This weekend in the Hudson Valley

Saturday, November 7th, Becky from Gemini River Rocks will be at Alternative Craft Fair at Vassar College where there will be various vendors from the Poughkeepsie area showcasing their craft and fair trade products to Vassar students and the community, including jewelry, art, and food from Twisted Soul. Sponsored by Operation Donation and the Interfaith Council of Dutchess of County. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM


Also on Saturday, Norma from Dough Roses will be selling her beautiful flower pieces at the St. Columbia School Hall in Hopewell Junction during their Altar Rosary Society Craft Fair, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

On Sunday, November 8th, you can find Beyond The Picket Fence at the Beacon Farmer's Market.


The market sits right on the waterfront. The ferry from Newburgh leaves you just steps from the market. There are wonderful vendors selling everything from baked goods to orgaic veggies, and pottery to bath & body! Make sure you stop by and pay Gwen a visit!!

Visit http://thebeaconfarmersmarket.com/

Beyond the Picket Fence's Etsy Video

I worked with some great people from Etsy awhile back to create a little video showcasing the process of making soap. The experience was wonderful, and the outcome is pretty good too!

Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!



Thanks for stopping by!

Autumn Inspiration Challenge

It's that time of year again when school begins, the weather cools and the colors of nature are truly amazing. Yup, autumn is finally here. In most parts of the Hudson Valley it feels a bit more like winter these day, brrr, but it definitely fall. The leaves have turned, pumpkins and gourds abound, cider and doughnuts are readily available and the holidays are quickly approaching.


Our team of fabulous Hudson Valley artists took on our very first design challenge; create something, anything at all, using the inspiration of autumn. Having such a diverse group of crafters made the challenge that much more exciting. Everyone who participated created something truly unique and beautiful and definitely with autumn in mind.


Here are the links to our final designs in our individual Etsy shops, I hope you enjoy our creativity:) Happy Fall!


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32204754

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16294869
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32571858
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32688235
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32695656
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31186682
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31295810

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15794700