Artisan Marketplace and Book Signings
During the conference, attendees will have access to shop our Artisan Marketplace and enjoy our daily Prize Garden, offering dozens of valuable prizes from our sponsors!
Take a walk through our garden of products, and be inspired, amazed and dazzled by handmade art, inspiring books and kits, self-care services and products, home decor, jewelry, gifts, and hand-curated collections from various talented makers, all available for purchase. Many of our sponsors also offer surprise treats, pick-your-own swag opportunities, and giveaways!
Artisan Items for Sale, Art Hotel Lobby
Enjoy custom art by local Laguna Beach artists, unique handmade purses, totes and backpacks, treasure collecting bags for the beach, unique jewelry and accessories, wearable art, handcrafted gifts, beach treasures like sea stars, unique sea shells and beach souvenirs, paper crafted journals, cards, wood signs, frames and decorative items, mixed media art, gifts and creative supplies and kits. We'll also offer a compelling selection of books, authored by our conference speakers and presenters.
Follow our Instagram for advance sneak peeks of some of our items. Many are also available to ship.
But there's even more! Explore The Art Hotel to find:
Crystal and Self-Care Pop Up Shop, by The Healing Shoppe
Enjoy a stunning array of natural healing crystals offered in many forms, both raw stones and and polished will be available, sold individually and in kits. Crystals offered have been curated to coordinate with the intent of the conference, and are focused on female empowerment, self compassion, love, abundance, spiritual connection and self empowerment.
In addition to crystals, the pop up shop offers jewelry made with crystals and precious stones, unique art and home decor items, Himalayan salt and selenite lamps, custom hand-poured candles with crystals and flowers, custom-scented, crystal-infused bath and beauty products, and energy clearing items and tools such as singing bowls, chimes, palo santo, sage and incense. Large, one-of-a-kind crystal specimens will be on display around the conference environment to enhance our decor, and are also available for purchase. The Healing Shoppe also offers a variety of services, and accommodates requests in advance if you are seeking a particular crystal, energy clearing or metaphysical product.
Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica
Kathy Cano-Murillo is a full-time creativepreneur, which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, a book about the life of Frida Kahlo, and her latest – The Crafty Chica Creates. Visit Kathy to get an autographed copy for your collection!
Kathy also has products lines with Makers Movement for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. Featured include Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more.
Kathy launched CraftyChica.com in 2001, a wildly popular Latino crafts web site to inspire women to brighten their lives with clever lifestyle ideas. The site began as an online diary about juggling family, a full-time job as a newspaper reporter and a craft designer by night. CraftyChica.com has evolved into a well-rounded lifestyle site that is anchored in DIY and crafts, but also embraces books, shopping, fashion, business, movies, food, travel, beauty, tech, family life and more.
Kathy’s life’s mission to inspire others to bring out their inner sparkle – and to see the sparkle in others. She believes in paying it forward and setting a positive example. She uses CraftyChica.com to share all the little and big things that make life sweet!
Jennifer Perkins, Artist, Author and The Queen of Kitsch
Jennifer Perkins is a self proclaimed ADD crafter. She started her creative career as a jewelry designer. Her company Naughty Secretary Club grew into a blog, book and booming brand. Besides jewelry, Jennifer has dabbled in everything from embroidery to scrapbooking. Her creative career has taken many twists and turns through the years, but always kept her covered in glitter and glue.
Jennifer is a founding member of the pioneering Austin Craft Mafia which went on to have branches across the globe. In front of the camera, Jennifer has hosted several programs for HGTV and DIY Network including Stylelicious and Craft Lab. From 2012-2014 Jennifer was the Editor in Chief of Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Magazine. She has done creative consulting work, ad campaigns and creative designs for large corporate craft companies and small local boutiques. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Seventeen, The Wall Street Journal and many more.
Joanna Gick, Interior Designer, NBC's Making It!
Jo Gick is an Interior Designer, Maker, and small business owner that loves to meet other creatives and learn from them. There isn’t a medium she hasn’t tried. You may have seen her starring on Season 1 of NBC’s “Making It” where she was a finalist on the show. When she’s not creating for her Etsy shop OhSoJoDesigns, she is cheering for her children at their volleyball games or tackling a house project with her husband. She loves a long nap and her 3 rescue dogs
Rachael Duran, Thunder Textile
Hand-dyed, and one of a kind, Thunder Textile by Rachael Duran is a textile design company. Each one of a kind item is dyed by hand using only natural fibers and a mix of old and new techniques creating modern, one of a kind apparel, accessories + home decor. The colors, designs and patterns are unique, ranging from subtle to bold. Stop by the Pop Up to shop dresses, jumpsuits, robes, caftans, socks and more. Ice-dye your own 100% cotton conference shirt for $10 or create a unique piece with Rachael for a fee.
