is so under rated because of the mass commercialism of things, that is very hard to look at some thing and say well, that is worth at least $100 when you know you can get a poor copy or something similar for $5 at the local dollar store. The reason I bring this up is because of this post on her blog which I read on regular basis.

I come across a lot of blogs were things are sold. Some like this one are a pure delight and I think to myself if only I had $60 to spare for the swaddled baby on her Esty shop or $90 for her boyfriend 1. Doing arts and crafts things myself, I realise how much time and effort are put into this kind of work. Pottery is another thing I go ditsy over and of course painting. My god if only I could afford a painting by Margaret Hunter or Eileen Cooper. My house would be so crowded. Unfortunately I don’t have the money so I contend myself with drooling over web pages and blogs.

I must admit though I will go to craft fairs, looking for cheaper stuff. Not because I don’t appreciate the work and skill that is involved but simply because the purse isn’t big enough to buy anything much over $40, especially as most fairs charge a large fee to get into and I have a husband attached who doesn’t understand the attraction to dolls etc. He does like wooden boxes though. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is way over that price.

Of course I don’t have a good opinion of most of the craft fairs I have been to in this area as a lot of the vendors are trading exactly the things that making being an artisan difficult, mass productions items from China or Taiwan. If I go to a craft or art fair I want it to be made by the person who is selling the item, thats the reason I am there, not to see something mass produced I can get in any local store. If they are selling stuff I want a blog or website address so I can see more of their work. I am a pig of a customer it seems.

Anyway I am resolved to buy one of Mimi’s dolls but not this month as I have just spend a fortune on beads.