sh-sh-sh-shopping!

yes, it's those crazy days of rushing around frantically looking for gifties for those you love...last night was the big sale at hobbyhorse boutique in berkeley, in which anti-factory was having its debut in-person sale event. i've never participated in one and it was lovely and frantic all at the same time. jess' store had tons of stuff spilling out of it, with vendors set up in all the nooks and crannies, tables, and clothing racks, as well as a back gallery of artworks, beer, and a dj setup. yow!

a fun time was had by all and i had a chance to show off the goods in person, which was a real treat. not to mention the folks that stopped by to say hi to me--customers and friends--and helped me place the face to the names. THANK YOU! i had items selling as low as $20 (shrugs and off-season items) as well as "samples"--stuff that had a slight mar to them or mis-sewn seam, but were for all intents and purposes barely noticeable as being "not perfect"--and people got some fab deals!

below are some photos of the event...now i wish i had taken more, but i got caught up in all the hubbub and frantic chatting that wound up taking place. PLUS i wound up spending more $$ on other people's stuff and trading items rampantly. i'll post photos of my acquired goods soon...


the anti-factory rack!


lovely customers and supporters michelle and ruby (actually, i am having a brain glitch on michelle's name and she may not be a michelle...please email me if you see this and correct me, lady!). ruby turned out wearing a top she had bought from me, and then ran away with another little woolen number that i almost kept for myself. and "michelle" went for 2 items and was such a support! you guys rock-- :)


amee and her friend who stayed a long time and chatted with me and took tons of pictures


this photo is actually not from the sale, but was pulled from the hobbyhorse website and shows the store layout in general.


look at all the fab loot at the store :D

again, thanks everyone for making this experience so fun and wonderful! i wish i took more photos...i'll post images of what i bought later on to share :)