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HOLIDAY SEASON Agenda:

Atwater Garden Club presents it's second annual:
"Outdoor Boutique"
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
located at The Bloss House
Atwater, Ca (located on First St.)
We will be vending there....with my Trash Bags, NEW "The Humble Bungalow" home decor and handpainted items....and our New venture...."Furniture Rehabing"...we are excited for this one! located on the beautiful Bloss House grounds with many other "quality" vendors as they are hand selected...come out and join us!

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Monday, April 9, 2012

FURNITURE REHAB:

The hubs and I just started rehabing old "needy" furniture...and are having a blast.
In recent days...redecorating our own home...we would be standing out in our front yard,
painting and staining away at old furniture and garage sale finds as we couldnt justify buying all new pieces...for as many people that
would stop and ask ..." hey, is that for sale?"; I turned to Gibs and said..."Maybe this is something we should try our hand at"....and so...

WE DID! 

Pictured Above and Below:
Some fun Summer and Spring Pieces
for "THE HUMBLE BUNGALOW"
thick hand-painted wooden bowls
...to display your lemons and limes for all those
summertime drinks!
(these, as well as a larger orange bowl, will be available at our May show at Bloss House)



Both the above and below chairs were in pretty desperate need when we got our hands on them.
At the time, I didn't know that we would be turning our hobby in to possible business venture...and so, I did not take before pictures :(.....but after much sanding, reinforcing, many coats of paint.....and brand new upholstry.....our first chairs up for grabs...We are sooo PROUD of how beautiful they turned out.

We are having so much fun doing something TOGETHER...creating something beautiful out of "needy" pieces...REHABING old and giving it new life while keeping the charm and integrity with fun and whimsical MODERN  twists..ENJOYING an accomplishment...JOINTLY.

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Fresh Inventory for A.V. Trash Bag Party!


For those of you attending A.V. 's party , here are a few of the new bags that will be available: 


 Above: A Spring Shoulder Bag (constructed of vintage floral prints, lace, denim...etc...)

 Above and Below: A Very Unique Single Strap Shoulder Bag (constructed of  a salt n pepper jumper)

 Above: Khaki Polka Dot Pant Bag & Mocha Zebra Hand-Bag

 Above:  Large Fun Salt n Pepper Stripped Shoulder Bag ( w/side pockets...makes for great diaper bag)


 Above : A Favorite of Mine....the Turquiose and Deep Mocha Houndstooth Plaid Tweed Drawstring Shoulder Bag)
 Above and Below: Extra Large Cargo Pant Bag...
this one is rather large and would make a great Beach Bag, Over-nighter...even
a Diaper Bag....super fun!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

New Trash Bags for Hampshire Holiday Craft Fair:

 Large Drawstring Slouch Shoulder Bag ...constructed of a fun large blue, brown and white
plaid tweed like material.

 Above: Seems to be a FAVORITE among many...re-constructed  of a Mens all wool GAP winter coat
in dark charcoal...lined with a charming red polka-dot cotton ...I'm thinking this one will not last
long....but if for some miracle it does....I'm giving it a perminant home. . . lol.

 below: polka dot lined side pockets...
 below: My Margo Adella modeling " Charcoal Wool Coat Bag" showing it's large size... 

 LOVE this nuetral zebra print fabric....high quality material...this cute drawstring style, pleet, flat bottom bag is a favorite of mine.....can be carried by any woman of any age....very versitile...
 true vintage button embellishments

 "Limes and Bubblegum"
Mini Sweetheart Pant Bag
(for ages 3 to 8)

 Last of it's kind...this OWLET Bag was the first I made of the series..
and he may be my last...

 "Peek-a-Boo Panda"
Messenger style
size is great for ages 8 to 13....

 Large Classic in style Mocha Zebra Bag with side pockets...
this bag might be able to double as diaper bag .
 Matching Pleet Pocket and Front
(below: black gloss vintage buttons)


Saturday, September 17, 2011

"Kustom Quilts by Kaarin"

 Kaarin Smith of " Kustom Quilts by Kaarin" creates BEAUTIFUL custom quilts of original designs and patterns.

 Although Kaarin's been sewing for as long as she can remember,  it's hard to believe that "quilting" is something she took up just  3 years ago.
" I love quilting...it's a lot like music for me. I am able to express how I feel and it comes out in my work."
 " I like having the ability to have a choice when I make quilts. It's all up to interpretation of it ...you can pick and choose whatever you want and put it however you want"... Kaarin goes on to say... "There's something about taking material, cutting it up...and making it greater!"
Well said, Kaarin.
Thus far, her very favorite quilt she created is the absolutely gorgeous "Kimono Quilt"
(see pictures below) 
Kaarin created the "Kimono" pattern all on her own....its one-hundred percent Kaarin's own personal design....from the strategic fabric choices to the beautiful kimono patch-work center.
" The 'Kimono Quilt' is my fav because I was able to make my own pattern, and the person I was making it for is a really good friend!....I was also able to prove to myself that I could do something great...and it would look perfect!"
 Iv'e had the pleasure of seeing and photographing Kaarin's work in person...."WOWZA!'...lol
Absolutely stunning work...the detail in some of it, is just beyond me.
She really enjoys doing custom work and creating her own patterns and designs for cliental...
"It's the best thing seeing the person's reaction when they recieve it....a piece of you becomes a part of them"...
Kaarin will have a few "ready to purchase" pieces available at  my Fall Festival booth. Be there to view Kaarin's work! Purchase or order your very own Kaarin's Kustom!