Out of the Broom Closet

05/28/2026

05/23/2026

A number of years ago (no, I couldn't tell you how many) MaryAnne started helping me at events. She helped with setup, with talking to people, with sales, with take down... She helped me on high pain days, and low sanity days. She helped keep me company during the slow times, and especially helped keep spirits and energy up when I was tired. MaryAnne made sure I ate before my sugars dropped too low. And she'd even show me weaves/designs she found in her doom scrolling that she thought were interesting. And then I would usually show her that it was already on my list of things to make.

In 2024 I bought a scanning gun to help with sales, as I realized *I was having trouble remembering all the weave/product names and prices, so if I was having trouble as one who MADE all the things, imagine how difficult it was for one who wasn't fully immersed in chainmaille. There could only be so many pieces named "non byzantine", after all.

I share all this today for a reason. MaryAnne (or Minion, as her name tag read - her choice, I swear) is leaving Nova Scotia and moving back to her home province.

Please join me in wishing MaryAnne safe travels on the almost 20hr drive with everything packed in a big truck.

MaryAnne Bellefontaine I know you are scared and nervous and worried about making such a HUGE change in your life (again). I wish you all the best, and hope you have so many new adventures! I hope you settle in quickly, and that everything feels "like home" soon.

Thank you for all your help and support over the years. I look forward to hearing updates and stories of your escapades!

05/21/2026

We’re bringing together 15+ local businesses for the Access to Success marketplace, and we’d love for you to join us! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/access-to-success-2026-tickets-1988845364022

Come spend the afternoon hearing inspiring stories, shopping local, networking, and connecting with entrepreneurs in our community.

Access to Success is happening May 26 from 1–4 PM at Casino Nova Scotia.

Tickets are free, so grab yours and come support local:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/access-to-success-2026-tickets-1988845364022

05/10/2026

Thanks to everyone that stopped by our booth at .odd.artists yesterday! So nice to see familiar faces and talk to new people. Next events are mini ren faire market at the Halifax Brewery, as well as at Spatz Theater!

❤️

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow! Still so much to do! *cue panic

05/07/2026

Two more sleeps! Are you excited? .odd.artists

05/05/2026

How is it already the first week of May?!?!? Don't forget, .odd.artists is THIS SATURDAY! I have some new designs, and new pieces. And I have one - maybe two ring orders arriving before this weekend, so I'm going to be very busy trying to make last minute pretties.

04/25/2026

First event of 2026! We're here at the for the Crafters' Spring Market.

04/21/2026

This is the first event of the year for us! So many events lined up. 2026 is going to be a great year!

01/26/2026

SpayDay is selling raffle tickets on this absolutely stunning cloak. If you're interested in purchasing tickets from a SpayDay volunteer, please reach out to them directly to make arrangements.