Local Artist Spotlight: Eight29Design

A few weeks ago, I participated in my first Art Fair; it was a GREAT experience and I’ll tell ya all about it soon! Today, I want to introduce you to a talented local artist I met at the Market; Page of Eight29Design.

Like so many of the talented makers I know, Page is a work from home mom. With the support of her husband, she creates hand painted signs from reclaimed wood. Her signs are well crafted and on trend. I love that many of the signs she paints are inspired by local life here in Michigan.

At the Market, I purchased this sweet sign for Ethan’s nursery -


It fits into this gallery perfectly!
Sources: Painting on the left//Vivian Nordstrom :: I like to Rock print//Handz :: Be Brave Sign//Eight29Design

Eight29Design also made this great little October 31 sign. It is a beautiful addition to our Halloween mantle!

The local makers community here in Michigan is amazing; so supportive and encouraging! I was thrilled and honored when Page asked me to make custom buntings for her Eight29Design tent and a one of a kind vendors apron for her to wear at her shows. Here’s a peek at the custom pieces I created for her:

I’m thinking of wearing my vendors apron every day, for real. This mumma could use the extra pockets to tote around all the stuff my crew needs/constantly misplaces… would that be too much like a fanny pack?

Check out the Eight29Design shop at Etsy  //  Like ‘em on Facebook for upcoming show dates and please, Tell Page how awesome her work is! Be sure to mention that  Daydream Believers sent ya!
xx M

Monday Minute. Hello Autumn

Print by Katie Daisy available here

It is my favorite time of year. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing color, and my calendar is packed with fun events and celebrations with friends. I love the Fall. It’s like my new year; when I restart, reorganize, and get my daily rhythm back.  How about you?

Here’s a peek at what’s happening this week at Daydream Believers.

:: ON THE BLOG ::
Tuesday :: New blog post featuring local artist, eight29designs
Wednesday :: Talking handmade Halloween costumes (my fav!)
Thursday ::  An “On my heart” editorial about my first art fair.
Friday :: Style File Friday returns with the spotlight on a custom “Brenna” dress and a gift card giveaway!

:: SHOP NEWS ::
Wednesday:: Halloween Orders ship out! (yay!)
Thursday:: Local order pick up ((If you are local, I will message you on Tuesday to set up a time))
Friday :: October Skirt of the Month Club orders ship out!

Cheers to a busy, beautiful, week! xx M

Surprise Art Party at Home!

What a joy-filled, wild-busy time here at Daydream Believers! I know the blog doesn't see many new posts these days, but I wanted to share a fun - DIY filled - birthday party I threw for Miss Iyla this week. My goal for starting this blog four years ago (what!? Time flies!) was simply to share the simple ways we celebrate the everyday, to in turn, inspire and encourage you to celebrate life with your family!

Our birthday parties are always chock-full of handmade details. Iyla girl is sunshine and rainbows. She brightened our lives seven years ago and we celebrated by spending the afternoon doing her favorite thing: CRAFTING! My girl loves arts and crafts! The best part of this little, at home shindig, is that we managed to SURPRISE her! My kids are usually very involved in the party planning process, so pulling off the surprise was very fun for me!

Here are some snaps from our day! If there are any elements from this party that you’ like more details on, please message me or leave a comment below! I’m always happy to help plan a shindig! xx

:: Updated to add - our party activities were creating rainbow name art with markers, tie-dyeing tote bags and tee shirts, making personalized bracelets with beads, and making foam owls ::