Remnants of the Past

April Cornell

Artist and designer April Cornell has delighted us with her linens, bedding, and women's and girl's clothing for years. Her colorful interpretations of nature in the fabrics she creates and the artistic, feminine details of her clothing styles bring beauty into many women's lives. She and her team are coming all the way from Burlington, Vermont to be special guests at Remnants this weekend. 

I have long been a fan of April's work, but what really draws me to her is her heart. April is a citizen of the world. If you follow her blog, you'll see she is all over the world in search of inspiration and sources for her designs. But her spiritual home is in India, where she has a home and factories. Years ago, seeing the needs of those around her in India, April founded the Giving World Foundation. The foundation serves mostly children and women who she likes to say need "A hand up rather than a hand out." One of the projects she supports is the Sai Kripa school which you see her and Donna Larrabee visiting last month in the photo above. 

April has a truck full of her trademark linens and a sampling of clothing with her for the show. Her booth will be a warm, colorful meeting place for creative kindred spirits. A percentage of the entrance fee is being donated to the Giving World Foundation. I'm Looking forward to a wonderful day with April in our midst.

The Barn awaits you...

Well...the tents are up and I can't believe the day is arriving. My husband always says, "Didn't we just have the show last month?"  Men aren't they funny! I am off early this morning to get my booth ready. My special guest, April Cornell, is arriving this afternoon. Everything is just about ready. Gus and I are anticipating your arrival on Saturday.

Gus doesn't look like it but he really is excited to see everyone!
 

French Enamelware, textiles, and Cottage

Mary Lou participated for the first time in my April show. She was referred to me by a friend. I remember the day of set up and walking by her booth and stopping in my tracks. Mary Lou definitely has a flare. There were displays of French enamelware, cottage accents and vintage textiles. You will definetly have to make her booth a definite stopping place as you meander through the show. Mary Lou just arrived home from France. I can hardly wait to see her goodies.

  

Susan Branch

Susan and I met around ten years ago when I had my store out in the wine country of the Central Coast. We became fast friends. Over the years, we have shared dreams, passions and ideas. When I came to a crossroads in my life a couple of years ago, Susan asked me to join her staff at her studio in California. I LOVE IT! I have never worked for a company that there is so much respect, encouragement and genuine fondness for each each other. Susan is extremely creative and an amazing writer. If you haven't read her Autumn book or her Girlfriends book you are missing out. One of her most popular items that Susan creates are her calendars. They sell out quickly! I have invited Susan Branch Studio to participate in my show on October 10th. Susan cannot be there, she is in Martha's Vineyard writing her next book, but Kellee, her graphic artist, will be there selling Susan's 2010 calendars. Please stop by and pick one up before they are sold out.

 

 

Remnants of the Past

Heather Bullard

I have not met Heather but feel like I know her. I have followed her blog, for over a year now. I have loved her style using something old and something new. Heather's style is the epitomy of Modern Vintage Lifestyle. Heather's career has focused on interior design and antiques. Heather has a online boutique which showcases her wonderful finds and beautiful photography.  

Heather's new venture will be as a contributing editor to Flea Market Style Magazine. I am so happy that there is going to be a new magazine hitting the stands. With all of my favorites no longer around, I knew I would be going in to magazine withdrawl shock.  

I am very excited that Heather and her husband will be coming to my show on October 10th. Be sure to check out her treasures.

   

 

 

 

Welcome Heather and hubby!

Mixed Media Artist, Pam Johnson

I have know Pam for many years. We attended the same church until she and her husband retired and moved to Northern Idaho. I knew that she was a talented singer but did not know her passion for ephemera and silver solder. This is where Pam exploded in her talent. Pam participated in my very first show with her monogramed necklaces. They were an instant hit! Pam has now advanced in one of a kind necklaces and her new line, crowns used as cake-toppers.

Pam's jewelry is completely designed and handmade by her. She has a passion for old sheet music and clever quotations. Pam combines monograms, funny little sayings, and old music and then sandwichs them all between sparkly glass bevels in different shapes and sizes. Pam also makes wine collars, bracelets, ornaments and old bottles.

Pam's new line is creating crowns  to be used as cake-toppers or candle holders or just for fun. She also makes fabulous cones to either tuck a gift into or hang on a door knob and whimsical paper doll greeting cards, all incorporating that wonderful vintage sheet music and German glass glitter. Here are a few of Pam's wonderful creations. Enjoy!

 

 

 

For more inspiration, go to Up in the Attic.   

Romantic Country Magazine

 

 

It is here! I had the pleasure at my last show in April of having Sunday Hendrikson from Romantic Country shoot the show and feature it in their September issue. Sunday also shot a few houses on the Central Coast to be used in future issues. Also, joining me in this issue is Patti from Artful Design. I am so exited to also have Patti join us at my next show on October 10th . Patti is an incredible artist and has the gift of repurposing antiques and many other vintage items into her creations. Patti will be in the barn so make sure to stop by and say hi.

Here are just a few of the items she creates...

 

I want this bed crown!

Don't you just love these letters.

I look forward to you meeting Patti. See you there!

Indulging in Cottage Antiques

 

Next in the line up of the amazing vendors that I will be having at my October 10th show is Pat Story. I remember walking the aisles of the Alameda Flea Market and I came upon Pat's booth. It is one of those  stop you in your tracks booths. All I remember seeing was huge columns, large trophies and mercury glass. I wanted everything! I couldn't invite Pat fast enough to do my show. I am the lucky one because she said yes.

Pat started her business in 1974 and her style has evolved over time. Pat calls her style sophistated cottage, a mixture of rustic and elegance. Pat couldn't decide what style she loved best so she blended the two. Here are a few photos that were recently taken for a publication.

 

 

 

Not only will you love Pat's style but you will love Pat and her husband, Ray, too!

 

Junk Girls

I met Jenny of Junk Girls through a mutual friend. I saw pictures of her creations online and instantly was awed. This woman is talented! I heard her creations were being showcased at Georgia Moon. I quickly went down to the store and walked in and was enthralled on how Jenny showcases a vintage piece with such emotion. Jenny K is the artist designer part of Junk Girls. Jenny makes art, water features and furniture using found and recycled objects. Each of her pieces are one -of-a -kind and usually starts with a theme or metaphor. A piece needs to speak to Jenny before she begins. Each piece is about the character and the message and oftens says what people can't or don't know how to say. 

One of the things that Jenny does that speaks to my heart and passion is giving back to the world of social good.

With much pleasure, I introduce JennyK...

 

 

 

 

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