We went to the Arts in the Park at Maymont/Byrd Park in Richmond this morning. Normally we go on Saturday, but I had agreed to go to the Science Museum yesterday. Thanks to it being early Sunday and raining off and on all morning, the grounds weren't very crowded and parking wasn't insane like it usually is.
The Arts in the Park is an art show and contest and the proceeds from the booth rentals go to different charities each year. Each booth sells goods in addition to being able to enter the contest. I did not know until this year that there was a contest. The booths range from artwork to jewelry to plants. It takes about two hours to walk through the whole thing.
I am unemployed, so all I bought was soap. I only use natural soap, like goat milk soap, since I tend to react to normal soap sold in stores. I like the way natural soap smells better too, since it is made with essential oils for fragrance. Even though I still have half a bar of soap in my bath, I need to put it away and switch to scents that don't attract bugs now. During the cold months I use floral fragrances because they are my favorite and lift my mood during gloomy weather. During the warm months I switch to lavender, citrus, and other fragrances that repel insects, since they are a major problem here in Virginia.
I am currently finishing the Special Effects bag. I need to make handles and add a finished edge.
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