Let me just start out by saying that I am a lot happier this Monday then I was last Monday. I had a great weekend with lots of sales and very appreciative customers, and the perfect weather was just icing on the cake. Sometimes when you get back from these depressing shows like last week--you think---why am I doing these shows?? And then after this weekend--you say--oh yeah...... that's why! I have some stories to share but I'll hold off until next week.
I want to tell you about my backdoor neighbor Lila, and I mean that literally (our booths are back to back). Her business name is Lizone's, and she's been making repurposed jewelry for 23 years--you know, the vintage style jewelry, with some steampunk added in. She was making this type of jewelry before anyone even knew what it was--way ahead of her time.
And I love the added touches she uses to display her jewelry.
How fun is this??!!
And here's her very fun booth--
And last week, I told everyone about the special piece that I made for the festival.....well, here's Lila's piece--
She found this knight at a garage sale ( with all of the garage sales that I have gone to, I have yet to find anything like this!) She cleaned it up and adorned it with these very cool embellishments--excellent!!
And if you're wondering if she's online--yes she is. She has an Etsy shop HERE, and in her shop she also sells vintage supplies for all of you jewelry or collage artists. And since I'm not the greatest photographer, I want to share a pair of earrings from her Etsy store--she's much better at taking photos than I am.
So to sum it up, her jewelry is a bit vintage, eclectic, fun, and one of a kind, which pretty much describes Lila, except for the vintage part--she's very refreshing---I've never laughed so much : )
You know backdoor neighbors--they're welcome anytime and they always know---just come to the back door. Believe me, I've been to shows where after meeting my backdoor neighbor, I wished that I could have "moved" from the neighborhood!
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I'm so happy to hear you did good,and that the weather was nice. Her jewerly is incredible,loved looking at all the pictures,I'm off to check out her etsy shop now. Thanks for sharing.
Ha ha - I had to laugh when you spoke about the ups and downs of shows. I only remember to well the elation of a good show - and then the downer of a bad one, where you question all that you are doing. I;m glad that you had a great show this weekend - it makes it all worth while. I love the funky jewelry - some folks are so talented. Thanks for sharing.
Great to hear this past weeks show was better! Lizone's pieces are wonderful as are the painted furniture and boxes just read about in your previous post!
Oh wow what a talented lady. Beautiful jewellery!
I am so glad that you enjoyed your weekend, Diane, and you had more sales - as you say - it makes it all worthwhile.
x
Good news from you and I am so glad that all was better with customers and sales.
love that Jewelry, love to see the finds and the put togethers.
Collage of hard bits it seems.
So you have stories and you know I want to hear them.
I don't think I told you how beautiful that last table is, the finish and the design are just perfect.
Wow, that's some pretty cool jewelry! I really like the crescent moon earrings! Glad you had a nice weekend. Will we get to see a photo of your booth too?
Wonderful jewelry! Glad you had a good show!
Oh wow, I've never seen a booth that looks like that! How cool!
I'll be hosting a giveaway on my blog starting tomorrow. Come by for some puddin n pie:
http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2011/09/monday-is-lame-way-to-spend-17-of-your.html
I'm so glad you had a fun and successful show. :) thanks for introducing Lila to us. She sounds fun, too. :)
Same thing happens to me with creating art ...sometimes I create something that just doesn't work and I wonder what keeps me going and then I create a beauty and I get all fired up all over again. Now I know it's part of the process and just accept it. Love your table...I bet that sold! Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing your neighbor's work, too.
Well, little did I know that when a good friend of mine showed me her awesome purchase at Willoughby Arts Fest and I went to see this girl's schtuff and talked to her that day, that she would end up being MY Backdoor Neighbor at Yankee Peddler Festival! OMG, what fun we are having. And now the wonderful Diane has been so very kind enough to include me in her top notch blog! Thank you tons girl! My 'karma' must be intact to have lucked out this way..LOL..I am off to promote your blog Diane...it's the best! Love ya, Lila .. oh and TY all for the wonderful comments! :-))
Hurray for a great show! Sorry I haven't been by in awhile, been busy getting my kids back to school. I will have to check out Lila's shop!
Happy Week to you!
♥Jenny
YEAH YEAH RAH RAH...i just knew this would be a better show for you! on top of it all, it sounds like you had fun! to the BEST at always looking on the bright side. :0 :0 :) XO
I'm glad you had a good show and a good weekend! I adored her vintage jewelry and the way she displayed the pieces. That was some cool Knight she had! How clever! I imagine he would surely get noticed!
Yay! I knew that if the weather was right...you would do great!! I'm so happy things went well!!
Thank you for sharing your neighbor's talent, too ;)
What a great story of your 'backdoor neighbor'. It's always nice to meet new ladies and this one seems particularily lovely. I LOVE that knight of armor she found - My son wants one for his bedroom! Her jewellery is so fun and wonderful. I will check out her shop too.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings
Kelly
Glad to hear you had a good show!! A knight in shining armour from a garage sale - now that one is going to be hard to beat - loved the story!
Diane- such great news, that you did good this time- :)
Thanks for the link- I`m certainly going to have a look, this jewlery looks wonderful.
Hugs,Dorthe
Glad you had such a good show and a good time too! Your backdoor neighbor is also a very talented lady. Maybe you and her could plan being neighbors at upcoming events!
Glad to hear you had a great show, the economy around here is really struggling. Doing good at a show is always such a positive reinforcement for our ego's , but your work is always top notch Diane!
Your neighbors work is great....fresh, and fun!
From LILA....Wow, thanks again to all "Diane's Ladies"!! Someone inquired about the Knight in Shining Armor...but he's gone to a new home. Last minute sale on Sunday and it was a good one...felt great! Now I have to make another "special" piece though, LOL....Thanks again for all Diane! See ya Saturday! Li
Hi Diane! So very glad to hear that you did well. :) And thanks for introducing us to Lila - her work is so much fun!
OH MY! I love that knight...and the steampunk earrings are wonderful! I'm off to window shop on Etsy! Hugs! ♥
So glad you had a great weekend with your show and sales! And you enjoyed your fun backyard nieghbor too! It makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for sharing her cool jewelry with us too!
Jessi xox
Thank you for the link Diane. It must be so hard to do these depressing shows so I am glad you had a good one this week anyway I like all your stuff I just wished I could pop over to see you on one of these shows!
ManonX
Soooo glad you did well on the last weekend of the show! I am missing that show when I see your neighbors booth all set up. It must be fun to have a neighbor who is an artist and attends same shows. Her work is lovely. Anxious to hear more about the show.
Congrats on your sales! You deserve all the goodness that comes your way, you're so talented! & your friends booth is simply charming...I'll be off to check out her shop, so thanks for sharing :) xo
Congrats on your sales! You deserve all the goodness that comes your way, you're so talented! & your friends booth is simply charming...I'll be off to check out her shop, so thanks for sharing :) xo
Lila is totally awesome!!!!! She continues to amaze me with her unique artistic abilities. What a feast for the eye:)
Yay for you! I'm so happy you did well! I love those cigar boxes and the table you painted is just absolutely eye candy!! I couldn't believe the beautiful "booth" of your friend. Wow....my poor old tent looks nothing like that! I have to say...I've never found a cool old suit of armour at a yard sale either!
What an incredible artist her both is amazing too.
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