http://cristinacovello.com/blog Designer + Maker Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:55:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Okay, so the show follow-up has been a bit of a long time in coming but I couldn't help it...I decided to extend my trip AGAIN...and headed to the beach for some much needed R & R right after the exhibition...and I mean, I couldn't very well have come home ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=289 Sorry you guys, I know I haven't posted in ages, but as per usual getting ready for the show has taken far more time than anticipated.  You'd think I would have learned by now that everything takes about 50% longer than you think...but EVERYTIME I'm surprised! Since getting back to Botucatu in the ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=276 Well, he might not have six wings, but he must have had six pairs of hands to get so much work done while I was away...and for this he is an angel!  Zeca managed to get all the pieces cleaned, cut, and drilled for 3 benches, 3 tables, 8 stools and ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=249 There have been some major developments people!  Silvia sent my portfolio to this guy Gerson de Oliveira...he works with Luciana Martins under the name OVO...and he agreed to meet with me while I was in Sao Paulo (apparently a big deal as they're busy Brazilian design superstars!).   So, I went to ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=239 This is the working title of our project…I know it’s a bit awkward so if anyone has any better suggestions send ‘em along!   Let me start from the beginning…before I left for Brazil I spent hours and hours at the Toronto Reference Library (you know, turning into one of those freaks ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=200 At this point you’re probably wondering when I’m going to get on with it and talk about Zeca and what we’re actually doing down here day to day.  Truth is, I meant to do that earlier in the week but I took off to Sao Paulo for a well needed ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=175 I’m quite fascinated with Artesol so you’ll all just have to hear a little more about them.  First of all, the organization has over 90 projects underway throughout Brazil…I’m just picking one to give you an idea of the scope of work they do.  The Veredas Project, named for the ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=156 Okay, the Artesanato Solidario (Artesol) is in fact an NGO, and here is their mandate: 1.  to create opportunities for small producers in the southern hemisphere 2.  transparency and reliability within all links of commercialization 3.  development and improvement of skills 4.  promotion of fair trade 5.  payment of fair price 6.  gender equality 7.  good working conditions 8.  no exploitation ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=87 So, those of you who know me well (and let's face it, you're the only ones who are really going to be reading this) are having a good chuckle right now because you know how much the idea of my writing, or I guess just me in general, being available ... http://cristinacovello.com/blog/?p=86