Kay Ellen

Open the gates and seize the day!

Hello friends! 

What an amazing shopping day this past Saturday in Riverside, California...! Customers were lined up early to come in and shop.

The signs really helped out to find our event location.

Open the gates! 

What a talented group of women we had participating in this event. Each artist did a fantastic job on displaying their beautiful wares and treasures for sale. 

Look at this cutie pie shopper...Hurry, hurry buy this teapot!

A sweet puppy named Darla was taking in the sights...

Our favorite artful Mother & daughter shoppers.

Look at these two little girls...adorable, how much is this?

Oh my goodness, I have alot of photos to share... grab a coffee and come sit awhile...!

Enjoy our artful shopping day.

It was a pleasure to have Beth Livesay join us. I am holding the summer issue of Altered Couture and my lace jacket is published on pages 56-58! Thank you Beth!

Ok, more photos of shopping...

My kids were a hug help on Saturday! They also had fun taking photos.

So sweet, stop and smell the flowers.

Please email me or leave a comment if you see an item you are interested in... I will try my best if it was not SOLD to connect you with correct vendor!

Huge Thank you to Connie Nolan & Diana Pealsey who worked soooo many hours behind the scenes to get the garden ready for this wonderful event...Vintage Panche & Garden Affaire!

It was my extreme pleasure to be apart of the day.

Thank you ladies!!

:Kay Ellen

 

Joining in to share blog gatherings...

Wowzers Wednesday 

White Wednesday 

Charming Garden and Art Sale

The signs have arrived for the sale this Saturday!

The beautiful garden is ready for the talented vendors to set up their lovely treasures to sell.

Here is a sneak peek of a few peices I am bringing...

Come meet the sweet and talented Beth Livesay, managing editor of Stampington & Company. She will be available to greet at our artful shopping day from 9am-11am.

Please bring your current issue of Apron-olgy, Altered Couture, Haute Handbags, Jewelry Affaire & Romantic Home Magazine. Beth would love to sign your magazines for you! 

 

Date & Location:

Saturday, May 5, 2012

9:00am - 3:00pm

4535 University Avenue, Riverside, California

Historical District near the base of Mt. Rubidoux

 

Hope to see you at our Sale...Just in time for Mother's Day! 

Look for the beautiful pink signs to guide you towards the event location...

A big thank you to my husband for designing them for our special day!

:Kay Ellen

 

Wishing all my PINK girlfriends a great day!

Spring Forward

Happy first day of Spring!

Now that Spring has arrived, I wanted to share with you all how happy I am to be apart of three wonderful events in the next few weeks!  

If you live in Southern California and love creative, handmade merchandise... Come out to the Riverside Marriott.  

I will be a vendor at this "Sew Funky Market Place" on March 31, 2012.

My space will be filled with unique treasures. My Mom will be joining us to demonstrate how to use sealah no sew adhesive products! For more information Click Here

 

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If you are starting a business or need encouragement in following your dreams...you will not want to miss this exciting event  "Launch Your Creativity" 

I am thrilled to be apart of this inspiring day as one of the guest speakers. I will be sharing practical ways to style your products and merchandise.

This tea luncheon will be held at the beautiful "Paris in a cup" in the city of Orange. 

For more information about this special day hosted by Sharon Hughes Click Here to make reservations to join us.

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On May 5, 2012  I will be apart of an enchanting shopping day in the historical district of Riverside, California.  

This will be our second annual "Antique Garden & Art Faire" We had a wonderful event last May and are looking forward to seeing everyone out shopping again this year!

It is my extreme pleasure to announce that the managing editor Beth Livesay from Stampington & Company will be joining us for our event.  She will be available to meet from 9am-11am.

Make sure and bring your current magazine issues of Altered Couture, Haute Handbags, Apron-olgy, Jewelry Affaire and also Romantic Home, she would love to sign them for you!

For more information about the location please Click Here 

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I am really looking forward to all three events and I wanted to make sure you mark your calendars to join us!

If you have any questions you are welcome to email me.

This is a very exciting beginning of  Spring 2012!

:Kay Ellen 

Paying Attention to Details

What an enchanting morning I had shopping at The Vintage Marketplace, a beautiful outdoor market in Rainbow, California. 

As I approached the venue, I have to say, I was swept away by the little details that make my heart go pitter-patter.

I enjoy paying attention to details, styling merchandise and setting a stage that allows clients to imagine how the merchandise (and all the special details) will fit in their own surroundings is my cup of tea.

My fellow artists and friends did an excellent job of capturing everyone's attention in beautiful and unique ways.

I know you will enjoy the photos... 

I was thrilled that Connie, fellow dealer at Forget-Me-Not Antiques could join me for this special shopping day... (Thank you for driving Connie)

Rita and Christie did such an amazing job on presentation and the selection of artful vendors. If you would like more information about the lovley event click on this link below

 "The Vintage Marketplace" 

I am so glad I was able to attend, shop and catch up with everyone.

:Kay Ellen

 

Joining in blog celebrations below:

Pink Saturday

Sunday Showcase

Wowzers Wednesday

Button, Button who's got the button?

This quote has been stuck in my head for quite awhile! Ha-Ha

I bought this pretty pillow at a flea market a few months ago and the button went missing right away.

Now a new hunt was on to find a replacement button for the pillow. I looked in button jars I had on hand and kept my eyes open while shopping but I couldn't find anything I liked.

Last night while helping my Mom get ready for her next trade show it hit me...

Forget the button, my Mom has a big stack of miniature doilies! 

A fun and creative idea I wanted to share with you all today.  

I stacked three treasured books and added a blue book on the bottom to draw your eye towards the sofa.

