Happy Friday guys!

This is my last post before heading "down under" to visit my friend in Sydney for 10 days. I'm so excited (and unpacked/prepared) I don't know what to do with myself. It's going to be something like a 7+hour layover in LAX, and do you know what that means? Not that I'm going to be chilling with my luggage for that long (not sure what to do with it yet though); I'm going to take a cab to the beach and get a burger from In n' Out. I've been talked a big game about this place, so I'm expecting Vortex quality moo.

My sister's senior project (all seniors at her high school are required to choose one) was to get her private pilot's license and fly solo. She's graduating soon, and I'm definitely getting her something from Young Blood. I'd post a pic of that too, but she might read this!


My little gift to myself is one of these babies to keep my passport and tickets in, we've got a bunch of wallets and checkbooks from Dumb Kid Designs so drop by and check 'em out! See ya later, alligators!

Steph

Tried and True!

Anyone going to be in Orlando this weekend? If so visit some our Young Blood favorites and friends at the Tried and True Tattoo Expo! There will be seminars, contests, vendors.. and of course, plenty of tattoos to be had.

Be sure to say hi to:

Danielle Distefano of Only You Tattoo

Most of the boys from Liberty Tattoo

Jason Kelly, Phil Colvin, and Stenvik Mostrom of Memorial Tattoo

Russ Abbott of Ink and Dagger Tattoo


We can't say enough good things about these people! They've supported us throughout the years and we've been sure to support them in any way we can too! We'd certainly be there in person if we could!

xo, jen

Where would the world be without Mamas?

I guess there would be no world!

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mom's out there. I don't see how you do it.

Some great memories I have of my mom:

1. Shucking corn in the garden.

2. Teaching me how to drive a stick in our doo doo brown VW Rabbit.

3. Camping throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.

4. Playing the piano in our trailer.

5. Giving me and my sister perms then we'd give her one.

6. Taking a road trip together to Florida - she let me put on her lipstick and pretend I was grown.

7. Teaching me how to properly wash dishes, clean house, and string beans.

8. Being the first woman I knew to ride a motorcycle.

9. Teaching me how to work hard for what I want.

10. Setting an example of how fun it can be to get older. She is the most interesting and interested cook, gardener, yard saler, thrift store shopper, nature lover, card and dice player, crafter, musician, loving Mother I know!


Here are some super sweet things we have in the shop this week for Mothers!

Love you, Mama!

Maggie

Last post?

I think this is my last Young Blood post guys. I have been working as an intern since last May. I was super impressed with the first show I worked, Skate or Die IV. I remember I was blown away buy how many people were there, and how successful the show was.

As you might know, this May was our Steven Dixey, Stenvik Mostrom and Kenn TwoFour show. Back in May for Skate or Die it was the first time I was introduced to the work of afore mentioned artists.

Here were their submissions:

Stenvik Mostrom

Kenn TwoFour

Steven Dixey

Gotta say it was this work definitely stayed in my head. You gotta admit this is some good art! You should come by and check out their show then!!!!!

I was really glad I worked this internship. The more I worked with Kelly and Maggie and Jen the more I got to understand their personalities and got to see the drive and passion they have for the gallery and boutique.

You guys have been a very positive influence in my life over the last year and I'm happy for it. Thanks for all the fun times!!

LOVE YA-

Annette :]

Well I'm still recovering from last nights awesome opening we had with our Atlanta artist friends Kenn TwoFour, Steven Dixey and Stenvik Mostrom. They cranked out some awesome work for the show so come and check it out this month before it's all SOLD! For you out of towners I'll have images up of all the work next week. And sorry if you missed it we got to turn the lights out at the end of the night and see all of Sten's awesome GLOW in the DARK art!!!

The Savannah College of Art and Design is hosting SCAD Style 2010 right now! So don't miss these fun and free events!

April 26–May 6, at various locations at SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah. This series of events features world-renowned artists, designers and industry professionals and highlights several of the university’s programs of study, including architecture, fashion, fibers, furniture design and interior design. All lectures are free and open to the public. Vist www.scadstyle.com for a full listing of events.

