Creature from the Deep

Every year Wichita has its Riverfest (used to be in May now it is June) Some year the design is better than others. This year the design is very cute and appealing towards parents with children, which I think is probably the largest audience who attened this social event. The design is cute and well-done, but maybe not quite fitting with a midwest "riverfest". My only complaint is that the facial expression as well as the "boat hat" makes the octopus a little too young.

Considering last year's rooster. This design is more effective and beautiful on soooo many levels: color, theme, style, and all-around fun. I will definitely be buying a button this year!

But the best part of riverfest might be: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleofRiverfest

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday  is coming up with weekend. In a effort to boost local business American Express is helping small businesses get its own day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Small businesses provide the most jobs in the United States, so do some good business and support your favorite local shop. Wichita has a lot of great shops to support this weekend:

• Bluebird Arthouse: a LARGE selection of artist supplies that you can't get anywhere else in Wichita. 

• Avivo: delicious brick oven pizzas.

• Kanai: my favorite sushi place in Wichita.

• Coca Dolce: delicious chocolates as well as gelato.

• Wichita Art Museum gift shop: they sell art from local artists at a variety of prices  It is free to visit the museum on Saturdays, so why not look around, get inspired, and buy a gift.

•  Sedgwick County Zoo: It may be a little cool, but I love to walk through the zoo and see all the animals.

Shopping season has begun, so why not spend your dollars in the community. What are your favorite local spots?