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.

Sep 17, 2010



Chateau de Fleur
Studio and Vintage Market Place!
Day 1

(special chalk drawing by Christie)

It's 7 pm and I am back home from the first day of our Chateau de Fleurs. I am so so tired.......but can't stop looking at my 200 photos of all the wonderful vendors and editing and cropping and...CAN'T STOP! This morning the day started real early at Christie's and it was a little bit cold. Oh wait....here comes the sun! What a beautiful day, we had the misters on to welcome the customers at the gate. We are looking forward for another amazing day tomorrow. I am starting this post with my booth for tonight and I have so many more photos of all the vendors to show you. In the mean time if you can check out the Fan Page on FB for more photos that I will up load soon.


This is my file box # 2. I sold the first one to Lisa Loria and then purchase another one from Mrs. Claus/Lori and re did it for this show. It has 15 drawers, solid wood, in perfect conditions.




German Glass Glitter in glass bottles with a vintage paper stopper covered with wax.

The Bubble charms were a HIT today! and I had so many students signing for my soldering classes! 5 Time is a charm class October 16th is almost full. I will plan another class for January. Check back on mercatino for the dates






So many friends stopped by today. Thank you for making the time.....
Ciao for now
Rita

Sep 16, 2010

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

Hope to see you this Friday and Saturday

at

The Chateau de Fleurs

Studio and Market Place.

Ciao for now

Rita









Sep 14, 2010

White Wednesday at the
Chateau de Fleurs

Fun Day today with Christie!
We got to prop in the front of the gate a little vignette for few adds and incorporated few elements from some of the vendors but I will show you that another time because for this post I would like to share some of Christie's new pieces.





Sweet!
Ciao for now
Rita

also check out FB fan page for more photos.(on my side bar)
We will try to update it often.

And Thank You Kathleen for hosting WW.

Sep 13, 2010

Today there is another clothes line up.
Lori from Two Wild Roses is going to do some laundry too at the Chateau de Fleurs.
In the mean time Christie is patiently finishing up some original pieces that I can't wait to SHOW YOU!


oh and some picket fence went up too. Love it! Lori those columns are incredible......

Welcome two new vendors Mary and Jennifer from Bats and Buttercups. They started setting up today and I can't wait to see their modern and vintage mix.

Kay Ellen, I love your suitcases I may have to buy them.

Ciao for now tomorrow is another decorating day.
Rita

Sep 11, 2010


Enjoy few photos of the
June Chateau de Fleurs
Can't wait for next weekend's show!

Sep 10, 2010


Great day today!

Bella got to go for a ride at the Chateau de Fleurs. What a beautiful sunny day to spend in Fallbrook and chat with friends.



Christie and I did some laundry too, multitasking that's us.


Ciao for now

Rita


Sep 7, 2010

Chateau de Fleurs

Count down to the next

Chateau de Fleurs

9 Days!

I am taking my first load tomorrow; it’s time for me to set up.

Christie and I can’t wait! We have so much to still do but it is exciting. I can’t wait to see the first vendors coming Monday , that’s when it comes reality.



Hope you can join us and for my bloguettes faraway I will share more photos with you soon.

Ciao for now

Rita


Sep 4, 2010

“Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed.”

(Sydney Smith)



Have a Great Weekend

Ciao for now

Rita


Sep 2, 2010

Rosettes

Buongiorno!

Let's take a look.....I just received my copy of Country Living last night and while having my caffe' I wanted to just check it out quickly before going to work.

Oh yes, a bouquet of Rosettes! They show you how to make them. It looks so simple....NOT. I have to hand it to all the Rosette making ladies out there. It's a lot of work!
Sweet Magnolia's Farm makes the most beautiful Rosettes.
also if you go to
The French Cup Board Rosette Party you will be amazed.
So I will leave you with my only lonely Rosette.




Back to making Birdhouses and Cabinets.

Have a Beautiful Day
Ciao for now
Rita

Sep 1, 2010

Thank you Rhonda!
I don't know if you know about a week ago I won a GIVEAWAY!
It just arrived. I love Rhonda's work and these labels are Bellissimi!

Check out her blog "Alittlebitfrench"
Ciao for now
Rita