Remnants and a New Year

My favorite time of year is Christmas.  I love decorating the house and making our home a special place for family and friends to visit.  I want them to feel the magic of the Season and enjoy the wonder of this time and hopefully walk away sensing and feeling wonder.  After the last vintage ornament is packed carefully away and the house is back in order, it always feels like a fresh slate for me to start the New Year.  That time between Christmas and New Years always makes me feel like a horse straining at the gate to start the race.  My head is brimming with dreams, goals and ideas to start the New Year and I can hardly wait until the clock strikes midnight on December 31st to take off running.

I live in dream place on the Central Coast of California and it is a perfect place to start my planning for the New Year and wait until you hear all the exciting things that will be happening for the June 2013 Remnants of the Past Show.

Not only am I a lover of all things antique and vintage but I also have a strong passion for handmade items.  I feel that if you love vintage you are also most likely to love something handmade over something new.  And for me, if it is made in America, that is the best!  I am so excited to announce that our special guest for the June 2013 Show will be Jen O'Conner of Earth Angels Studio, Ben Ashby of FOLK Magazine and Jo Packham of Where Women Create introducing her new magazine Where Women Create Business. 

 The June Show is going to be so packed with talent that I can hardly wait.  Check back weekly on my blog as I introduce you to my amazing vendors but also to this amazing talent that will be visiting Remnants.

See you soon!

xoxo

Judy

PaperLinen & Pearls

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

--There I was just walking down one of the many isles of fabulous stuff at the Alameda flea market and what stops me dead in my tracts ... wind up mechanical monkey toys with symbols. There is something so child like and fun about these toys, yet a bit sinister at the same time. Who could resist such a crazy, fun filled purchase. The craziest part of all was that I purchased not one, but TWO of these nutty little side show gems.

--What would be the first antique collection you would grab in case of a natural disaster?

--Choosing a favorite collection is like choosing a favorite child - it can not be done.

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

--My book title would be "Enjoy Every Sandwich" because it is just that simple and that complicated, all at the same time. I have had, and still have an incredibly blessed life. Besides, what's better in life than a good old BLT?

I am so excited for you to meet Mary Jane of PaperLinen & Pearls. Please welcome Mary Jane!

xoxo

Judy

Exciting News

About a month ago, I received a phone call from Romantic Homes Magazine. They have written over the years about many shows across the country that they have attended. They compiled 50 shows and then narrowed it down to 10 shows. Well guess what ???

Yes! Remnants made it to #1!

I want to take this time to thank my dealers. This honor is really for the them. Each show, I am always amazed on how wonderful their booths are, their friendliness and their true love for what they do. All of them have supported me through this journey and I want to say, Thank you! I cannot wait to see what you bring in the Fall. This is the August issue which will be on the stands in July.