tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48331639543935182132024-03-05T12:48:39.282-05:00Artist in ResidentsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-39662578455563462202017-05-04T11:47:00.002-04:002017-05-04T11:47:46.353-04:00The Grand Opening of a New Blog: CUISINE by DesignDear Readers/Followers:<br />
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I have been absent from my post- like a poor soldier- for a very long time.<br />
This does not mean I have dropped out of the loop of all things DESIGN! I have my own interior design business as you know here for a long time established with my loyal gang and following- but now, I have been working for a company in Stamford- Safavieh Home Furnishings- as one of their designers in their enlarging showroom on Atlantic Street. So many apartment buildings going up and so many new residents needing artists like my talents can provide!<br />
<i>But I digress from the reason I am posting.</i><br />
I want to introduce you to my new and next endeavor- <span style="background-color: yellow;">CUISINE by design</span>- which I have thought about for awhile as I trolled through restaurant gatherings on Foodie oriented Meetups in Fairfield County. The people were all very nice and accommodating and some of the places were fun and delicious. But in large groups like that- you miss so much- service, conversation, and especially rushed or late food entrees.<br />
So, I have decided to hostess my own events designed for a mere 8 diners and write/publish reviews for everyone to consider when looking for new places to explore!<br />
Hopefully there will be pictures that will accompany the reviews and a more personal accounting of what we found along the way. I know there is YELP and ZAGAT and so forth- I am not looking to tread on their domain- but I always think it is best to get your food advice and recommendations from friends...This blog is that concept. A personal review for you to consider in the never-ending openings and closings of restaurants-bars- small cafes in Fairfield County, CT.<br />
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Hopefully you will enjoy the read!<br />
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See you soon.<br />
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-90080720055451606562013-10-29T00:01:00.001-04:002013-10-29T00:01:29.658-04:00K-ART Holiday Special Announcement!From <i><b>BOO FEARS</b></i> to <b>NEW YEARS</b>- ( From Oct 31 through Dec 31)<br />
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K-art will make a single visit to your home *(within 20 miles as the crow flies of Norwalk, CT)* to select your paint colors for all of your interior spaces.<br />
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A one time fee of <b><u>$300.00</u></b> is required for this service and includes one free gallon of Benjamin Moore Aura Infinity Paint, your choice of any color and any finish, and includes a written file listing the colors and finishes by surface and by room.<br />
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Please tell your friends, family and anyone else who might need this gift for their new home, old home, or plain home sweet home!<br />
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Offer valid only as stated in this Blog spot.<br />
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The thrill of the chase is like finding the hidden "afikomen" or hunting for the pastel and pastille-filled Easter eggs while ultimately discovering that special something that makes you smile inside and out.<br />
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Enjoy what has yet to be uncovered...Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-29719960425336970692013-03-19T23:16:00.000-04:002013-03-19T23:16:13.513-04:00Look what I found in my email box!<br />
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8th VINTAGE CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, </div>
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TEXTILES, & JEWELRY SHOW & SALE </div>
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Recycle in Style™ </div>
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Saturday, Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm </div>
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Early Buying 8:30am Saturday $15 (refreshments) </div>
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Police Athletic League Building </div>
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35 Hayestown Rd. (I-95 E. exit 5; W. exit 6) </div>
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Up to 40 booths indoor<br /></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAY 4 - RIDGEFIELD, CT </span></div>
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51st RIDGEFIELD ANTIQUES MARKET </div>
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Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm </div>
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Featuring Books, Prints, Paper, Ephemera </div>
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INSIDE THE MANSION<br />Meredith Whipple appraising 11-3pm $5 per item </div>
