Warning: the following post contains blatant horn tooting!

Today's post is all about me (as if this entire blog isn't). I had quite a productive week and want to share.

First, here are some new items at à la mode :

seatbelt tote bag - black and gray medium

hardware necklace - steel movement
see it on my site
see it in my Etsy shop

I tried out my new Flip camcorder for the first time - see video below. I thought it would be fun to show the movement of the necklace above. Clearly I have a lot to learn in the world of digital video recording so don't be too critical of my first attempt. The thought of adding this dimension to my blog is quite appealing to me. Note: I cringe at the very idea that my bra straps are showing, but I'm treating this as a WYSIWYG adventure. Bare with me - pun intended. Also, I decided on a different name for the necklace.

Second, here a few sites that I popped up on this week. When you have a moment, stop by those sites and check them out!

WHATdesigners.com

luvhandmade.com

Lastly, be sure to check out my zoomed local post on Scoutie Girl this week (usually posts later in afternoon). North Carolina was my focus this week.

If you know of great art shows and festivals in your area, please let me know about them. My posts on Scoutie Girl include upcoming shows in different areas, so I'd love to know about any in your neck of the woods!

Have a great weekend!

The best marketing is free marketing!

It's great to wake up in the morning to find that you've been featured in promotions by design websites! Somehow, I was chosen for two this week.

what + designers

WeFew

Both sites are terrific and absolutely worth adding to your list of great resources and reads. To be chosen by sites that I admire is a real compliment. Thank you!

While I've not paid for these promotions, they were not free per se. I've spent countless hours promoting myself online and making connections. This is hard for me to do because, in reality, I hate to promote myself. But it is necessary in business, especially online where there are millions competing for the same audience. So, for those of you who promote yourselves, keep it up. For those of you who watch others promote themselves, don't hold it against us!