Art in the Park - Plymouth Michigan

Finally an artfair back in Michigan!! Chicago was a blast but it's so nice to be close to home. Art in the Park in Plymouth is a huge artfair and one of my best of the summer. There about 450 artists and hundreds of thousands in attendance. Once again I had a perfect spot on Penniman Ave and my "Schleppers" for the weekend were two very dear friends Carina and Darcy. Thanks so much ladies - you know I couldn't have done it without you.

Carina got the two gorgeous weather days, she lives in

Livonia so she saw many people she knew and we enjoyed being outside (and very busy).

Darcy on the other hand got the rediculous weather day (I'll have to make that up to you!) We got hit with a huge rain storm...we were soaked, the jewelry was soaked and the water was running over our feet - yuk. They even closed the fair down for a while because of the weather. So...... we sat in the tent with the sides zipped down and drank our coffee. I must admit, it was great company and great conversation at least. Thanks for being such a trooper Darcy.

Chicago - Joliet Fine Arts Fair

Back in Chicago again and this time I finally got to stay with Jennie, MaryAnns sister. We had the opportunity to stay with her last summer when we did the Lincoln Park Artfair so I was really looking forward to it. She has a beautiful condo right downtown and the view is spectacular. Jennie's husband and kids were gone so we really had a "GIRLS" weekend. Friday night we grabbed a late dinner at a little greek restaurant a few blocks down from the condo (it was a perfect night to walk).

Saturday was a beautiful day but extremely windy (for all my Schleppers - you know how crazy the wind can make you!!!!!) so Jennie and I spent much of the day holding down the tent etc....

The highlight was dinner that night at my favorite restaurant - The Grand Lux Cafe - if you haven't been there it's a must!!! The food, the ambiance and definately the interior design.

Sunday was rainy and windy.....yeah!!!! It did clear up for some of the day but that wind stayed with us. Sunday night was definately a night to order in Giordano's pizza (I had been waiting all weekend for it and it was truly worth the wait!).

I headed out on Monday and drove straight to Alma College to do a Customer Service Seminar foe my sisters staff at Champion Cheerleading and then home to another baseball game. (You all know how it is - hardly a moment to breathe!)

A huge heartfelt "Thank You" to Jennie for being such a wonderful hostess and a perfect "Schlepper"! I feel blessed to have such a wonderful new friend. I can't wait to do it again next year at some Chicago artfair.