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Lounsbury House/Community Center </div>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt;">316 Main St./Rte. 35 (Merritt exit 38; Rte. 684 exit 6)</span> </div>
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Up to 85 booths inside and out<br /></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAY 27 - KATONAH, NY </span></div>
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28th LASDON MEMORIAL DAY ANTIQUES FAIR </div>
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Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm </div>
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Featuring music by Gary Dillon + Plant Sale </div>
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum </div>
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2610 Amawalk Rd./Rte 35 (Rte. 684 exit 6) </div>
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Up to 85 booths outdoors/under tents + No dogs.<br /></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">JULY 4 - S. SALEM (<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Town of Lewisboro</span>), NY</span> </div>
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21st ANTIQUES IN THE CHURCH YARD </div>
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Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm </div>
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Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church lawn </div>
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8 Shady Lane at Route 123<br />(Merritt exit 38; Rte. 684 exit 6) </div>
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Up to 120 booths outdoors/under tents + No dogs.<br />Pancake Breakfast 9-11am $6 adults, $4 children <br /></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">SEPTEMBER 2 - KATONAH, NY </span></div>
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29th LASDON LABOR DAY ANTIQUES FAIR </div>
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Monday 10:00am -5:00pm </div>
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Featuring Music by Gary Dillon + Plant Sale<br />Appraising by the Jenack Appraisers & Auctioneers<br />11am-3pm $5 per item. </div>
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum </div>
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2610 Amawalk Rd./Rte. 35 (Rte. 684 exit 6). </div>
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Up to 70 booths outdoors/under tents + No dogs. </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />DECEMBER 15 - CROSS RIVER, NY </span></div>
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28th ANTIQUE STOCKING STUFFERS SHOW & SALE </div>
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Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm </div>
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Featuring jewelry, silver and smalls. </div>
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John Jay High School, 60 N. Salem Rd./Rte. 121N. (Rte. 684 exit 6) </div>
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"Your Tie to Quality since 1970" </div>
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Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-18847384018808115502013-02-01T19:02:00.001-05:002013-02-01T19:09:48.624-05:00Take a King sized Tut seat for 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, all my fans!<br />
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Just received news of shows for 2013 from my favorite vendor, Marcia @ Cherished Treasures, and thought I would share them with you. You will need a big sheet of paper and a royal seat to write them all down!<br />
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Guilford Antiques Show- 2/16 and 2/17 in Guilford, CT<br />
Morristown Armory Show- 2/23 and 2/24 in Morristown, NJ<br />
Piers Show- 3/16 and 3/17 in NYC ***My personal favorite and always a FAB adventure!<br />
Westport Antiques Show- 3/23 and 3/24 in Westport, CT<br />
Danbury Vintage Show- 4/6 and 4/7 in Danbury, CT***If you like clothing, textiles and accessories, this is not to be missed!<br />
Brimfield Antique Show-5/15 through 5/19 in Brimfield, Ma.***The mother of all shows for dealers!<br />
Antiques in the Churchyard (outdoors)- 7/4 in South Salem, NY***I go to this every year without fail and always find a hidden treasure.<br />
Westport Antiques (by the train station) on Sundays outside- 7/7, 7/21, 8/4,and 8/25 in Westport, CT.***This is a kind of flea market/grandma's attic of sorts and you never know what may turn up.<br />
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For now, this is enough of a teaser. I have more on my list and know that as the seasons change, some shows will be added.<br />
If you are into vintage finds from Miriam Haskell, Judith Leiber, Hattie Carnegie, Nettie Rosenstein, and the like, in jewelry and accessories, you will be in heaven searching the booths for rare baubles.<br />
If you are like me, always searching for the humorous, the unusual, and the story behind the find, then you will be in Nirvana as I always turn up with something- like the King Tut chair above, and the Jon Bok chair below. Enjoy!<br />
