Before and After Upholstery

Sometimes my upholstery backlog keeps me offline for a while. These 2 matching fan back channel chairs were for a customer in D.C. I got them out this week, along with another arm chair (pics soon to follow).

Happy to see them move through the shop. It is hard but gratifying work!

Purple Spring Flowers

It's amazing to me that in our tiny concrete backyard, it is possible to grow a lush variety of flowers. This is what is blooming this week, so lovely!

Highlandtown Wine Festival April 26, 2009

Di Pasquale's Italian Market sponsor the sixth annual Highlandtown Wine Festival celebrating the tradition of home winemaking. The event, held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden, features a Homemade Wine Competition, Wine Tastings, Bocce Tournament, food and music by Cold-Cold Heartbreakers.

This year the Highlandtown Wine Festival has invited over 25 vendors, merchants, and organizations to round out an already great afternoon! Browse local artisan crafts such as Mark Supik's wood turning, JersyGirlDesigns's bright springtime accessories, Monica Broere's ceramics, or chat with author Gary Helton about his books highlighting local Baltimore color in Highlandtown and beyond. This venue will not disappoint!

Sunday April 26th, 1-6pm.
Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane
(around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets)
Admission $25 ($20 in advance) includes a souvenir wine glass and five wine tastings.

For more information and tickets go to the official web site at www.HighlandtownWineFest.com.

Chairs of the Week, Before and After Uphosltery

Before: A tired set of channel back chairs, solid pieces that showed promise . They were upholstered in a dusty old peach velvet that was saggy and worn, begging for a face lift.

After: The pair is hip with a contemporary edge. Nice blue/brown chenille swirl is a striking and bold print that will make a statement in the living room. Comfortable, livable, and totally custom!

Yabettasupadont Featured !

That's my sister! Check out her feature on NewOrleans.com.

SPRING BLOWOUT SALE!

I am offering my biggest online sale ever Friday April 3-5!

Buy 2 plastic rings, get one free! (please request design of choice for free ring)
Buy 2 button rings, get one free! (please request color of choice for free ring)
Buy 2 stud earrings, get a surprise pair free!
AND 20% off all metal jewelry!!!!

Come shop the BEST's Jewelry Trunk show!

Magnolia Designs, April 4, 2009 11:00-3:00

246 S. Conkling Street Baltimore, MD 21224

Lite Fare & Refreshments will be served.

This year Magnolia Designs welcomes members from the Baltimore Etsy Street Team to showcase their talents in their gallery. From contemporary metalwork, to beaded semiprecious stones, enameling, to cool vintage component accessories, you will find diverse talent at this trunk show.

Tucked away in an unassuming part of Baltimore, Magnolia Designs is a vibrant gallery located in the heart of the Highlandtown Arts District. Designer Felicia Zannino-Baker operates a home furnishing and art gallery where she features paintings, sculpture, and photography by local and regional artists. She also specializes in interior design and décor projects for the home.

Participating Jewelry Artists:

Elisa Shere
Sherry Insle
Lauren Brownlie
Allison Fomich
Maria Vashakidze + Minna Nilanont

Cat McManus
Anne Madison