October Notes

The summer outdoor under the tent season has come to a close with last Saturday's Backwards Bread Anniversary Celebration Market in their parking lot.  Weather was gorgeous, felt like summer, a bit breezy but not too bad for the jewelry thankfully.
People came out, hubby Warren with Warren's BBQ made brisket breakfast burritos and BBQ beef brisket sandwiches closer to lunchtime and we had a lot of other fun vendors out besides the coffee wagon & the radio station.

Now everything is moving inside again for the winter season starting with the Sartell Winter Farmers Market the first Saturday in November.

Although I very much enjoy the outdoor atmosphere and for the most part we did have nice and decent weather again this year, I am glad not to have to deal with the tent setup for a while, or dealing with windy weather.    So on to a good spurt towards the holiday season, then a break and just a few shows in the early winter months in the new year before the spring/summer season starts once again.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Date: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025  
Event:  Sartell Winter Farmers Market (NNB & Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  10am-1pm
​Where: Sartell Community Center, 850 19th Street South
Town:  Sartell, MN

Date: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025  
Event:  Monticello Women Of Today Fall Craft Show (Jewelry only)
Time:  9am-3pm
​Where: Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street
Town:  Monticello, MN

(more shows, see the "Event Dates" page)

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​THE JEWELRY:

My Annual Jewelry Open House could not have had any better weather for the studio backyard sale that happens once a year.  I was a little sad that the turnout wasn't like last year despite the good weather, but those who came out got some gifts through drawings, snagged some sales and also drew their own sale % amount.  Some ladies stayed to visit on the deck enjoying beverages, soup and snacks and good conversation!
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​Here are some photos from the Open House!

There always is a sign out by the street, then this one up the driveway pointing to the backyard where the tent was set up with all the goodies inside.  I utilized the planting table for the earring displays and behind it is the deck with the seating and more prize drawing items.  Then the side table beside the deck had the other drawing prizes on it.  
​If you missed this year - hopefully you can make it for next year which will be the 7th Annual Open House then.  The Lord willing we all stay well and healthy to have the blessing of another year.

Also the winner of the $20 Gift Certificate was Kat!!  Congratulations!!
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LASTLY:
Again I want to say THANK YOU to all of you who came out to shop or just to hang out!  You made my Open House very special by your care, your support and your patronage!

Now I'm going to take a couple of weeks just to focus on my health, work on a few new designs or stock-ups for the upcoming season.  

I just had a root canal done and my mouth isn't feeling too great, especially since on the other side I have a cracked tooth on top of it, so eating has been quite challenging.  Would appreciate your prayers.

Thank you again for coming to the shows, for loving my jewelry and being such great customers and friends.  God bless you!

​Sam