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Oh! I almost forgot to show you the Judith Leiber vintage Elephant minaudière that will be on your hunt through the shows when you look up Cherished Treasures and Marcia Chaloux on Facebook too.<br />
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-89029529767437272902013-01-20T14:10:00.002-05:002013-01-20T14:10:30.256-05:00I am starting a new monthly posting for art loversIt has been a long road through 2012 but 2013 promises new beginnings!<br />
Because of the economy, so much has been affected in my normal course of antiquing and hunting down unique finds for myself and my followers and clients.<br />
I have amassed my own eclectic finds which I decided I will publish a posting, monthly with a picture and a story about them.<br />
Most recently, I found Rita Hicks Davis via the Internet, an artist called "sophisticated naif" by her own terminology, who I started collecting way back in the 80's with buying a painting called "Spring Morning" on impulse from the Jay Johnson Folk Art Gallery on MadisonAvenue in NYC.<br />
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The paintings I have are called in clockwise fashion top right: "Meeting with Bill", "Blinddate", and "The Engagement". If you know her work from seeing or owning or admiring, write me here with a comment. I am looking to broaden all my art horizons.</div>
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WELCOME BACK TO MY BLOG!!!!<br />
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Better yet said, please welcome ME back to my blogspot. I have been terribly remiss and terrifically busy. But I am writing you to tell you that my favorite show of shows is coming to the Churchyard in South Salem, NY this July 4th, Wednesday. It is an all outdoor affair under tents for the most part. Sometimes, so hot and sunny and sometimes so rainy and humid, but always, always, worthwhile!<br />
I believe it is a Cord Show, as usual. They are adept at gathering an eclectic group of regulars as well as attracting small merchants with unique points of views and wares. There is a pancake breakfast if you arrive really early and then there is parking in the meadow alongside the Church.<br />
I have been able, every year I go, to find something worthwhile, unusual, and well priced. The dealers are amiable and willing to negotiate usually.<br />
I am pitching my personal favorite= <u>Cherished Treasures Vintage Jewelry</u>- and mention me to Marcia Chaloux, the wonderful and knowledgable woman behind the table. She has Judith Leiber accessories to Schiaparelli pins and every necklace, bracelet, and earrings you could ever covet in any color or material under the sun.<br />
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I recently attended a show up in Rhinebeck, NY on the Duchess County Fairgrounds. Always a treat to be there and see what creative merchandise dealers find. I look forward to going back in the Fall, around October, when it is masterful to see everything and enjoy the fun, carnival pieces they invariably show.<br />
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I promise not to ignore my blog again for an undetermined amount of time. I plan on showcasing some of the artists I recently discovered over the summer months.<br />
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VISIT OFTEN!!!<br />
<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-58458563518640145722011-06-26T23:37:00.000-04:002011-06-26T23:37:14.894-04:00New Artist Gathering at Maritime Art Garage Gallery- 7/14Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-56543238742102215822011-06-26T23:26:00.000-04:002011-06-26T23:26:36.982-04:00Antique Show Reminder for July 4th<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">This is an early reminder that one week from tomorrow, <span style="color: red;"><b>MONDAY, JULY 4<sup>TH</sup></b></span> we return for the 19<sup>th</sup> year t<b>o STEVENS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> for <span style="color: red;"><b><i>Antiques in the Church Yard</i></b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>.</b></span><span> </span>The address in South Salem is 8 Shady Lane at the corner of Route 123 (10590). With the ringing of the Church Bell at 9 AM this most popular show opens with dealers from <b>NJ, CT, NY, PA, NH, MA, MD, FL, ME, NC, RI, and AZ</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">.<span> </span>The traditional <span style="color: blue;"><b>All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast</b></span> inside the Church will help fortify you for hours of shopping. Breakfast will be served from 9 until 11:00. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Catered by James (food vendor at our Lasdon shows) will have a great lunch menu. The show closes at 5:00 with no further admission allowed after 4:30. <b>The cost to enter the show is $7 (12 and under free)</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">. These proceeds will help the Church with their charitable work as will the <b><span style="color: mediumblue;">Grandma's Corner</span> </b>booth.<span> </span><b>Dogs are NOT permitted. Please leave them at home and NOT in your vehicle.