The Rusty Clover

I would like to introduce you to Katy of Rusty Clover and of Tumbleweed & Company.  I looked through all my photos and realized that I do not have ONE picture of Katy by herself.  Katy always is in the background or photo bombing! 

Where do I start with Katy....  Over the top talented, creative, thinks outside the box, finds the coolest things, lots of fun and one of the kindest woman I know.  You never know what she will bring to a show.  Please welcome Katy!!!

Chalk Farm Home

 

I've followed Jennifer of Chalk Farm Home for a couple of years and love her style and her.  Jennifer is so creative, talented and a fighter and I applaud her. Here is Jennifer...

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

I found an old German stuffed lion toy at an estate sale. It was similar to a Steiff toy, and it opened its mouth to roar when you wound it up. But this was no cute lion. It's eyes were scary looking and when it opened its mouth, it looked downright maniacal. My baby cried whenever she saw it, and our dog barked at it all the time.

One day, our dog Bess took it upon herself to rid our home of this stuffed invader. I went out into the garden and found it chewed to bits!

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

I would want anything given to me by my children, and all of my family photos.

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

That's a tough question. My life has been so multi-faceted: mother of three, wife, actress, singer, cancer survivor, business owner....It would probably be something like "The girlfriend's guide to juggling it all--and still making it to the flea-market on time."

Please welcome Jennifer!

xoxo

Judy

UrbanFarm Naturals

I hate to admit this, but I kinda stalked Tamila of UrbanFarm Naturals through the blog world. I just loved the organic look of her product and then just loved the farm, the kiddies, hubbie and how they all worked together as a family. So, I reached out and asked Tamila to be a part of Remnants for this past June Show and she was a hit! Tamila will be back for this Fall and here are her answers to my questions.

--What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased from an antique show or flea market? and why?

About 9 years ago I bought this really cool old retro toaster. It would burn the toast almost every single time we used it because the "toast going up" mode didn't work automatically, you had to unplug it to get it to rise. Jeff wanted a new toaster, but I always said, "no, we have one & it's cool!" In the mornings I would often look outside and see our dog Charlie eating burnt toast because Jeff would always forget to unplug it. About 6 months ago Jeff kept getting distracted with the kids and burnt the toast three separate times! Later that morning I looked out our back yard and saw not only the burnt toast pieces, but the toaster as well. That was the end of my "Cool Vintage Toaster"!

-- If you had to leave your home because of a natural disaster, what collection of yours would you grab first and why?

I like to travel light! My little tiny ceramic chicken sitting on my kitchen window sill would be all that I would grab (besides the kids!) My great grandmother made it & it is my favorite collectible.

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

"Welcome to the funny farm!" Because our life on our little farm is pretty funny at times & besides that we like to laugh (mostly at each other!)

I just LOVE Tamila and you will, too. Please welcome Tamila!

xoxo

Judy

Polly Jane's

I do not think there is a person that doesn't fall in happy or love with Polly of Polly Jane's. I've know Polly for many years and she still amazes me how resourceful and creative she can be with the simplest items that I would pass by on. Here are Polly's answers...

--What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased from an antique show or flea market? and why?

I would have to say a pink mannequin

from Urban Ore in Berkeley! My friend Christy took me there and there was this pile of hot pink manikins in a big twisted pile, like they were playing the Twister game. Just had to have one!

--If you had to leave your home because of a natural disaster, what antique collection of yours would you grab first and why?

Well since I'm not a collector of many things, i would have to say my acorn and Eiffel Tower collection of which i have many of both! I love anything French including French people and food and i grew up surrounded by oak trees my whole life! The acorn is a symbol of luck, prosperity, youthfulness and power. A symbol of spiritual growth.

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

Peace, love, creative, junk and a lot of rust, oh and handmade recycled goods!

Please welcome Polly of

xoxo

Judy!