pain + pyrite

I have returned from the wonderful city of Austin and I can't even tell you what a whirlwind this weekend was! I had so much fun spending time with my two favorite people and meeting several of you guys at the Renegade Craft Fair!! 

I'm really grateful for Adrienne because she not only helped with the whole event, but she watched my booth for me while I went to see Elisha run in the Spartan Race! (It was so unbelievably hot and mud was everywhere, so please excuse my appearance!) I was so proud of him for finishing in the top 9%!! There were close to 1000 racers! He's such an inspiration to me, that I'm even considering doing it next year. eeps!

We made friends with our boothmate, Jess of Fox and Brie, who sells the most darling bowties! And as always, it was so much fun walking around and meeting all of the vendors. The whole weekend was a blast, but it sure is nice to be home. I fully intend on updating the shop very very soon!! I have so many new things that I've had quite a few requests for, so I'll be sure to keep you posted friends! 

Thanks so much for all of your support through comments, instagram and twitter - it means so much to me!

have a sweet week! melisa

today

Today was busy, productive, chaotic, and relaxing. I was able to take the day off and finish unpacking into my new space - I really dislike having clutter, so this was very much needed. Once everything was in it's place, I started packing up for the Renegade Craft Fair, which is THIS weekend! I can't believe it's already here. I spent the majority of my day tying up loose ends and making sure everything was in it's place, ready to go. Once I loaded up the car, I ran a few errands and came home to relax. Most days after work and the days tasks, I rarely have time to just sit and relax, so it was nice to just be. I lit a few candles and watched a few shows; it was just what I needed to recharge. 

Tomorrow we're headed to Austin, not only for Renegade, but Elisha will be running in the Spartan Race again! It's a big (and very busy) weekend for both of us - so a refresher day was perfect!

xo. melisa

Pie N' the Sky featured on Renegade Craft Fair Blog

Yesterday I was featured on the Renegade Craft Fair Blog! I was so honored to see that they had chosen Pie N' the Sky for their Austin Maker Spotlight. You can read the feature here. I love Renegade and I'm so pleased to let y'all know that I'll be headed down to Austin in a little over a month for our 3rd Renegade Fair!! So much crafting will take place this month and of course, you'll get lots of sneak peeks! If you're in the are, you should definitely plan on stopping by!

xo. melisa

boothing

I was recently involved in a local event where I got to set up a Pie N' the Sky booth. I love making little tweaks and changes each time I set up and I love documenting through photos. It's fun to look back through over the years. Thought I'd share a few photos...

I'm hoping to update the shop this next week! Lots of new necklaces and hopefully a brand new product (if all goes well). Can't wait to share! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

xo. melisa

Renegade Craft Fair + winter

 

Adrienne and I participated in our second Renegade Craft Fair this past weekend. It was SO much fun and I had a blast meeting new friends from vendors to even a few readers! It was a successful weekend for sure, and getting to do the thing I love with my sister, makes it even sweeter! 

This was such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to do it again in the Spring! 

xo. melisa

footnote: If you'd like to see more photos, you can check out my instagram, @pienthesky

shop update

After several months of being absent, I have finally updated the shop and I couldn't be more proud of the quality of the items I've created. I really feel like Pie N the Sky is entering a new season and I couldn't be more excited!

I'm also extremely excited to finally spill the beans; Pie N' the Sky will be at this years Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market!!! That's right, we'll be in Austin on Nov. 24th-25th. If you're in the area, put it in your calendars because I love love meeting readers! 

sidenote: if you'd like to order a custom necklace for yourself or a loved one, I'd be happy to create something special for you! You can email me at Melisaholguin@gmail.com

xo. melisa