Whooeee. It's gonna be a busy weekend around Central Oregon. There's the Sister's Quilt Show (hint: everybody says to get there first thing in the morning, so that's when everybody goes – in order to not get crushed, go a bit later in the day).
There's Summer Fest downtown (art, music, food) that goes on into the evening (another hint: stroll into some of the shops downtown, too, and buy a little something if it hits your fancy -- I know it sounds crazy with the amount of traffic there, but some of the businesses really suffer when the streets are closed and everybody is just into milling around with their cotton candy).
And, drum roll, please: ze French Flea Market in the gardens at Pomegranate is in full swing tomorrow, Saturday, July 10 from 10-4 (shop open until 5:30). We have so many good vendors coming in for this one (as always!). There's Michelle with all her wonderful vintage and repurposed Parisian-style goodies (from vintage fashion to silver to découpaged boxes, magnet boards...). The two fun sisters from Eugene are coming with their French flea market finds and fabulous, artistic jewelry made out of antique mahjong pieces and old beads and found objects. Tess will be here with her beach house fine and funky upcycled furnishings; Matina and her Fabulous Finds is showing her unique fashions and vintage treats; Antler Inn is bringing loads of plants; Amy and pals from Sublime Accents will have more of her adorable, hand-crafted cupcakes, wallets and tags. And we have some new vendors with great antiques and artists with hip hand-crafted jewelry. See my last post for pictures from June's french flea market, just to get a little taste of what's to come. Oh, our pals from A Crêpe Affair will be here too, serving up fabulous, fresh gourmet crêpes. Come hungry; you may want several. Mmmm, can taste them now.
Come early in the day or late – it doesn't matter, because there will be so many wonderful finds for you (another hint: lots of vendors bring more than they can fit in at one time, so they keep putting things out throughout the day). Whether you're an addicted bargain hunter, dealer, or collector of fun things, prepared to be very happy! We have lots of new arrivals in the shop, too, from hats to totes to incredible antique pieces!
And for some more fun (still with me? can you stand any more? sure!), check out this neat Open Studio event in Boonesborough. It's called Three Artists' Studios on Boonesborough Drive. Saturday, July 10 from 11-4 and Sunday from 11-3.
There's almost nothing I love more than an open studio tour! You get to meet the artists in their working studios and see what inspires them and how they work. That part is always fascinating. And you can buy their art directly from them, which makes it so meaningful and special. You don't want to miss this one. I'm going to jump over there on Sunday, for sure. The three artists are Eleanor Murphey, master potter (you've seen her wonderful work around town at some of the First Friday events, including several at our former Pomegranate Downtown location) at 64660 Boonesborough Dr., accomplished sculptor Dan Rider (21883 BB Dr.), and innovative glass artist Kate MacLeod (21865 BB Dr.). Three wonderful, expressive artists in three very different media. They all happen to live on the same street, and didn't know each other before locating to Boones Borough (not sure if that's two words or not): all of them are inspired by the beautiful, open terrain of the neighborhood, and the peace and solitude in which to create their art. All three are independent, working professional artists, so you'll really get some insight into their lives and inspirations.
Oh boy. This weekend is gonna be good. Pace yourself a little bit, and you can hop around from one event to the other. Good news is, Bob the weather guy says it will be very pleasant this weekend, a little cooler than today. Yummy!
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