Christmas is for the Birds!

Pretty Bird Charm by Connie DeBruler. Only $15 at *fly*!

Cute, Cute Owl by Mirka Hokkannen $10. I love him.

Favorite things...

 Cute pencil cases and produce bags! Hand cut, sewn and screenprinted by Slide Sideways.

Favorite Winged Charms!

For those hard to shop for friends: Winged Genitalia Charms! By Jenny Craig

Favorite Elves!

Elves! Perfect for trimming your tree. By Mirka Hokkannen. $10!

Open, open, open...

*fly* will be open: Wednesday hopefully 12-6, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-5


But, whenever King's Books is open, even if *fly* is not, they can let you in and they can ring you up!


Shop Local! Support your local economy and local artists!

Favorite Ornaments!

Fabulous handmade ornaments by Laurie Cinotto. Only $10 each!

The Raindrop Tee is Back!

Slide Sideways dropped by and brought more T-shirts, pencil cases, and super cute produce bags! More photos to follow soon!

Favorite Delicate Sparkly Necklaces

More beautiful jewelry by Miranda Pollitz. These delicate pieces would make any lady very happy.

Oh, Monday. My Favorite.

What better way to face a Monday, than with a Baby Head by Oliver Dorris?

Sunday Favorite

F I love these soooo much. Amamzing, hand felted beads. Cozy, gorgeousness for your neck. Handmade by Miranda Pollitz.

Exciting!

We have been mentioned twice in the last few days in different media sources!

One is the Spaceworks blog! Check that out here: http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/

And in the Tacoma News Tribune. That is here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/12/10/1459323/give-a-memorable-gift-of-creativity.html

So Exciting!

Hope to see you all soon!

Saturday's Favorite!

Want to feel cozy? Tacoma is for Lover's hoodie! Get it for someone you love! $30, only at *fly*

Favorite things...

 #1) For a sexy Christmas. Card by Maggie Roberts of Uncommon Envelope

 #2) Card by Jessica Spring of Springtide Press

#'s 3 & 4) Cards by Caitlin Harris.

Are you late sending those Christmas Cards? Don't despair! *fly* has some amazing, letterpress cards for you to choose from!

Favorites....

#2) Wiener Dog! Do you know somebody that wants a puppy for Christmas? Beautifully made by Mirka Hokkannen.

A Few of my Favorite Things....

Over the next several days, I am going to post some of my favorite things at the store right now. Come and  get them!

#1) Acorns! Adorable, needle felted acorns by Miranda Pollitz. Only $2 a piece! I love them.

Open!

Open today! Inside King's Books from 11-4. Come down and shop!

Did I Mention We Are Moving?

I thought I had posted this already, but I guess I had just put it on Facebook. Well, we are moving! We are moving down to King's Books! *fly* is going to take over the rare book room. It will be cozy, but great!

The address at King's Books is: 218 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma WA 98402

 I am in the process of moving right now. I hope to be open Friday evening at 7pm for the Beautiful Angle Party. I may even be open Friday during the day? More likely I will still be setting up.

I will have regular hours after that.

Thank you for your continued support!

Come to *fly* Today!

Hi everybody!

*fly* will be open today, Saturday the 27th! Come down and visit!

Heather will be there from 11-5, and I will be there from 5ish-6:30 ish!

There is a tree lighting at Pantages at 6pm.

And yes, we are still at 904 Broadway. The place is smelling ok. Still planning on moving next week. Stay tuned!

Old Town Co-op Preschool

*fly* is going to be open on Friday November 19th, but only from 5-7. It is a fundraiser for the Old Town Co-op Preschool. Come on down and bring some cash.


And watch this space for updates about our future. Coming soon.

Passing Time

I haven't been posting because things are just up in the air. The shop, although clean, again smells smoky and awful. Subway sits, undemolished, waiting.

I may be moving. Where, you ask? I am not sure. When? Again, unsure. But I do hope to be open by November 18th or 19th.


This is quite frustrating. In the meantime, enjoy these photos:

These are some of the great people who have work at fly! They will be at the next Tacoma is for Lover's Artist Craft Fair. November 13th and 14th from 11-4. It will be at King's Books, 218 Saint Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402, www.kingsbookstore.com


There will be about 20 crafters every day, a Santa photobooth and an auction to benefit King's Books! Yay!

