Naena Jewelry

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Not sure who decided file boxes were only for paper, but they work surprisingly well for beads. 😄

Being able to see the colors from both the top and the bottom makes restocking so much easier, and they fit perfectly in my storage cabinet.

06/18/2026

I've been doing shows for 17 years, and I've seen people have grumpy days. People get tired, stressed, hangry... that's human.

But there's a line.

Harassment has no place.

Trashing your colleagues has no place.

Tasteless jokes and sexual comments to customers—or even to other vendors—have no place.

Our markets, festivals, art fairs, and craft fairs are about building community and connection. That's why people come.

One person shouldn't be allowed to spoil that experience for everyone else.

Thankfully, in my experience, those people are the exception, not the rule. Most vendors are wonderful. Most organizers care deeply about the communities they're building.

I'm curious what everyone else thinks.

Have you had experiences that you felt crossed the line? And if so, how was it handled?

06/18/2026

Heavy tent weights only work if they're attached properly.

After showing our 50-pound concrete weights, a lot of people asked how we actually attach them to the tent, so here's our complete setup.

We're not trying to hang 50 pounds from the frame. We're trying to keep the tent from becoming a kite while staying within our 10×10 footprint.

That's why when the ratchet straps cinched up enough to start dangling the weights, we loosened them until the weights were resting on the ground, with the Velcro straps holding them upright against the legs.

A few little details have made a big difference for us, from retractable ratchet straps to Velcro straps to one small fix at the end that solved a problem we didn't expect.

Our setup is built around a heavy-duty commercial canopy and has worked well for us.

If you're curious about any of the gear, I've linked everything in my bio and Amazon storefront.

What are you using for tent weights these days?

Follow along for more market vendor tips, booth setup ideas, and lessons learned from years of outdoor markets.

06/17/2026

Some conversations are too good not to share. 😂🐔

Introducing a new series: Overheard in My Booth.

Apparently hating chickens and buying chicken earrings are not mutually exclusive.

06/16/2026

I need answers. 😂☕️

When you're traveling, do you:
A. Drive-thru
B. Gas station
C. Local coffee shop
D. Pack your own

06/16/2026

One of my favorite parts of Capital City Pride wasn't just the jewelry.

It was seeing bracelets find homes alongside incredible tattoos, colorful outfits, and people celebrating exactly who they are.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared stories, laughed with us, and made my first Capital City Pride feel so welcoming. ❤️

Even a little rain shower couldn't dampen the community and joy this weekend.

Already looking forward to next year.

Follow along for more handmade jewelry, market adventures, and behind-the-scenes moments from life on the road.