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Acoustic Performance at Handmade Holiday Bazaar

We're so excited to tell everyone that Dean Johanesen and Scott Anderson of The Human Condition will be playing live at the Handmade Holiday Bazaar! If you haven't heard them in person at one of their many gigs around town, listen in on their MySpace or Reverb.

We're not the only ones singing their praises, check out what the local press has to say about them:

"The superb Human Condition offers acoustic rock that's warm, personal and, well, human. The group's radiant melodies and easygoing aura should delight fans of Ben Harper, Matt Costa and Dave Matthews."
-By Carole Giambalvo, tbt* columnist , St. Pete Times – TBT

"Critics Pick *five as best local CD 2007 - The Human Condition came up aces with *Five. The disc collects five tracks of deeply felt acoustic rock, bouncing from ripping country-tinged burners like "Purple Heart" to slower, soul-tinged tracks like "Back Roads." "
-Creative Loafing

"The Human Condition, "Five" Dean Johanesen fronts this excellent roots-rock outfit. Johanesen's country-hued compositions are backed by a hard-riding rhythm section and some stinging guitar work on this five-song outing that leaves us wanting more. in the process."
-Curtis Ross, Tampa Tribune

"“The Human Condition is a tight band. Their sound is distinctive yet familiar, combining the up-tempo heartbeat of the Dave Matthews Band, the melodic hooks of David Gray and the emotionally raw lyrics of Tori Amos…and like the aforementioned artists, they are engaging to watch.”"
-Aaron Alper , The Gazette

If you needed another reason to come by the bazaar this is it! They'll be doing an acoustic performance from 2-4 on the porch at Fiberologie the day of the show.

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Happy Place

Some people's happy place is the beach or a quiet spot in their garden. I'd like to propose that if you quilt, sew, craft, love fanciful prints, or even just appreciate the feel of crisp cotton that you stop by Fiberologie in St. Pete... it could be your new Happy Place!

I happened on Fiberologie completely by accident while doing a google search for designer fabric. The Fiberologie website is super cute, but I wasn't prepared for the wonder of this shop. I stepped onto the quaint little front porch one morning and Karrie, the owner of Fiberologie, was having a cup of coffee. She opened the door to the 1920s house and amidst the beautiful white wood work, built in shelves, and brick fireplace was bolt after bolt of amazing fabric. Textiles from lots of top designers like Amy Butler and Heather Bailey, as well as really unique finds like some imported Japanese prints.

Not only will you find the newest designer fabrics in the industry, Karrie also supports local crafters by featuring some handmade pieces in her store as well as some of her own handiwork.

If you're not already a fabric addict, Karrie will help you along with the many classes she hosts. In addition to classes, you can stop by for a quick make-n-take project, or donate your time to a charitable cause by participating in one of Fiberologie's charity days. I recently spent a morning at Fiberologie making "pink" beanies for the Susan G Komen foundation. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a leisurely morning than sewing away, in great company, for a good cause.

I'm beyond excited that Fiberologie is our host for Handmade Holiday Bazaar! Come to the bazaar to shop the vendors and discover Fiberologie... it's yet another reason to love St. Pete!

More Love from the Press

A similar article as the one that ran in TBT appeared in the weekender last Thursday. Check us out:

If you like to spend your weekends knitting/beading/glass-blowing, etc., it's time to take your obsession from hobby to hustle. Shoppers looking for unique holiday gifts would go gaga for your handmade wares. Connect with them, and support some good causes, by selling your stuff at a local bazaar.

Handmade Holiday Bazaar
Vitals: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 in the parking lot of Fiberologie fabric store, 411 15th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Fiberologie will also be open, so that should generate good traffic.
Registration: $40 for an 8- by 5-foot space or $60 for a 10- by 10-foot space. Download the vendor application at handmadeholidaybazaar.blogspot.com or send an e-mail handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com. They're looking for 35 vendors max, and they're filling up.

Featured Vendor: Demigod Studios

Demigod Studios is a shop that you are able to accessorize both you and your home. Demigod Studios came our of Demi, the owners love of Indian Culture.


These are called traveling nichos and can be put anywhere where you need protection or inspiration. The would be perfect for your car, studio, keychain, under your pillow or virtually anywhere. Who doesn't need a bit of inspiration sometimes?

I really like these necklaces below. The are made from clay tags and have little faces with either strong, dream or love on them.

These ceramic trays are perfect for keeping little things like rings, keys or loose change from being misplaced. You can put one on your bedside table and one by your front door and never lose your keys again. There are four styles a skull, a sacred heart,a tree and a Buddha with namaste'.
So come on by and see all these things up close and personal on November 9th.

Featured Vendor: Bands By Hand

Think "stocking stuffer" as you check out this sampling of Bands by Hand's super cute headbands:

Bands by Hand also has a really unique way to display and store the many many headbands you'll pick up at the Handmade Holiday Bazaar: