Custom desk by Patrizia Santi -- all mine!! |
I went on Sunday, November 3, the last day of the show. I arrived shortly before the 11:00 a.m. entry time. After getting chastised twice by the guards for looking at some tables in the lobby before the doors opened (yes, just for looking), I went in to browse and buy.
The space was very open and filled with many vendors. Looks like this:
Waiting to get in |
Main room |
Such lovely stuff. Tom, who does custom wood turning in 1:1, let me know that this was to be his last show for miniatures. He believes his main audience is petering out and it does not pay to do the shows -- very sad! He will focus on his 1:1 work.
I was lucky to have some more conversations with other vendors, such as Ray Storey. He said the show was a very good success for him, especially his custom lighting fixtures. We chatted as he was wrapping up a $300 order, and he shared some of his new work, inspired by industrial lab works.
I love these pieces, which will be reasonably priced. This one will run about $7.
Looking forward to seeing more when they are available early next year! Of course, I scooped up a few vases!
I was also fortunate to meet Italian artisan Patrizia Santi, whose miniature shoes have many fans here in the U.S. and abroad.
While I did not invest in any pairs of shoes this time around, I could not resist a modern desk, lovingly crafted and painted.
Cannot wait to use this!
On to Lauren Delaney's booth, also known as L. Delaney Miniatures on Etsy.
It was wonderful to meet and talk with Lauren -- we had a nice chat about making miniatures, photography, dollhouse shows, and books! Her booth was very prettily appointed. I spent some time book browsing and walked away with a few treats!
Next I found Dale's Dreams! Dale and I met a few years ago and she has been hard a work creating new lines of furnishings and accessories that she sells in her Etsy shop.
We, too, chatted for a while with her daughter, who was doing a fantastic job of promoting her Mom's work. She pointed out that Dale renews vintage pieces, and she shared a recent project involving a Petite Princess bed and vanity.
Great, isn't it? Please keep Dale in mind -- she is great to work with!
Then, I scooped up some bargain pieces and was on my way home after almost four hours of browsing. My spoils:
Ottoman from Dale's Dreams |
Mod ottoman from Dale's Dreams |
Bargain pillow and dresser for .50! |
Wood pieces and rug for .25 |
Tom Frey's gorgeous work |
Another Tom Frey purchase -- had to get two! Patrizia Santi's desk is in the background. |
L. Delaney's treats! |
Credits: Fireplace is CB2; Couch and chair set is Strombecker; ottoman is Dale's Dreams; sculpture is a Kaleidoscope House accessory; chair is Dollyhome; credenza is vintage German. Accessories are Lundby, L. Delaney, Michael's, and Miniatures by Annina.
The time it took me: 15 minutes
Thank you for highlighting some artisans I did not know. Although all your purchases are beautiful, that desk is to die for!!
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Véronique
You are welcome, Veronique! I, too, love the desk. The colors are terrific, with wonderful craftsmanship.
DeleteThanks so much for sharing that! I vow to attend more shows in 2014 which just might include this show, :-)
ReplyDeleteThe shows are fun, although I recommend setting a budget in your mind (and wallet) before heading out. Lots of tempting things, and it is incredible how much these things can be!
DeleteHello from Spain: great event dedicated to the thumbnails. Thanks for sharing. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Marta! It was fun for me to share my experience.
DeleteDon't you just love the anticipation before getting into a fair? It looked like there were lots of treasures to be had. Your new desk is gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your purchases in new scenes =0)
ReplyDeleteTruth be told, I had no idea that I timed my arrival to the door opening. I actually thought it had opened an hour earlier, so it turned out I was on time for once! People were definitely eager to get in those doors, but I never found it to be too crowded. This was one of the larger venues for a show that I had seen, though. I treasure my new little desk...formulating ideas for a scene :)
DeleteWhat fantastic little treasures! Thank you for the tour, I love all the eye candy. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you like my eye candy show ;)
DeleteHi Christine! It was so nice to get to see you again! Thank you so much for showing the show. I hardly got around at all with being at my table, so it is so nice to see what I had missed! Enjoy your treasures, hopefully we can meet up again sometime, I still dream about the paper store you took me to. Yes, dream! lol
ReplyDeleteHi, Dale! Great seeing you as well. Sorry you didn't get to make it around. I hope it ended up being a good show for you! I love my pieces and cannot wait to use them more! That store was the Paper Source. I think there is one in Philly. It's awesome.
DeleteWonderful fair! I like your purchases.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Faby
Hi, Faby! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteEs estupendo poder ir a una feria y ver tantos artesanos juntos.
ReplyDeleteBonitas compras.
Sí, me gusta ver el trabajo de muchos artesanos. Algunos de ellos no venden su trabajo en línea, por lo que estos programas son la única manera de llegar a conocer su trabajo! Me alegro de que te gustaba mi informe :)
DeleteThanks for sharing all these lovely pictures! I love that desk too =) And the vase =)
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You're welcome! The vase is great, really well-crafted. I would like a 1:1 scale one!
DeleteVery nice! I loved the pictures you took at the miniatures show (especially the vases) and the ones you took of the scene you put together.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have the opportunity to attend such a big miniature show and to see Patricia
ReplyDeleteHi, what a wonderful opportunity to attend such a large miniature show and to see Patricia's shoes. I always admire them Thank you for sharing your adventure and photos of your purchases.Regards Janine
ReplyDeleteGreat show! I went too and came home with some treasures and lots of ideas. Thanks for the review.
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