Music is free. Friends are free. Love is free. Made In The Shade @ Duckstock THIS WEEKEND!

For those of you planning on heading to free music festival Duckstock this weekend at The Flying Duck, you might be pleased to hear that the Made In The Shade gals are getting in to the Woodstock spirit, taking a chill pill and hosting a miniature, VERY laid back version of Made In The Shade right there in the club den :

We have textiles, homewares, stationery, giftware, accessories, jewellery, art, edibles, festival ephemera, jumble, bath & beauty and... and... Loads of fabulous things! :o)

Here's the vendor line-up. Bunch o' ole hippies...

1. Clare Nicolson + Jen's Jamazing Jewellery (not Jen's actual business name, mind! Just for for fun!)
2. YHF Photo & Gillian Hayes Photography
3. Cotton Candy Corsage
4. *pipless jam
5. Lemonart
6. Snap Dragon Jane
7. Lost In The Forest + The Koru Branch
8. Wooden Tree
9. Hungry Designs
10. Covetables
11. Lady Wurlitzer & Nana Moon's Trunk Sale

The Made In The Shade Gals at Duckstock 2009!

The Made In The Shade gals are beside themselves with excitement. The good dudes of Duckstock '09 have invited us to add an extra bit of creative indie spirit to this year's festival procedings!

Duckstock is a FREE festival taking place at our very favourite Glasgow city centre venue, The Flying Duck on Sunday 16th August. Duckstock coincides with the 40 year anniversary of ultimate free lovin' indie-fest Woodstock. Sticking true to the spirit of the 1969 Woodstock gathering, Duckstock will bring together live performances from lots of different acts on different stages (all performing at least one cover of a song performed at Woodstock!) with poets, djs, film, exhibits, food, drinks and indie shopping! The Made In The Shade gals will be playing a wee DJ set here and there too!

The festival kicks off at 1pm. Entry is free. Music is free. Friends are free. Love may well be free, but I'd be sure to check first.

If you want to do your homework before coming along to Duckstock '09, we found this fabulous little site that tell y'all EVERYTHING you need to know about Woodstock '69.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SELL YOUR WARES @ DUCKSTOCK?

In keeping with the vibe of the day, Duckstock are offering y'all FREE selling space at the festival on Sunday 16th August. Think your products suit the (city centre) festival goer? Drop an email quick smart to bookings@wearemadeintheshade.com and we'll sort you right out.

The Made In The Shade Homecoming - VENDORS WANTED

The Made In The Shade gals are pleased to announce that vendor applications are now open for our next boutique shopping event!

We are looking to recruit a smiley troupe of fabulous designers, crafters, artist makers and vintage sellers for the Made In The Shade Homecoming event in Glasgow. We'll be setting up shop on Saturday 26th September at The Lighthouse and doors will be open to customers between 10.30am and 5pm. As always, we'll be pulling out all the stops to make sure the event goes off with a shang-a-lang. We're currently beavering away in the background laying super plans and adding special event touches!

If you would like to find out more about selling your handmade or vintage wares at the Made In The Shade Homecoming event, please have a flick through our Vendor Information pages then send us an email at bookings@wearemadeintheshade.com and we'll fill you in on all the Homecoming details. Be sure to check our website and social networking profiles regularly for event updates and exciting newsflashes! You can find us on Myspace, you can follow us on Twitter and you can join our Facebook group too! As Steven Tyler quite rightly said, you don't want to miss a thing!

We can't WAIT to see you! :o)

Made In The Shade Marquee @ Big In Falkirk

We had a fabulous time at Big In Falkirk last weekend! Despite a shaky start on Friday - anxiously wondering whether the rain would ever stop or not, the weather did (almost) hold out for the entire duration of the festival! We had to cable tie just about everything in the marquee to prevent the wind from wrecking the place, but we were happy that the event was a dry and sunny one!


Thank yous...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Jodie Noble and the production team at UZ Events for doing such a splendid job of organising the festival! Sneaking a peek at event operations on a grand scale was truly eye-popping and we're ever so grateful for being looked after so well! Thanks too to Davie Lauder and chums for lifting and laying things for us and thanks to the man who took Carrie round the site on the bonkers buggy-doodah! Highlight of the month! Thank you to Lisa Watt for helping with the MITS Marquee promo and for being so damned competent! UZ - you are fabulous. You know who else is fabulous? Ruth Hollywood, Jennifer Nicolson, Corinne Robinson and Graham Smith, that's who! Thank you for all your help setting up the marquee and transporting various things to and from Falkirk!

