shop the bee fall 2012
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Shop the bee is a bi-annual e-magazine featuring the best of handmade from the designers at the beehive in Atlanta, GeorgiaTRANSCRIPT
Fall 2012
FALL 2012 Shop the bee is a bi-annual online magazine that presents the best handmade of the
season from the beehive.
Each issue will update the reader on their favorite designers, fashion, home-finds, diy tips,
recipes from local food purveyors, and all the best things local and independently
designed.
Shop the bee is an independent online bi-annual magazine. All imagery contained within shop the bee are subject
to the copyright of the artist, illustrator, and photographers named, but not limited to. The beehive reserves its right
to copyright. Reproduction of any part of the publication is - in whole or in part without prior written permission - is
prohibited. All imagery not taken by the beehive has been permissed by the author. No liability will be accepted
by the editors arising out of, or in connection to the contents of shop the bee. Views and comments expressed by
the contributors are not always that of the editors and publishers.
sayings plates - $14 each
Tami Fulford for Handmade Studio
Cover Outfit dress: LK Clothing $78
earrings: Element 47 $38
clutch: Karen Meyers $58
cuff: HJ Designs $30
Tiny universe earrings - $68
Madeline Smiles Jewelry
When you ask a beehive designer to describe the store, they most likely start out by stating that we’re a
collective or community of local designers that live in the city of Atlanta. These facts are true. the beehive works
in a way that allows us to fall under the traditional definition of “community,” in that we all share the common
interests of creating and building a small creative business in the city of Atlanta. But to me, the definition of
community within the beehive means so much more. It means the giving of true, unmitigated, and (sometimes)
unrequited time and effort. It means that as a designer you see the bigger picture and are willing to do what it
takes to ensure everyone’s success within the store. It’s idealistic. And with the right mix, it’s possible. To me, it
means creating a family out of a community.
All of the smiling faces to your left are of beehivers, taken over the past year as we all were out-and-about
building our businesses at local festivals. At these events, you’ll typically find an entire row of beehivers,
selling each-other’s work, cross-promoting and selling with each other, and watching each other’s wares (and
backs) when need be. To help to ensure that our community stays sound, Beehivers choose to be a part of the
store, and in doing so also choose to commit their time, effort, and energy in ensuring - in whatever way they are
able - the visibility and growth of the store. Not only is doing so tantamount to the growth of their personal sales
and market share of customers within the store, but it helps to spread the word and build all of our businesses in
the general marketplace, as well.
Because of this, I view the beehive as a true community in every sense of the word and choose to add a bit to
Webster’s definition to better define exactly what we are: We are a group of people working toward a
common goal, with a common intention, with a true sense of altruism infused within our actions. Without the
willing support of all the designers contained within, I can clearly say that the beehive would not be the
success it is today. So thank you, beehive community, for all that you have done to grow us to where we are
today, and for all we will do together in the years to come.
That said, I’d like to give special acknowledgement to those designers who helped to bring this issue of
Shop the Bee to fruition. Brooke Helfen, our wonderful Store Manager and creator of SoSheSews took the
beautiful model photos in our Wear section, while the creator of Orangeberry Baby, Shanna Kenyon, provided
the oh-so-cute baby photos in our Babies and Kiddies section. Jewelry designer extraordinaire, Madeline Smiles, is
the gorgeous model in the Wear photos, and Julia Farrill, of stationary and housewares line, Red Bird Ink, so
graciously allowed me in the studio to learn how she works for the Studio Tour section. Thank you, one and all.
You’re all amazing.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Shop the Bee and thank you for your continued support of
handmade. You, too, help to make us the proud and strong community that we are
today.
