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....

CLICK here to visit her BLOG...

and read more about...

Special Guest artist Lisa Leonard jewelry maker -- 

extraordinary artist, Mom and blogger...

Featured artist Laurie Meseroll and her utterly incredible original mixed media Mud-Cakes...

Derby Blooms - the artful wearables created by talented artist Marie Pendley...

Fun and spunky talented artist Caramia Visick and her Hotcakes Jewelry....

Wonderful Clare Jordan and her Irish-made curios and whimsies...

Super talented Debrina Pratt and her Land of Enchantment...

Amazing artist Jennifer Lanne and her original paintings....

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

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
 

Got Fashion? Get FOLK...

 I love that FOLK is reaching into the heart of what Americans are all about. Working to cultivate a nation by hand, with style and ingenuity intrinsic to our success.

CONGRATS Ben on another fab issue of FOLK magazine...the best yet! 

(Did you get yours yet? If not, CLICK HERE TO ORDER..

It's a whole lotta cool American goodness for 7 bucks....)

How perfect that the NEW issue is all about stories and storytellers and the fashion that is so uniquely our own.

Here's a peek and an excerpt from my current feature on re-purposing textiles and  fashion...

 It was fun to take a closer look at the work of Melody Elizabeth...

 She has a fab fashion story...and I love sharing her work with our customers, but chatting with her about her inspirations and training was really cool.

Here's an excerpt from the article...

you'll want to peek at the issue to read and see more.

Now, American fashion – where style meets with raw ingenuity -- is quite simply an unbridled luxury fueled by unfettered imagination and a culture that grows daily. It is the novelty of conveying a mood, a tone, or one’s personal style within a vast and diverse community.  So, in making a handmade life, we cannot help but reach for garments that send salutations of our personal style.

Yet, trends in fashion and wearables don’t always march to the same tune. Tides in fashion come and go, but a good garment, or a fabulous accessory, can long outlive a seasonal burst of attention.  And certain fashions – like the artful creations of artist Melody Doyel -- are simply transcendent – allowing the wearer to cross time and trends with certain aplomb and beauty in true American style.

This designer’s work whispers to the best remembrances of fashion’s many eras.  While it seems from another time or just slightly out of step with what many others might be presenting in the marketplace, her clothing and accessories are totally in-fashion and on-trend with their brave use of texture and color.  Her work conveys a thrumming retro vibe that is utterly appealing; her work is textiles retold.

In her inimitable style, the designer creates wearables and accessories by repurposing cast off garments, old upholstery, junk shop finds and piles of vintage baubles and jewelry findings that on their own appear only a jumble of possibility. In Melody’s capable hands, and with her limber imagination, a seemingly motley array of textiles emerge as new garments that convey style and a savvy sense scale.....

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Thanks again Ben for the chance to showcase the work of another Earth Angels Studios' artist....I cannot wait to see what you come up with for the next issue!

xxoo Jen

...we're heading south soon!

It's time for the Angels to fly south for our winter visit to sunny Sanford, FL and the wonderfully festive Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery event....

Those of you who can make it will join those in the know -- this is simply one of our favorite events of the year...

Here's Mary's (the gallery manager at JT Folk Art) official press release...

7th Annual "heART of Winter" - SOUTH comes to Florida

Two powerhouse folk art dealers partner to bring the best to savvy art collectors at this winter's end

Friday, March 1 from 3 - 7 pm

Saturday, March 2 from 10am - 4 pm

Free and open to the public

 

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771

www.jtfolkart.com

Expect a packed house for the third visit from Jen O’Connor’s Earth Angels as they travel from all corners of the country to set up a “pop up” show at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in historic downtown Sanford. This merry band of artists specializes in one of a kind handmade art, jewelry, accessories, soft sculptures, fashion accessories and decor. You’ve seen them in national magazines like Where Women Create and Romantic Country, now you can meet them in person.

"Jen and her Earth Angel artists will take over my gallery for two days and present a show that has historically brought in over 500 visitors a day," remarks Jeanine Taylor.  "I am thrilled to host the heART of Winter-South show in Florida and bring art collectors to Sanford from all over the southeast." 

This year’s special guest artists are Melody Doyel, Jane Dagmi, Jennifer Lanne, Laurie Meseroll, and Letty Worley. Over 800 items including paintings, home decor, sculpture, wearable art and jewelry will be featured in this two day showcase. Visitors will enjoy a festive shopping atmosphere where they can meet artists face to face and discover vintage luxuries, gifts, and heirloom toys.

O’Connor’s Earth Angels receive national media coverage and have developed a devoted following from such publications as Country Living, Cottages & Bungalows, FOLK, PRIMS, and Romantic Homes. 

Here are some of my fave images from last year's event...

Sure hope to see you there...

this event is a great mix of good friendships, great art and that wonderful warm sunshine.

xxoo Jen

old is new again, with a dose of style

I really adore anything that bravely nods to vintage style, especially fashion.

 

Ben Ashby of FOLK magazine likewise reveres the past and has a great respect for clothing, textiles and American made designs; he's asked me to do a piece on talented Earth Angels' artist Melody Elizabeth who creates artful jewelry, purses and wearables from vintage textiles, clothing and found treasures. So we started with a photo shoot of Melody's creations...

Here's a peek at some of my fave images...there will be oodles more in the next issue of FOLK magazine -- The Fashion Issue. So stay tuned for news on that!

...and while I  cannot spoil the surprise here...I just had to share a few and say thanks to Ben, give a salute to Melody Elizabeth and a shout out of appreciation to our wonderful models Allison and Danielle.

 Loving these textures and colors...

 We did have fun too...

 Umm, not sure what's going on here...

 Allie tidies a shelf and models at the same time, that girl can multi-task...

 "Where can we go next for out next fashion shoot?", they say...

 The dice earrings are my personal fave, fun, festitve and love Bakelite dice and crystals alike!! You can shop for them and her other jewelry creations here...

I want this one, it;s in Melody's personal collection, but she always brings a few special coats to share at the Country Living Fairs...

  

 And I love her purses, pretty and sturdy at the same time...you can shop for them here...

Thanks to all and stay tuned for more on this article....FOLK magazine and more creations from Melody Elizabeth...

xxoo Jen

nicely noted - Melody in "Romantic Country" mag...

ohh la la ...

ohhh how wonderful...our talented pal Earth Angels's artist Melody Doyel -- the creative mastermind and textile diva behind "Melody Elizabeth Designs" -- has a featurette on her style and savvy in the new issue of "Romantic Country" magazine...

A million thanks to Mary Forsell for the opportunity to work on this submission and please do grab a copy of this issue if you have not already...it's truly a super edition of the mag; it's got me in the mood to refresh and redecorate all at once!

And congratulations Melody, your work and your talent are stellar and the attention on your fab creations and know-how are well-deserved! As ever, it's an honor to work with you and celebrate your style at Earth Angels....

Here's a peek at some of the latest treasures from Melody...you can see more on her page...

and if you order any of her designs, it's free shipping this week in honor of her posting in the mag...woo hoo

Have a super day...and keep a keen eye on this mag for more featurettes on our talented artists...and Melody again...CONGRATS!!!!

xxoo Jen

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