Heard from our friend Steven Satterfield that Ms. J from ANTM dined at his resturant Miller Union while in town druing Atlanta fashion week ooh la la and SCAD is screening Handmade Nation! YB got to show this last year in our gallery and Maggie and I were especially excited because we and some of our other crafty friends had little cameos!

Screening: “Handmade Nation”
Tuesday, May 4, 8 p.m.
SCAD Digital Media Center Theater, 1611 W. Peachtree St.

Panel discussion: “Why One-of-a-kind Matters” Vanessa Bertozzi, Faythe Levine, Heather Ross, Moderated by Amy Zurcher

Wednesday, May 5, 12:30 p.m.
SCAD, Welcome Center 1600 Peachtree St.



One of Etsy's first employees, Vanessa Bertozzi is director of communications for Etsy.com, the Internet marketplace for all things crafty. There, she runs Etsy's blog, Storque, developing content relating to the handmade lifestyle, and coordinates events that highlight the Etsy community of artisans.

Faythe Levine is a prominent figure in the DIY indie craft movement and an artist herself. Her work was featured on HGTV's That's Clever, and inspired her to open Paper Boat Boutique Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the founder of the popular Midwest craft fair, Art vs. Craft, and the director and producer of the documentary film Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft and Design.

Illustrator and designer Heather Ross draws upon her own self-described "rural and unsupervised" childhood to create otherworldly designs and illustrations. Her whimsical drawings appear on everything from textiles and clothing to surfboards and stationery, and her book, Weekend Sewing, inspires do-it-yourself attitude with sentimental style. Ross also stays busy with her blog, "Weekend by Heather Ross."

Moderator: Amy Zurcher has a keen eye for talent and a nuanced ability to help young artists market themselves. As the director of shopSCAD, with retail gallery boutiques in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, Lacoste, France, and online, she seeks the latest stars in SCAD's artistic community for shopSCAD storefronts.

xoxo
Kelly


Happy Birthday week Julia!

I have this thing for bees. I love bumblebees because they remind me of awkward old men; they're cute and kind of clumsy, and that's meant in the most complementary sense. Honeybees provide sweetness (made from their spit no less!), are kind of fuzzy and remind me of Winnie the Pooh. Bees have a fantastic sense of direction, communicate by dancing, and pollinate the flowers every spring and summer. They're also essential for all kinds of agriculture, pollinating tons of fruits and veggies that are important for our health and economy. Their honey is delicious, and if you consume local honey it can help with some pollen allergies. My Native American roots have granted me immunity from pollen season, but my friends aren't so lucky and have discovered this yummy trick.


On the bee kick, check out our honeycomb necklaces from Stone and Honey, and our new ceramics by Megan Ramsey with bee designs on the bowls. (You'll just have to take my word for it on the bowls, but they're fantastic, promise.)



By the way, yellow jackets are not bees, they're technically in the wasp family, so don't let these aggressive, picnic ruining b****es spoil the goodness of their wonderful cousins.

Stay sweet, honeys!
(yes. yes I did.)

Steph

Yummm

Alright, so the beginning of every month (the first to be exact) we do inventory. As time consuming and troublesome as it is, it's what keeps all our checks and accounting perfecto. There's something that we do on this day religiously..which I think is what secretly keeps us motivated..

The breakfast of Doomsday: SUBLIME DONUTS.



Okay, excuse me. If you haven't tried Sublime, located off 10th street, you're truly missing out. The good thing about having a good sized group of ladies working here, is that we can get quite a few different flavors and do sharesies. You know, so we can all have a tiny bite of each one. Not to mention every single month there's new ones to try! Today was Mint Chocolate. And of course there's regulars we can't miss.. like the A-Town Cream, Chocolate Wildberry Fritter, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. My personal favorite is the Chocolate Mocha Cream one.. and anyone that knows me, can tell you I cannot lay off the coffee. Kamal Grant, you are a donut god.

And speaking of donuts...


We have a few of those cute as crap Fluffyco wallets left.. Come by and see em for yourself! Only twenty bones!

Enjoy this weather!
xo, jen