</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Bob Gordon will be located under Tent A. If you are bringing him a chair to be caned or a piece of furniture to be re-glued, please drop it off before parking.</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> Upon entering the property look right and you’ll see a “Merchandise Pickup” sign. Pull over and someone will help by bringing your item to Bob before you park. This will save you from having to carry your item. Bob does beautiful caning and weaving using all types of material. He is a real “Old World” talent that many of our customers have raved about.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">From Route 684 take exit 6. Go East on Route 35 for 9 miles and turn right towards Vista on Route 123. The show is approximately two miles on the left. From the Merritt Parkway take exit 38 and go North on Route 123 for approximately 8 miles and the show will be on your right. There is plenty of parking. Suzy’s A & S will be on hand to make deliveries of large pieces of furniture and also to dolly and load pieces into your vehicle (on a tip basis) as needed. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">See below for the extensive merchandise list. A Cord Discount does not apply to this show.<span> </span>If you have any questions please email or call and do remember to pass this email to your friends and urge them to join our Customer Show Reminder List (done easily on our homepage at CordShows.com).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">We’ll be waiting for you!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">Vivien and Ed</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Bold';"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153);"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">AMERICAN ART POTTERY</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">PRIMITIVES</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">EARLY TOYS</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">HATS & SHOES</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(255,255,153); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 11pt;">16<sup>TH</sup> – 19<sup>TH</sup> C. 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<b>Cord Shows Ltd.</b><br />
4 Whippoorwill Lane<br />
Armonk, NY 10504<br />
Phone: 914-273-4667<br />
Fax: 914-273-4656<br />
Website: <a href="http://cordshows.com/" title="http://cordshows.com/">http://cordshows.com/</a><br />
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</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-17097323852538588612011-05-23T15:28:00.000-04:002011-05-23T15:28:53.028-04:00Memorial Day Weekend Antique EXTRAVAGANZA!!!<em>You must save some time for <span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Rhinebeck Antiques Fair</strong> May 28 and 29 from Sat., 10-5; Sun., 11-4 @ the Duchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. If you have never been there, it is a treat. They have another one in the Fall sometime in October when it is nice to go up there for apple picking season also. Put a reminder on your calendar!</span></em><br />
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<em>Another event not to be missed, and I never do, is <strong>Lasdon Memorial Day Antiques Fair</strong> May 30th, Mon., 10-5 @ Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans' Memorial in Katonah, NY. This one is fun because it usually has delightful musical entertainment, a plant sale, food and kettle corn. The $7 admission fee benefits the Glass House Fund at Lasdon. Visit <a href="http://www.cordshows.com/">http://www.cordshows.com/</a> for directions and get $1 off admission when they email you an invitation.</em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ev5I_dbMkAxK_YozI1Ig4pvp6-ouCxoHSKLrEvFWbMDKh5nNYYs4IL4QfARZqPZy0H3_oRlWueWghsjSw5OCbzdALOTI_DmvVaFUT52PnKaIpS-cjsjzIlt6Yf25p4S6yFdypSVzJLQ/s1600/Allard+redux.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ev5I_dbMkAxK_YozI1Ig4pvp6-ouCxoHSKLrEvFWbMDKh5nNYYs4IL4QfARZqPZy0H3_oRlWueWghsjSw5OCbzdALOTI_DmvVaFUT52PnKaIpS-cjsjzIlt6Yf25p4S6yFdypSVzJLQ/s320/Allard+redux.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><em>What excitement and panache if an Allard like this one drove up with the 2 men you see dressed to suit it? </em><br />
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<em>See you there!!!</em>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-84969366879990238832011-04-28T19:58:00.000-04:002011-04-28T19:58:03.775-04:00Fabulous Finds<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFufN_2LaliKjBP5W5jfIYUu0VV_f0OCCD449H59BmRLTXs9Nx1l1nzMiE5tHLB5HRWCdsR1VPqmjn3aW6p-C-RoEjXfzGgEgjV4Kct861WbRORFVPAVvFLzAdID96NZ5tjar0kllO3M/s1600/Jon+Bok+chair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFufN_2LaliKjBP5W5jfIYUu0VV_f0OCCD449H59BmRLTXs9Nx1l1nzMiE5tHLB5HRWCdsR1VPqmjn3aW6p-C-RoEjXfzGgEgjV4Kct861WbRORFVPAVvFLzAdID96NZ5tjar0kllO3M/s320/Jon+Bok+chair.