What I'm Working On- Yummy & Company

Fall is starting to settle in and for me that means a new color palette!

Indigo is the color of my fall collection!  To see it in person, stop by .925 the Silver Store, in Fells Point, or check my blog to see where I'll be vending in this show season!

Very Merry UN Birthday to Jen!

aka yummy and company

Hello! Who are you? Give us the 411 about yourself.

For starters, I'm Jen, and I'm the designer behind Yummy & Company.  I live in Baltimore, and on most days can be found in my studio working on my latest creations.  When I'm not working, I like to do yoga, paint, hang out with my hubby, friends and family.

When/how did you start your business?
I began my artistic career as a painter, but, after much prodding by my mother-in-law, I started designing jewelry in 2008.  She has worked in retail for years and kept telling me that I had a "great eye" for design and I should design jewelry.  What started out as "Okay, okay, I'll try it!" has turned into a wonderful career for me!  I get a lot of joy out of making things and I feel lucky to be doing it at a time when people understand and appreciate the value of well made, locally produced craft.

What inspires you?
Well, besides everything, let's see...
my family and friends, nature in general, art, color, music, light, texture, pattern, textiles, fashion, history, food, life, love, reading and being around other creative people.
What's your favorite thing about your craft?
I pretty much enjoy every aspect of it.  Except cleaning up!

If you could have one wish granted for the craft community, what would it be?
I think as a whole, the craft community is pretty amazing.  The amount of talent out there is inspiring and I just hope it continues to grow in ways that we can all be proud of.

by LanaBella & Lexi

note: my daughter Lexi is assisting on this series as part of a home-school project.

Niche Features BEST Crafter Jennifer Wilfong of Yummy & Company!

If you haven't checked out Niche's new blog now is the time!  As a crafter, it's such a thrill to even be on their radar!  So I about jumped out of my chair when they said they'd like to write an article about my work and what inspires some of the designs I've created.   Niche has been an invalubable resource for retailers and galleries looking to find one of a kind crafts for years and is a great source for any aspiring crafter!

What is a Trunk Show?

Trunk available at Caribou Creek 

According to Wikipedia, a trunk show is " a special sale in which vendors present merchandise directly to store personnel or select customers at a retail location or another unique venue. In many cases it allows store personnel to preview and/or purchase merchandise before it is made available to the public. It is particularly desirable to have the actual designer present at the event. Most small businesses do this to get more buys. Trunk Shows are particularly popular in the bridal industry. January through May is Trunk Show season. Brides can view a larger selection of a bridal designer's collection than is normally carried in a bridal salon. Trunk shows got their name from the way dresses used to be transported to these events--in trunks."

As a designer, this is one of my favorite ways of showing my collections.  I get to spend a lot of time with customers and usually end up coming home with new ideas and inspiration for new work.  How does it work? Here is an example...

Typically, a customer will pick out a time and date and invite a bunch of friends.  In the past, my hosts have held "trunk show happy hours" where the host offers wine and hors d'oeuvres.  Although I don't show up with an actual trunk, I do show up a half hour early to set up a few trays of jewelry.  It's that easy.  The host gets to pick out a free piece of jewelry and gets a discount on all of her purchases.  All of the guests have a great time... eating, drinking, and trying on jewelry!  There's no hard sell, there's no minimum purchase, just drinks, friends, jewelry, and good times! 

Fenton Street Market: This Weekend!

Stop by the Fenton Street Market this Saturday from 9-2 in Silver Spring. Their first market in September was a huge success- and was featured in Daily Candy's DC Weekend Edition!

BEST crafter Jennifer Wilfong of Yummy & Company will be there, displaying her goods along with 60+ vendors! The market is located at the corner of Fenton Street and Silver Spring Avenue. It's a great neighborhood market and is kid and dog friendly!

Let's Go Out!

What I'd wear to lunch on a rainy day...

This rain coat from Hogethog.

This dress by Carolhannah

This necklace by Bakerswife

These sandals from Jessjamesjake

With one of my new cocktail rings!

Written by: Jen of Yummy and Company

Fenton Street Market!

This Saturday be sure to stop by the Fenton Street Market! The market will feature 60 vendors , including BEST's Yummy & Company, with an exciting array of fine, unusual, imported, and handmade goods...plus live music and hot mini donuts! The outdoor market will be held in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland on the corner of Fenton Street and Silver Spring Avenue. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featured!

Yummy & Company and Block Party Press were recently featured on Scoutie Girl! Scoutie Girl is an awesome blog written Tara Gentile, who has "a penchant for the passionately handmade". Stop by the Scoutie Girl blog to see what's new in the world of handmade or follow her updates on Twitter!

Yummy and Company on Indie Fixx!

BEST's very own Yummy and Company was featured on Indie Fixx this week!


Read the article here and be sure to check out her awesome new vessels and succulent-inspired jewelry in person at Artscape!