Kayla Dress - Suakoko Betty $69
Plexi Dome Necklace - HJ Designs $90
Diana Mini Purse - P Sherrod $78
Hand-stamped Leather Belt - Meg & Cait $68
1. Heart Dress - Suakoko Betty $89
2. Tagua Necklace - Aria Handmade $60
3. Barkcloth Clutch - Karen Meyers $58
4. Resin cocktail ring - Element 47 $65
5. Shoes - Sole Shoes & Accessories
1. Mona Strapless Tie Dress - Raiment $89
2. Wood Woven Necklace - iram-inal designs $62
3. Resin Bracelet - Element 47 $55
4. Zippy Mini Clutch - Handmade Recess $18.50
Gold-filled Earrings - Throwing Stars Jewelry $128
Gold-filled necklace - K Smith Jewelry $88
Tank Top - LK Clothing $58
Kona Shorts - Suakoko Betty $64
Alpaca Wool Clutch - Alejandra Dunphy $58
Narrow Leather Bracelet - Lush Designs $42 each
Batik obi skirt - LK Clothing $68
Striped Shorts - LK Clothing $62
Fiona Batik Shorts - Raiment $64
Kona Shorts - Suakoko Betty $64
Beaded necklaces - Madeline Smiles $128
River stone cocktail ring - Wendy Tonsits $115
Sweet Circle Skirt - SoSheSews $38
Samantha Bag - P Sherrod - $135
Copper Cuffs - Element 47 $20 each
Leather belts by Meg & Cait - $36 - $68
Skirts by SoSheSews
High-low polka dot dress - Raiment $86
Tiffany leather clutch - P Sherrod $90
99% silver & copper cuff - aakofii $175
Amazing migrator earrings - Madeline Smiles Jewelry $88
Patchwork Tote - Karen Meyers $115
1. stencil suede pounch - Karen Meyers $12
2. Janie clutch - Handmade Recess $36
3. Cross body purse - B Handmade $38
4. Patchwork tote - Karen Meyers $115
5. Leather Tablet Sleeve - P Sherrod $60
6. Envelope leather clutch - P Sherrod $90 7. Gertrude & mini - Handmade Recess
$40 & $28.50
1. Anna buckle - Princess & Butch $40 4. Lg flower headband in black - KLea $24
2. Astrid buckle - Princess & Butch $40 5. Lg flower headband in blue - KLea $24
3. Upcycled hair clip – SoSheSews $8
Feather Fascinator Headband - Blue Eyed Freckle $35
Earrings by Element 47 - $38
Earrings by Element 47 - $38
Eco-wood ring
Aria Handmade $45
Turquoise cocktail ring
Wendy Tonsits $125
Agate & sterling ring
Wendy Tonsits $115
Riverstone ring
Wendy Tonsits $115
Upcycled game piece pendants
w/vintage comics - Gangbusters
$24 each
Koi leather earrings
HJ Designs $30
Wire-wrapped tagua
Aria Handmade $35
Tagua daisy earrings
Aria Handmade $39
Agate geode gold necklace
Katherine Smith Jewelry $88
lean leather cuffs by Lush Designs $42 each
lean leather cuffs by Lush Designs $42 each
Many Times New Floating Circle Necklace
Throwing Stars Jewelry $128
Gold filigree ampersand
Christina Kober Jewelry - $124
Large orchid gold-filled earrings
Throwing Stars Jewelry $150 $70
Sterling potato chip earrings
Wendy Tonsits $50 $70
Sweet halo earrings
Freshie & Zero $54 $70
Oxidized copper ring necklace
June Shin $42
Angel wing necklace
The Funky Trunk $68
flux necklace
Gangbusters $32
Copper bowl earring
Aakofii $30
99% sterling and copper cuff
Aakofii $125
Rusty cross necklace
The Funky Trunk $74
Prism necklace
The Funky Trunk $64
Chroma threads in brass
SoSheSews $18
Long spectrum chain necklace
SoSheSews $18
Large ceramic necklace
Olaria Studio $46 Fused glass bracelet
Hirsch Glass $22
2-side secret message necklace
Jessica Swift $34
Rock a different
pattern on both sides!
