The latest
Dixie Canyon Pop Up Success!
I’m still on a high from this weekend’s Holiday Block Party! It was an incredible turnout, non-stop super busy all day with happy families! I was there with my best helpers, my brother-in-law, Jim and my nephew, Niko. They helped me set up early and we got the best location, right in front. I was there with 13 dreamcatchers (The bird and the butterfly), 40 children’s books (Drawn for You) and several one-of-a-kind artwork (Paige & Ginger) and all was so well received. I am so grateful to my friend, Vicky who organized and set up the entire event and invited me to participate. She was also my first customer, purchasing all four of my books and a dreamcatcher! Thank you to all the kids, parents and friends who came out and helped make the day a wonderful success!
Dixie Canyon Holiday Block Party
LA friends! I will be popping up at the Dixie Canyon Holiday Block Party on Saturday, December 7th 2024 from 2-5 pm on Dixie Canyon between Ventura and Valley Vista. If you're in the valley (Sherman Oaks/Studio City area), please come by and say hi!
I will be one of 25 vendors, so there will be plenty of fun things to pick up for yourself and for your holiday shopping! Bring the kids, this event is family friendly!
I will be there with a selection of elevated dreamcatchers that I make, sage and set intentions for love, luck, abundance along with some of my children's books (which I wrote and illustrated) as well as artwork of Paige & Ginger, two fun-loving dolls living the nudist lifestyle having great adventures around the world.
Hope to see you there!
Seed of the Sol Show in SF
I’m so thankful to be a part of the “Seed of the Sol” art show at my friend DeeDee’s space, Hunt & Gather in San Francisco! We kicked off the show on Sunday, September 19, 2021 with art, dreamcatcher and music!
I have 14 pieces in the show that will stay through December. If you’re in the San Francisco area, please stop by and check out the space. There’s lots of new art and home goods to inspire and uplift you.
Coast to Coast Virtual Trunk Show
DARCY will be a giveaway for one lucky person
I’m so excited to be a part of the Coast to Coast Women Made Virtual Trunk Show, on Friday, Oct 30 through Sunday, Nov 1 (Halloween weekend)!
Start your Christmas shopping early for 20% OFF everything on the site along with the vendors below.
Join us for the Coast to Coast Virtual Trunk show to win DARCY and other goodies from participating businesses. See rules below.
Shop the businesses below and use code COAST20 for 20% off Halloween weekend only!
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Earth Love Cosmetics
Clean, natural skincare products. Donating one Glowing Places body oil (full size)
Amore Studios
Unique rope and leather jewelry. Donating 1 pair of Pipa earrings...winners choice of color
Isankofa Skin Care
Eco-friendly, cruelty free, organic, natural, fair trade, and local ingredients. Donating .5 oz trio of Sleepytime, Rose and Rice water Facebutters
Home Prep Products
Natural cleaning and home products. Donating a travel trio: winners choice of three travel size sprays
West Elm Pop Up Part III
Thank you to Robyn, Jared and the entire team at West Elm Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles for including me in the Holiday Event! The display was beautiful and more than 20% of proceeds went to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Thank you everyone who came out to support me, especially to my papa and awesome sister, Victoria who helped me work it.
West Elm Pop Up, Part II
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, I had another successful pop up at West Elm DTLA! Everyone is so great there and so helpful. A special thank you to Geo and Stacy for the extra help!
Thank you, West Elm DTLA
I had a great pop up at West Elm Downtown LA this past Saturday, July 20. My wonderful sister, Victoria assisted me all day and my best friends all came down to support me and make purchases. There was not too much foot traffic, but was still happy with the event, meeting people and making connections.
Thank you the great team there including Stacy and Geo (who also made a purchase), Bernice, and Frank to name a few! I’ve been invited back for another pop up on September 14, 2019. Hope to see you there!
Pop Up at West Elm DTLA
I’m so excited to announce that my dreamcatchers and I will be popping up at West Elm DTLA on Saturday, July 22, 2019 at 11 am. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, please come by and shop West Elm and pick up a dreamcatcher! A portion of the proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
West Elm DTLA: 928 S Broadway Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tucson Highlights
Another successful trip to Tucson is in the books! I look forward to this trip every year when I tag along with my sister and stay at the JW Marriott Starr Pass. That’s where JCK has their annual show (my sister is Editor-in-Chief) and it’s a spectacular place to stay. This year, we had a new addition: my sweet little nephew, Niko, who is almost 3 months old. I was on auntie duty most of the time but managed to get to the gem shows and pick up lots of cool loot! Check out some of the highlights below.
Thank you, Tucson! Til next year!
Tucson 2019
Winter Show in San Francisco
Thank you to DeeDee at Hunt & Gather in San Francisco for including me in the Winter Show! It was a great night kicking off the winter event with my dreamcatchers, art, jewelry, bath and body, great food, friends and DJ!
Two dreamcatchers, Kensie and Maureen, found new homes in San Francisco and Canada! We continued the show with a pop shop all weekend. A huge thank you to my dear friend, Carrie, for always being so supportive. She drove up from Livermore (over an hour away) to see me and make some holiday purchases.
It was a great weekend and I’m happy that my dreamcatchers will be there until the Spring Show in March! If you’re in the bay area and are interested in purchasing one, please visit Hunt & Gather in San Francisco and ask for DeeDee Nicky. They will hook you up!
