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...jen o'connor's...Artful Adventures & Daily Inspirations

I Love Art, Adore the Handmade and Treasure the Vintage. I am the Fun Mom, the Silly Friend and the Writer who wants to make more room for beauty in the everyday.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

hope to see you at Remnants this weekend....

....we're in CA at Judy Watkins' Remnants of the Past show in San Luis Obispo this weekend!

...hope you can step out to see us 
Visit www.RemnantsofthePast.com for details.

Participating artists include Jennifer Lanne, Laurie Meseroll, Marie Pendley, Melody Doyel, 
Krys Kirkpatrick, Debrina Pratt, Heidi Steiner and Letty Worley among others to be announced...

SPECIAL GUESTS: 
Jo Packham, Ben Ashby & 
Lisa Leonard 
(note Lisa's meet and greet is Saturday from 11am-2pm)


SURE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
xxoo Jen

Monday, May 27, 2013

15% off if you wave the Flag....

Today only, a Memorial Day Sale...
Use code FALGWAVE15 at checkout and take 15% off your order

...enjoy your holiday and honor the memory of those who have served...
xxoo Jen

Hello Monday...superpowers, dress up and hello California...

Hello Monday. 

I've decided if I could have a super power it would be the ability to be in two places at once. 

But I am far from a super hero and most days I am juggling chainsaws, fearing that I might miss getting something "important" done.

So I try to give a smile more, hold a door, think positive, hug my kids, tend my garden grateful for the dirt and the sun, and look ahead for my own and looking out for the next person.

On the best days I remember that it's enough to find small joys, and to just try see the world as full of possibility as my kids seem to...
armed with imagination and big plans....
for a ride across the prairie


....and when the day is done
to head home to the ranch.
Sometimes I even can grab the camera on the way.
(even though I could never forget how my little cowboy look at these moments)

So hello Monday...I am ready to make the most of you...
we've got big plans for our Art Girls' RoadShow trip to Remnants of the Past...

Hello suitcases.

Hello lists of kids activities, clothes, meals, dance and soccer gear ready to go for while I'm gone.

Hello friends in California, we'll be there soon.

Hello to my kiddos and I miss you already.

Hello imagination, you are my favorite accessory.


Hello to all of you...I hope you have  a super week...and that you find a few of those great moments here and there....

What are you up to??? Will I see you in CA or at our NY event the following week?

xxoo Jen

Thursday, May 23, 2013

oh my...we cannot wait to be there...

I remember when I first hear about her Remnants of the Past Show....
now we are really going to be there as the event's special guests...NEXT WEEK...I am so excited. I almost can't believe it...

Please pop over to our host Judy Watkins's blog to see the great profiles on who we'll be showcasing at her event, and the other great dealers and vendors too. 

 She has just posted profiles on the following talented women we are so very proud to be working with at this show; we'll be showcasing their original creations....
and read more about...
Special Guest artist Lisa Leonard jewelry maker -- 
extraordinary artist, Mom and blogger...


Derby Blooms - the artful wearables created by talented artist Marie Pendley...
Fun and spunky talented artist Caramia Visick and her Hotcakes Jewelry....




Truly talented Krys Kirkpatrick and her paintings, softies and more...

 The repurposed textile fashions, accessories and jewelry created by incredible artist Melody Elizabeth...

I simply cannot wait to be there...the see it all, to shop and to see so many of our friends and customers...
xxoo Jen

Monday, May 20, 2013

hello Monday - Catch Earth Angels Coast to Coast - shows in NY and CA in the next 2 weeks!

Hello Monday -- we are in high gear here!!!

 We've got 2 events COMING REALLY SOON...
Yep, you can catch our Art Girls' RoadShow 
Coast to Coast in June. That means you can shop for the art in person and meet the talented artists of Earth Angels' Studios.

First we'll be in Californina....
June 1 & 2 in San Luis Obispo, CA
(Lisa Leonard, Ben Ashby, Jo Packham, Laurie Meseroll and Debrina Pratt will attend)
 
And  then we're heading back this way and on
June 7,8 & 9 we'll be in Rhinebeck, NY.

Yep that's a whole lotta packing and shipping and traveling going on to bring the art and the artists to you.

Keep Reading For ALL the DETAILS and we hope to see you there....HELLOOOOO EVENTS!


Keep an eye on your email and facebook for more sneak peek images...



If you need info on our California appearance, visit www.RemnantsofthePast.com....this is a really special and beautiful, juried show....

And if you are coming to see us in New York, log onto the Stella Shows website for details, directions and advance tickets.... 
 This is gonna be BIG!
Artists attending include Wendy Addison, Jennifer Paganelli, Jennifer Lanne, Laurie Meseroll, Melody Doyel, Marie Pendley, Sue Parker, Nancy Wiely, and Letty Worley...
Special Guests Jo Packham and Ben Ashby  

WHEW!!! HELLLOOOOO MONDAY I think I am ready for you new week!
 
Hello to all of you, we sure hope to see you there....

Hello packing suitcases....and boxes and more boxes!
 
Hello oodles of loot and art and treasures packed up and ready to share.

Hello to a lot of work...(sigh)

Hello to this stellar duet of events.

