April 26, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

C and C Pretties

Tell me about your business.
I sell is Hairbows,Dish scrubbies,  badge reels  scrunches, and beaded pens and soon will offer beaded wristlets and other beaded things and Tumblers and tote bags and Soon t shirts as well!!!


What inspired you to start your business?
The love of crafty in general !! Lets face it I cant keep it all lol I try at each event I’m at to give something to someone else free of charge. Just to brighten someone’s day. I can’t beleive I started selling in 2015!!

What is the best part about festivals?
The people I meet and the joy I see on people’s faces whether it kids getting to ride rides with there friends or a parents face seeing there child’s excitement for the activities and people / reaction of getting something they really want from one of the vendor ect All of the above is why I love doing festivals/Events its not about money for me simply seeing others happy brings me joy!!

What is your favorite fair food?
Anyone who knows me knows the only thing I want is a lemon shake up and The ride I like the best is the scrambler.

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