wow....i have really had a good run with this business.  this little idea of mine sparked in the summer of 2006, and after 6 years i am taking a break....from printing anyway, not from making.

i just want to say "thank you" to everyone who supported me through the last 6 years.  i have loved every minute of making and selling my printed items.  on my way to work yesterday i saw a lady walking up the street wearing one of my old school flower bird tees.  it made my heart leap a little to see her looking so pretty in my tee.  and the shirt still looked good after what would be a few years of wear since i haven't printed those in some time.  i can honestly say that all of my customers have given me just the biggest ego boost ever these past few years.  there is no greater feeling than the pride i have felt when receiving compliments about my work....so, thank you, thank you thank you!

while i am happy to be taking a break from printing as a business, i am so sad that i will not be as involved with the amazing community of artists that i have met in portland.  i have met true friends through this "work".  obviously, i will stay in touch, but i will miss sitting next to you all at the various crafty events throughout the year.  you all bring such joy to my life, and fill my spirit with your friendship.  i am always inspired by the work of this community, and so thankful to be a part of your lives.

my last and most important shout out is to my family....thank you husband for being so supportive of my creative needs.  thank you for taking care of our children while i worked, and just for being you.  i love you!...btw, this doesn't mean that i quit making things.  in other words, i still want to make things (different things), so i might need your help and understanding again in the future :)

and, to the 2 wee little boys in my life.  i am so proud to be your mama.  i am proud that you saw me work hard to create this business, and that you saw how a little drawing could inspire people and make money for our family at the same time.  i hope that you let your creative selves run wild throughout your lifetime!

goodbye little b hive....

this is it!....the b hive is closing its doors

you only have one last chance to buy a b hive design tee this weekend at the mississippi street fair in portland, oregon.

don't miss out on some smokin' deals....seriously!

here are the dets ....

 mississippi Street, p-town, saturday, july 14th, 2012 - 10am-9pm

 

clearance sale - everything is $15

www.bhivedesigns.etsy.com

why am i cranky & tired......

because i have been preparing for the mother-of-them-all holiday sales event .... CRAFTY WONDERLAND!! don't miss out on this twice yearly sale. not only is it the best in the nw, it is such a great way to support local businesses (no amazon, you cannot gather my sales info here. your stupid scanner won't work on me!). come see me at the convention center this weekend, and you and your friends can have $10 off any regular priced tee for mentioning this post (that's twice as good as amazon.com's offer of $5 off to rip off local businesses) ....wheeee :)

.... like i said tired & cranky. i just couldn't help sending out a little dig to big brother, tax evading, amazon.com. ok, enough! see you this weekend.

Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale
Dec 10th, 11am - 6pm
Dec 11th, 11am - 6pm
@ the Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Exhibit Hall C

Sunday Best Holiday Sale

each year i look forward to vending at this wonderful little sale. curator, julie of studio olivine, has created a very special event that takes place at the the cleaners in the pearl district of downtown portland. i'm not sure that i can give this sale an accurate description without butchering the look and feel that one gets when in attendance, but it is modern and beautiful. there are printed items, both paper & fiber, sewn items, jewelry, ceramics ....so many things to go home with. instead of trying to explain, please take a peak at the sunday best holiday sale blog. julie has done a really good job of highlighting some of the beautiful items that will be for sale this weekend.

sunday best holiday sale
dec 2nd, 5pm - 9pm
dec 3rd, 10am - 7pm
@ the cleaners
sw 10th & stark
portland, or

oooh, & on friday night we will have hot cider that you can warm up with whisky or rum ....doesn't that sound cheery!!!!

25% OFF until December 2nd!!

so....i don't really like mondays. do you? i don't feel like shopping on mondays. i just want to get through the day, get home, and chill after a weekend full of activities. especially after a weekend of thanksgiving/black friday-ing/crazy traffic/craziness. get my drift?

anyway, in honor of not wanting to shop the deep discount weekend or cyber monday, i am creating cyber-week. that's right, one entire work week to use this super discount code in my etsy shop. why do you need a week you ask? because sometimes it's hard to shop on-line while you're at work, and this should give you plenty of time to flip back to your shopping screen while your boss isn't looking :) ....oooh pretty peacock feathers!

code: 25NOEL2011

a special event .... la fête de noël - november 27th

hello friends we are so excited to be hosting our annual event, la fête de noël. if you're in portland be sure to join us for a special holiday party & wine tasting on sunday, november 27th ....wine & shopping, what could be better after a long weekend of feasting on turkey.

bring your friends! you can get more details and RSVP HERE!

be sure to visit our shops to see what will be for sale.
www.bhivedesigns.etsy.com
www.amyolsonjewelry.etsy.com
www.mimimusedesings.etsy.com
www.bigwoowear.etsy.com
Hummingbird Hoops

....and check out our website for vendor highlights!

shop udate

hi there friends. i just wanted to let you know that i have updated the shop. there are some heavily discounted items that i would love to get rid of before i print my holiday inventory. take a look in my etsy shop today, before it's all gone!

i have also sent some inventory to the crafty wonderland pop-up shop. be sure to stop by the store if you are in downtown portland.

a holiday event ....let the season begin

hello friends. i know, it's been too long since i have given this blog any attention. i really need to show this little business some love. i'm going to start with a little announcement about the abernathy art & craft fair. this lovely little neighborhood school fair is happening on Sunday, 11/6, from 11:00am - 4:00pm. be there or be square ....whatever that means.

i am also going to promise a super fabulous b hive "special" coming up soon ....so definitely pay attention to this blog in the next couple of weeks. it's gonna be really special!

have you missed me?

ok, ok, i know....i have been a total slacker. i have not given the b hive any love for the past few months, i've just been busy with life. our house was under construction for a couple of months, and me and my boys have been hanging at the pool & doing summer stuff....no time for making stuff. with that said summer will be behind us here in the pacific northwest in a few short weeks, and i still have a lot of short sleeved beauties that i need to sell off.

so here's the deal, come see me this saturday at multnomah days, because i will be selling everything for $20 or less....aw snap! $15 short sleeved tees, and onesie....woohoo!....not to mention some $20 long sleeved tees to get you through our long wet wintery season.

the amazing little thinker toys shop in the village is letting me set up a table in front of their store. i'm thinking about a perfect senario, you bring your kids to see street fair (did i mention there's a parade), buy a tee for yourself while your kids peruse the toy shelves inside thinker toys.

i'll only be set up for part of the day from 9:00am - 2:00pm so don't dilly dally!

oooh, & i have some new prints..........................................................>>

Crafty Wonderland Spring Sale - May 7, 2011

Don't miss out!

The Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring Sale

is this Saturday, May 7th at the Oregon Convention Center.

Come see me :)

5/7/11

Sat, 11-6pm

Oregon Convention Center

777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd

Exhibit Hall D

Portland, OR

the shop is open....and addie rose jewelry

yes, i actually managed to get off of the couch & re-open my little shop. here's how it happened....

i received an email from a high school friend of mine requesting a shirt. i typically close my shop after the winter holiday shows until April or May to spend time with my family. it is always such a nice reprieve, but i figured that this was a good reason to mess up my studio again.

so there it is, an incentive & all of a sudden the shop is open. and the best part about it is that this transaction was actually a trade. trading with other crafters is one of my favorite past-times, and i am so excited to have one of colette's little gems. you really must check out her etsy shop. she makes personalized hand stamped jewelry that anyone can use....even the family dog :) the necklace pictured is what i have requested....with miles & jackson of course.

Addie Rose Jewelry