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Seaside Cottage in Cambria

Well..I finally am Posting on his blog...even with all the best intentions to keep this blog as a record of all my creative endeavors..and my booth...I found myself in a waiting mode..waiting to see what path I was going to take since a change was definitely on the horizon for me.....and then..the Seaside Cottage a beautiful shop in our small coastal town crossed my path unexpectedly! I have decided to sell my jewelry and the cottage furniture and accessories there that I love to collect..and so far I am very excited for this new beginning...Here are some pictures of the shop and some of my current pieces of jewelry and cream furniture...Enjoy!

Amazing jewelry class!

Gwynnie of "Gwynnie B Designs " jewelry artiste extraordinaire and friend joined me in the class!

Riki amazing artist and teacher!
Diane our second teacher and talented artist that brought the most amazing fruit tart yum!!



Finished a super 2 day jewelry class with two amazing artist Diane Frey and Riki Schumacher. I learned so much and had a wonderful time in the process meeting and working with such a creative group of women..can't wait until the next class ! During the class we lost power 3 times due to this storm ...I thought we were in the middle of a hurricane! with Hail no less!
I have been making jewelry for some time now but boy did I learn... that I needed to learn sooo much more...of course we can never ever finish learning...that's a life long process!

Rainy Day Projects

Well I bought some vintage bottles and I have been trying my hand at embellishing them..I found these glass like phrases to apply which I thought were simple but cute
My favorite bottle is the aqua bottle with lace and shells.. the purple is my wild child..I never really work with purple but decided to be adventurous :-)Next I will try my hand at using more lace and buttons and music paper or vintage pictures and cards!.I am having fun with these..so many possiblities to be creative..

My Blue Spring Window!

Well I have been busy lately fixing and fussing over my Sewing room..
check out my post Jujubescoastal,
I have not been feeling very creative when my work room was in total upheaval !
Not finding what you need..can put a damper on your best laid plans ...but I think I am actually getting to a good start now with my room! Anyways I did get a chance to score some fabulous Linens in a thrift shop this week and some old vintage bottles!
I did manage one project..which I really was very happy with the results.. I went to Paso Robles and visited Sandi at " The Cottage" and found this fabulous paper...which reminded me of a vintage window I had saved in a soft blue.!.so I decoupaged the paper and it just came out so cute.. I want to keep it! I also bought the cutest clock knobs that I have a special project in mind for ..( for a future post) All in all not a bad week...!

A Peak into my case...

I really enjoy fixing up my case at Hwy 41 Antique Emporium. ( I think I actually enjoy the fixing up and creating a look more than actually selling! but that's another story .....) In this case I place my crochet purses I create with recycled yarn and vintage jewelry pieces ..I also have there other small treasures I may find in Estate Sales and garage sales...I will soon be going to nearby auction houses which I have been hearing are really great in our area..and I am looking forward to holding up my number and bidding over pieces ( I hope its not like gambling and I get carried away...bidding..I can get very competitive... oh dear..I can just see my car full ) anyways... I am looking forward to this, and am bringing a very seasoned friend which has gone to auctions for many years.and I am sure she will be able to hold me back should I get carried away with it all!!!!.I will be sure to post pictures with all my finds....So until then here is a Peak into my case.... have a great day!

HWY 41 ANTIQUE EMPORIUM

Please stop by and say Hi!!!!
New Antique Mall opens in Morro Bay , CA!!
We were so happy to see this article by " Collector Network Magazine" January 2010 Publications.....introducing the new antique mall in Morro Bay.



"Hwy 41 Antique Emporium"...... The wonderful vision of the very knowlegeble and business savvy Francine Esposito! The new antique mall and its 12,000 square feet of
antiques and collectibles will be a feast for the eyes for all who come through its doors!!! I have attached a copy of the article..please click to enlarge!