TONIGHT! 5PM!

 Come on down and visit! 1114 Broadway.

http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/

Today! Don't forget!Trick Art Treat on October 28

 *fly* will have a table at 1114 Pacific. Come and visit!

 

Trick Art Treat on October 28

 

Illustration by Chris Sharp

The new round of Spaceworks Tacoma art installations is up and running, and downtown looks smokin’! We’re celebrating with Trick Art Treat, on Thursday, Oct. 28, 5 – 7pm. You can stop by each of our participating sites for a full serving of art. Attend a screening of Isaac Olsen‘s full-length feature, Quiet Shoes, starring local actors – and a noirish T-town. Take an open-air tour of the fantastic  exhibits at the F.W. Woolworth Building and adjacent installation sites. Up your culture quotient with a performance by Tacoma’s own Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Take a whack at a witty, gritty Tacoma piñata by Cheryl Rux and Nichole Vandever (you really won’t want to destroy it). Lust over renegade crafts, exquisite letterpress stationery, indie fashion and statement jewelry at fly and Chiffon. Find out what our Northwest creative talents are doing in music, film and photography. Our Facebook page has a complete listing of events and locations. More news coming soon!
http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/trick-art-treat-on-october-28/

Spaceworks Tacoma is a joint initiative of the City of Tacoma, Shunpike, and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday! Trick Art Treat!

*fly* will be at 1114 Pacific from 5-7 on Thursday Oct 28 for the Trick Art Treat Celebration! Come and visit!

Click here for more info:
http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/trick-art-treat-on-october-28/

While you Wait for us to Re-open: Mirka Hokkanen

This is a great Article on the Spaceworks blog about Mirka! As soon as we re-open, come in and take a look at her beautiful prints!

http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/buy-one-dog-get-one-flea/

Not the Best News Ever

Hi friends. *fly* will be closed for a few days. Subway had to go and have a fire and share the smoke with us. The store is really stinky, and we are still assessing the damage. Stay posted and we will re-open as soon as we can.

 And even if the store isn't open Thursday the 28th (which it probably won't be), we will be there, outside, for Trick Art Treat (http://spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/trick-art-treat-on-october-28/) 

We've got candy!

SPOOKY!

Part of our SPOOOOKY window display. Felted rat head by Jennifer Adams. Card by Audra Laymon. Only available at *fly*.

Happy Monday!

Monster tee. Perfect for Monday mornings and your little monster. By b. children's wear. bchildrenswear.com

Finally, a place for your film.

Cute pouch perfect for holding film, lipgloss, even money. By Slide Sideways. www.slide-sideways.com

For when you need to send just the right message...

"Sow" Card by Springtide Press. www.springtidepress.com
"Screw" Coasters (set of 5-let's, me, you, him and her) by kc potter de haan. www.blackdogpress.etsy.com

Deeds and Petunia

With the colder weather ensuing, you need a fancy, upcycled, hand-painted mug for your warm cider, tea or coffee. Or maybe a mug for each! By Deeds and Petunia. deedsandpetunia.etsy.com

Dog Tags

Special, hand-made gift tags for that dog lover in your life. By kc potter de haan. blackdogpress.etsy.com

Why the Caged Bird Sings

Laurie Cinotto, aka Tacoma's Best Kept Craft Secret, made this beautiful bird and birdcage. Only $20 and in a variety of colors.

Wild Creatures!

Big Owl, Fox and Little Owl by Mirka Hokkanen.

A Little Visitor

We had a little visitor yesterday....

Loving Rabbit Needs a Home

This darling, handmade rabbit is waiting for you.

Watch for Artist's profiles coming soon.....

Finally! A blog!

Hi Tacoma,

Maybe you haven't noticed me around. It's me! fly! I am a cute, new shop located downtown at 904 Broadway. I am only opened a few days a week: Thurs and Friday from 11-6 and Saturday from 11-4.

You should make your way down here. I am full of really cute stuff. And better than cute, it is locally made by artists!
 
Soon, I will post pictures and let you know about the exciting happenings!

Stayed tuned Tacoma, and I can't wait to meet you all!

Sincerely,

fly