Another fabulous returning vendor: Jessica Mullins!

I had a short break from blogging while I slept off the effects of a small surgery I had on Friday, but am back at the wheel again! Today, I'd like to showcase Jessica Mullins, who was a vendor with us at the last show. Jessica refinishes and restores beautiful antique and vintage furniture pieces in varying styles, such as, farmhouse, shabby, and coastal finishes. You really have to see her stuff in person, as these pics don't do them enough justice! She is very skilled at what she does, and owning a piece of her work would truly be a joy. She sells locally at Junk Dog Salvage in Stuart, on Monterey and  has a blog at: http://thecottageshoppe.blogspot.com/ 
Welcome back to the show, Jessica!

Handmade by Shelley Faye....aprons for the domestic diva!

Today's featured vendor is Shelley of Handmade by Shelley Faye. She makes awesome, kitschy aprons that may just inspire you to clean the entire house faster than a speeding bullet! She is a new vendor who we are glad to welcome to the September show. Another tidbit about Shelley is that she also has a knack for making adorable stuffed characters. Her work has been featured in the magazine "Stuffed" produced by Stampington & Co.  Here are two of her best selling aprons. Put one on, and you will definitely be able to conquer dinner, and tomorrow...the WORLD!  You can visit her shop on Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kitschyAprons

Joining us again, is Lendy LaMonica of Bella Vintage Furnishings!

   We had a great variety of handpainted vintage furniture at the last show, and that tradition will continue with the Sept. 20th show! I loved seeing how each artist added their own unique touch to their pieces and created furniture "art" that could be passed down through a family for years. So much of the furniture you see in stores right now, is made of cheap wood in factories, and won't last. Our vendors have solid wood, original, REAL VINTAGE pieces, at a great price.
   Today's featured vendor is a pro at refurnishing and re-loving old, unique pieces of furniture, and I am so glad to have her joining us again! Lendy LaMonica is the artist behind Bella Vintage Furnishings, and she will have a large booth in the open air barn, in the same spot as last time. Come and check out her great selection, and pick out a piece to cherish for years! You can visit her online at www.bellavintagefurnishings.com Welcome back Lendy!

Today's featured artist is Stacie Williams of Azoho

Stacie is joining us as a new vendor, and I love the earthy, rustic feel of her jewelry. She hand creates her jewelry using age old metalsmithing techniques. Many of the stones in Azoho jewelry are hand cut by the artist. Her jewelry is easy to wear and easy to layer. Casual and comfortable.You can visit Stacie at www.azoho.com to see more of her jewelry. Welcome to the show Stacie!

Today's featured vendor is Lauren Garcia of Pandagoldfish

Lauren is a friend of mine, and was unable to do the last show. She is joining us this time, and I am thrilled! She is self-taught and does beautiful work in embroidery, wool felting, and other needlework arts. The detail in each piece she does is amazing, and you HAVE to see it in person! She loves making unique brooches, pins, ornaments, and dog bow ties. She also likes making small art plushes out of wool felt and embroidering them and embroidery hoop art. Her booth is down the center row in the open air barn. Be sure to stop by, say hello, and pick out a little handmade treasure to take home with you!

Today's featured vendor is Christine Fitzgerald of Christine's Coastal Treasures

Christine Fitzgerald joined us at the last show, and her booth was chock full of vintage goodies, coastal home decor, and lovely handpainted vintage furniture! I have no doubt that she will wow us again at the September show. She'll have some special pieces saved just for the show, like many other vendors will, so make sure you come out to the fairground so you don't miss out! She will be selling from 2 large spaces inside the building that is between two alcoves that will also be filled with vendors. As the show grew, the open air barn was filled and some new areas for vendors was added. Welcome back to the show, Christine! So glad you can join us again!

Let's welcome Beth Spatafora of Arete Designs!

Beth is a new vendor with the Funky Art & Vintage Mart, and is joining us from all the way over in Naples! She has a  mixture of shabby style painted furniture, vintage finds, decorative pillows, vintage inspired tea towels, handcrafted phone cases/pocket mirrors/belt buckles made with my original designs & a small collection of compass jewelry (necklaces & rings). Her vintage inspired pillows are embellished with real starfish, actual silk flowers & such. Below are two of her lovely designs, and she will have a lot more to share with us at the show! Welcome to the show, Beth!
You can visit Beth's blog at http://www.aretedesignsbybethspatafora.blogspot.com