The Dream is Alive

Just in case there is anyone who hasn't heard yet, Idaho Indie Works is opening up a boutique. That's right! This great group of talent is going to be selling its wares to the public in its own store. For many people, having their own store is nothing more than a dream, but for the lucky few, it can be a reality. I, personally, am so excited to have a shop and am happy to be sharing it with an awesome group of people.

The boutique will be located in a corner of the Pioneer Tent Building (6th & Main, downtown Boise), a place where we have been making a name for ourselves through First Thursday. It seemed the most natural place for the shop to be and good fortune that we were able to get in there.

As we speak, people are down there painting and getting the store ready. It is set to open March 1st, with a grand opening for April's First Thursday. Stay tuned for more details.

Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it.

~Author Unknown

Written by Robyn (Polka Dot Dreams/Girl A GoGo Designs)

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Happy Valentines Day

Come join us for a Valentines Celebration at First Thursday!

Thursday February 4th 5:00-9:00
in the Pioneer Tent Building, Old Boise, 6th & Main


Enter to win a basket of Handmade Valentine goodies from Idaho Indie Works artists.

Happy New Year

As 2009 comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone for the support we have received throughout the year.

We have made new connections, developed new friendships, and forged new paths.

In 2010 you can expect the Idaho Indie Works team to grow and the creativity to multiply. Keeps your eyes open, expect greatness and you won't be dissappointed.

Re-Use Market

In September, Aimee (Beach Chicken) and I went to the Re-Use Market in Nampa. When we got there, there was a guy with a big camera taking footage. I didn't think too much of it until Aimee told me that it had made it on to the news. Click here to see the clip that was shown on KIVI Channel 6. If you look closely, you will also catch a glimpse of Aimee and my daughter perusing through some stuff.

The Re-Use Market is located in the back of the White Pine Boutique at 115 13th Ave S in downtown Nampa. The market is open only a few hours each month and there are all kinds of fabric swatches, ceramic tiles and paper goods to be re-invented into new items. Check out their website to find out more. (Scroll down to see a picture of Millie digging for treasures.) And don't forget to browse around the boutique too. Several IIW team members have items for sale there. Look for items from Aimee (Beach Chicken), Trish (Bella Grano) and Mary (Mary Makes Art).

Hyde Park Fair 2009

This past weekend was Hyde Park's 30th annual fair. Idaho Indie Works set up a giant booth this year featuring many talented artists. It was three days of busy selling and hanging out together. It was a lot of fun.

We couldn't have pulled this off if it wasn't for everyone working together. There was a real team spirit this weekend. I think we have the best Etsy Street team out there.