STJ Holiday Soiree this weekend

Soiree Bound!

Leaving today for PA - off to participate in the

Spookytime Jingles Holiday Soiree.

It has been a mad dash to the finish and I will be posting pictures of my work and the show when I get home.

This year it will be held in

New Hope, PA

I am super excited to see all of the wonderful Halloween Art and to enjoy the Historic sights of New Hope.

find details about the show

HERE

Ehag Emporium

May Black cats cross your path

While Candy crosses your palm!

This charming hand-turned pedestal bowl has been transformed into a Halloween Candy service Hand-painted in acrylics, black cat silhouettes alternate with the words

Tricks

Treats

Spooky

Sweet

Sculpted black cats have been added to the base of the pedestal - their tails appear to be holding the candy bowl up.

Cats are finished in wax, wooden bowl is finished in varnish.

Bowl is intended for wrapped candy only.

Cats are sporting sparkly collars of vintage trim (circa 1950s)Wooden bowl was originally hand-made

Bowl has been hand-painted and detailed

by

me, Sweet B!

Any imperfections simply add to its charm.

Contact me to purchase

Sweetbfolkart@cox.net

Don't forget to visit all of the talented artists listing their original works on the

EHAG EMPORIUM

Curiously Sumptious

I highly recommend taking a moment to explore the blog of
Edgar and Edgar Antiques... and leave the soundtrack playing - it is the perfect accompaniment for such fabulous-ness!
Kimberlee Edgar has been drizzling her studio with swashes of silk and garlands of sumptuous vintageness (is that even a word?) .
The lady has some serious skills in the decor dept, it doesn't hurt that she has a full stock of vintage antiques and ephemera at her glitter flecked fingertips.

Kimberlee is adding a few of my sweet creations to her delightful diorama.
I am honored that my work is to be tucked in amongst these beautiful treasures.
Click HERE to visit the world of Edgar and Edgar

93 prizes for Halloween!

Join us for a stroll down Trick-or-Treat Street

Who knows who you might chance to meet.

Three lanterns are lit, three doors open wide

Visit each blog to see what's inside.

A trio of artists offer scary surprises

and plenty of treats, with THREE DAYS of prizes!

Stay on the third night to watch the moon rise,

and you will be eligible for our special Grand Prize.

So mark the date, the fun can't be beat

It's all yours for the taking on Trick-or-Treat Street.

Three full days of Tricks, Treats, and Tomfoolery

September 14th - 16th

Prize winners announced daily

Grand Prize winner to be announced on the 17th of September

(grand prize is an original work from each artist)

Brought to you by

Retro Rudolph's

Happy Holidays

Sweet B Folk Art

Go West Go East

Two great reasons to travel... one will take you WEST... the other... EAST!

September 25th, 2010
I am so excited to be participating in the Halloween and Vine Folk Art show this year. The show has been running for 15 years, it's a fantastic show that is filled to bursting with Halloween Holiday Magic, and if that's not enough, the show takes place in Petaluma which is near the WEST coast in Northern California !

If you are planning on attending this excellent show, make sure to allow yourself a couple of extra days for sight-seeing and shopping. This area of the country offers some top notch shopping and dining...Here are a few of my favorite stops when I visit this part of Northern California:
The town of Sonoma is just a short drive from Petaluma, Sonoma has an adorable town square which is surrounded by fantastic restaurants and great stores and boutiques. Make sure to visit the Vella Cheese Company, an original creamery that makes some of THE BEST cheese ever!
My favorite is the Mezzo Secco, a partially dry jack cheese... and yes.. they sell whole wheels - it's that good!
The famous Napa Valley is also just a short drive from Petaluma - a beautiful drive through wine country will lead you past dozens of fabulous wineries - all of which are open for tastings and shopping. My favorite stop in Napa is the Prager Port Works - sort of tucked away and unassuming, this winery produces wonderful ports.My favorite is the Noble Companion - a lovely tawny port that makes an excellent gift or bottle for a special occasion.
The town of Santa Rosa is right down the road from Petaluma. I recommend a stop at the Charles Schulz Museum. The museum provides wonderful insight into the life and career of this famous cartoonist and an opportunity to see many of the original Charlie Brown cartoons. There is a great gift shop too - where you can pickup hard to find snoopy softies.

Of course it goes without saying that the city of San Francisco is worth visiting -two of my must-go to stops: the Fog City news stand - with over 200 chocolate bars from around the world you won't be leaving with just a newspaper!
And Cocoa Bella - a divine chocolate shop that displays chocolates by country of origin - a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!

If all that isn't enough... there is an Antique Flea Market in Petaluma on the Sunday after the show - so many great things to see and do.... so little time. More information on Halloween and Vine, Lodging and sight-seeing at Halloween and Vine.com

EAST

If Northern California is a bit out of your way - perhaps a show back EAST would be more convenient. I am so excited to be a part of the first ever, Spookytime Jingles Soiree, a show that combines the magic of Halloween with the Spirit of Christmas.

October 16th, 2010

This will be my first time in this part of the country, but I have already done a little bit of research and am excited to learn that Titusville NJ is right, smack dab in the middle of Antique Heaven! Mercer County offers tons of Historical sites, high-quality shopping, antiquing and wonderful dining. Bucks County is right next door and also offers a plethora of antiquing opportunities.

The Spookytime Jingles Soiree will offer a delightful mix of both Halloween and Christmas Art Collectibles. Spookytime Jingles is also offering a unique opportunity to meet with the artists and preview the sales floor the night before the show. More details about the meet and greet are on the Spookytime Jingles Soiree website. I think the unique mix of Halloween and Christmas will provide an excellent shopping opportunity - not only do you get to snatch up some great Halloween collectibles, but you can also get a jump start on your Christmas Shopping!

So make your plans - book your hotels and join me at the shows!

B

Everyone is Doing it

EVERYONE is doing it!....Sharing their WIPs that is!

So, Here are my pieces all chalky and white and ready for the brush.
I am hoping to get some serious nocturnal painting done while we are having our family

get-away this year.

Lots of work to do but I am so excited to be participating in

Halloween and Vine and the Spookytime Jingles Soiree

I also have a little sum'n sum'n planned for September...shhhhh...its a secret but I will give you a hint... it does involve sugar, lots and lots of sugar!

Oh, and in case your are wondering... yes, I do bring my own candy on vacation.

Summertime Vacation selections include:

Watermelon licorice

Lemon Heads

Swedish Fish

Gummy Bears

and lets not forget the mountain fudge vendors.

Hope everyone is enjoying a Sweet Summer

- B