exciting Richmond news!

Oilcloth Addict, a local Richmond crafter that we love, is releasing a book! it's called Sewing with Oilcloth and it's a cute little book with 20 patterns and pictures of designs to make with oilcloth, laminated cotton, and chalk cloth. there are also lots of tips, tools, and trims that make sewing fun and easy! it is being officially released on August 28th at a book signing and release party being held at feathernesters from 3-5pm. but if you can't make it to the release party, don't fret– you can still purchase the book. you can pre-order it at amazon, books-a-million, barnes & noble, indie bound, and wiley. these pre-orders are due to be shipped in two weeks as well.

still want to know more about the book? have a little look at her adorable book trailer :)

happy shopping! becca

father's day

there are only 3.5 days until father's day, and if you're like me, you are a last minute shopper and you haven't gotten your dad, grandpa, or that special father figure in your life a present yet (or even thought about what to get him). but don't fear- openhouse is here to save the day! we have some great products that are perfect for your favorite guy this father's day. :)

 to help your guy smell and feel awesome, we have some great products that will do just that. Our products from portland general store are all natural, gentle, and come in a couple of great smelling scents- tabac & whiskey, that will make your man smell like an real old fashioned man. we have a few products: aftershave splash with sea minerals, a face bomb that may not look all that appealing but is an awesome facial scrub, wet shave jelly for men that will give him a close and comfortable shave, and old-fashioned wet shave soap. to go along with these products (especially the wet shave soap & jelly), we have a super badger shaving brush, which is hand made in England, and will give that man a great lather to shave with. now, with all the awesome PGS products, where is your dad going to put them? in designer john robshaw's block printed dopp kit, of course!

if personal grooming is not your dad's top priority, we have a couple other great ideas for gifts for dad. we have wonderful whiskey stones that are perfect for keeping your dad's drink cold and refreshing without diluting or altering its flavor. to go along with the stones, we have beautiful glass carafes. each hand-blown, clear glass vessel features a wooden sphere stopper.

check these all out on our online shop or in our store and have a happy father's day!

happy shopping! becca 

this just in...

great new soaps from local ricgmonder, Jackson Sage. we're so
excited to have Erika's handcrafted, yummy smelling, beautifully
packaged soaps in store and online. look for them to appear this
weekend.

a little bit about them: the soaps are handmade using the cold-process
method. each bar contains natural oils, butters, herbs, clay, and pure
essential oils. each one is hand stamped and imperfections are left to
leave traces of the hand. all soaps are pH tested to ensure mildness.

at $6.50 a piece, they make for a wonderful hostess gift or a treat for yourself!

enjoy! and happy shopping. k&m

serious summer sale this saturday

at openhouse! the shops at 5807 will be having a killer sidewalk sale from 9-3. we won't be outside (roasting in the heat) but we will be having some super hot sales inside. we have already marked down a ton of items as much as 40% off. tomorrow you can take an additional 15% of that!! insane, i know. but we've got to make room for some new designers this fall. so please come down and check it out! or go online and use the code "SSS15" to get the same deal.

blankets from looolo, pillows from john robshaw and dermond peterson, summer totes from lotta jansdotter, virginia johnson and india rose. we have ceramics from anne black, perch!, j. mendicino and mud australia all marked down!!!!

remember, this is saturday only. so don't delay!

enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

SCAN event at 5807 tomorrow!

Hey ladies! and gents...(if there are any out there) wanted to let you all know about a very cool fundraiser going on tomorrow morning at the Shops at 5807. it's a ladies morning out to Stop Child Abuse Now. bring your friends and indulge in Party Delights, Mimosas, Mini Massages, Music, Wine Tasting & Exclusive Shopping Discounts. we'll be offering 20% off for the day as well as similar discounts from Verve Home, Frillseekers, Lucky Lillibet, Occassionally and more!

Check out the 411:

Wine Tasting

12:00-1:00 P.M. AT BARREL THIEF

15% off coupon for your purchases that day including lunch

Trunk Show -- Gorgeous Jewelry by Vienna Cobb-Anderson

Fabulous Door Prizes:

BIRTHDAY BASH -- EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR CHILD'S NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY.

ROMANTIC GETAWAY -- TRIP TO SANTA FE FOR 2 NIGHTS AT THE INN OF THE GOVERNORS AND A FLIGHT VOUCHER.

PAMPERED MOM PACKAGE -- SPA TREATMENTS AND THINGS TO PAMPER THE AMAZING MOM.

DESIGNING WOMEN PACKAGE -- HOME ACCESSORIES AND DESIGN CONSULATATION TO UPDATE YOUR HOME.

