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When coronavirus began presenting, and self-isolation was fresh, Montclair Made was gaining new wholesale customers on Faire and maintaining a storefront on Etsy. I was comfortable where I was, so confident of a future with a steady workload that I had already made the decision not to vend at any craft shows in 2020. I made this choice after traveling to shows for 3 decades, and enduring losses for the last few years. But I could justify the choice to save time and money by staying home and fulfilling larger orders that were rolling in since I joined Faire in...

Since last year I’ve been planning a bikepacking trip, a week of riding and camping, a late spring road trip. I have a list of necessary gear with a few items checked off, a touring bike on layaway, and good intentions for a “midlife” adventure that gets me outdoors, facing all the inevitable challenges head on and starting the summer off feeling strong and balanced. Though I still have a lot of miles to ride for practice and gear to acquire to be well prepared for a long distance bikepacking trip, I booked a campsite for my shakedown ride in...

In 2006, with the help of my daughter, I started collecting lost gloves, washing them, and turning them into dolls. Dubbed "gLove Story Dolls" by my mom, they feature button eyes and yarn hair. Over the years I continued to pick up a random glove here and there, but didn't have the same dedication to the project as I had early on. I still have a few dozen gLove Story Dolls, and nearly as many found gloves ready for their transformation. Now, 13 years after I started making them, I am rebooting the gLove Story Dolls! This v2.0 will still...

I've lived in NJ my entire life but, believe it or not, I've never been to Asbury Park! I jumped at the chance when I saw a social media post reminding applicants that the deadline for the Asbury Park Summer Bazaar was fast approaching. I was excited to be accepted, it was a fantastic last minute addition to my summer schedule!  This event is held indoors at the Convention Hall which turned out to be great protection from the rain that day. It also gave me more flexibility with my display. Since I didn't have to contend with the wind...

Shop Montclair Made at these Upcoming Events Asbury Park Summer Bazaar - Sunday, July 15, 12pm-6pm  Asbury Park Bazaar and Asbury Park Boardwalk are excited to bring you a Summer Shopping Extravaganza you don't want to miss! Join us Sunday, July 15th from Noon to 6 pm at Asbury Park Convention Hall to enjoy shopping from craft and vintage vendors galore, live music & DJs, DIY workshops, kids art classes, yoga and zumba, beauty and wellness pop ups, food & libations, and more!  More Info Here  The Makers Festival - Saturday, September 15, 10am-6pm  On September 15th 2018, The MakeShift Union is...