i collected tiny vintage Italian picture frames and featured my logo, branding my original art, pearl buttons picture, our mission, and profiles of pearl.

my collection of 90 cards arrived from my trusty printer. a total of over 3000 cards arrived. the sorting, assembling the packages all happened here in our home in Galena, IL. thanks mom and dad. this would not have happened without you.

of course i have a line of art prints. i framed them with simple Ikea frames that i gold leafed. yes, i am the queen of details.

my first 36 page coloring book filled with illustrations created just for filling in with your color, textures and pure fun.

i was super lucky to have two cards voted to be best in show. this is the display of cards.

freshly painted a yummy white by me. my hubby hangs the shelves that are vintage and gold leafed by me. love me some power tools.

the finished booth. each tiny piece that was created in four months came together to shine. i could not have asked for more. grateful.

another shot from the corner looking in. happy, bright and full of love.

knowing even the cards rest while we walk back to our chelsea apartment on a beautiful evening. feeling so blessed.

i would not have the confidence to do any of this traveling across the country and displaying my art without the love and wild crazy talents of my hubby. he is wonderful. i am beyond lucky. he believes in my talents and i am allowed to shine. thank you hubby.

i figured it is always fun to see that we do work really hard to make this happen. nothing good comes without tons of hard work. i know this.

celebration at the end of the show in one of my favorite restaurant bars in Soho called The Cupping Room. one glass of wine to toast and give thanks.