Hunt & Gather is located at 1108 Irving St. San Francisco
DCR Joining the Pop Shop in SF
I am so excited to announce that Dream Catch Repeat will be one of the makers at the Pop Shop at Hunt & Gather in San Francisco the first weekend in October! If you're in the bay area, please come and visit! I'll have dreamcatchers in all sizes, along with various necklaces, all within a wide of special prices (think holiday shopping!)
Located on Located on Irving at 12th, in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, Hunt & Gather is a a community creative space for workshops, pop ups and art shows, supporting local artist and businesses.
For more info, check out Hunt & Gather
Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market in Arcadia
Last Saturday, my sister and I set up shop as a vendor at Artisanal LA Holiday Market in Arcadia. It was a bit of a disappointment in that it wasn't busy, people weren't buying and we were just in the wrong market. Arcadia is predominantly Chinese and let's just say that dreamcatchers are definitely not their aesthetic. But it was a good learning experience and my sister and I had a great day talking shit and bonding. I was very happy with my space, I love the minimal design using nature, letting the dreamcatchers speak for themselves.
Stocking Up on Inventory
Tomorrow is the big holiday event in downtown Arcadia and I'm almost fully stocked! I'll have 14 dreamcatchers and 20+ necklaces on display. I will bring supplies to make more, just in case!
It's a mad scene at my house while I get everything finished... here's a peek at my table!
DCR Exhibiting at Artisanal LA, Arcadia
I'm so excited to announce that Dream Catch Repeat will be one of the 150 vendors at Artisanal LA's Arcadia Holiday Event! This is very last minute and I am hustling to stock up inventory with new dreamcatchers in all sizes and necklaces.
If you're in the Arcadia area, please come by and see us!
Here are the details from Artisanal LA
City of Arcadia Holiday Market / December 9 / 11a-6p / South 1st Street, Arcadia
Free + Family Friendly | Free Parking Nearby
Our favorite event of the year! 100+ indie makers, crafters, and chefs line the streets of beautiful Arcadia’s Downtown District for you to shop, sample, and eat your heart out. With twinkling lights, snow, a pet-friendly Santa, holiday music, and more this event is our favorite way to shop local and usher in the Holidays. Produced in partnership with the City of Arcadia and the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. Mark your calendars now for this special event.
Higher Learning
I'm back from my wonderful weekend of deep rest at my first TM retreat and I want more! I loved spending time alone and also with fellow TM-ers.. meditating in a large group always feels so good. I loved hearing the instructors talk about their experiences with the Maharishi and how TM has changed their lives. It's really inspired me to learn the advanced techniques so I too can gain more peace. Another retreat (next time a week) is definitely in my not-so-distant future.
Weekend TM Retreat
I've been practicing Transcendental Meditation for years and I'm going on my first TM retreat this weekend! I'm really looking forward to a weekend of deep rest. Back on Monday!
Photo by Ester Marie Doysabas on Unsplash
Free Bird
This morning, Vick and I went on a hike at Mandeville Canyon that Brody and I used to do all the time and spread his ashes from the top of the mountain. Surprisingly, I felt at peace and didn't even cry! I knew Brody would be so happy to be free and spread in one of the places he loved so much.
It was a beautiful hike and bittersweet, knowing I will never to return.
One Year Passed
One year ago today, my sweet little Bird flew away. He had many names: Brody Bee, Brody Bear, Brody Bird, Bird, Little Brownie, Munchkin, Happy. Then there's the turkey series, coined by my sister: Turkey, Turkey Pie, Turkey Sandwich, Turducken (her favorite). But Bird is what stuck the most. I miss his sweet, gentle nature, his kind caramel honey eyes, his happy smile. But most of all, I miss being his mom. I miss taking care of him, of making him delicious food (organic beef, salmon, even pork bellies), I miss our long hikes, our meditations together and I miss his beautiful face looking at up at me. He was such a unique boy with his one white paw (my friend use to call him Michael Jackson). He was so unique in fact that I'd often get stopped on the street with people asking me what kind of dog he was (Corgie mix) and commenting how beautiful he was. I was such a proud mama with my beautiful, well-behaved boy. He was so sweet and calm, almost cat-like. Even people who weren't necessarily dog people were drawn to him. He just had a way about him. I was so lucky to have him in my life, he made it so full and happy. I love and miss him beyond words but know he is always with me and I am still learning to live with him in spirit.
Still Recovering
Last Saturday, the Gomelsky family joined the Davidovich Family for an epic Russian night out at Romanov's in Studio City and I am still recovering! We have been planning this night with our friend Mark to introduce our parents for months and months and it finally happened! The table was filled with potatoes, meats, caviar and pickled things. There was extreme dancing, extreme entertainment (with acrobatics no less!) and of course, the vodka was flowing very, very, freely! Oh what a night!
And so it begins...
Vika and Jim enjoy vodka and laughs
Salut!
Heidi Carey Jewelry
I had a meeting this week with my client, Heidi Carey, that I did design work for and it I got a chance to see and try on so many of her beautiful necklaces! I especially love this new piece, bone and ivory necklace with horsehair tassel!
Short Bone Necklace with Ivory Horsehair Tassel