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Brigitte Coovert of Zombukis Love You is baaacccckkkk for her second season at Atomic’s Sunday show on 12/13. Yay, the hell YAY! Zombukis Love You creations are fun and candy-fied, yet there is an inviting edge to her pieces. Look at her creations, ohhh, so sweet and tasty, confections of pinks and sugars yet a nice little zing that makes you open your eyes and take a second look! Brigitte’s (and what a great first name) interview follows below:

Name of Business/Website Address? Zombukis Love You @ zombuki.etsy.com/

What City/State do you reside in? Palm Harbor, FL

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? Second year, holla!

What do make and plan on bringing to Atomic? Resin jewelry (necklaces, charms, rings), OOAK Kokeshi Art Dolls, customized Urban Vinyl figures, and swag featuring the Zombuki, which are Pullip, Dal, and Blythe dolls that I’ve customized.

Is making stuff your full time occupation? Do you have a day job, are you a parent? How do you find the time to balance making stuff and taking time out for your life? I went full time DIY in August of this year! I’m crazy lucky to be able to follow my dream, make a living off my own work, and it makes every day a lot more fun! I’m also in graduate school so there’s a lot of balancing that needs to be done, which is hard, but as long as I’m doing something “productive” I refuse to get down on myself for letting A or B slip for a few days.

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What can I say about Brian Blur? We had a moment. Thankfully, not caught on camera, maybe we’ll tell you about it some day. All I can say is it was a very rock n roll moment, all ten seconds of it, which ranged from learning, to screwing up the lesson, to surprise to laughter to fear and back to holy shit, “Did that just happen?”

Now don’t go to the gutter folks, please! Brian and I are simply friends, he has a beautiful and talented biz partner and partner in crime, Tara, who wasn’t a part of this interview, so we just have the meat and potatoes ala Mr. Blur’s point of view. Which is pretty damn amusing, Brian has never been to an Atomic so I’m not sure if he knows what he is in for so I demand that he rest up, drink plenty of liquids and do a few bench presses!!

Name of Business/Website Address? Aperture Photography / apertureswfl.com/ & briandavidbraun.com/

What City/State do you reside in? Unincorporated Sarasota County

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? First time.

What do make and plan on bringing to Atomic? Three large cameras and a lots of prints.

Is making stuff your full time occupation? I am a single father and a full time photographer.

Why are you passionate about DIY and what does it mean to you? I do all my own stunts.

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Julie Marriott of Sew It’s For You just had a baby boy (and he’s cute as hell!) and guess what folks?! She is working both Atomic shows on Saturday 12/12 and Sunday 12/13. I can barely scoop poop out of the litterbox (but I do because I am civilized) but I can’t imagine working a crazy craft show after having a young ‘un (just wanted to sound a bit countryfied this morning). So to all you mama’s and papa’s I salute you. Ok back to the crafty world. Julie is a delight and embroiders a sweet dish of amusing images. Check out her interview below:
Name of Business/Website Address? Sew It’s For You http://www.sewitsforyou.etsy.com/

What City/State do you reside in? Tarpon Springs, Florida

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? This is my 3rd time attending Atomic and the 2nd I have been in it.

What do make and plan on bringing to Atomic? I make all hand embroidered items. This year I am planning on bringing all sorts of cheeky items to appeal to a variety of folks. There will be some “adult” pieces and loads of great gifts for the holidays. I will also be filling custom orders.

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Jen Renninger of Still Room Studio will be at Atomic’s Sunday 12/13 show. She recently contacted me which worked out perfectly because I was in need of a person willing to work a table split, not always an easy thing to finesse! Anyway, when I opened up Jen’s email and saw her beautiful illustrations, it was a no-brainer! I loved getting to know Jennifer better and you can, too. Still Room Studio interview begins now:
Name of Business/Website Address? Jen Renninger Illustration – Still Room Studio, portfolio: jenrenninger.com/ / shop: etsy.com/shop/pleasebestill

What City/State do you reside in? Tampa, FL

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? This will be my first time attending and showing! How exciting is that? I can’t wait.. It sounds like such a great event!

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Brenna Foster of Sutara and I keep running into each other at the post office. She usually has her back to me (she’s a tall gal) while she is hammering things out on the auto-postage machine. I saw her yesterday and I have to say her son is adorable, loves to talk, and he showed me his broken eraser on his pencil. She has also lived in Youngstown, Ohio and went to the music school there; somehow we both managed to escape to Sarasota. Now while I may have more of an ’80s new-wave, punk-rock vibe she has more of a granola vibe. However, I can completely appreciate the work she does with her sewing machine, brain and hands (not necessarily in that order, hardeeharhar). Her layered skirts are well-made and peaceful, the color choices she uses to layer these skirts imply style and comfort but are completely feminine and lovely; she makes a ton of other items as well which you can find at the Sutara table at the Sunday, 12/13 Atomic show. Let’s get to know her better by reading her interview below:

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Laura Gale of Everything But the Girl is Atomic alumni… She is a FOUR TIMER, folks! Laura produced the fashion shows for AHB II & III with Monica Eshkoli (of Freaky Tiki) and EBTG will be at both Atomic shows this year, Saturday Night, 12/12/09 and Sunday, 12/13/09.

I remember the first Atomic show in 2006, Laura made a point of stopping me a little before the doors were getting ready to open and she told me to stop and take it all in. What can I say? It was a moment, a very, very good moment! Everything But the Girl is kind of like Atomic Holiday Bazaar year round, we are very lucky to have such a fun and colorful place to shop in Sarasota! It wouldn’t be Atomic without Laura. Ms. Gale’s interview can be read below!

Name of Business/Website Address? everything but the girl, boutique & gallery / shopebtg.com/

What City/State do you reside in? Sarasota FL

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? I am in my senior year, Year #4!

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I was introduced to photographer Sid Graves of Cemetery Prints by two people who are helping me and appearing at Atomic this year (Brian Blur and Doll Face, Inc.). Sid and his strikingly moody Cemetery Prints are appearing at AHB’s Saturday night and Sunday day shows.

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Carey Borden of C.A.B. Fayre is making a splash in the local DIY scene, I ran into her at the Stitch show in Delray Beach last weekend and it was a pleasure finally getting to meet her. Carey has a great eye for color, her clothing is fresh and sexy and her jewelry dangles in all the right places. In other words, this gal knows how to put shit together! C.A.B. Fayre can be found at Atomic’s Saturday night and Sunday day show. Carey’s interview follows…

Name of Business/Website Address? C.A.B. Fayre. cabfayre.com

What City/State do you reside in? Bradenton, FL

Is this your first time attending Atomic or have you done the show before? I went to Atomic last year as a shopper and loved it so much I knew I just had to be a vendor this year

What do you make and plan on bringing to Atomic: We make jewelry, clothing, hair accessories, and other kick-ass creations.

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Agorables Clothing comes to Atomic Holiday Bazaar from East Lake Weird, Fla. It is their first time working the show and they can be found at the Saturday night Atomic show.

I really adore their dark sensibilities, they speak to me. I hope their creations speak to you as well.

October seems a fitting time to showcase Agorables… Perhaps you have a loved one you must buy a Halloween gift for? Look no further, they have you covered… or just show up to the Saturday night Atomic Holiday show on 12/12/09, 5PM – 11:30PM.

Check out their interview below:

What do make and plan on bringing to Atomic: All kinds of Shit, mainly wallets and vintage items given a NEW LIFE.

Is making stuff your full time occupation? NOPE.

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