The Urban Barn Artisans and Vendors ....

As Promised .....more picts from this last weekends show at the Urban Barn ...

Well I think I am somewhat re-cooperated from the scorching heat we endured this last weekend ,..Sunday I awoke debating on going to an outdoor fleamarket and when I stepped outside and felt the heat ..my body screamed "NO" more heat ...So I opted for a cool day in the AC ...watching t.v. and sharing my first post of pictures from the show ...

Our weather is finally cooling down "Slightly" ...which is good ..I think we all needed a bit of a reprieve.

I am posting a variety of pictures from artisans and vendors that were at the show ..some I know ..and others I don't so I'll do my best to give credit to the ones I do ..the others simply enjoy !!!

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First up is Lisa Loria of "Vintage Bling" ...Lisa is a stunning jewelry artist ....and her artistic abilities don't stop there ...I loved this padded heart display !!!

Lisa's talent for display ranks up there as top notch in my book ...and her Bling Babies as she calls them are an absolute hit with customers ...These Jewelry displays are true works of whimsical Art ...I must worn you though she has some that are not for sale and I don't blame her ..But she always has a generous amount of them for purchase ...to get yours visit her blog "VINTAGE BLING" ...or come to the next marketplace she will be selling at to get yours ...the Chateau De Fleurs ..in fallbrook, CA ...(read more about it in my sidebar)

Rita Read of "Mammabellarte" ...this Sassy and Sweet Sicilian ...has just the right touch ...from her soldered jewerly .....and Handmade Signs ...

To her famous Dressed to the Nines' Mannequin "BELLA" ...that you'll find displayed beautifully at each of the marketplaces she sells at. Rita is a wonderful Artist ...and it's always a joy to see her new creations and displays ...Be sure to visit Rita's blog ..."MAMMABELLARTE" .....Rita hosts the Chateau De Fleurs show and also offers her goods there ..so be sure if your local to mark your calenders for the September show.

My new sweet .....did I say "SWEET" friend Ebony of "MAHOGANY MADDISON" She's a Vintage Fashion Diva ...she puts outfits together to perfection...and has a wide variety of offerings that are to die for !!! ...

Yep that's Ebony ...surrounded by all her beautiful soft Toned vintage fashions ...and I understand she's expanded and is now offering Wedding Fashions as well ...

Above is Robin of "VINTAGE BEACH HOUSE" ...this was the first time I have met Robin and it was such a pleasure to meet her ...not to mention her shop is just stunning ..I lover her palette of colors she uses and chooses ..and her offerings were ever so charming ....

For my few pictures that don't have names ..I apologize ...I do my very best to give credit to everyone and sometimes I forget to make sure and get everyone's name and card ...If your picture is here and you would like me to add your name and the name of your blog ..just leave a comment with your info. and I would be more than glad to add it.

As for all you bloggers out there in blog land ..I hope you have enjoyed a few shots of the Artisans and antique vendors from the Urban Barn Show.

We now have about 8 weeks to prepare for our next show ...I have so many ideas in my head for creating new offerings that I think my brain is going to pop. I'm wondering is 8 weeks enough ??? Well I'll do my best as always ..and that' will have to do.

It's White Wednesday tomorrow ...check back for my White Wednesday post tomorrow ...

Blessings ..Sara

A "HOT" weekend at the Urban Barn

Hello blogger Gals ...We're Back and boy are we Tired !!!

Our week has been a long one ..this Last monday and tuesday we began packing and preparing to setup our shop at the outdoor marketplace for the Urban Barn's Grand Opening.

Tuesday Night we loaded our Trailer and Wednesday Morning we headed out to set up our shop.

Friday Morning the Marketplace began at 8:00 a.m. and we were welcomed early that morning as we headed out the door by some very Extreme Heat and Humidity. Having lived in the Midwest I can attest ..that Friday was like a true Dog Day of summer in the Midwest. We reached well over 100 degrees and I'm not sure what the humidity level was but I'm guessing well over 80% ...we were all drenched through ..carrying towels to wipe our faces ..I filled mine with ice to hold at my neck to try and keep as cool as possible ..and I drank water like it was literally going out of style. I think I downed well over 10 bottles that day ..

We all got through it with a great attitude ...and mustered up the strength to get back out there again on Saturday to enjoy all of our customers who come to support us.

Saturday wasn't as bad ..but not by much ..But the good thing is we had a nice turnout of people and everyone seemed in good spirits despite the weather.

Well as I always promise ..I took lots of pictures to share with you all. This Post I'll share picts of our shop ..and throughout the week I have more pictures of some of my friends shops ..and I get to share with you a few of my new friends I met at this show....

So here we go !!!

My Theme this show was shades of Aqua and Blue mixed with shades of whites and our signature lace and burlap. We were inspired by some new curtains we purchased recently at an estate sale to display around the shop...panels of Aqual Floral print on a creamy white background....from there we couldn't help but pull in accents of blues and aquas throughout the shop . So far this has been our favorite setup to date.

Above the table ..Abbey came up with creating a triple wire lamp frame chandelier ..decked out in antique lace and hung from a rustic strip of burlap ...The table below was trimmed in fish net topped off with vintage silver ...