Thank you to the I ♥ Haggis man who fed us on Saturday. Thanks to the fire engine man for the free coffee and for the vintage clothes buying tips! Thanks to Mischief La Bas for allowing me to have my picture taken. Thank to the kind man who offered to buy us ice-cream cones. Thank you to the toddler who blew us kisses. Thank you to Garry for buying us Jelly Babies. Thank you to all the lovely people in yellow jackets who looked after us.

Thank you to all the vendors who took part in the event. It was great to spend the weekend with such a lovely bunch of folks and we really appreciate all the efforts y'all went to to make sure the customers were sufficiently wowed! We hope you had a fabulous time and we look forward to seeing y'all again soon!


The MITS Gals

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VENDOR OPPORTUNITY

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY!
MADE IN THE SHADE @ BIG IN FALKIRK

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2009

The team are excited to announce that Made In The Shade has been invited to add a touch of vintage glamour and boutique shopping to Scotland's National Street Art Festival, Big In Falkirk. Taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2009, Made In The Shade will set up shop in its very own wooden floored marquee in the Secret Garden area of Callendar Park, providing festival go-ers an alternative, boutique shopping experience! The Made In The Shade marquee is set to compliment a mixture of gourmet food stands, theatre performances and musical sets taking place in the Secret Garden during the festival.

We would love for y'all to join us in making this special version of Made In The Shade a roaring success! Big In Falkirk attracts over 100,000 visitors each year. This is a fabulous opportunity to promote your business and introduce your wares to thousands of new customers. For more information on the festival, click here.

The Made In The Shade marquee will be open to customers from 12 noon til late each day.

Selling space at Big In Falkrik for one day costs £40
However, we have a number of limited 'full weekend' slots available at a very special price of £65

Interested in taking part? Keen to hear more?

To register your interest in booking selling space at Big In Falkirk, drop a quick email to: madeintheshadebookings@gmail.com detailing which day(s) you'd like to attend

We will then send you full details on how to apply to be a Made In The Shade vendor @ Big In Falkirk.

We looking forward to hearing from y'all!

P.S Keep your peepers peeled for yet MORE exciting festival news from Made In The Shade in the coming months!

Springtime Jamboree Vendors

Whoof! We have been utterly inundated with vendor applications for our Made In The Shade Springtime Jamboree at Oran Mor. We received twice as many applications than we have spaces so the team have had to make some REALLY tough decisions this season. However, we think we've succeeded in bringing y'all a fabulous, perfectly balanced selection of design, neo-craft and vintage lifestyle! Phew....

Introducing... the Made In The Shade Springtime Jamboree Vendors!

All makers at Made In The Shade design and create their own products.

All vintage sellers have the eyes of magpies and offer quality, personally sought out items.

Little Sister Lucy: Luxurious nightwear, jewellery & accessories by Lucy Balloch

Pammie Annie Mackay: Gorgeous clutch bags, make-up pouches & pretty shoppers by Pammie Annie

Doublethink Designs: Unusual prints, cards & framed interiors by Victoria Evans

t-boo & Stella My Star: Jewellery & accessories made with love from vintage reclaim and pretty things

Kitty & Dude: Cheeky ceramics to appeal to the eye and the brain - by the fabulously talented Cosima

Pea Millinery: Must-have millinery by Paula Cooper. Vintage & contemporary designs - gorgeous!

Covetables: Hand sewn plush characters for children and grown-ups alike. Oh - and you must try the scrummiest cupcakes in town. By Michelle Aaron.

Eyes Wide Open Vintage: Vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery & pretty things by those 60s obsessed psych/garage gals!

Bindy Boo: Beautiful handbound books and journals by Bindy Boo, Eva Gustavsson.

Silly Lily: Handmade gifts & accessories for the home; bookmarks, doorstops, egg cosies, paper weights, scented sachets and washbags and... and... so many more pretty things!

