Sunday, June 22, 2008

I.C.E. and Globe

After having such a great time at last year's Indie Craft Experience (I.C.E.), we knew we couldn't pass it up this year. The 7th Annual I.C.E. took place a few weekends ago and its shameful that I'm just getting around to posting about it now because it was bigger and better than ever. There were over 100 tents (click here for a list and links of all the vendors), workshops, a craft library and live music.

The only drawback was the heat. Lauren and I got so hot we ran out of steam and didn't take too many pictures.

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Cute stuffed octopus by fattycakes and the lovely hats by humblebumbleb.

Of course the heat didn't slow down our shopping! My great purchase of the day was this lovely "fascinator" hat (held in place by two hair pins) made by Brenda of Humblebumbleb. I love the feathers and retro feel of it, but the best part is that it was less than $20! I'm considering it the deal of the century. $12 for a well-made, handcrafted, fabulous hat. Are you jealous? No need to be - you can purchase a similar one from the Humblebumble website.

I took the images below right after I bought the hat, so my hair isn't styled for it. I'll probably sweep my bangs to one side and pull my hair back when I wear it for real.

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After I.C.E. we hopped back on MARTA and stopped by The Globe restaurant in midtown for lunch.
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We love the decor at The Globe. It has a sleek, modern look with its white walls and Eames chairs, but it also has a cozy feel to it with a huge back wall of books and a lounge area filled with coffee tables and couches. And our sandwiches were delicious!

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CL

19 comments:

Elizabeth said...

That looks like a fun day. I'm very interested in those hats.

The restaurant looks really fun. I wish there was a similar place where I live.

Sally Jane Vintage said...

Love the hats! I'm going to have to check out her shop.

yiqin; said...

That hat is AWESOME!! Please post up the picture once you wear it for real! Ohyes, sometimes the heat spoils my mood for shopping!

Sharon S said...

Wow-what a fantastic time you had!! This hat is just amazing and what a price too-well done for bagging such a lovely bargain!!

Ariel said...

Man, I wish I'd known about it. I would've gone. I love that kind of thing.

Also, in response to your comment on my blog: I would love it if you happened to be at Lenox to drop by the Lush at Macy's (which is where I work.) It would be a treat!

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Oh! I love the hat. I need to go to more fairs.

June Shin said...

Looks like it was fun! I had totally forgotten about ICE. Oh well, next time. And I love the Globe. Yum!

Jill said...

The fascinator looks great and for $12! WOW! Love the food shot, although it definetly has me craving something even half as yummy as it looks.

Wendy said...

The hat is so cute! And now I'm really hungry.

simimoon said...

that hat is super cute, i cant wait to see how you wear it with a whole outfit!

meliindaa. said...

cutee hat that looks like a good DIY project too!

..... said...

lovely post too !!

Anonymous said...

That HAT... oh That HAT!! Please post a pic when you decide to venture out with your magnificent millinery good!

Who makes it... do they have more?

LizBlair said...

What a fun day! I love the hat, but I'm not sure where I would wear it. To the local Walmart?

Ella Gregory said...

That hat looks amazing! I love it!

Terren said...

i strangely feel the need to own that red octopus. hm.

ah, and that hat? AMAZING. looks like you ladies had a great weekend!

AsianCajuns said...

In response to all these lovely comments:

1. I'll definitely post of picture of me wearing the hat for real.

2. I'm so glad you guys are going to check out her site. Humblebumbleb is so talented!

3. Next year I'll try to remind all you Atlanta fashionistas that ICE is coming up!

Anonymous said...

love your funky hat!!!
i want something like yours!
it would look great with a classy outfit!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

The hat looks very cute on you. Paula