The silver cake plate with Beautiful Glass top found a new home on Saturday .... The Glass cupboard and teacups went home with the sweetest gal on Friday ..she was so excited to get both pieces and I must admit I was excited for her ..she made 2 superb choices !!!

This was the first marketplace that I have offered my new jewelry line at ...I took this sweet birdcage to display it on ...I like how it turned out ... By the way I'll be offering my jewelry in the next week in my Etsy shop ..I'll keep you all posted.

Friday I was so excited ..Abbey was out shopping while I was working our shop .,..and she spied this awesome antique mannequin ..I can't tell you how thrilled I was when she came to get me.. I had actually just prayed and asked the Lord for one of these ..( I know that may sound funny to some ..but it does say in the Bible to ask him for the desires of your heart so I did) I so badly had wanted one in this style to begin displaying our aprons and my jewelry on ...and it didn't take but just a few minutes and I had it in our shop and dressed.

I only had a few aprons available this show ..with all the issues with my feet prior to the show I just couldn't get up to make more ..But they were loved by many ...even Deb Kennedy from Retreat ..purchased one and wore it Saturday ...in Fact she purchased my Farmhouse Party Apron that I feature in my last post for the Rosette party !!! Oh my gosh she looked absolutely charming in it ..it fit her to perfection !!!

Our stack of Burlap covered Farmhouse Suitcases found a new home this weekend .,.I can't wait to get started on a new set ....for our next show in September ...

O.k. on Friday ..this Gal ..sorry I forgot to get her name ..bought this fabulous Lace overdress I had offered ..and she came back Saturday to show me how it looked and I asked her if I could take a picture of her to share on our blog. I loved the lace over dress and just knew it was going to find the right gal to wear it ...and I must say she wears it to perfection doesn't she just look Lovely !!!

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That brings me to the end ....it was a great weekend ..despite the heat it was successful for Abbey and I ..and we had a great time chatting with our Good Friends and our Lovely customers. We loved seeing repeat faces from our prior shows ...

Our Check out table was buzzing both days ....and now Abbey and I are checking out for the next month and a half. We didn't schedule any shows for the month of August ..we need to re-coop and work on new product for our upcoming shows ...the Chateau De Fleurs in Fallbrook, CA and for the first time we are announcing that we have been chosed as an artisan for Glitterfest in Santa Ana, CA in October. I was so excited to get the e-mail saying we were to be part of the show ..and I have lots of work to do over the next 6 to 8 weeks getting prepared for both shows ...

As always I'll keep you all posted on both shows ..and Hope to see many of you locals at both of them.

Well it's time for me to kick my feet up ...lay back in my chair and relax today ...as I'll be up bright and early tomorrow and back to work...

Hope you all had a Great weekend ...Sending you all Hugs and Blessings ...Sara

Stormy Weather ..Garden of Rust ..and the Urban Barn ..

A little Stormy Weather passed our way yesterday and only if it would have stayed ..I would have been thrilled ..

However I was so thankful for the "Suprise" little storm that passed over us ...

The wind picked up and the clouds rolled in and it stopped for about an hour and rained off and on ...

The Lake looked Beautiful with all the drops falling in ...

And the Flowers couldn't have been more thankful either ...

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On another note I have been preparing for the Urban Barn Show this coming Friday and Saturday ...I must admit I haven't gotten all I had hoped for finished ..My feet really set me back ..those injections I got ...well they didn't work and actually made my feet worse ..I am still hobbling on one foot as I can't put any pressure on the heel at all now. What's a girl to do !!!

Well I'll tell you what a girl does ...she puts her Big Girl Panties on and deals with it and makes the best of a bad and painful situation...LoL !!

I'm not giving up ..just having to slow down a bit ...which means some things I just couldn't get done for this show ..but that doesn't mean I won't have a great variety of offerings that are still wonderful ...

The one thing I was able to do ..because it allowed me to sit for long periods of time ..was to get some Great Garden Signs made up ..I always say Garden Signs ..but they can actually be used indoors as well. ...One of the gals Sherry that bought my Bird Bath sign ..hung it in her bedroom ..I'm sure it's just stunning !!!

I thought I'd give you a sneek peek at one of the signs I have been working on the last day ...I kind of went off the edge with this one ...and went with a French Saying that Abbey and I loved ...

Jardin de Rouille ... (Garden of Rust) .... gotta love that ...with all those old motel chairs ..rusty garden flowers and wonderful architectural finds adding charm to our gardens ..that could not describe a Vintage garden any better....

Of course I'm not the best at taking pictures ..so the picture above just doesn't do it justice ..but if your headed to the show ..you'll get to see it in person...

I Love adding and embellishing the signs I do ..making every one a one of a kind ...this one has old rustic hardward pieces added to it ..with hinges and chain that it hangs from ....

Of course ...I always use reclaimed lumber ...this piece is great good and wide ..nice and long and rustic, chippy white paint to top it all off ...

Be sure and come visit us this weekend ..Friday and Saturday ...

At The

URBAN BARN

in

Escondido, CA

155 W. Crest

Read more about it in my sidebar

See you there ....