Last Markets of the season and so much more!

This week is filled with Community Togetherness!

THURSDAY *giveaway tickets

Winter Solstice Market hosted at The Rick House Downtown Durham, *4-6PM- Witching Hour early entry is ticketed.
Giveaway: The first person to email me, gets 2 FREE tickets to skip the crowd and shop early!

6-9pm: FREE ENTRY for shoppers, Lots of treats!

FRIDAY

6:30-8:30pm
Free Community Collage Night at Observable Universe!

SATURDAY:

The Last Last Minute Market/Studio Sale will be Sat. Dec. 23rd, Hosted at Observable Universe. 2-6pm

Featuring other artists:
-Waxing Gibbous Pottery
-Ria “Air” Garica
-Emma Ptak
-Switchback Candles
-Music from @thefacesblur

Shop NEW Vulva Pillows

NEW Fall/Winter Pillows are here! But very limited amounts will be available in each new style!

2024 Calendars are great for all ages! I can ship them directly to your friends and family!

Shop Calendars

There is so much fun stuff happening around Durham this weekend!!

Welcome Tattoo is also hosting a Saturday event!

Support Perfect Lovers
Community Space

Raleigh: Shop Feature Flora in person!
12/20 WED 11AM – 6PM
12/21 THURS 11AM – 8PM
ft. ornament & garland craft night 4PM – 8PM
12/22 FRI 11AM – 6PM
12/23 SAT 11AM – 6PM
ft. @ohubakeshop & @osoto.coffee 11AM – 4PM
12/24 SUN 9AM – 12PM

Support Girls Rock!

Friday Market happening in Durham!

Show & Tell Holiday Pop Up Shop filled with great people and good vibes in East Durham

Address: 304 S. Driver St, 102 Durham
11/26-12/16
Sunday- Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday- Saturday: 12-6pm
12/17-12/24
Open Daily from 12-6pm

Blossom & Bone Florals is closing their downtown store front, and this week is their last! This store is filled with beauty- please show them some support on their last days and pick-up some gifts!

Greensboro:

Dance all night! Check out my friends hosting Dance From Above on Tuesday, Dec. 26th

Support and attend:

Mothers for Ceasefire

Want to learn how to sew? Join me for the next installment of the Puff Sleeve Dress/Top workshop, Wednesdays at Observable Universe. Lots of folks have expressed that they want to sew more in 2024, so if you or a loved one has this wish- gift them dinner and workshop! Next session January 10-Feb. 7:

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

Puff Sleeve Workshop

Bring your own machine or rent one from me, pick out your own fabric and make a comfy dress/top for all seasons!

Great for all levels- beginners welcome! This workshop takes you through each step. Even if you are a seasoned sewist, come sew with friends and maybe learn some new tricks from me, I’ve made this dress 8+ times, and have 20+ years of sewing experience!

This session, you have the chance to sign up for Pie Pushers Pizza in advance, Sewing and pizza every Wednesday night Jan. 10-Feb. 7

This is my favorite version of this dress: the patchwork plaids. Perfect for all seasons!

Observable Universe Artist-In-Residence until Summer 2024 (interested in being the next resident artist? think about it! We’ll be interviewing candidates in the spring!):

Become a Patron on OU’s Pateron here, starting at just $3/month.

This handcrafted wooden floor loom is perfect for scarves, runners and other panel weaving!

Industrial sewing machine has sold!

Thank You for all your support! Only 4 markets this year- and TWO of them THIS WEEK! YUP- that’s how I roll- luckily my car is still packed from the last one, so… it’s like half the work right (girl math + artist math at work right there!)??

It’s nice to take it a little easy and get to enjoy the season, like spending time with friends and family, snuggling close in with cats and sitting by the fire. Sending lots of love to everyone going through a hard time, this season can bring on so many mixed emotions.
Holding you all in my thoughts! Lots of gratitude! Take Care!

Cheers, River Takada

A sleepy selfie: Feeling full of love after spending the evening with friends and I snapped this picture to capture the moment.

This one was taken on Monday! Our sweet kitten, Tonka, is 9 months old! He’s a little sweetie, who gets the zoomies at 4am naturally. He’s an indoor cat for now, and loves to climb into anything we leave out.

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