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.

Mar 21, 2010

Chateau de Fleur
Market Place
March 19th and 20th, 2010

I do love Spring ! It brings so much joy to all of us. The garden was full of different smells, the orange trees blossoms, the pink jasmine, lavender...

the sign was a hit! thank you to my kitchen cabinet doors

Shirley's booth.

Sara and Abbey's booth

as you can see there is a lot of darkness! well as always something happens to my camera...the lens was not completely open, and I have to send pics to a magazine...so please vendors you know what to do.

I loved the idea of the chandelier!


Gina's goodness.

Pam and Gail's booth
I will be joining them April 30th and May 1st, 2010 for their first Market @ Olivenhain Grove. But will talk about that when I get back from Sicily...

The Tattered House booth's
Erika, Sandy, Colette and Katy work so well together, loved the results.
Christie and I will be joining them in Roseville April 18th, 2010 for their Antique Market...




Sandy my Soul Sister!

My booth



Sheila's booth


Christie's studio





Tricia's booth


Lisa's booth

with Debidot


Eloise and Erin's booth



Victoria and Sabrina's booth
sugar cookies galore!



I am missing Kerri's booth pics!

Well, I am still excited...woke up at 4am thinking about the wonderful time I had, and planning the next one for June 18th and 19th. I want to thank My Deano , my boys Alan and Raffaele for being there and helping everywhere they could, and Christie for being so sweet and calm! Before then I will have more shows and soldering classes to attend and meet more amazing artists. Where am I going tomorrow???? Sicily! Can't believe so Ciao for now Rita
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11 comments:

  1. SueMarch 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks for early morning "eye candy". Everything looked beautiful, would have loved to have been there! Hope you guys did well!!
    Take care, Sue

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  2. sandraMarch 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    So beautiful, so sorry I didn't make it out there...can't wait to see more photos and... Sweet Rita , have a wonderful trip, I will be thinking of you and wishing you super wonderful, sweet times with your family! :)

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  3. JuneMarch 21, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Rita what a perfectly beautiful show you two girls put on!!! I know you are so busy getting ready to leave and that is why I love you so, cause you took the time to show all of us your great time! Have a wonderful time with your dear family in Sicily. You will be missed my dear!
    hugs

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  4. ClaudiaMarch 21, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Oh, it looks fabulous! You'd better believe I will be there in June!

    xoxo
    Claudia

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  5. Rose Garden RomanticMarch 21, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    WOW!!! I love every single booth!! Everything is gorgeous!! I so wished I lived close by! I adore the necklaces and that pink birdhouse is the sweetest!!!
    Michelle

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  6. kayellenMarch 22, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Loved seeing you and all the beautiful vendors booths and visitng with everyone~~oh and I didn't leave empty handed!

    Have a wonderful time in Italy!!

    Kay Ellen

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  7. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    How fun! Wish I could have gone. I live in the Modesto area, so how far away are you guys????
    Marcia

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful Rita...
    So sorry I missed what a wonderful event...
    My heart was with all of you...
    Enjoy your trip back home, my sweet!
    Xo
    Mary Smilove

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  9. geogemsMarch 23, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    I'm like a kid in a candy store. June you say?? I'm going to have to bribe Jackie B. to bring me or tag along. Can't wait. I feel as tho' I know all of you geo

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  10. AnaMarch 24, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Oh Rita,
    Everything looks so wonderful. And did I understand correctly? You'll be having another Chateau de Fleur Market Place in June? How exciting! Maybe I can make it to this one. Yay! Anyway, congratualtions on a great couple of days! Oh! And have a wonderful and safe trip...I'm soooo jealous :-) Ahhhh Sicily!

    Ciao,
    ♥Ana

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  11. anything shabby chicApril 2, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Hi,

    I am new to your blog and just started following. I so wish I could of went to your show!!! I will enjoy coming back to your blog!!
    Thank you,
    Rebecca

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"Sweet" it is to hear from you....

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