Thank You Recession ...

This is a pretty inspiring 30 min documentary on the recession that bottomed out in Argentina in 2001 and how the citizens banded together to make a future for themselves. I'm hopeful that as we face similar challenges with high unemployment and the uncertainty of the dollar and all the other "crisis" related issues that we all have to deal with, is that we embrace the idea that what will ultimately save us as individuals is learning to help each other.

Great stuff!

Lemonade ...

This trailer is from the upcoming documentary movie "Lemonade" which tells the story of what happens when people who were once paid to be creative in advertising are forced to be creative with their own lives.

According to the movie's synopsis, some 70,000 advertising professionals have lost their jobs during this "great recession". Thankfully, my husband Jon, who is an Art Director at an agency, still has a job.

But since I've had so many friends lose their jobs recently and perhaps you or someone you know has been affected by unemployment, I thought we could all appreciate this encouraging snippet; because you never know when life might hand you some lemons ...

Raising Awareness ...

I just came across this amazing video, the animation and 3D is spectacular!

“The Veiled Commodity” is a short film that uses various design and animation techniques to tell the history of slavery and the problems of its present day counterpart; the trafficking and victimization of people around the world.

It's been said “those who forget history are doomed to repeat it" and that’s exactly what’s happening. Slavery exists around the world at this very moment – sometimes even in our own backyard.

The Veiled Commodity HD from Vinh Dickson on Vimeo.

***if you are coming through facebook, you'll have to go to my blog to watch the video; www.sophiacarolina.blogspot.com

The Show ...

In case you missed the show this past Saturday, here's a few shots of our fabulous day. We'll be having another show this coming fall, and if you want to be notified when we set the date, just send us an email at thehandmaderevolution@gmail.com or you can follow us at our blog; www.thehandmaderevolution.com

Handmade Show this Saturday 8.8.09 ...

OK, you have been officially invited to The Handmade Revoution's Trunk Show. This time were serving up some fresh locally made, eco-friendly goods, cool drinks and live tunes. Hope you can stop by!