North Holland: Sail boats and a skull

The area we are in is known for its proximity to the sea and sailing culture. When I visited the harbor, beautiful ships in all its wooden glory were anchored. The ships remind us of the long-gone past, days when we didn't worry so much about what others thought of us.

A nostalgia for the Romance days.

A skull formed by hundreds of butterflies - becoming a part of something greater than one.

*Kelly is wearing the Skull shirt from Walking Exhibit along with the Monkey Girl pendant. 

A Way of Life - The Walking Exhibit in the Netherlands

From July 25th, we've been in the town of Bergen, North Holland for The International Holland Music Sessions. In its 25th year of existence, its an intensive course for classical musicians between the age of 16 and 27. My sister and I attended last year and were struck by the magic of the experience of being in Holland that we decided to come back! The following posts, from now until mid-August, will be centered on images that we have captured; they represent our day, our interactions, and a musician's way of life. My goal with this blog is to show what influences us, contributing to our designs for The Walking Exhibit.



We found this tunnel inside the peaceful grounds of a Roman Catholic Church. It opened to a field populated by a few goats and pigs lounging in the sun.
*Kelly wearing the "Music Is Magic" shirt.

Etsy Seller Thoughts - Packaging

One of the most important aspects of being a seller on Etsy, in fact as a seller of anything anywhere, is the way one packages the product.

Personally, when I buy articles of clothing, I'm not only buying the actual piece, but also the experience. Operating solely as an e-retailer, without a brick-and-mortar shop, means we have to find other ways to incorporate this "experience" of visiting our shop for the customer. A great way to do this  is finding creative and effective ways of packaging! 

Whether its in a unique cardboard box, plastic envelope, or cloth bag, great packaging helps the individual who bought your item appreciate the fact that some thought was put into the details. The themes of your shop could be incorporated into it as well! As the Walking Exhibit tries to grow, we're trying to find the way of packaging that suits our product best and helps us be unique.

Talk you again soon!

Kai  

  

SUMMER CAMPAIGN

Tell your friends! Tell your family! Tell your neighbors!

It's the Walking Exhibit's summer campaign, with free shipping storewide. We'll be putting out exciting products, like the "Trumpet Combustion" shirt that just released on our Etsy site last week.

It's exciting times for the Walking Exhibit! Hit us up!

Kai

The absolutely classic white tee

Hey y'all! Long time no see! 

For those of you who have visited our shop on Etsy, you'll recognize these shirts--

"The Year of the Horse"

"Coming of Good Luck" 

"The Morning Dew"

These three shirts are part of the MIHARU X the Walking Exhibit collaboration. MIHARU is a Japanese artist who takes direct inspiration from the art of Japanese calligraphy and we are super excited about the designs that we are working together on! 

One of the pillars of the Walking Exhibit is the classic white shirt. As a staple in every man and woman's wardrobe, there is nothing more indispensable than the perfect white tee; dressed up or down, it looks great with anything and on anybody. Our shirts are designed for the comfort of everyday wear, but offer a unique punch through our graphics. 

Particularly as warmer days approach us, it's time to get your hands on a white tee from the Walking Exhibit!

Kai  

Inspirations: Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This past Sunday, The Walking Exhibit (aka my family and I) went out to the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, curious of what kind of arts and crafts convention existed just over one hour away. After starting Etsy and developing new ideas for new products, we became exposed to the community of artists-- the Bead&Button Show, a sort of convention for crafters and suppliers alike, was the first step to familiarize ourselves with what others were doing.

Beads! Beads! Beads!

The convention was very organized and unexpectedly large. Over twelve rows of shops packed the large space; each shop was illuminated by self-brought spotlights, making the beads and glass sparkle like small treasures. People flowed in and out of the place, stopping to look at whatever caught their eye. It was as if the Wisconsin Center had turned into a small town of artisans.

  

 Items showcased like rows and rows of chocolate...



An elegant display of incredible craftsmanship.

Beautiful bracelets made with the Kumihimo method.

Sellers included suppliers selling chains, leather, and wool.

There were not only beads and glassware, but also fossils and stones.

We had an exquisite time; although walking around turned out to be quite the hike, the level of artistry and variety was great. Truly, a feast for the eyes!

Kelly