Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Apr 30, 2009

tatteredgoods!

Welcome Sheila Payne to blog land. She is an amazing girl. I wish I had more picks to show, sorry. She's been a great help at the Barn and some of you know how frustrated I can get behind the counter. Sheila is always there at the right time and knows what to do. Thank you girly, see you at the Farmer's Market this Saturday. Ciao Rita
shshsh her favorite color is....green

Apr 29, 2009

New chicks in town

I am a mother of 6 (plus 8 hens, 1 rooster, 1 husband,2 boys,4 dogs, 14 fish!)



Tweedle dee and Tweedle dum?
I had to share these photos with you! Ciao Rita

Jewerly artist: Gina Balourdas

Gina Balourdas, worderful jewerly maker joined us at the Barn for the Flea Market style...she says: " My parents are antique dealers so I've been around antiques all of my life.
I would be taken out of school to go to shows and auctions all over the East Coast. I started being drawn to jewelry about 4 years ago, specially spoons. The patterns and details from pieces that are over 100 years old is just inspiring and why let them sit in a drawer?
Spoons lead to typewriter keys, then the beautiful rhinestone pieces that I use in my belts! Now I look at everything with a different eye and say "what can I make out of this? How would this look on my neck?" It's a true passion"
Thank you Gina for sharing and I am looking forward to see you at the next Sale! Ciao Rita

Apr 18, 2009

Roseville Market

thetatteredhouse.blogspot.com house first Market and Linda is there! Good luck to La Maison Rustique
Have a great weekend everybody, getting ready for the Barn Sale next weekend. Ciao Rita

Apr 13, 2009



"Anyone who says, you can't see a thought simply doesn't know art". W.R.

Tamerie makes the most beutiful things!
Take a look at her pillows
Kim Kelly at her Mercato di Pasqua
Kim's pillows 

Apr 8, 2009

trinkets and treasures, burlap and linen, slipcovered and painted furniture , wine crates, topiaries.... 






Made by me
















" Angelo custode= Gurdian Angel "



Renee from thechateauofremnants made these beautiful soaps. Oh my, they smell so delizioso!