Leo Takes the Lead

OK folks, you're going to have to work pretty hard to have a sweeter mugshot than this one. Thanks Leo for putting yourself in the running. This headshot of our amazing online wiz, Leo Caldas (by Todd Hale of Sun Portraits) puts him at the top of our list right now.

Miel, Miel

Just a few quick snapshots of Miel's installation - alllllmost ready for tonight's reception!

Look at that cutie!

Enter to Win

Send us your most professional headshot! The best one wins! (prizes are subject to change based on the mood we are in at the time of voting.)

Check out our first contestant, Phil. You may recognize him from the GRTC iphone giveaway "Transit Talk."

Next up is our own Maggie Smith. Look at that smile. She's obviously happy to be here.

Prepster Alert!

New in the shop: these fun key rings are the perfect upgrade for those keys. Choose from 4 funky charms on a colorful leather strap. $18 each

Karyn Shonk

This Friday one of our favorite Richmond jewelers, Karyn Shonk will be selling her wares at the First Friday Art Walk. Look for her outside of Quirk and check out her signature beaded jewelry.

Maggie's break

During the quiet before the storm of First Friday week Dave and I escaped for a day in the sun at The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. We made tons of new friends visiting all of the sheepies, Alpaca, and other fiber producing critters.

Dave got to eat his favorite soft serve. Twice. One was Chocolate dipped in Strawberry, the second was Chocolate dipped in Peanut Butter. I got that one too. Yes, I only had one.

Then we made more friends. There was a wonderful tent where kids had the opportunity to learn all about the animals and the art and crafts they can create using the fibers from the animals. This sweet girl had needle felted a pretty wonderful radish. Some of the sheep, such as this dapper dresser, came all the way from California. This little rabbit taught me that French Angora rabbits have their coats pulled like a horses tail.

By the end of the day Dave and I were as worn out as this little lamb. But I had some pretty great and geeky scores from the vendors. I got a ton of spring green roving for needle felting (more house plants to come), a hunk of bees wax, and the big deal purchase of the day set of cobalt blue glass double pointed needles.

Jasmine Lofgren

Jasmine's creative whims have been encouraged since birth culminating in a degree in fine art from Virginia Commonwealth University. After college she quickly joined the ranks of corporate America, but when the bottom fell out of the economy so did she. Now after a several year break from her creative exploits, she has made a much needed return and is loving every minuet of it!