Clare Nicolson: Oh-so-sweet springtime textiles and interiors. Add a little pretty to your surroundings!

Nana Moon & Lady Wurlitzer: Vintage style, homewares, beauty and ephemera by Carrie Maclennan

YHF Photography: Photography exhibit with a touch of quirk by Garry Maclennan & Friends

Margolily: Fancy accessories inspired by 1920s sparkle. Ribbons, silks, feathers and handknits; indulgent!

Madness of Many: Owls! Robots! Stags! Handmade interiors & giftware by Kimberly Diamond

Made By Mother: Art, illutsration & giftware by Mhari McMullan. The home of handmade lace braces!

We Are The Robots: Nautical, rockabilly & pixelated jewellery by the coolest robots in town.

Feel Fuzzy: Giving childhood treasures new life: vintage inspired paper-goods, embroidery & gifts

INTO Textiles: Fabulously cosy knits by the super-talented Lorraine Linton

Crikey Aphrodite: Glamorous corsetry & undergarments for the goddess in you (or your honey!)

Global Guru: Eclectic textiles, accessories & interiors by Morag Macpherson

Electra French: Citrus-tastic clothing, pants, jewellery & gifts by Dougie

Elfie Loves: Fashion writer/stylist, Diana Kiernander opens her vintage closet to MITS customers!

Art by Neil Slorance: Welcome to Neil's OSM world of robots, spacemen and shy boys, unlucky in love. Whimsical and melancholic yet utterly delightful and engaging!

Miso Funky: Offbeat homewares, accessories & embroidered samplers by Claire Brown & Mr. Miso

Sarey Poppins: Sarah Martin of Belle & Sebastian cuts her crafty teeth at Made In The Shade with her Springtime range of bags, accessories and special gifts.

Emoni: Michael Clarence returns to MITS with his luxurious range of ribboned shoppers and handbags.

bYMi: Unusual origami jewellery, art and accessories by Hannah Snell. Gorgeous

Leah Halliday: Handmade homey things, vintage treasure and beautiful giftware by Leah Halliday.

The MITS III Exhibitors

Announcing... The Made In The Shade III exhibitors! Here are just 60 of the exhibitors busily preparing to set up shop at the Made In The Shade Festive Shopping Weekender next month. There are a few more exciting names to be added to the list over the next few days but we felt we'd left y'all dangling long enough waiting to hear who'd be taking part in the event, so these guys and dolls should be enough to well and truly whet your appetite while we put the final finishing touches to the exhibitor line-up!

1. Leah Halliday - gorgeous giftware

2. Off With Her Head - fabulous millinery and headwear for the burlesque goddess in you

3. Genna Designs - beautiful jewellery for the special guy or gal in your life!

4. Magic Alice - unusual accessories by Jennifer Field

5. Syrah Jay - felt and textile jewellery and accessories

6. OSM - robot and spaceman inspired art and design pieces

7. Kes Designs - clothing and gifts for mini Made In The Shaders!

8. Nana Moon - vintage treasures and ephemera by Carrie Maclennan

9. Clare Nicolson - textile design for the home, for the perfect gift

10. YHF - street culture photography by Garry Maclennan

11. Lady Wurlitzer - vintage inspired bath & beauty products handcrafted at home

12. Tahira Iqbal - fabulous accessories and jewellery

13. Elfie Loves - vintage clothing by stylist and journalist Diana Kiernander

14. Haberdash House - acrylic jewellery and accessories! The circus is the new black.

15. Ding Dong Designs - celebrity-style finger puppets and quirky felt accessories!

16. Suzy Loves - cute clothes, bags and accessories

17. Covetables - friendly stitched creatures AND home baking! Perfect combo!

18. Bindy Boo - beautiful handmade books and journals

19. Pea Cooper Millinery - super swell millinery and headwear by Paula Cooper

20. INTO Textile Designs - felt and knitted accessories and cosifying items!

21. Made By Mother - art and design pieces by the fabulously talented Mhari McMullan

22. Liz Tainsh Photography - abstract photography

23. Dazed Dorothy - unique clutch bags and accessories by leathersmith, Corinne

24. Boxart - vintage inspired canvas art collection by Kate George

25. Scrumptious - luxurious textiles by a fabulously talented collective

26. Tea 'n' Cake - 50s inspired accessories and homewares by Joy & Gerry

27. J'emmajo - pretty pashminas by Emma Jo Webster

28. Girl Industries - cute handmade gifts for your chums

29. re:made - beautiful knits and handmade gifts by Victoria Neil & Chloe McDonnell

