Shopping Spree?

Last year when I went to the No Coast Craft-o-Rama, I came home with a bunch of fun goodies.

This year, not so much. Perhaps...okay, no perhaps about it, I DEFINITELY should not have waited until after my Arabic dance class and lunch to go. I didn't get there until nearly 2:00, and it was so crowded I immediately wanted to leave. No amount of crafty goodness can make me want to hang out in a large crowd.

Lucky for me, the first booth I came to was for Fiery Lion Designs. I finally got my necklace!

I have been wanting something from them since I first saw them at the St. Paul Craftstravanza two years ago, but have always held back because I've been trying to be frugal. This was sort of a "job well done" gift to myself for paying off my debt.

My one other purchases was this pair of earrings from Falling Forward.

I thought they were lovely, and a steal at $9.

Then I just had to get out of there. I escaped to Target, where things were much more relaxed. Next year, I will go first thing Saturday morning, dance class or no.

I'll try to take some better pictures when there is some natural light in my apartment!

Comments

Orinda5 said…
The time I went was very crowded too. I agree with you about crowds.

That necklace is fabulous though totally worth it!
December 10, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Anonymous said…
I love those earrings!
December 12, 2008 at 9:08 AM
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