DAILY SAN FRANCISCAN: November 2012

I'll be here with bells on! You should too!

Bazaar Bizarre Hosts some of the best local designers all in one place. Many of to which will give major discounts and raffle giveaways to entice business. I will be here offering up my goodies at a discounted rate along with an enter win Free Photography from Clayton Humphries Photography. Holiday's are here, get on the boat.

Donner Lake in the winter.... just before the snow hits.

This lake won't freeze either so it trades off activity for scenery with it's walkable coastline and great skipping rocks. Reflections of a slower paced lifestyle fill the imagination.

I wouldn't trade Salsa every night of the week but there's something to be said about a ToDo list that consists of chopping wood and making dinner.

Charlie loves the Lake of the Sky (Tahoe)

He's rather a mountain dog I'd say as his daily activities here also include a smaller todo list of:

Rock Climbing

Drinking the fresh water

Introducing himself to other 'mountain' dogs

Plus eating fresh Hamburgers from the local Burger Me out in Truckee.

Yum!

Tahoe A GoGo!

Weekends full of family and joy.

Before the season gets hot with Holiday action we decided to take a little mental break in Lake Tahoe.

Kings Beach run

There's something to be said about a little R&R. Whether it be before a busy time of the year or after a huge work event, we must always come back to self and enjoy the surroundings.

Don't wait in line for tickle me Elmos, drop by your local shops for the best finds of all!

Locally made = You get laid

(hey it's possible)

Here's a small list of San Francisco Shops that are throwing big sales:

....more to come

Colorado

More than you thought

Baby's first snow

They call the parking lot at Abasin 13,000 ft the BEACH because it's just one big tailgate.

There's no complaining when you're skiing in November

Final Day of the FAB SALE.

Up to 70% off all of my collection! Check it out and help spread the word!

www.FAB.com

Post this link to Facebook and it will make for a great sale!

http://fab.com/sale/13278/

*All proceeds go to Daily San Franciscan and help sustain our photographers free time that is given back to the community of Growing Artists here in the Bay Area.

For more information please see www.DailySanFranciscan.com to meet the team!

Fab.com sale this weekend!

Go online now to get all the goods for up to 70% off! 3 Day shipping from now through the Holidays!

www.Fab.com

Boutique Spotlight:

Marmalade

1843 Union Street

Owner: Hope Colling

Venturing out in the Marina isn't always such an easy task. Shop here, shop there, there's just oh so many wonderful shops. One of the easiest shops to pop in and enjoy is Marmalade.

With it's Bohemian/Beach themed style it's easy enough to find something you can cruise in while feeling like a shining star. Curated and owned by Hope Colling, she and her fabulous group of girls dazzle the wall in decorations that create the mood for the season.

They think out of the box by hosting DIY nights where they'll teach you just how they made the decorations in the shop. There's one THIS THURSDAY too so check them out or swing in for all the details. I'm sure Maddie or Kerry would just LOVE to help you get in the know how.

You can follow what they do by checking out their social butterflies at:

@marmaladesf

Facebook

GUYS!

One thing that's a must for you is the gift cards this holiday season. There's nothing cuter than a hand made gift card that says " I adore you, and want you to have something nice."

For the seasons that will inevitably change, you'll always see something inspiring in the Marmalade shop window. Truly an art form of it's own, Hope puts together these wonderful window displays that show off the season with a eccentric twist. This month: Indian Summer

DROP ON BY

Tell them Daily San Franciscan sent you. You'll have some great finds and an awesome time with all the wonderful girls that work there!

Houseofmarmalade.com

Take a walk on the wild side.

Adventure north to Point Reyes. Grab some cheese and wine and check out the reindeer that habitat the very tip of the peninsula! It's a one way journey so factor that in. It'll take you about 1hr to get all the way out to the beach so best to time it on a lazy Sunday.

Working with Shop Owners

(above one of the stores work with Chloe Rose on Union Street)

Showing off your jewelry in hopes to get into local shops has been a whole new learning experience here in the city. For me, I am originally a studio artist who specialized in Painting/Printmaking then the jewelry was just a fantastic hobby. I've studied techniques from Humboldt County to Manchester England. Traveled all around the globe trying to figure out how to 'make it' as an artists. And what I learned: THERE'S NO ONE BETTER TO SELL YOUR WORK THAN YOU.

I am surrounded by sales people, my friends sell, my dad sells, but me... not so much. I've learned that it's EXTREMELY important to take a step back, look at your work and choose the perfect stores for your pieces. I reach out to shop owners by dropping in and checking out what they have to offer in their jewelry case as is. Don't be shy, maybe they'd be interested in something new to try out on consignment for a month. You'll never know until you drop in and say hello.

Things you're going to need to spread your work:

GREAT ATTITUDE

You will get turned away, your business card will get thrown out and you may even get a few dirty looks. Don't take it to heart, roll with the punches as they'll come regardless.

BUSINESS CARDS

Spend the extra 20$ and get the thicker card stock, that card is the only thing that is going to be representing your work when you leave a store so you must make it a good one.

WEBSITE

Or and Etsy, whatever. Have something that shows your work in the proper lighting.

GOOD PHOTOS

It's extremely important that you have photos that show off your work in the proper lighting and background but also deliver that inspiration you feel when you are creating.

*if you need help please contact DailySanFranciscan@gmail.com for photography information

BE A WALKING MODEL

The fastest way to get appreciation for your work is to show it off yourself.

FOLLOW UP

One of THE MOST IMPORTANT things you'll have to do is follow up with the people you want to reach out to. Shop Owner's aren't going to be able to remember everybody's name and so you'll need to do your research and get in touch within a few days. Maybe you want to stop in again the following week?... WAIT. Try not to be too persistent. That's going to negatively represent your work and you might come off to strongly. You're interested not desperate.

DO THE RESEARCH

Enough said about the artist preforming for the Shop, it's a huge deal that you understand the store's policies, aesthetic and payment process. I've been burned many many times, and everyone has their own way about doing things. It's natural, we are only human. But if this means that you won't be seeing any income for 6 months, then that's a store you want to avoid. The best way may to reach out to an artist that you know retails there. Check the shops Online Artist list and shoot out a few emails.

If you have any questions or ideas about getting the good seed planted, please don't hesitate to reach out. That's what I'm here for. To talk about the great things that are happening around this city and to connect Artists and Store Owners together.

DAILYSANFRANCISCAN@GMAIL.COM

PLACES TO SEE

Point Reyes, Sonoma County

It's absolutely beautiful up here. With miles and miles of windy roads, shouting spurts of oceans views, it's like your own national geographic in your very back yard. We get so caught up with text this, tweet that, it's just too much sometimes. It's too much all the time actually and it's got to stop. Put the internet down. I mean when it comes down to it, we consume ourselves with this abstract universe that connects us with one another, yet I'm still in front of a desktop. We are starting a new era and will begin to free up the challenges we put upon ourselves through social media and social stature.

Enjoy the wild Coyote Moon and go have yourself a real adventure!

A diamond in the Rough

It's time for the Holiday Jewelry collection to come out as the holiday parties are right around the corner. With the weather getting colder you'll need to show off a little more neck than legs.