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I wanted to share with you one of those fabulous finds we sometimes stumble over in unlikely places, thrill to buy, then have your friends eschew you and ultimately, you come to appreciate it and adore it even more later on as they stare at it in wonderment and fascination. Do you know what I am saying here??? </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicviedcYYRL8P61Ux9iuUkl2uciEas-_V_NTk1IZp03RiIhCUtI44GM3jyyFat4ihqkNbGq3ni1IPio_24IpyEW0ufPUxYm0hpJAAVvATHrNoCVbVlQ-IFLeQ4HANszmLj4qPViqcUbzk/s1600/Detail+of+Jon+Bok+chair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicviedcYYRL8P61Ux9iuUkl2uciEas-_V_NTk1IZp03RiIhCUtI44GM3jyyFat4ihqkNbGq3ni1IPio_24IpyEW0ufPUxYm0hpJAAVvATHrNoCVbVlQ-IFLeQ4HANszmLj4qPViqcUbzk/s320/Detail+of+Jon+Bok+chair.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>So here's the story. About 4 years ago, I went to my favorite July 4th outdoor antique show and sale in Salem, NY. I passed by a booth that spurred my interest with some Czech hand painted puzzles of lizards and geckos, and then saw a fabulous outsider art piece which was incongruous with the rest of the items. Sitting up on a table was a red painted chair made with soda bottle caps and tin can lids. The back of the chair was a painted canvas of an average older woman smiling. I fell in love with the bizarre art and found that the $$$ he asked for it was reasonable for my tastes, at the time. Of course, I did my norm and asked if that was his best price, and got an additional 20% off. <br />
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The chair is signed on the back- Jon Bok. When I got home and opened up the internet, I found other items he did that were also incredibly interesting- all recycled materials and globbed on. My style exactly! Apparently, Madonna and Andy Garcia and the late Dennis Hopper, agreed!<br />
Anyway, he has done a shop in Los Angeles. You must visit the website to see how fab it is! Remix Vintage Shoes+ and all his furniture and paintings and furnishings denote the theatre and also decadence. My cup of tea. <a href="http://remixvintageshoes.com/index2.html">http://remixvintageshoes.com/index2.html</a><br />
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Tell me what you think!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-55245478805408175182011-04-19T23:00:00.001-04:002011-04-19T23:04:39.262-04:00Tax Week and BeyondWe are all feeling the pinch of the tax man this year (<u><span style="color: red;">I know I don't speak only for myself here</span></u>) but that doesn't mean we cannot appreciate the art around us and upcoming art and antique events!<br />
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My friend from Jamie's Antiques sent out a note about her take on what is happening in Europe, specifically, England, where, of course, all the buzz is ROYAL! She found some gorgeous antique silver heirlooms in Victorian lockets and "collars" and great Arts and Crafts pendants as well assembling a collection of Edwardian and Deco pieces. Be sure to visit her website at: <a href="http://www.rubylane.com/shops/jamiesantiques">www.rubylane.com/shops/jamiesantiques</a><br />
and see her at the Morristown Armory April 30 and May 1, in Sturbridge, Mass. at the Antique Textiles and Vintage Fashions Show and Sale May 9, and lastly, <span style="background-color: white;">at my favorite</span> in Rhinebeck, NY at the Fairgrounds May 28 and May 29.<br />
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Locally, in CT, there are always "finds" at <a href="http://www.antiqueswoodbury.com/">http://www.antiqueswoodbury.com/</a> where if you New Yorkers want a fun day trip, then you can visit more than 3 dozen or so Antique dealers in everything from Asian and European artifacts to Folk Art and Country furniture. Be sure to make a side trip on the winding roads to Carol Peck's restaurant somehow. You won't be disappointed.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbU5NdBxAEGQt9J64aSaM6mOgvdDzGBc6WENHvMamBfF6VBBUBn0k7XUPLpk7-5P0RYZY3NOfxG-Tf_GBDbWZiZ6Puq2LTMrq9b3DHx0031NRqjjcxCan3cMpizUkqJ0yBuBPGndty0A0/s1600/IMG_0562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbU5NdBxAEGQt9J64aSaM6mOgvdDzGBc6WENHvMamBfF6VBBUBn0k7XUPLpk7-5P0RYZY3NOfxG-Tf_GBDbWZiZ6Puq2LTMrq9b3DHx0031NRqjjcxCan3cMpizUkqJ0yBuBPGndty0A0/s320/IMG_0562.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><span style="color: purple;">Watch for my new posts in the next few weeks directing you to an additional and new blog/website for furniture and art consignment of designed pieces and accessories at values on the average of 70% below retail! My past clients have a few pieces they are recycling and my design resources are unloading custom items being held in their inventory. I will represent them to you and you can decide how "delicious" and irresistable they are.</span><br />
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See you soon!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-88686266280513532622011-04-04T21:53:00.001-04:002011-04-05T09:43:47.784-04:00Sunday's Mosaic Class @ Lakeside Pottery in Stamford, CTI was a very busy girl this past weekend and attended a workshop in Mosaics at the Lakeside Pottery Studio. It was taught by a young ceramicist teacher from Rhode Island who was able to squeeze into a mere 8 hours to teach us to make a finished mosaic product for the 9 of us- all women.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Not to bore you with the details, and after all, a picture is worth a thousand words, I have set up a few photos of my ready to be grouted #8 plaque along with 3 other student's works.</span><br />
