Messe Frankfurt, the massive trade show venue in Frankfurt, Germany, has once again reminded me why working in a creative field is so unique and inspiring. Every year, their trade show CreativeWorld brings together the best of the craft, art,…
We creatives don’t need fancy offices or studios flooded with natural light to make art or run a business – (although, let’s be real, those things are pretty damn awesome). We’re scrappy, carving out space and time for our dreams from…
It has been a couple of years since I’ve been to our favorite international craft, art, and hobby trade fair, CreativeWorld at Messe Frankfurt and let me tell you it was so exciting to be back! Firstly, a fun fact!…
I did something at this past Craftcation Conference that I’ve never done in the 12 years since Craftcation began. This thing would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our incredible team who spent the better part of a…
My favorite moment of Craftcation 2022 . . . . . . wasn’t even officially during Craftcation. It happened two days before when our staff got together for a pre-Craftcation dinner. You would think that after three years without seeing…
My favorite thing about winter in Southern California when I was a kid… . . . was my mom and I going to the desert to visit her best friend “Aunt” Grace and her two daughters. I’d spend most of…
“I can’t believe this is where we live…” …I said to my husband as we pulled into Glen Ellen, the speck of a town 20 minutes from where we live. “Yeah, Sonoma County is pretty magical,” my husband replied. He’s…
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in our new blog series Staycation Tour! I’m hitting the road and taking you with me on a tour of my favorite, unique California weekend getaway spots that are perfect for creative business bosses….
Once again Dear Handmade Life has graciously been invited by Messe Frankfurt to participate in the international DIY trade fair, CreativeWorld! While attending the journalist dinner, I met folks from all over the world and had some interesting discussions about…
Hello, Spaulding here (aka the Dear Handmade Life Operations Director)! I recently did an Instagram story takeover for Dear Handmade Life while I was traveling abroad to Frankfurt, Germany. We were invited by the marketing folks at Messe Frankfurt to…
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