30. Elisabeth Ingram - jewellery inspired by nature, japanese prints and craft techniques

31. *pipless jam - fabulous up-cycled accessories and gifts by Rosemary Cunningham

32. Gorjuss - wistful artwork and gift selection

33. Global Guru - electic textile design by Morag Macpherson

34. Pumpkinsputnik - elegant handmade stationery and gift cards

35. Little Sister Lucy - indulgent designer undergarments for the gals

36. bYMi - wonderful origami accessories and gifts

37. Kitty & Dude - quirky handmade ceramics that laugh at your behind your back

38. Helen Gallogly - textile design and homewares inspired by nature and pretty prints

39. Emoni - beautiful handmade fabric bags

40. We Are The Robots - geek chic accessories and nautical naughtiness from Kerri and Nina

41. Lost In The Forest - unusual, enchanting gifts by Emily Chandler

42. Miso Funky - naughty embroidery and handcrafted homewares

43. Asking For Trouble - giftwares inspired by Japanese culture & style

44. Feel Fuzzy - reclaim your childhood with upcycled retro products by Debi

45. Anna Whyte - classic tailoring in luxury fabrics by designer Anna Whyte

46. Pammie Annie Mackay - gorgeous bags, belts and purses by seamstress Pammie Annie

47. The Dandelion Project - handknits, stationery and prints by designer duo

48. Marion Barclay - contemporary jewellery made from anodised aluminium

49. Librarian Barbarian - the home of the cassette purse and record bag!

50. Electra French - indie clothing and accessories company with a electro/citrus edge

51. A Curious Swift - Scary sperm? Angry cloud? Quirky jewellery and giftwares by Gini

52. Cherryloco - jewellery and pretty charms

53. Natalie Farrell - sweet as candy pastel fabric purses and accessories

54. Florence Box Jewellery - wonderful vintage inspired accessories

55. Pistol Whip Vintage - vintage fashion treasures

56. Stella My Star - quirky handmade jewellery by Jo Gurney

57. Suzanne Smith Design - vintage craft supplies and giftware

58. Lullaby Lily - loveable handknitted creatures by Flora Kennedy

59. Nina's Vintage Hair Parlour - stylist to the stars, Nina Butkovich-Budden sets up salon

60. Raw Vintage - vintage fashion treasures by Southside boutique, 'Re-cycle And Wear'

Introducing... Made In The Shade II Exhibitors!

Why hello there!

Autumn 2008 sees Made In The Shade gravitate toward all things indulgent and luxurious! As the afternoons become drearier and the nights become longer, what better time of year to throw the credit crunch to the wind, treat yourself and enjoy a little bit of pampering before cosying down with your honey after a hard day's indie shopping?

Come visit! Spend the day browsing a fabulous range of truly unique, ethically produced and affordable products brought to you by some of the UKs finest, most innovative creative talent! When your feet get a little bit tired, a cup of tea and a bun from the gorgeous Doocot cafe is just what you need!

We are so excited to announce the talented designers and makers joining us at Made In The Shade II at The Lighthouse for the shopping event of the season! Get your notebook and your pen out - you may want to make a list of gifts you need to buy on the day! You don't want to miss anything!

From the Made In The Shade team, we have...

1. Clare Nicolson Textile Design: Clare brings her birdies along for a day out at The Lighthouse!

2. Suzanne Smith Design: Suzanne showcases of her vintage-inspired crafty supplies

3. Stella My Star: Jo, Godmother of Craft, presents her range of handmade jewellery and accessories

4. Nana Moon: Carrie brings along her magic suitcase filled with vintage treasure and ephemera

From across the UK, we have...

