20080572/nPage/2