BABKA IS HERE FOR THE PARTY & CAN BE ORDERED FOR EASTER!!

Tickets are $15 each and ALL proceeds from ticket sales go to SCAN.

It should be a great morning. Please come out and support SCAN and local businesses. Bring your friends and have lunch at Barrel Thief or any number of great little lunch places in the area.

Have a great weekend and happy shopping! k&m

handmade holiday preview party tonight!

the rain is subsiding and Christmas is inching ever closer. so get out to the Visual Arts Center tonight for the Richmond Craft Mafia's Handmade Holiday Craft Show. it's sure to be a hit. Tickets can be purchased at the door. so grab your friends and head out for wine and snacks and fabulous crafts! see you there! k&m

buy local, buy handmade

so openhouse isn't the only gig in town to get handmade goods by local artists. of course we want you to buy from us, but if you're out and about on broad, stop by the fawn shop and check it out. the shop is only open this week at 201 west broad street, so catch it while you can! happy shopping! k&m

[photos courtesy of richmond craft mafia]

momentum resources forum in richmond

hi folks! happy friday. for those richmonders that follow the blog, we've got a great event to pass on, sponsored by our friends and fellow 5807ers, momentum resources.

check it out:

Detours & OnRamps, a forum supporting women on their quest for work-life balance.

this one day event will address the needs and issues of mothers, especially those grappling with their decisions to work-- full time, part time, or from home.

through networking with fellow working mothers, discussions with the companies leading the way, expert panels and sessions on the most common challenges working mothers face, the Detours & OnRamps Forum provides an opportunity for women to meet and explore a variety of choices.

visit www.onrampsforum.com for a complete agenda and registration information.

the event will be held at the University of Richmond on october 28, 2008, from 8:30am - 3:00 pm. register today and receive $25 off the $125 registration fee.

enjoy! k&m

byrd house market today

thought i'd send a shout out to oregon hill and the byrd house farmer's market today. o.h. is the birthplace of the openhouse concept and the market is a fine example of how that community is so supportive of the local economy. the selection is great, the market is small and quick and easy to get in and out of. you can swing by after work and get chicken, eggs, bread, veggies and fruit in half the time it would take at one of the local grocery stores. open 3:30-7pm this afternoon. see you there! k&m

todd mckie at page bond gallery

if you're in richmond, head on over to the page bond gallery sometime this month and check out their current exhibition. i'm especially loving the work by todd mckie. as the press release states, his work is "humorous and unpretentious", two of my favorite attributes. his work is primitive and childlike, while at the same time sophisticated and thoughtful. the show is up until march 5th. page bond gallery is located at 1625 west main street and is open until 6pm during the week. stop by, check out the work, and then hit six burner for their weekday prix fixe for only $22 a person! enjoy! k&m

postcards for lindsay

if you're in richmond, head on over to corporate & museum frame tomorrow night during first fridays from 7-10. you can grab some inexpensive art and do a good thing at the same time. postcards for lindsay is anexhibition and sale to benefit Lindsay Aronson Ess, a recent VCU grad who suffered severe complications following surgery for Crohn's disease that resulted in quadruple amputations. her medical expenses have far exceeded insurance coverage and this sale will go toward making her recovery and therapy a little easier for everyone.

the idea is this: 4 x 6, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 14 works of art have been donated by both famous and no-so-famous artists. each work is unframed and signed on the back. for $25, $35 and $50 (dependeding on size) you can purchase something that you love that may be a valuable piece for a small price that goes to help a local family in need. how cool is that?

the show goes on all month, so if you're like us and you won't be in town tomorrow night, head over to corporate & museum frame anytime between 10-5 during the week and grab some goodness.

k&m

guest lecture at VCU this afternoon

i meant to post this friday and it slipped my mind. a bit last minute, i know, but andrew wagner and jeanette abbink will be speaking at 4:30 this afternoon at the grace street theatre.

per estherknows.com:

Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and the “the Terry Noack Fund for the Arts” present Andrew Wagner and Jeanette Abbink Monday January 28, at the Grace Street Theatre. Andrew Wagner and Jeanette Abbink, founding members of the architecture and design magazine Dwell, were charged with revamping the 66 year-old publication American Craft. Wagner and Abbink will describe their discoveries leading up to the re-launch of American Craft this past October. They will sum up their views of the craft world now and their search for the beautiful blurring the superficial boundaries that have been erected across disciplines in the past thirty years.

January 28th

Grace Street Theatre
930-934 West Grace Street
4:30 - 5:30 pm

see you there! k&m