30 DoP #20 - "Shiver"

Blue Neck Warmer

The birds are all gone, the sky low and slate grey. The skyline of Chicago even matches with its concrete and glass edifices staring blankly over a frozen lake, little gasps of steam sighing out while we anxiously await the end to the ennui of winter. Even the daytime hookers in Boystown are nowhere to be found. And now we hear that the "snowmageddon" has turned its chapped face toward us. Two feet of new snow in the next 48 hours, and it's not powdery Aspen snow - it's Chicago snow. It's wet, huge flakes mixed with sharp needles of ice assaulting the face, loamy frost accumulating against every urban surface, angry precipitation. No amount of deep dish pizza or kielbasa can warm those of us who have chosen to live half our lives shrouded in armor against the cold - bulky pea coats, boots like hooves, cashmere scarves, those freaky little Hannibal Lector face masks hipster bike messengers love. Everyone looks like an overcooked baked potato. Fashion dies in this season, and I mourn it.

What's 30 Days of Play?

Showers Over Belmont

Inspired by the late afternoon light catching the fat drops of rain on the first day of fall. Doesn't matter that it's acidic. Thirteen vintage teardrop crystals, each faceted to within an inch of taste, gently cascade down the decollete from delicate sterling silver cross chain. A length of sterling silver chain winds round the neck, clasping at the nape with a silver lobster claw clasp and a sterling silver jump ring.

Like all Lad Named Felix™ pieces, this comes "signed" with LNF's hand-stamped sterling silver tag, ensuring your one-of-a-kind piece is an authentic LNF creation!

Components:
Acrylic faceted teardrop crystals (13)
Sterling silver cross chain
Sterling silver jump rings
Silver lobster clap clasp

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Everyone, Bring Your Barbies!

I refuse to be Ken and have to drive that goddamn pink RV! The high heels and halters never fit that bitch! Below is an exhaustive list of the other artists and artisans showcasing their creations alongside Lad Named Felix at Handmade Market Chicago, October 9th (that's 9 days away, hoors).

Auviana - handmade jewelry and accessories

Bead of a Different Drum - jewelry with sterling silver, glass and semi-precious stones

Bean & The Sprout - vintage fabrics and jewelry to create headbands, necklaces, and cuffs

Bliss Stones - semi-precious stone necklaces; known to bring positive energy, good luck and bliss

bobbi kahn design - jewelry

Cordinated - handmade guitar cables

Damsel in this Dress - cool stuff for women who don't need to be rescued. purses, totes, messenger bags, and more.

Darquestone - baby play mats, pillows, bags, etc.

Deelights Biscuits - organic dog treats

Do Bats Eat Cats - one-of-a-kind gothic, chainmaille and Victorian inspired jewelry

Frosted Creations - ceramic drink coasters, fun aprons for women and kids, letterpress cards and tags, and soaps

Fugudesigns - jewelry

Greenie Bean Recycle - recycled tote bags

Jewelry by Jennifer - jewelry styles using natural stones, shell, coral, crystal, opal, and sterling silver findings and chain

Kate O'Grady Jewelry - jewelry

Lad Named Felix - The sexiest bitch in the place (this text might differ from the text at Handmade Chicago's website)

Lost in the Maille - chainmaille, wire wrapped and some gemstone jewelry

LuDesigns - jewelry; natural materals such as gemstones, seashells, pearls

Milton and Margie's Soy Wax Candles - hand-poured, soy wax candles made in unique, reused/recycled jars

Mohawk Made - custom jewelry, hand designed and crafted from genuine stones, shells & sterling silver

Nerfect - original artwork, buttons, stickers, and t-shirts

Onlyn Pottery - pottery

Poetisa's Palette - soap, lotion, body butter, body scrubs, massage candles and lip balm

Previously - vintage reproduction women's accessories

Purpleandlime - accessories, jewelry, little pouches, and etc.

Ray Borchers - hand drawn, one of a kind T-shirts

Renescentia Designs - handcrafted creative bags and totes for the eccentric at heart

rj studio inc. - handmade jewelry, stationery, and accessories

Spinalfusion - jewelry

UnADORN - vintage inspired; sterling silver jewelry, flower hairclips and headbands

Urbex Archaeology - jewelry from recycled post-industrial found objects, mostly metals

Handmade Market Chicago, as you can see, offers so much variety and a plethora of points of view. I can't explain how excited I am to be counted amongst the exclusive ranks of these artists. I feel like we should all get decoder rings or something. The secret answer is "LNF Roolz the Skool!" Who'd have known!?

I'm hunkering down at Table 13, near the back left. You'll recognize my presence by the tasteful white displays and flattering lighting choices. A bitch can't look washed out, you know? Check out Handmade Market Chicago's website for the location details and a map. Leave a comment if you plan on being there - who knows...it may get you a discount. OH SNAP.