2011 Saint Louis Art Fair

A few weekends ago, Moe and went to the Saint Louis Art Fair in Clayton.  Everyone had been ranting and raving about the event so I felt like we should check it out.  Upon arriving, we were blown away at the mere size of the event.  It was street after street of exhibits!  The art ranged from painting to pottery to street chalk to accessories.  Moe of course said he wouldn't "look at art" unless he had a beer in hand so we spent the first 20 minutes hunting down the Budweiser stand.  Of course after walking isles and isles of exhibits, we realized that we had walked past the beer stand twice.  Once the drinking began, the spending quickly followed.  I stressed about whether or not I should spend $80 on a pair of earrings so I ended up dragging Moe back to the stand for a total of three times.  The first two times I didn't have enough cash (as we spent too much on beer).  Melissa, the designer/owner, offered for me to take the earrings and then just mail her a check. I was in disbelief that she would let me do this. I had to buy it not just for the fact that I loved them, but because she was so nice.  As the fair was closing down, a piece of pottery caught my eye.  Again, I was a few beers deep and the spending frenzy had begun.  I had it purchased two minutes after spotting it on the stand.  I have no self control :)

- Miss J

There was an entire parking lot filled with pictures drawn out of chalk.  It was amazing. 

Purchase #1

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Purchase #2