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May 30, 2014

Featured BuffaLoveFest Vendors: Woodwork Creations, Born In Buffalo, Desire Link, Jewelry By Rachel NY, Regina Rexford, and Road Kiln

Today’s the day, BuffaLoveFest 2014! Here are the last featured vendors that will be here tonight selling their Buffalo-themed products and showing their Buffalo pride.

Woodwork Creations

1. How do you/your product embody “BuffaLove?”
My work enhances the symbols of the city and its teams.

2. What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th?
I will be selling handmade wooden signs and ornaments of Buffalo and its sports teams. Also there will be some national sports memorialized in wood.

3. How does your business contribute to our community?
My business helps boost the image of our city.

Born In Buffalo

1. How do you/your product embody “BuffaLove?”
Our shirt designs embody the spirit and history of Buffalo. For years, we have focused on traditions and architecture in the city that has sometimes been forgotten but is making a come back; the grain elevators, the water front, the central terminal, etc.

2. What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th?
We will be selling all of our best selling designs plus some of our brand new designs.

3. How does your business contribute to our community?
Our “Born In Buffalo” facebook page has over 60,000 followers. We are constantly promoting the city through posts, photos, events and outreach, allowing the many followers to stay connected to their hometown.

Desire Link

1. How do you/your products embody “BuffaLove?”
My products embody “BuffaLove” because not only do I love Buffalo, but I have several different designs that incorporate the theme of loving Buffalo

2.What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th? 
I will be selling various relief and silkscreen prints, as well as hand-stenciled Buffalo ornaments, and silkscreened t-shirts and tote bags, as well as many different designs of pinback buttons.

3. How does your business contribute to our community? 
My business contributes to the community by promoting the love of Buffalo through the various product designs.

Jewelry By Rachel NY

1. How do you/your products embody “BuffaLove?”
Jewelry By Rachel NY creates jewelry designs that are as unique and original as Buffalo! We create designs which embody our customer’s and the community’s individuality and creative spirit.

2. What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th?
Jewelry By Rachel NY is known for creating quality, unique jewelry sets, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. All of our designs are one-of-a-kind. No jewelry set designs are duplicated!

3. How does your business contribute to our community?
Jewelry By Rachel NY makes donations to area fundraisers and/or benefits for organizations and individuals. We are always looking for ways to help out our community.

Regina Rexford

1. How do you/your products embody “BuffaLove?”
As a local artist, I design and fire my fused glass jewelry and small raku pottery in my sun porch studio in Cheektowaga.  I enjoy sharing the process with other local artists and exhibiting my creations among the many talented local artisans!

2. What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th?
One of a kind fused glass jewelry and raku pottery- each jewelry piece is designed, fired, ground, fire-polished, then finished in either a setting or with a ready to wear bail. My pots are wheel-thrown, fired, then finished in the outdoor raku firing method.  


3. How does your business contribute to our community?
I have been fortunate to donate pieces of  my artwork to charitable organizations’ fundraising campaigns. It is also a wonderful feeling to see my jewelry worn and enjoyed by many, in our tight-knit community!

Road Kiln

1. How do you/your products embody “BuffaLove?”
My unique lines of jewelry have been created by using an American and English penny.  Many of the designs have a buffalo within the piece, helping to promote our love of Buffalo.

2. What are you selling at BuffaLoveFest on May 30th?
I will have men’s and women’s jewelry as well as wine charms.  Specifically, I will bring necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings for women.  Men can purchase cuff links and lapel pins.  Wine charms make the perfect gift or look great on wine glasses at your own party.

3. How does your business contribute to our community? 
The products are upcycled from pennies and are a great way to show off our Buffalo pride.


Tickets for BuffaLoveFest will be available at the door! The event starts tonight at 5:30 p.m. See you there!

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