model photos by Shanna Kenyon
model photos by Shanna Kenyon
Fleece baby blanket - Orangeberry Baby $60
1. Pinafore jumper - JosieBlu $128
2. upcycled hair clip - SoSheSews $8
3. Felted stud earrings - GirlyGirl Productions $10
4. Square plushie creature - Mr. Sogs - $20
Desktop subway art block Bubby’s Handmade - $10
Wood block mounted art print Ferntree Studio - $18 each
1. knitted sweater - Lylah G $65
2. fanciful skirt - GirlyGirl Production $35
3. strawberry garden sun hat - Felted Heart $16
4. owl plushie - Luvaboo - $20
5. resin necklace - Ferntree studio $10
Tomato knitted hat Lylah G - $35
Broccoli Felted Applique Tee Felted Heart - $24 each
Watermelon knitted hat Felted Heart - $35 each
Shirt in a mason jar Felted Heart - $28 each
Garden Girl Dolls Luvaboo - $45 each
Polymer clay “sweets” necklaces Green Thread by Kelli Shields - $14 each
Felted tooth fairy pillows Felted Heart - $12 each
Reversible skirt GirlyGirl Productions - $35
Frilly Skirt Girly Girl Productions - $35
Reversible skirt GirlyGirl Productions - $35
Boys knitted sweater Lylah G - $65
Conquistador Shirt Viva Greetings- $24
Superhero pals Luvaboo- $45
model photography by Shanna Kenyon
model photography by Shanna Kenyon
hat $14, Leggins $18 Orangeberry Baby
Baby bibs Willaby Handmade - $12
Reversible spring-to-fall hat Willaby Handmade- $28
Eco-friendly baby block Willaby Handmade - $18
Baby bibs Willaby Handmade - $12
1. mustache onesie - Bubby’s Handmade $18
2. teddy knitted hat– Lylah G $40
3. Superhero pal - Luvaboo $45
4. knitted pom-pom booties - Lylah G - $30
Glasses onesie Bubby’s Handmade- $18
Little Mr. onesie Bubby’s Handmade- $18
Elephant appliqué onesie Ferntree Studio- $18
Heishi dyed organic onesie Willaby Handmade- $22
these one-piece jumpers for kids are a favorite for moms, and make the perfect gift for moms-to-be
Cascading flower onesie Bubby’s Handmade- $18
Turquoise mustache onesie Bubby’s Handmade- $18
Robot onesie Willaby Handmade- $19
Hola onesie Viva Greetngs - $18
Knot hat - Orangeberry Baby $15
Mod bonnet
Lylah G - $25
Knot hat
Orangeberry Baby - $15
Teether with jersey lovely Willaby Handmade - $16
Small bird canvas
Green Thread $20
Wall art - rabbit
Jeanette Zeis $15
Small bird canvas
Green Thread $20
Cotton lovely blanket
Willaby Handmade $32
Full body bib
Bubby’s Handmade $20
Handmade swaddle Bubby’s Handmade $41
Organic pear rattle
Willaby Handmade $18
Oddvark creature plushie Mr. Sogs - $42
Oddvark creature plushie Mr. Sogs - $42
Owls appliqué onesie Ferntree Studio- $18
Birds appliqué onesie Ferntree Studio- $18
Orders made in-store
Custom birth board $25 Bubby’s Handmade
Knot hat $15; stroller blanket $55 Orangeberry Baby
Ceramic bowls Ceramica Botanica
Starting at $20
Porcelain bowls
La Mer Ceramics $23 & $28
Very small porcelain cup
La Mer Ceramics $20 each
Cozy ceramic mug
Jeanette Zeis $26
Illustrated cup
Jeanette Zeis $36
Tumbler
Jeanette Zeis $20
Serving platter
Handmade Studio $28
Word magnets
Handmade Studio $8 each
Ceramic mug
Handmade Studio $18
Small teardrop dish
Ceramica Botanica $20 each
Ceramic mug
Handmade Studio $18
Pasta serving bowl
ceramic botanica $85
Rectangle tray
Ceramica Botanica $65
Dichroic mosaic glass frame & mirror
Leann Christian $28 & $58
Limited edition design coasters
Jessica Swift $24
Upcycled glass Wine & cheese board
Hirsch Glass $20
Vegetable harvest letterpress all art Concrete Lace $39
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stationary lines with a touch of humor will make your day
Sketch pads
Jane Hancock $7 each
Letterpress card
Jane Hancock $4 each
Pinback critters
Jane Hancock $3 each
stationary lines with a touch of humor will make your day
Spanish language letterpress cards Viva Greetings $4.50 each
Original art piece SoSheSews $25
Little animal head SoSheSews $35
Art print Tim Boyd $20
Art print Tim Boyd $20
Original art piece SoSheSews $25
Mod rooster Green Thread $24 Original painting Jessica Swift $160
Hand-poured candles Belle Vintage Large $16 Medium $14 Small $12
Skin Sticks Rinse Bath & Body $8 each
New scent! Lemon Lime Mama
candle $16; soap $9
New scent! Lemon Lime Mama
candle $16; soap $9
Bath Tea Bags
Gwen’s Blends $5.50 small
Gee Baby Moisturizer
Gwen’s Blends $4.50
Body Glo
Gwen’s Blends $20
Body Butter
Honeysuckle Soap $7.25
Shampoo Bar
Gwen’s Blends $13.50 each
Body Glo & Night Cream
Honeysuckle Soap $17 & $12
Geranium Bath Salt
Mama $12 each
Orange Ginger Lotion
Honeysuckle Soap $10.95
Landmark Stone Magnets and Coasters Custom Coasters
Magnets - $3 each; Coasters - $12 each
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Neighborhood Boards Bubby’s Handmade Home
$55
Atlanta Highway coozies
Concrete Lace - $5 each Dirty South T-Shirt
Happy Family $22
Neighborhood Postcard Concrete Lace $3.50
Artisanal Salts Beautiful Briny Sea
$8 - $24
Artistinal Teas Just Add Honey
$6 (1oz) & $16 (4 oz)
Locally Made Honey $10.50
Gourmet Hot Sauce
Emily G’s $6 each
Hotlanta Hot Sauce
$5 each
eavy Machinery is what operates daily in Julia Farrill’s working
studio space where she creates her popular handmade stationary
line, Red Bird Ink. Set in a surreally quaint looking pink storefront, in
a very scenic part of old Conyers, GA, I spent some time with Julia
to discuss her craft, talk about her space, and to see how she works.