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After the pics, I grouted mine with grey and others used white. It dried quickly and by the time I arrived home, it was ready to hang!<br />
You should check out their website- <a href="http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/mosaic-classes-workshops.html">http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/mosaic-classes-workshops.html</a><br />
Visit often as they add classes as their popularity grows. Both of the owners are artists in their own right and Patty Storms is having a showing of her art in a show of Life Lines @ Rockwell Gallery and Framing in New Canaan, CT. on April 15th. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Please support her and all new artists like myself in their endeavor to share their unique and creative visions with the general public!</span>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-52041962975162858712011-04-04T21:38:00.000-04:002011-04-04T21:38:27.218-04:00Saturday's Art Event@ Artifact DesignJust a note to say the art opening preview party @ Artifact Design on RT 7 in Wilton on Saturday night was well attended and the artists, including myself, were out in numbers! It was an animated group and swelled at one point to about 70 people walking through the design gallery of furniture, photography, construction art, decorative pieces, paintings, and small sculptures, standing and wall. Some of the known artists, Frank Foster Post, Greg Clark and kHyal!, had some of their pieces sell right off the floor/wall.<br />
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If you bring a copy of this posting you will get a $1 discount off! This show is such fun! There will be plenty of Easter bonnets and prom dresses, Victorian through 1980's clothing for men, women and children, linens and textiles, buttons and trims and many other accessories. Candlewood Lake is across the street for a walk or stroll if the weather cooperates. Any questions visit: <a href="http://cordshows.com/">http://cordshows.com/</a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For all of those who don't know her blog, which I think strikes just the right balance of antique and cozy atmosphere as is due the nature of her site, please visit her at</span> </span><a href="http://www.tparty.typepad.com/" title="http://www.tparty.typepad.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">http://www.tparty.typepad.com/</span></a><span back="#ffffff" family="SANSSERIF" lang="0" ptsize="10" style="background-color: white; color: #ff0080;"><br />
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I am in preparation for an art event which I am participating in with 3 of my pieces. If I included pictures of them here now, it would spoil the show and also possibly your attendance. So, please look at</span> </span><a href="http://www.artifactdesigngroup.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">www.artifactdesigngroup.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">for an invitation which I extend to all who can come.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">In April, I am planning on attending a workshop specializing in Mosaics at Lakeside Pottery in Stamford, CT. And also in April, I am considering doing a 2 day workshop utilizing prints in collage @ the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk, CT (Note: I had done a 5 day Monotype workshop there in October,'10).<br />
</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: blue;">This all sounds like I am starting to focus my attention on creating my art and my art boundaries, don't you think? Well, indeed, I am going back to the roots of my obsession with artmaking and collecting and collage and decoupage and painting and mosaics with ceramics, plastics, metals, and found objects.<br />
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Look for more journaling my journey (haha) to and from art inside, outside, around and through 2 and 3 dimensions.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Robert Gordon is an expert at chair caning</b>. He will be demonstrating and if you like what you see, he’ll happily take your chair patients with him to Saratoga Springs and make them well. <span style="color: #3366ff;"><b>Samet Durmus of The Golden Horn, a fabulous big rug gallery in Port Chester, NY, will be demonstrating rug restoration.</b></span> See our website for more information at CordShows.com</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0HwkZl2hxp1wefYscBeLpRyyK8qafhAWaXepFfiF0Jfi_SK6I65-z7qroLPtpVrprIvPpUuTVys8uxiElfy1klAoMyVQoYdSghn9zYMzDJKRd4AH_4XoBBKsu4IATGti4AcWCcjRGM4/s1600/Victorian+Mirror+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0HwkZl2hxp1wefYscBeLpRyyK8qafhAWaXepFfiF0Jfi_SK6I65-z7qroLPtpVrprIvPpUuTVys8uxiElfy1klAoMyVQoYdSghn9zYMzDJKRd4AH_4XoBBKsu4IATGti4AcWCcjRGM4/s320/Victorian+Mirror+1.JPG" width="303" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="ext-autospace: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This beautiful Victorian Mirror could be yours! Original paint and in mint condition. Inquiries to: <a href="mailto:Bkkart@aol.com">Bkkart@aol.com</a></span></div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-89909493443844413732011-02-09T16:34:00.000-05:002011-03-18T18:18:23.386-04:00Another Show for this Weekend- Maybe your Valentine's gift is there?Greetings everyone!!!<br />
