A Fabulous Show filled with Fantabulous Folk Art & Friends!

It was an amazing day for all that participated and came to enjoy it! I met several new friends, and was able to visit and catch up with old friends too. We laughed and had a wonderful time, and the best part was being able to see all of the incredible art by my fellow artists! Please enjoy the pictures, and accept my apologizes in advance....my camera was giving me some problems shooting indoors yesterday, and many of my pictures did not come out good. Also, I was not able to take a picture of Connie's wonderful table of treasures, but I encourage you to pop over to Donna's blog where you can see much better pictures of the show, including one of Connie's table. Above is Iva's table....she outdid herself putting this show together, and still found time to make some amazing works of art! Below is a smaller table that Iva set up showcasing the latest issue of Somerset Studio magazine where she has a featured piece! Thank you Iva for all of the hard work and effort you put into Tinsel and Treasures....it was a huge success! :) Please click on these pictures....they all enlarge!

Here are some of Colleen's festive Holiday dolls and decorations! I just love her pumpkin gal in white with vintage orange trim!

Here is Colleen's other table....breathtaking!

More of Colleen's pumpkin head shakers and this amazing doll on top of a vintage pumpkin lantern! Too cool!!

These lovelies were jaw dropping...vintage trims, the tiniest details, and hand work all make these one of a kind dolls a must have work of art! My picture just does not do them justice.

Here is a shot of Donna's table...these pictures speak for themselves...delightful! It was hard to pick a favorite piece on her table...they were all amazing!

Her incredible crowns fit for a queen....they were all sold out as quick as you could blink an eye! I know all of the ladies out there will enjoy them.... :)

One of Donna's theaters....love the tiny details and trims on this one!

Some more beautiful pieces.....the wee silver boots are charming!

I love this piece too....wonderful colors and trims!

Here is sweet Ulla's display....I love her pumpkin headed mannequin, and the skeleton gal all dressed up was a creative touch!

Here are some of Ulla's reliquaries....each a lovely and unique work of art! Stop by Ulla's blog to see more of her one of a kind jewelry creations!

Here is Gina's table, and I am so sorry that I wasn't able to get better pictures of her work! Her girls are so fun and each has it's own personality....just lovely! Stop by her website to see more pictures of her art.

And last but not least, is my table display below. :) I still have a few new one of a kind pieces available for purchase and will be showcasing them for sale next Saturday September 20th at noon pacific time, in my Etsy shop, so please stop in and see what's new for Fall!

Thank you again to Iva, and to Colleen for helping to make this a special day for all of us! :) I am already looking forward to next year's show!

I hope you all had a Merry Holiday!

Finally I have a moment to post, and catch up with everyone! It seems the last several weeks have been a blur of activity...from participating in shows, to spending time with family, and seeing old friends....and getting my home ready for the Holiday's. The last month has flown by, and I can't believe that Christmas was here and gone so quickly!

It was a pleasure to meet some new friends at my last few shows of the year, and see so many familiar faces too. Here are a couple of pictures from the last of my 2007 shows for those of you that were not able to attend..... Here are a few special moments from our Holiday this year.....Simon decorating cookies & cakes with his cousins....

Simon hanging ornaments on our tree......

Placing little bulbs on Grandma's ceramic tree with his cousin....

His first time ice skating....

Visiting with Santa on the Christmas Train ride......

My grandma "Meme" and my great-grandma Nina....there are 5 generations of us still smiling! Nina is the oldest at 94 years young, and Simon is the youngest at 4.

Simon opening his first present on Christmas eve....

My hubby Ryan (on the right) goofing around with cousin Art on Christmas eve.....we do a "silly gift" exchange, and Ryan picked a package of fake moustaches....

I managed to squeeze in some time to hit the local monthly antique faire here in Sacramento looking for a present for my father, as well as a few goodies for myself. Here are the treasures I came home with just for me.....a lovely little doll size crazy quilt, some trinkets for my art, and an antique pair of leather & velvet baby shoes with pretty blue buttons.....

I have all sorts of new ideas running around in my head of things that I would like to make, but first I have to get some early spring cleaning and organizing done around the house. Are any of you feeling that early spring "itch"?

HollyDaze & Vine

It was a wonderful show, just the thing to kick off off the Holiday's! Everyone's tables were packed full of goodies, and there was a nice variety of styles and mediums available. It was great to see old friends and catch up, and we always have a lot of fun at his show! Thank you to those of you that stopped by and took home a treasure for your collection.....I hope you enjoy them! Here are some pictures from the show...a few of my table....And here are some of the other lovely tables at the show.... first is Christy's and her delightful cloth folk...
And here is Ginny with her TroutCreek gang...Kitty with her creations....Here is Sharon's Table...I LOVE her new gnome designs!!And I met a new friend at the show....Cheri Williams...here is her fabulous table of paper whimsies...
Wendy and her incredible chocolate molds! I love the giant ones...so neat!The eclectic offerings of Edgar & Edgar....Some wonderful glass art by Charles Hall...Arbutus Hunter and her fun, retro inspired things....And a few close up pictures of some of my offerings that sold at the show.....See you at my next show..... the Holiday Art & Craft Festival sponsored by the Crocker Art Museum on Thanksgiving weekend. This three day show will have 80 artists in a wide range of styles and mediums. Please stop by and say "Hi" it will be a fabulous show!

Happy Fall Update!

It'd been too long since my last post....I have been super busy.....catching up from our vacation to Disneyland, finishing up fall goodies, and starting on winter ones...participating in my son's preschool....and working on some home improvement projects that were overdue! I have some new charm pendants available.....the crow has been sold, but the others are still available. I can leave them in the silver finish (as pictured), or give them a black patina finish. They are $26 each which includes US shipping, and come with your choice of a ball chain or a ribbon. Please email me with any questions or if you are interested in purchasing one! Sylvia@SylviaAnderson.comI have two new pieces on The Primitive Gathering site this month pictured below......please take a peek!
I am working on my last Halloween piece of the year.....it will make it's debut on PFATT Marketplace on October 10th, so please stay tuned!

Here are a couple of pictures from A Cottage Boutique show. Kitty Forseth and her lovely table of folk art...And Jenny Hernandez with her table of fanciful creations! It was a pleasure meeting her for the first time, and seeing her work in person!

Here is a picture of the table that I shared with my good friend Elaine Thomas....I have more pictures to post from my family's summer activities, and more eye candy too! I will post again soon....thank you for your patience, and for all of the nice comments you have left the last couple of weeks! :)

Meanwhile....please take some time to visit a friend's new website....she is an incredible sculptor, and a wonderful person too! Her name is Katherine Webber and I guarantee that you won't be disappointed if you are a Halloween folk art lover!

Happy Fall Everyone!