NEW - Ilona Herlinger, jeweler

We are pleased to welcome Ilona Herlinger from Beaverton for the first time! Ilona loves to travel, grow her own vegetables, knit and sew. But her passion is making jewelry. 

I love the interesting metal pieces she works into the bead work on these bracelets.

And I'm sure every time you wear one of these gorgeous necklaces, someone will make a favorable comment.

Ilona is always experimenting with new ideas, so we are looking forward to see what else she has for the Seaview Manor Bazaar to be held in Seaside, OR, October 24 and 25, 2014. There are a few more months for her to indulge her creativity!

Alison Winchester, Shabby Chic Artist

Ali Winchester of Seaside, OR, will be returning to the Seaview Manor Bazaar for the fourth year. Her creativity takes her in many different directions. 

She started her own line of natural body products, Grace Body Essentials, which continues under her daughter's management. I have used the products and found them to be great!  The website is www.gracebodyessentials.com

Ali then moved into shabby chic decor, refinishing furniture. She uses natural paint products, which are odorless and non-toxic, and provide a beautiful matte finish.

Ali uses "Chalk It Up", a paint powder which enables her to choose any color of latex paint to turn it into chalk paint. She will have the paint powder available for your purchase during the bazaar. If you live in the area, she offers classes on how to use it on a small piece of furniture with instructions for achieving different effects.

You are invited to shop at the Seaview Manor Bazaar October 24 and 25, 2014 in Seaside, Oregon, to purchase one-of-a-kind items that you won't find anywhere else. Besides...

Jan Espelund, Knitter

Jan is returning to the Seaview Manor Bazaar for the third year. Her use of colors and textures is reflective of our beautiful Northwest coast, as you can see here.

knit cowl in a multi-color blue/green

knit beanie with a bow

But sometimes she just can't resist getting a little wild. Who wouldn't feel elegant in this purple cowl?

And this beanie makes sure you won't get lost in a crowd!

Each year Jan expands her inventory. Now she's into dog sweaters.

  

Jan will have many items to choose from at our bazaar October 24 and 25, 2014, in Seaside, Oregon, or you can find her at http://www.etsy.com/shop/stormyweatherknits.

Marie Smith, Recycled Home Decor

We are pleased to welcome Marie Smith as a new vendor at the Seaview Manor Bazaar to be held in Seaside, Oregon, October 24 and 25, 2014.



All of her unique pieces are made from reclaimed wood. Each piece is made of a minimum of 90% reclaimed wood.  






No power tools are used in any part of the process.  Hardware nails and screws are of recycled origin whenever possible. Pieces are glued and nailed, screwed and pegged together.  

No paints, stains, or sealers are used, but this frame is perfect for that antique photo you have stored away. 

Branches are salvaged from downed trees.  






Marie is a recycling fanatic, staying true to the concept of adding nothing new to the environment. For a rustic look, these pieces are ideal for indoor or outdoor use. Join us in October to see many more of her pieces.

Joyce Cutler, Seamstress

Sewing is Joyce Cutler's passion, and once people see what she is making for her family members, they beg her to make one or more for them. She usually graciously complies.


Joyce does beautiful machine embroidery on purses, scarves, wallets, towels, or whatever takes her fancy.  The colors she puts together are nothing short of amazing.

Last year I bought her credit card holders, tucked some prepaid credit cards in them, and gave them to my kids for Christmas. Now she is making wrist wallets, perfect for those times you don't want to carry much of anything.

These blankets are her latest project.




But she promises to make more of the very popular pot holders that seem to fly off the table.

Whatever she chooses to come up with, we know we're going to love it. Besides, it's fun to have Joyce around, so we're looking forward to another great weekend in Seaside, OR, October 24 and 25, 2014.

The Importance of photos

The importance of keeping records of the bazaar through photos is becoming more and more evident.  I am learning.  For example, these photos from 2007 are totally unfocused.

I didn't have a purpose in mind.

I am learning to be more purposeful in taking the photos - of a particular display, like these tiles by Mickie Skinner,

or of activities during the bazaar like Mary Schlunneger and her friend taking a break on the deck,

 






or how and where vendors were set up last year.



I think I will remember...until I don't.  I have regretted not having better photo records, but have still returned to them again and again for various reasons.

1.  Advertising
2.  Scrapbook
3.  Blog
4.  Remembering set up, props used, past vendors, etc.

I keep photos by the year, but maybe someone has a better filing system??  I am making a promise to myself to be more systematic, assigning someone to take the following photos:

1.  Each table in order around the room
2.  Close-ups of each product
3.  Each vendor
4.  Some of the activities

After all, I never know what records I will need for the future.

Accessory Artist Becky Sue Mizell

Becky has been our faithful mainstay, and we are delighted to have her with the Seaview Manor Bazaar in Seaside, OR, once again. She is a wizard with polymer clay and always has a wide variety of jewelry to choose from. 

She has also become well known for her unique buttons. All buttons are made from a millefiori technique in which different colors of polymer clay are used to make the design. The colors are permanent since they are made from clay.

At the Seaview Manor Bazaar October 24 and 25, 2014 you will definitely find one-of-a-kind items!