Margaret Kailhofer

Beaded Trim by Maggie Kailhofer of Maggs Creations.

Most of you are familiar with Maggie's jewelry.She has offered to teach people how to make your own beaded trims. (Suggested supplies to bring along: One or more colors of seed beads size 8/o or 11/o size.Glass czech beads are particularly good.

Margaret Kailhofer, owner of Maggs Creations Beaded and Wire Jewelry cart, similarly reveres relationships kindled through full-time outdoor vending.

,There,s so much more job satisfaction , I meet fantastically interesting people,, Kailhofer said.

Kailhofer previously served as the Graduate Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin, but said she has a profound appreciation for street vending compared to the conventional desk job.

,It,s very rough to be out here,, Kailhofer said. ,It takes a definite dedication to come out here in the cold when you know that you,re only going to make $20 to $40 , if you,re lucky.,

She noted the day-to-day weather always seemed less important until she begin vending outdoors.

Another current issue for outdoor vendors has been the steamed conflict over late-night vending in residential areas.