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I want to tell you where you can visit this weekend for all sorts of vintage treasures and possibly the find for your love or someone else's?<br />
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<strong>White Plains Antiques Show</strong>, February 12 & 13 @ Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY- Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-5 with admission @ $8.00. Treat your heart and true love to a stroll through quality furnishings and accessories. What could be better than to warm the very cockles of your heart in this cold and drab winter season?<br />
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See you there! I will try to take pics of very special items to share with you.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-11963110202365130492011-02-02T11:27:00.000-05:002011-03-18T18:19:21.752-04:00Show Updates and Schedules<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsMFUu1mMZWxJdL2UMOudWhgxmcBXgmdudIohE0o0s7Fs6NG5rq-N16dpG1v_tUZ93SH9WuKNxnL1zAHOi7gCK6iiTuFfsvrRJonLhrz73UUDAZl8NeYYwCOphAAArBwRp4jeXpUkpSk/s1600/Mosaic+Antique+Art+Deco+Table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsMFUu1mMZWxJdL2UMOudWhgxmcBXgmdudIohE0o0s7Fs6NG5rq-N16dpG1v_tUZ93SH9WuKNxnL1zAHOi7gCK6iiTuFfsvrRJonLhrz73UUDAZl8NeYYwCOphAAArBwRp4jeXpUkpSk/s320/Mosaic+Antique+Art+Deco+Table.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Some of my favorite vintage/antique vendors have shared their personal schedules with me and I am posting them here for you if you think you can manage time to visit them on your own. I met a new vendor at the last Pier Show called Firehouse Antiques who are from Galena, MD and who had an eclectic gathering of items from old signs to furniture and paintings, which is where I found my new art deco shard table. See picture above. As I was happily walking out with it, a woman came up to me and asked to buy it from me right then and there. She has pursued it for a week but I am loving the table and not selling right now, although, with the caveat, that for the right price, I will sell anything!. I thanked Paul and Douglas for the purchase and they in turn sent me a note telling me the places that they would be showing. I will share that with you: March Pier Show in NYC and April in Chicago for Stella Mgt., Hertans during Brimfield in May and Sept., Nan Gurley's Deerfield in August, July and October in Rhinebeck, and November Pier Show in NYC.<br />
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Then, that brings me to Jamie Shenkman @ Jamie's Antiques who always sends me information and complimentary tickets for shows. Her specialties are varied but she always has her jewelry color coordinated so it is easy to find just the right necklace and bracelet and earrings and pins to go with an outfit. In the past, I have mostly zeroed in on her Miriam Haskell items. See some things below. Her next show schedule is: <br />
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Feb. 4 and 5 @ Manhattan Vintage Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th ST, NYC -Hrs. Friday 1-8 and Sat. 11-6 Booth 56 with Admission $20. You can visit <a href="http://www.manhattanvintage.com/">http://www.manhattanvintage.com/</a> for more information.<br />
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I do have some pics to share at the end of this which are just a small taste of the tastiest place I ever visited. It was small and beautiful in its Victorian profile and Americana roots. It had the most incredibly delicious food and interesting art and music in the streets. At night, it turned magical with its colored lights and almost Venetian atmosphere of walking along the narrow cobbled streets. You must visit if you haven't just to experience the essence of NOLA.<br />
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Changing the topic, this weekend I am excited to have tickets to the Pier Show in NYC which is specializing in Americana Antiques on Saturday and Sunday. There are gobs of vendors there with vintage jewelry and accessories with just a smattering of the Judith Leiber little jeweled bags that all the glamor girls at the Globes carried, but at least, half the price. There will be furniture and specialty items that are unimaginable. There will also be crowds if there isn't a snow emergency so get there early and buy, buy, buy, even the littlest of goodies. This show comes back around in the Spring- I believe March- so if you miss it this time, plan for it again. The vintage clothing is multitudinous as well as the characters that wear them.<br />