A little pop of color in the purple glass door knob and pretty pink blooming primroses combined add a simple artful change to the setting.

Here's an instragram photo below of what I was designing last night for Jodees Inc 

Whimsical burlap sling bags using Sealah no sew adhesive tape.

Finding creativity in the details...

Have a wonderful week, 

:Kay Ellen

 

Connecting with blogging friends Here:

 

Pretty things for you!

Oopsey daisy wow-zers 

Honey at Potpourri Friday's

Beverly ~~~ Pink Saturday's!!

Stephanie Lynn's Sunday Showcase

Seasonal Sunday's with the Tablescaper

Road Trip to Phoenix

I am getting ready for a road trip with Jodees Inc.

We will be at the Phoenix fairgrounds selling Sealah No Sew Adhesive products at the Rusty Barn Show.

CLICK HERE for more information

Quilters and  crafters travel from all over the globe to see the latest trends and inventive products to purchase at the Rusty Barn. Our booth number is #331

I will show off recent projects that clients and artisit have been making using sealah tape products. 

The beauty of the product is that you can use it on so many surfaces...paper, fabric, metal, glass and wood.

One new use I used in my shop...the  hat on "Jack Spratt" 

I used sealah no sew tape adhesive to adhere the deck of cards and ribbon on the black velvet hat.  So quick and easy to complete!

Sealah tape is a very smooth and fast drying product. The tape adheres quickly and has a faster result then hot glue or liquid glue. 

The blue night stand  shown in the photo above I used a little piece of sealah tape to adhere on the gliding wood bar inside the drawer. The drawer seemed to be moving a little off track but now the drawer glides in and out perfectly. I just placed a small 1/2 inch piece of tape under the bar and that's it! The bar inside the drawer is not moving at all. Thank you sealah tape. 

The most recent publication my parents products are featured in is the 2012 winter issue of Threads Magazine!

Congratulations to Jodees Inc !

Just a reminder:

If you live in the Inland Empire please don't forget to stop by and vote for your favorite mannequin for a chance to win a 50.00 shopping spree at Forget Me Not Antiques! 

For those of you who have been asking me to purchase sealah no sew tape locally, I did add several 5 yard variety packs to my shop. I have the vareity packs for sale in a display curio near the front of the store. Just ask Martha or Jan for assistance to purchase.

The entire line of sealah tape products are available to purchase anytime on-line HERE  

Ok friends, I am off to finish some projects and also finish packing. 

:Kay Ellen

Creative Mannequins

I hope you are all having a great week...I thought you would enjoy a sneak peek at some of our creative manniquins on display at the shop.

Drum Roll Please...

Meet Jack Spratt~~~!

He is all dressed up for Valentine's Day with gifts in his hands...a red long stem rose and a heart shaped box of chocolates.   

Miss Georgette is ready with her french inspired tutu,crown,golden fluer de le and a beautiful red rose bloom. I think Jack Spratt has a crush on her. ha-ha 

We have Shelly from the depths of the sea placed near the front of the store. She is greeting our customers with her charming seashell dress,fishnet lampshade and pretty lace adorments.

Pretty details of the store...

Sweet Georgia, the incredible artist that has graced our doors for this event. She has been painting for weeks to show off her miniature oil paintings and they are for sale!

The charming Winnie loves to take long romantic strolls around the park. I adore her umbrella and fashion sense!

Adorable Vintage Penelope...How does her garden grow? I love her "Pink" linen apron:)

Well as you can see we are having alot of fun with this contest and the guests that walk into Forget-Me-Not Antiques are enjoying every minute of their visit:)

Please make sure and stop by to take a look and vote for your favorite! We have twenty dressed mannequins to choose from.

A winner will be annouced on Valentines Day!

What do you think? Do you have a favorite themed mannequin? 

Thank you for stopping by.

See you soon,

:Kay Ellen

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I love Blog Parties...

Particpating in these listed below:

REDNESDAY

Pretty Things For You


Whatever Wednesday

Pink Saturday

Pink & White

Happy weekend friends!

This week flew by so quickly~~~and January is half over? Wow!

We are having a mannequin contest at Forget-Me-Not Antiques. A fun event for our customers to have a chance to win a $50.00 certificate to spend in the store.

Dress-forms and mannequins are arriving this weekend all dressed and will stay in the shop until Valentines Day.

Stop by and vote for your favorite dress-form for a chance to win!

Happy Pink Saturday!

See you soon! 

:Kay Ellen

Treasures & Creative Junk

Do you love to shop for treasures? Or maybe junk?

Forget-Me-Not Antiques is over following with great furniture and whimsical pieces. 

Come on by and take a look! 

Forget-Me-Not-Antiques

3773 Elizabeth Street

Riverside, California

951 779-1441

Open seven days a week

Mon-Sat 11:00-5:30  Sun 11-5

Thank you for stopping by,

:Kay Ellen

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Joining blogging friends HERE to share Pink for the weekend!

My Holiday Shop at "Sew Funky"

I had a wonderful and artful day at the Sew Funky Market Place this past Sunday.

It was my extreme pleasure to create, design and sell holiday treasures at this event. What a blessing to visit and meet so many creative vendors. 

I will be taking the merchandise that was not spoken for back to my little shop located at Forget Me Not Antiques in Riverside.

Hope to see you in the store before Christmas!    

A big thank you to Christina Wells for hosting the Sew Funky Holiday Market. This creative shopping day was a great success because of all your hard work behind the scenes. I was very humbled by your phone call today that the vendors voted and selected my shop as the Best Dressed.

I am still blushing:)

Joining in Faded Charm's "White Wednesday" Here & No Minimalist Here

 

Until next time,

:Kay Ellen