Grenouille, Rusty Bucket and George Garma Antiques

Welcome...

Coco of Grenouille

Chuck and Patty of The Rusty Bucket

George Garma Antiques

xoxo

Judy

Letty Worley

Each morning, I eagerly read my emails waiting for Jen O'Connor of Earth Angels Studios to send me  information about the next artist that she is bringing to Remnants of the Past.  This morning I am happy to introduce you to  Letty Worley who is coming all the way from Tennessee!  Letty loves using oddities, bits and pieces of vintage treasures to create the unexpected in her charming interpretations.  Letty makes soft sculpture, purses, and what she calls her "frostings" wearable mohair art.  Letty has created a jewelry collection which willed be rolled out for the first time at our June Remnants.  Letty has been featured in many national magazines to name a few, this months PRIMS, Country Living, Romantic Homes, FOLK and Where Women Create.

Please welcome Letty Worley!

xoxo

Judy

Debbee Baxter Thibault

One morning when I woke up at my usual 4:00 AM, I opened up my laptop to check my emails and saw an email from Jen O'Connor.  I thought that can't be "THE" Jen O'Connor of Earth Angels Studios.... I clicked the  email and sure enough it was.

 Hi, Judy

Funny enough I have been meaning to write to you -- Jo was here for our event and there were copies of the current issue and I was of course thinking of you --

I have been looking into doing appearances at several more retail venues where the vintage loot from various dealers is showcased…Would you consider having Earth Angels as the Art Girls' RoadShow appear as a vendor at your event sometime…I know you are vintage and antique only, but had to ask…

Had Jen been reading my mind?  For years, I have dreamed of combining the handmade artists with the vintage.  I feel that someone that loves vintage is more likely to buy something handmade versus new.  I was so excited!  My dream was coming true!  I called Jen and we had a lovely chat and decided that Remnants of the Past would be the perfect place to host an Art Girls' RoadShow and set it up for everyone to come to sunny California on June 1st and 2nd. 

 I will be introducing each of the artists that will be gathered at Remnants and first up is Debbie Baxter Thibault.  I met Debbie for the first time about 14 years ago at my friend's, Eileen Paulin's home in Southern California.  Eileen would gather several talented artists together at her home for dinner.  It was such an inspiring evening. Debbie was no exception.  Debbie is a paper mache artist but not just any paper mache.  Debbie love of paper mache came from a love for old toys at an early age.  The older items seemed to have a soul and a story to tell. What I love is that Debbie creates each item with such love and has become the top artist in her field. Debbie has stood strong in keeping the work here in the USA and she has a very talented staff.  They all work hard at making true works of American Art.  The pieces go out to fine stores and galleries all over the nation.  Debbie and her team create all of their handmade items in Southern California and have been in business for 16 years.

What is very exciting is that Debbie has created a special collection just for Remnants of the Past Show.  Here is a peek at her gorgeous collection.

Please welcome

 

Debbee Thibault!

xoxo

Judy

Antiques from Memory Lane

 

Nancy of Antiques from Memory Lane was a customer of mine for many years and now a veteran dealer of Remnants.  Nancy collections of vintage fabric, buttons and her handmade creations are beautiful.  Here is Nancy...

  1.  What is the funniest item that you have purchased at an antique show or flea market and why?

The funniest item I've purchased....not really funny, but fun!  A dealer (store) Don & I frequent in Renton Washington always passes on good deals to us when we come in.  He pointed out a rather ugly vase and said "It books for $1800.  I've had it in my store for 5 years. I'll give it to you for a little over what I bought it for and you can try it in your market.". 

So I bought the ugly vase for $185 & sold it in my shop when I was at Old Edna for $1200!    The nice shop owner, (and we've gotten many other terrific deals from him). St Charles Place, Renton, WA.

2.  If you had to leave your home immediately because of a natural disaster, what would be the first collection you would grab and why?

What collection of mine would I grab first if I had to leave quickly...?? I've always had an affinity for buttons, lace & antique textiles.  Just last week while clearing out our parents home I came across a little draw string bag made of silk, dress velvet & lace which I made for my mother-in-law when I was a very young woman.  I realized at that moment how deep & enduring this marriage has been: my love for vintage textiles.  It's my passion & I cannot keep my hands off an old piece of fabric.   Still, in an emergency I'd probably walk away with my animals and family photo's.  :-)

3:  If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

The title of my book?  My Lifelong Quest to Find Quiet Time.  :-). Like every other woman no doubt.

Please welcome Nancy!

xoxo

Judy

GlitterFarm

I've know Jenny of GlitterFarm since I started Remnants but she was selling cupcakes at the time.  Now, Jenny is the ultimate organic finder and creator of vintage items and handmade creations.  Here is Jenny...

1. What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased at an antique show or flea market and why?

 A commemorative  plate with Reverend Leroy Brown Jenkins.  The good Reverend was dressed like Elvis in the later years. My husband and I grew up with big families that love to laugh especially at ourselves. So we bought it as a gag gift. The plate has been traveling around the family for years now. You never know when you might be the lucky recipient of the Reverend plate. We always get a great big laugh out of it!

2. What would be the first collection you would grab in case of a natural disaster in your city?

 After my collection of children are safely out of harms way I would probably grab my collection of sea glass. I have it displayed in vessels around my home. I have collected it for years, from everywhere around the country.  I always feel at peace when I am near the sea.

3. If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

 A book about my life would be called " I Have an Idea! " My husband hears this from me several times a day. Sometimes I can't sleep at night because my brain won't shut off so I can rest.  I am constantly dreaming and scheming about new adventures to go on, new art projects, new things to cut up and re- purpose and sell.  My kids are all in on it too. Life is an adventure!!

Please welcome Jenny!

xoxo

Judy