Anne Wilke, House of Colour
Anne Wilke is our transformational Image Consultant with House of Colour. Visit Anne to chat about color, style, and confidence. Shop personalized services for color analysis and body architecture analysis, color fan decks, and simple, accessible makeup products to create easy makeup in mere moments! Anne's passion is helping you to develop your own personal sense of style that is effortless and allows you to shine bright and flourish in social and professional atmospheres. In addition to her sponsor table offerings, Anne is accepting walk-up bookings for 30 minute or longer sessions for Professional Color Analysis and Body Architecture Analysis for special conference rates starting as low as $50.
AdornIt, Coloring + Paper Crafts + Wood Decor + Hand Stitching + Quilting Fabrics and Boutique Clothing
Carolee McMullin is the inspiring and effervescent mom and owner of AdornIt, which she runs with her three stunning daughters Georgana, Alison & Jackie. Together they're a powerhouse creative team who design and sell what they love. From coloring + paper crafts + wood decor + hand stitching + quilting fabrics and boutique clothing, ADORNit is a one-stop shop for nearly all your creative needs! Visit AdornIt at our event to shop creative kits and supplies, as well as demos and FUN giveaways that you'll only find at their sponsor table!
Lindsay Ostrom, Licensed Artist and Creator of Cuteness
Lindsay Ostrom is a lettering and doodling diva, also known as "The Creator of Cuteness". The talented licensed artist joins our event as a Creative Wellness Instructor, and will also be blooming at her very own sponsor table! Lindsay will offer a variety of wonderful books she has authored, as well as some of her original art pieces created especially for The Society of Wildflowers Conference. Lindsay will be present to add her delightful autograph to the books. Such titles as "Creative Hand Lettering with Lindsay", "Doodle-e-Doo", and "Color It Cute" are just a few of the fun items she'll have available on her table. Lindsay will be offering giveaways of her books, and a one-of-a-kind art sign she created for a lucky winner, plus more than a few SURPRISES thrown in just for fun! Be sure to visit the "Creator of Cuteness" at her sponsor table for all things scrumptious and adorable.
Meet The Author, In-Person Book Signings
Our attendees will also have the opportunity to attend in-person book signings and attend author meet and greets during the conference. Enjoy getting up close and personal with our presenters and speakers, several of whom are also notable female authors.
Kathy Cano-Murillo
Kathy is a twelve-time author and a highly gifted artisan and creative maker, who produces Mexican-inspired art in her highly recognizable signature style. Her creations are culturally connected and beautifully executed with subject matter and phrasing that is relatable, uplifting, engaging, and often humorous. Kathy's artistic talents span multiple creative specialties; she's an expert in papercrafting, mixed media art, and creating recipes. She's also mastered the art of creating covetable wearable art such as crowns, jewelry and accessories. Kathy is also skilled in embroidery, painting, sculpture and ceramics, all in her vibrant and colorful style. Kathy is an engaging public speaker and powerful female role model, With a lilt in her voice and an inviting presence, Kathy offers valuable business and lifestyle insight that empowers and raises the confidence and aspiration of women around her, Kathy has a welcoming and inclusive energy that draws others to her. We are delighted to invite our guests to meet Kathy in person, as she signs copies of her latest book, "The Crafty Chica Creates!"
Jennifer Perkins
Jennifer Perkins is the former Editor in Chief of Kids Crafts 1-2-3 magazine. She has hosted several programs for HGTV and DIY Network including Stylelicious and Craft Lab, and worked with DIY Network on a weekly Facebook Live how-to show called DIY This With Jennifer Perkins. Her work has been featured in ad campaigns for Michaels, JoAnn’s, McDonalds, Treetopia and more.
Tiffany Williams-Parra
Tiffany Williams Parra is the force behind Phoenix Fitness Fanatics and the author of her three-book collection, "Become a Girl Powerhouse Anthology". Tiffany is a force of nature, exuding radiant energy, joy and confidence. She is an inspiration and veritable font of knowledge on topics such as holistic nutrition, realistic physical fitness and lifestyle changes, resulting in compelling improvements to physical and mental health, spirituality and financial success. Tiffany's unique abilities and life experience offer access to dynamic mindset shifts, allowing women to identify and access deep inner confidence through radical self-acceptance and self-empowerment. Tiffany is a transformative coach, and a prominent leader in the Black community, and is passionate about drawing attention to, and raising female voices. Tiffany is a shining example of overcoming adversity and releasing the weight of limiting belief systems to achieve health in all aspects of life.
Lindsay Ostrom
Lindsay Ostrom is a licensed artist who’s also known as The Creator of Cuteness. This title suits Lindsay well; her art is nothing short of scrumptious and adorable! The title was borne from her dear mother’s best business advice: “do it cute”. Lindsay loves to share her amazing skills of drawing, lettering, creating and making all kinds of cool stuff. Her mission in life is to fill your soul with inspiration and cuteness! Lindsay will offer several titles she has authored at our event, and will be present to add her delightful autograph to the books. Attendees can choose from titles right on site by Lindsay, such as "Creative Hand Lettering with Lindsay", "Doodle-e-Doo", and "Color It Cute".