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I wish you all the best for the holidays ahead- with family and friends around you who make you forget the trivialities you seem to focus on and who will warm your souls with feelings that are the most important to better your health and well being. Enjoy!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-68555042319709331242010-12-01T20:14:00.000-05:002011-03-18T18:22:42.148-04:00Gift Giving and Shopping- Must be the Holiday Shows aheadHi Friends:<br />
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Well, if you have a passion for searching for the perfect gift that is not off the rack then visit the Wilton High School's Field House on Sunday, Dec. 5th for the Wilton Holiday Antiques Show from 10-4 with early buying @ 9:00 AM which will include a continental breakfast in the admission price. This is a fundraiser so check it out for a little special something for your tree, family, and friends.<br />
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Let's not forget that tonight is the first night of Chanukah. At my house, I make sure to do a meal of roasted chicken with latkes and applesauce which my family always looks forward to every year. Of course, when they were young, they looked forward more to the gifts they got every night, but now, as they are considerably older, they cherish the tradition of it and it holds a special place in all our hearts. Tonight is the first of the 8 nights so for safety's sake, please make sure you don't leave your candles unattended. We watch them burn down to the last flicker. Actually, by the end of the holiday I have had to clean the wax out of the candle holders at least a few times.<br />
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Now, on another note, a non-sequitur, and I know this is out of context (consider it a stream of consciousness), but I have to share with you (excited to do so) the fact that I am collecting more and more objets for my next project which is another outside piece, maybe another spectacular mailbox but could turn out to be a large birdhouse. I have been to a few shows, consignment shops and also stopped to shop a vintage toy resource online where I have accumulated a number of fabulous items; ie. vintage toy sail boats, nautically inspired jewelry-pins, necklaces, and rings, and ceramic dishes with sailing motifs. But the most fun I had was yesterday in SONO at Beadworks on Washington Street where I took a small tray and went through the myriads of beads and charms they have displayed and assorted by color and material, subsequently finding an unbelievable trove of beautiful pieces which I can use to combine with the tiles, ceramics, jewelry, vintage buttons, shells and sea glass I have amassed. So excited! Can't wait to update you!<br />
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All those out there reading this, if you see a small Neptune figure or even some plastic or metal lobsters and octopus, I am on it! I am still searching to buy small sea creatures. Comment below if you know where they could be hiding. I will make sure to stop at the Maritime Aquarium's gift shop to see if they have that little stuff to help me fill in the gaps.<br />
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For now, watch for additional posts about shows because as I get word of them, I will be sure to write it here.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-210030233457291152010-11-17T11:04:00.000-05:002011-03-18T18:22:58.608-04:00Wednesday- Nov 17- A Look Ahead to the Weekend...A favorite of mine, in terms of finding great buttons, vintage jewelry and clothing, is an event called<br />
Vintage Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories and Textiles Show @ Danbury PAL Building located <br />
at 25 Hayestown Road in Danbury,CT. It's hours: Friday night, 11/19, from 5PM-8PM, Saturday and Sunday, 11/20 and 11/21, from 10 AM-5PM with $6 Admission charge. <br />
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I have always looked forward to this event for lots of goodies and finds at good prices before the dealers get their hands on things and mark them up. The show is repeated in the Spring/Summer so I can rebuild my inventory in fabulous baubles and art when I find it dwindles down. If you are an avid follower and collector of antique jewelry and artifacts, this is a small show but with very selective wares packed into an easy venue. It is definitely worth the trip. Ask them for their best price and I bet you get it.<br />
See you there!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567626762442804678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833163954393518213.post-17885783742593643902010-11-11T23:02:00.000-05:002010-11-11T23:02:47.290-05:00Follow up on Mailbox pictures- Thursday- Veteran's DayHi everyone!<br />
I did, indeed, take pictures of the new mailbox at the end of my driveway as promised.<br />
Kathy came over today and secured all the pieces after that nasty weather from last week. Some of the flowers, birds and leaves can get "squooshy". She treats the creation like her "child" and I know will watch over it like a Mother Hen to make sure it stays as beautiful as it is right now. I really appreciate the attention.<br />
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