THE NEST

Abby Saunders Work Featured in Craftland

abbyrhodes — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:52:55 +0000

Don’t you just loooove Jen Corace’s drawings she does for Craftland?! (see new flyer on left) Jen is one of the masterminds behind Craftland, a 9-yrs in the running craft show that runs for the month of December, hand picking crafts from all over the nation and setting up shop for the holiday season.

Earlier this year, Craftland set up a permanent store at their Downcity Providence location that offers gallery shows, craft classes as well as a small shop. While they are now operating as a full-year shindig, they are still clearing out the space for the month of December and filling it with all new goodies for that month-long winter magic I call Craftland.

I was lucky this year to have a few pieces in the show. You can find my Providence longitude/latitude pins, bingo ball bracelets and hammered copper earrings. And let me just say, it is an honor to be a part of such an amazing tradition. I’m proud to call myself a Craftland artist. But, seriously, check out their show, their site, their store and their school. I heart Craftland. www.craftlandshow.com

Abby

Ted James to DJ RISD Alumni Sale

abbyrhodes — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:39:24 +0000

This Saturday (as in tomorrow!) Ted James is DJ’ing the annual Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Sale, held at the RI Convention Center in Providence, RI from 10am-5pm. That’s 7 HOURS OF MUSIC!?! He is diligently holed up in his man room as I write this, “pulling records” or plucking from his Itunes library to fill a marathon-length playlist of awesomeness. This is the third year in a row Ted James has played the show, so stop by and show your love, not to mention pick up some amazing goods from RISD alum. See what the most expensive art school in the nation can churn out. Ooo, and stop by our friend Joe S’s booth for all over printed skinny jeans, t’s & more. He’ll also be joining Julie Miller and I for Sunday’s Mass Market 5 at MassArt.

Providence Rock’n'roll Yard Sale

abbyrhodes — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:52:59 +0000

Julie Miller (left) & Abby Saunders (right) of The Nest sold work at the Providence Rock'n'roll Yard Sale. (photo courtesy of indowncity.com)

Nest Artists featured at Mass Market 5

abbyrhodes — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:41:46 +0000

The Nest 2.0 (we moved!)

abbyrhodes — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:27:25 +0000

Paper Eagles during a photoshoot at the Nest '09.

The Nest has recently moved to private studios, where the Paper Eagles, the Danger Danger Birds, Risque Bouquet, Abby Saunders, Julie Miller and all other affiliated artists will continue to collaborate and create work. The Nest’s Etsy store is in the making, and plan on seeing our work featured at Craftland in Providence this winter and various other local craft shows. There will be no more classes this season, but stay tuned for future locations and schedules from Nest teachers. Thanks to all who attended classes and made work in the space!

Cheers!

Abby

Pilates a Go-Go Playlist 6.16.09

abbyrhodes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:03:24 +0000

Um…Goldmund?

“In a Notebook” – Goldmund

“Finding it There” – Goldmund

“Subtle the Sum” – Goldmund

“Threnody” – Goldmund

“Now” – Goldmund

“The Winter of 1539-1540″ – Goldmund

“Ouendake” – Goldmund

“John Harrington” – Goldmund

“Apalachee” – Goldmund

“The Gardener” – Goldmund

“Mound Builder” – Goldmund

“Pictureloved” – Isolee

“One Life to Leave” – Out Hud

“Hustler” – Simian Mobile Disco

“Image-Autumn-Womb” – Goldmund

“Everything that Happens” – David Byrne & Brian Eno

“To Give Love” – El Perro del Mar

Pilates a Go-Go Playlist 6.09

abbyrhodes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:50:23 +0000

I was feeling the Telefon Tel Aviv for this one. Wicked amazing new album. Pairs well with teasers and leg lifts.

“Sunday Afternoon at Tamagawa River” – Guitar

“Naoki” – Guitar

“Rad & White” – Guitar

“Tokyo Memory” – Guitar

“The Birds” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Your Mouth” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“M” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Helen Of Troy” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Stay Away From Being Maybe” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Made A Tree On The Wold” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Immolate Yourself” – Telefon Tel Aviv

“Silver Cruiser” – Röyksopp

“Lollipop” (Featuring Static Major) – Lil Wayne

“Gimme More” – Britney Spears

“Poker Face” – Lady GaGa

“Hustler” – Simian Mobile Disco

“The Animator” – Junior Boys

“Cherry Blossom Girl” – Air

“The Dress Looks Nice on You” – Sufjan Stevens

Photos from the PVD Art Fest & Mass Market 4

abbyrhodes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:25:50 +0000

We rocked the Providence Art Fest on Westminster Street and the Mass Market at Mass Art earlier this month. In a ridiculous, whirlwind weekend, we did two shows in two states, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. And then, took a really long, well deserved nap.

Now, we’re ready to get back in the studio and start working towards our next craft show. Check us out mid-July at the Indie Arts Fest Arts Exchange on July 18th in Burnside Park in Kennedy Plaza (Downtown Providence, RI). Come for the crafts, stay for the facial hair contest, live dance performance and bands. Speaking of…the Danger Danger Birds and Paper Eagles will be performing at Indie Arts fest, as well. I’ll keep you updated. Thanks to everyone who came out the the shows on June 13th & 14th. We’ll never forget the support for our first weekend. But we’ve got mustaches to make and bingo balls to glue. Cheers!

Check out photos from the shows…

Danger Danger Birds win Motif Music Awards ‘Best Live Act!’

abbyrhodes — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:44:23 +0000

We did it! eek. All our hours of ridiculous rehearsals, false eyelashes, sequins, ruffles, freezing butts off in a sequined bikinis, performing sketch comedy routines at clubs, live action scenes at swanky parties, shimmying and hamming it up has NOT gone unnoticed. At the Motif Music Awards on Monday, May , we won Best Live Act, and..uh, we’re not really a band, but we’ll take it! Check us out at the Motif Music Awards held at The High Hat in Providence. Thanks to all the Birdies, and to everyone who voted for the razzle dazzle. xoxo

Check out photos from the party…

Nest Artists Featured at Mass Market 6.14

abbyrhodes — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:16:06 +0000