YazBerry Open Studio in St. John's, NL

You are now invited to visit my studio in St. John's, NL near the Village Mall.

• Shop my collection, in person, on your schedule. 
• Appointments available days, evenings and weekends. 
• Simply contact me to schedule a shopping visit.
• I would be happy to bring a curated collection to you in the St. John's metro area.
• Through a series of questions I can customize a micro collection to your taste and bring it to you to try on and view.
• Do you want to host a YazBerry party at your house with some friends? Contact me, gifts and % of sales credit to the host. 

Currently, I am working to build up my business since I have spent the last few years winding it down in anticipation of my relocation. Leads and contacts in the following areas are sought and highly welcome at this time:

• I am currently seeking vending opportunities at craft and art fairs in the greater St. John's area, now through the Holiday season. 
• I will consider fairs throughout the province on an individual basis.
• I am seeking retail sales opportunities within the province. 
• I also plan to establish retail partnerships throughout Canada in the next year.
• Please contact me with any leads or to discuss my stock lists which I intend to customize to your store's aesthetics.

My current product offering includes the following and will change and expand as I discover the interests and tastes of the local market (links take you to my portfolio on facebook):

• Handmade jewellery
• Handmade baby shoes
• Handmade patchwork infinity scarves
• Vintage jewellery
• Vintage scarves
• Vintage neckties
• Vintage assorted accessories and decorative items

I can be reached by e-mail here. I would be happy to provide my phone number to interested parties or arrange a meeting in person. 

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

Riverwalk Market Fair Opens Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Northfield, MN

I'm so excited to be involved in this years Riverwalk Market Fair. The fair opens in one week on Saturday, June 4, 2011. It will be open from 9 AM - 1 PM. Busy getting prepared for the show this weekend!!!

Just out, a list of the farmers that will have fresh, localy grown and made edibles, at the fair.

I'm especially excited because there are many names I recognize and people I know from the community that I look forward to sharing this event with throughout the summer. Come check us out!

YazBerry Fashion Selected as Artist for Northfield's Riverwalk Market Fair

I'm pleased to announce the latest, greatest, big news in my life: I have been selected to show my work at the Saturday art & farmer's market in Northfield, MN, the Riverwalk Market Fair. Open Saturdays, June - October, 9 AM - 1 PM. Fair is located along the Cannon River, between 2nd and 5th Streets.

I'm keeping busy when not at my day job making new inventory. I am going to make a collection of table linens using vintage Japanese kimono obi fabric and coordinating fabrics. Stay tuned for these new creations. I will also have my current inventory for sale and plan to make more purses and necktie vests soon too!

Here is a list of the artists who will be showing work throughout the season. I will be there every Saturday, some artist's schedules vary.

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

Stiches, Needles 'n Guns, Alternative Craft Fair

HOSTED BY: Central Mass Roller Derby
WHAT: Stiches, Needles 'n Guns, Alternative Craft Fair
WHEN: February, 6, 2010 from 10 AM - 3 PM
WHERE: The Printer's Building, 44 Portland Street, 4th Flr., Worcester, MA
WHY: Join some of the finest & funkiest artisans in the area
for a craft fair with an alternative flair. It's free! YazBerry will have a booth selling handmade & vintage goodies from my store!!

COME CHECK OUT THE GOODIES TO BE HAD!

Boston Handmade Art Fair in Union Square

This past weekend I stumbled upon a wonderful Art Fair in Union Square which I found by way of the events page on www.Etsy.com. It was held by Boston Handmade "a collection of Boston area artists, artisans, & craftspeople with shops on etsy.com ~ all handmade all the time". What talented artists. I can honestly say I liked something at every booth. And the ATM was so close by...don't worry, I was good and only treated myself to some earrings by Glamourpuss!

Please check out these great Etsy.com artists, they are very skilled at what they do and many have very unique products and styles I haven't seen before (so I can guess you too may not have seen before). To view the list of participating artists and links to their stores visit: Boston Handmade Marketplace Exhibitors

stART on the Street was a huge success!

Be sure to visit the Worcester Telegram & Gazette today, look for the light blue box (as depicted below) and the heading "Slide Show", click on "stART on the Street '07" to view a quick slide show of the event. Be sure to click on the "captions" button so you can read about each image.


The turnout was incredible! Rumor has it that more than 20,000 people came to enjoy this years stART on the Street. I believe it! There was a river of people flowing by straight through from 11am to 6pm no joke.

Thank you to the many fantastic people that stopped by to say hello; Maria of Unique Boutik on Highland St. stopped by and really enjoyed the new YazBerry pieces. Miss Punky of www.punkystyle.com a local style maven and fashion blogger stopped by to check out the goods and snap a few photos (see above). Be sure to check out her blog. Phil Raptis of the band Gold Star Campaign came by twice with his girlfriend Lisa and they were so great to cover the YazBerry booth for a little break. Gold Star Campaign will be playing at the Hotel Vernon September 28th!

Greg Roberts a local graphic designer and his girlfriend Jenny also stopped by a couple of times. As did YazBerry's official body sculptor, I mean Pilates instructor Nina Cerviatti- who is teaching 5+ classes this season! Look her up in the Worcester Night Life classes, at the YWCA and at Eaze Fitness. The booth was even graced by my old neighbor Julian Moseley! What a great day! Thank you all for stopping by and checking out the YazBerry new releases and saying hello!

Virginia spoke with 100's of amazing people at the festival- please drop me a line if you are one of them, I'd love your feedback and to be in touch with you. Also, your comments are invited in the YazBerry Guestbook and in the YazBerry myspace!

Stay tuned to www.yazberry.com in the next few weeks as many new pieces were premiered at the Art Festival and will be up for sale on the website soon!

Thank you everyone who made it out to this year's stART on the Street for a great event and great conversations!

Love,

Virginia

Worcester MA Art Fair! Sun. Sept 16, 11am-6pm

WHO: 250+ artists of all genres, live music and theatre and food from local restaurants. YazBerry Fashion will have a booth.

WHAT: stART on the Street Art Festival

WHERE: Park Ave. Worcester, MA - between Elm Park and Pleasant St. (in front of CC Lowell's art store)

WHEN: Sunday, September 16, 11am - 6pm (rain date Sunday, September 23)

WHY: It's FREE, it's fun, good gift shopping for you and your loved ones...and Virginia will be selling YazBerry there so you can come meet me and enjoy this rare live sale opportunity! Many new designs!
Hope you can make it!

-Virginia
www.yazberry.com