5. Feel Fuzzy: wonderfully nostalgic, handmade journals, accessories and art

6. Gorjuss: beautiful art work and gifts by Suzanne Wolcott

7. Pammie Annie Mackay: handmade bags, belts and purses from the very talented Pammie Annie

8. Pistol Whip Vintage: The PWV gals spill out their closets for Made In The Shade vintage lovers

9. Flossy & Dossy: 1950s inspired frocks and accessories by seamstress Wendy Richardson

10. Madness Of Many: Foxes! Robots! Creatures! Wonderful handmade gifts by Kimberley Diamond

11. Aubeebop Jewellery: Fabulous, colourful space-age style accessories

12. The Curious Swift: Unusual, handmade jewellery and accessories by Gini

13. Off With Her Head: Glamorous millinery for the burlesque goddess in you!

14. Haberdash House: Marie introduces her new jewellery range inspired by the circus!

15. The Dandelion Project: Knitted collars and cuffs + beautiful printed gifts by designers Vala & Ian

16. Elfie Loves: Vintage connoisseur Diana Kiernander brings a touch of vintage exclusivity to the affair!

17. Jennie Loof: Beautiful garments, handmade from reclaimed vintage fabric by seamstress Jennie

18. Emily Chandler: Handmade jewellery and accessories by designer and maker Emily

19. INTO Textile Design: Felted and knitted designs from INTO - cosy!

20. Kes Designs: Oh so cute items for mini Made In The Shaders!

21. J'emmajo: Luxurious scarves and accessories from Emma Jo Webster

22. Made By Mother: Art & Gifts by Mhari McMullan

23. Bindy Boo Designs: Handmade books and journals by Eva Gustavsson

24. Lullabylily + Covetables: Enchanting creatures knitted and sewn with love!

25. Bedcrumb Boutique: Indulgent gifts for the home: think cushions and oddment teasets! Beautiful!

26. Crikey Aphrodite: Handmade garters and glamorous undies: perfect for those cosy nights in!

27. Leah Halliday: Talented designer and seamstress Leah Halliday showcases at Made In The Shade!

28. Anna Whyte Clothing: Quality, luxurious, classic tailoring from Anna Whyte

29. Syrah Jay Jewellery: Ecclectic textile and beaded jewellery from Syrah Jay

30. Magic Alice: Charms and trinkets become gorgeous accessories with help from Magic Alice

From the Creative Entrepreneurs Club we have...

31. Lady Wurlitzer: vintage inspired bath & beauty

32. YHF Photography: street art oddities by Garry Maclennan

33. Cotton Candy Corsage: corsages, fascinators and accessories by the lovely Rebecca Holland

34. Jacqueline Graham Jewellery: jewellery and accessories

35. Showpony: beautiful textile design by Emma Henderson

36. Crazy for Ruthie: jewellery and accessories by Ruth Patterson

37. The Cake Goddess: tasty, eadible treats by Laura Macdonald

38. In A Pickle: fabulous millinery and pretty accessories

39. The Rainbow Effect: Cheery, colourful clothing and accessories for people big and small

40. Jocelyn Turley: Design pieces by Jocelyn

41. The Lighthouse Shop: For all your design needs and gift ideas!

From Glasgow Craft Mafia we have...

42. Marionette: Home of the vintage cup candle, Marionette's range of accessories and homewares is swell!

43. Natalie Farrell: Sugary sweet textiles and beautiful handmade bags and purses

44. Librarian Barbarian: Cassette tape accessories and reclaim designs by Markie. Hoorah!

45. Global Guru: Indulgent, eclectic textiles by Morag Macpherson

46. Electra French: Pants! Tshirts! Citrus coloured accessories and day-glow wonders by Dougie & Chums!

47. Pumpkin Sputnik: Handmade stationery and notebooks for those all-important lists!

48. Miso Funky: Homewares, emobroidery and kawaii stationery

49. Ding Dong Designs: Get your handknitted celebrity-style finger puppets here!

50. Dazed Dorothy: Leathersmith Corinne creates the most gorgeous and intricately designed clutch bags

51. Florence Box Jewellery: Sally uses reclaimed vintage materials to create a beautiful range of jewellery

52. t-boo: Scrabble letter bracelet? You saw it here first!

53. OSM: Neil Slorance is the OSM robot boy and we love him and his beautiful paintings!

54. We Are The Robots: Handmade jewellery and accessories with a rock'n'roll twist!