Happy Trails - Featured Artisan for May

Upon entering ARTifacts I hear lots of initial comments. "WOW, I didn't even know you were here!", "This place is so big!", "OH GOODY" and "This is amazing!"

They slowly walk through stopping at each booth taking in all the great things to see. When they arrive at Lesa McDonald's booth - they stop - then walk in slowly - take it all in.

Then they start picking stuff up! They pick up the beautifully made purses and comment on the high quality of the sewing. They comment on the fun designs for the practical grocery bag holders - many appreciating that a needed item for our kitchens CAN be made attractive! The mothers and grandmothers of little girls love the fun hair bows. Typically I hear a giggle or a chuckle at the aprons with "hug a tree" embroidered on the front. New items added to Lesa's booth are leather key chains - already proving to be popular.Then I see a smile of appreciation for the tea towels with the bible quotes embroidered on the front.

All of Lesa's items are professional quality - I dare say, better quality then you will find at any department store! And it will reflect your personality and no one else in the world will have the same purse as you!

Lesa doesn't like good-byes, so she instead says Happy Trails - so, I will close with that sentiment with my thanks to her!

Happy Trails!

Kendall

A bit late, but still

I thought this post happened before XMas, but apparently, I am not too saavy with this blogging thing yet. So, here is the post I intended for before Xmas! Then I will be doing the post for today!

We still have a few more shopping days until Christmas, so let's take care of some of your last minute shopping ideas!

One of the newest additions to ARTifacts is a stationery designer. Anne Kelle Designs has brought in her exclusive boutique line to ARTifacts. These designs are fun, bright and vibrant! Also available are personalized invitations and announcements. My favorite right now is this set of all different kinds of stationery in a small suitcase for storage. All your letter writing needs are covered with this one kit. Come in and pick one out!

Next are the sewing designs of "Happy Trails". Happy Trails has a wonderful collection of unique purses in great fabrics, aprons with embroidered holiday quotes, hair ribbons and more! Come see what Happy Trails has for you!

Next is a wood working that we like to call "Bob the Builder". Bob makes great benches, stools, and side tables for every affordable prices. Also in Bob's booth is a bench made from an antique head board. Plenty of fun items in Bob's booth to check out.

Jo Rhoads has an eclectic collection of antique smalls. A great holiday collectible are the dated blue and white plates that came