Hello and and thanks in advance to all who are making these adventures possible...

xxoo Jen

Sunday, May 19, 2013

don't miss DOLLYLOVE for 25% off 'til Monday

Don't miss it...
Something new...our first monthly
Salute to Artistry SALE

Each month we'll be highlighting a few artists
and doing a sale on their creations...This month,
use code DOLLYLOVE to take 25% off
three of our fave artists...

Maree Massey Almost Real Dolls

Nicole Bowen Necessary Excess
 
Cart Before the Horse Cloth Dolls

Don't miss DOLLYLOVE at checkout for 25% off through Monday, 5/20.
Have fun browsing...
xxoo Jen
 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

a little tweet to tell you...

...a little bird told me the sale pages have just been updated...


Take a peek and use SHIPITFREE for free standard shipping...we've just added pieces from Jill Wiener, Krys Kirkpatrick, Magda Trzaski, Ashley Carter, Jennifer Lanne, Dara DiMagno and more....


xxoo Jen

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Jo Packham loves Warwick, NY

 The new Where Women Cook magazine is out.  I was thrilled to work on it with Jo....she loves Warwick, NY and she has visited me here often over the years and the town has grown on her

So a hearty congrats to two very cool local Warwick chicks on their profiles in the latest issue of this magazine.
 
Cheers to my wonderful friend, Jane Gyulavary who so many of you have met at Earth Angels' events over the years...

And Annette Lynch the owner of one of my fave restaurants...Coquito....
Congrats to Jo on another great issue...and peek here if you'd like to see more of Jo's latest mags, CLICK THIS LINK HERE....

Thanks again Jo for the opportunity to photograph these talented women and their kitchens.
xxoo Jen

Monday, May 13, 2013

hello Monday...work, play & nice news to share

Hello Monday...
I am ready for you...this week it's work, work, work getting ready for our upcoming events and all I want to do is play.

But I am excited to share some nice news... 
Here's my friend, painter Jennifer Lanne...
did you catch her works in the current Country Living???
 
I was thrilled to see our beloved Hudson Supermarket in there among the pages of the piece on the Hudson Valley 
Jennifer is included in a shout out about the Fair -- we'll be there!!


This image (above right) was shot in my friend Stephanie' Lloyd's space at The Hudson Supermarket...Steph will be designing the Earth Angels lounge for the upcoming Country Living Fair so we're all in for a treat and a great array and selection of her re-purposed furniture, mercantile pieces and more...
And here's a peek at what to expect from Jennifer at the upcoming events...




 

And here's my friend Letty Worley....
She's also in the news and a special guest at our upcoming events...

 Letty has a wonderful feature on her artful ursines, soft sculptures and frostings....

 Here's a peek at what you can expect from her at the upcoming events...


 It's to have some nice news to roar about....
So hello to you Monday and new week and all you bring...

Hello lots of tape and cardboard 

Hello lots of flowers to plant

Hello to saving dates -- hope some of you can make the CA or NY events...

Hello to end of year school craziness....you are starting!

Hello to my friends and sharing their news...good, sad, and everything in between...it's what friends do...

xxoo Jen

Sunday, May 12, 2013

happy Mother's Day...

Being a Mom is the toughest of job some days, but it's always the best job...

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms I know.
Enjoy today, but more importantly, everyday with your kids.

And to Rosie, I love you Mom...just as you are, and for who you are...
xxoo Jen

Thursday, May 9, 2013

DOLLYLOVE sale take 25% of Bowen, Massey and Cart Before the Horse....

Something new...our first monthly
Salute to Artistry SALE

Each month we'll be highlighting a few artists
and doing a sale on their creations...This month,
use code DOLLYLOVE to take 25% off
three of our fave artists...

Maree Massey Almost Real Dolls

Nicole Bowen Necessary Excess
 
Cart Before the Horse Cloth Dolls




This weekend only and YES,
the discount applies to items already on sale!
Use DOLLYLOVE at checkout until Mon, 5/20...
WOO HOO and have fun browsing...xxoo Jen

Brimfeld coming soon...hope to be there!

Hope you can make this event...hope I can be there to shop! So excited for Jennifer and Melody to try this wonderful venue....
Stop by and say hello if you can make it!
xxoxo Jen

Brimfield Antique Etc.Show 2013
Brimfield, Mass.

featuring:
Jennifer Lanne Originals~paintings
Melody Elizabeth Designs~textiles and jewelry
Marie Pendley Derby Blooms~fabric blooms

In the New England Motel Field
Pavilion #P22
$5 admission

Wed. May 15th
 6am-5pm
Thurs-Sat. May 16th-18th
8:30am-5pm
 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

is it yoyo or yo-yo...either way we're shipping free thru 5/15...

Hey there -- every day we're adding "vintage loot" and "fun finds" to the site from our artists and forays into the world of handmade
...and shipping them FREE....
Yep, all items ship free with code SHIPITFREE through 5/15...it will take us that long to add the dozens of vintage items we've just photographed...
so check the vintage pages often and use that code as often as you like to get your orders sent FREE
CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW for vintage treasures

~~~
CLICK HERE TO SHIP NOW for fun finds

Enjoy and thanks...
xxoo Jen

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