the studio tour
Why the name Red Bird Ink? I have always loved animals and had a particular fascination with birds. When I was a little girl a cardinal used to come sit
on my windowsill and I would spend hours watching and talking with him. Since then a family of cardinals has lived in my
garden in Blacksburg, and now in Atlanta. While I was starting Red Bird Ink a pair of cardinals was building a nest near our
house. The female's right leg and foot did not work so she would carefully land with one foot grabbing the branch and then
settling her body down to stay upright. She then meticulously gathered branches from the dogwood by my window to build
her nest, grasping little twigs with her beak and moving her head back and forth until the branch broke and she flew
away. Often, she fell to the ground because one foot was not enough grip to keep her on the branch. Throughout this the
male cardinal was flying around not helping at all. I was starting to get frustrated with him and then he swooped down to
catch a bug, flew over to the female and fit to her. It was amazing to watch. We've moved the design studio since then by
still have nesting cardinals here! They teach their babies to fly, hunt for sunflower seed in our bird feeder swoop around the
magnolias, dogwoods and camellias in our garden.
What’s your inspiration behind your line (why do you do what you do?)
I adore paper and ink. The world endlessly inspires me to create new designs. My background in Landscape Architecture
has a big influence on my work. Botanicals in particular are fascinating to study, sketch and illustrate. I'm also intrigued by
insects, maps, patterns, fabric, cultural elements... almost anything can be my new source of inspirational fuel.
How would you describe the feel of your studio? Our print studio in Olde Town Conyers has a lot of history. It's an old barber shop, turned candy shop, turned print shop. The
exterior is bright pink store front, left over from the candy shop days, and we kept the two tone pink pole inside too. The rest is
bright clean white with the original black and white floors. We like to keep the studio walls pretty spare and bright so we
can accurately mix ink and see the tiny details in our print work. Music is always on at the studio, it sets the tone for the day
and keeps us moving. On a nice day we open the doors and you might hear Etta James flowing out as you walk by. Our
three big old printing presses take up most of the space and when they are running the studio is humming!
Our design studio is an extra room in our house which is in Decatur. We do all of our design, packaging and shipping from
the Decatur studio. It's also a clean white space but filled with stacks of finished letterpress pieces ready to be packed up
and shipped out into the world.
How do you handle creating in the amount of space you have? Oh how I wish for more space! As Red Bird Ink has grown we've quickly filled up every square inch of space, but have been
able to rearrange to make it work. Eventually we hope to move to a larger location.
What are your future plans for the growth of your line? We are looking forward to introducing a new line with more work from Lucy Laliberte, the mastermind behind our pig & cow
prints. Another element we are hoping to introduce soon are a few fabric products.
What are your studio essentials? What couldn’t you create without? Our fabulous giant old printing presses, lots of rulers, lots of ink, paper, Pandora, coffee, a nice sharp blade on our paper
cutter, a notebook and pencils.
What business advice would you have about your product process for other indie
designers like yourself? Do what you do because you love it, not because you can. When you feel overwhelmed with inspiration, then take a deep
breath and dive in. Try to let your designer-self find balance with your business-self.
You can view Julia’s entire line of stationary and housewares on her website, www.redbirdink.com.