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UNIQUE LA Spring Show

Last weekend was the UNIQUE LA spring show, and my second craft show to date. I had a lot of fun – I learned a lot more about showing at crafts shows, I shopped around at other awesome vendors stalls and ate lots of yummy food. All in all, it was a successful weekend, now I just have to get my online shop up and running, so much to do! And now, here is a quick look at my booth.

Elyse Marks Design wrapped horn pendants
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Up the Coast


Last week it was far too hot in LA, so I headed up to the beautiful central coast where it is so tranquil and relaxing. I have always looked forward to long drives like these since I was a little girl when my father and grandparents would pack up the silver station wagon and journey to Arizona and New Mexico. I loved these trips, adventure was abound; we drove through massive rainstorms, visited powwows, ate delicious treats, jumped in dinosaur prints, and hiked the Grand Canyon. Ah, those were the days… However, now that I am grown up, I am lucky to take trips with my lovely boyfriend and dog while wearing my grandmother’s vintage dress!
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A Rainy Day

Here in Los Angeles, we do not get a lot of real weather, so I am excited when it rains! I love it, and this is why:


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Hello

Hello there! My name is Elyse, I have been meaning to do this for a while, so now I am finally joining the wonderful blogging community. I am a designer of many hats, born and raised in too sunny Los Angeles.

I am in the process of starting my own design business while moonlighting as a freelance designer. Stay tuned while I share my inspirations and creative adventures in crafting and product development with so much more in between. Looking forward to it!