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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...

As I reflect on 2017, I feel proud of my accomplishments, many instigated by the loss of my mother in February. Her legacy inspires me to transform the grief of her passing into the energy I need to focus my efforts to improve my life every day.  Her health had deteriorated quickly and her passing was not unexpected, I felt relief at the news, a memorial would be planned for May. Though I claimed to be dealing with the loss, my life was clearly unmanageable and a week after she passed I voluntarily entered rehabilitation treatment for substance abuse at...

The holidaze are fast-approaching and my lineup of events keeps growing, so check back for updates to this list of upcoming events where you can place or pick up custom orders. I'll also have loads of signature favorites on hand to choose from for the best local, handmade, holiday gift selection! The Artisans Gallery Pop-Up returns to the lobby of the Clairidge Theater on November 16th. This year I'll have a large selection of notebook paper zip bags for sale there! Find me at Temple Ner Tamid on Sunday, November 19th from 10am- 2pm . The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25th, Small...

The Glenridge Avenue Arts & Music Festival is this Saturday, October 7th, from 11am- 6pm. It was rescheduled from May and will be a great day of local live music, artisan and food vendors, and fun for the whole family on this long holiday weekend. Montclair Made will be vending with a lot of new notebook paper fabric zip bags! There will also be select Montclair Made merchandise at special sale prices! T-shirt back packs that are normally $25 will be on sale for $20 on Saturday.  Blank notebook paper with "Paper Obsession" fabric lining will make their debut. New words...

Inspiration for my signature line of notebook paper fabric zip bags comes to me from many different places. Current events in my life lend themselves to new words or phrases that become new products, relatable to folks with similar experiences. My retail customers are excited to see my products at events and make suggestions that they know would be popular with their friends or family members. I jot these ideas down on the spot and add them to the on-going list I keep near my work table. I consult this list when developing new collections and always appreciate the insightful suggestions from...