196 KINGSWAY VANCOUVER - fair trade market

Kasey is in her first year of learning to drive and last night she chauffeured us into town to visit the Fair Trade MarketAt the front door you are greeted by music, the small of fresh brewed coffee, and these fun reversible totes.

Displayed in the drawer of one of my furniture pieces is a large array

of brightly colored bangles.

There are many beautiful pieces of hand made jewelry to choose from.

 A large selection of silver filigree pieces great for holiday gifts and

maybe they have that special piece for an up coming Holiday event.

Warm wool hand made blankets

Certified Organic Himalayan Tea with silk shoulder bag

A large selection of flavored honey including Blackberry, Peach, Ice Wine, and Raspberry

PJs in just about any color and size you can imagine

The space is filled with vibrant textiles everywhere you look including scarves

bibs for your little ones

and aprons for all ages and styles.

There are some striking patterns in black and white, vintage sheet music, and more.

Kasey and I were poking through the endless selection of beverage sleeves in fun prints,

they have one for every discerning hot beverage drinker out there.

And of course there are some beautiful, dynamic, gorgeous, and well priced furniture

items you must get in there to see.

THE CAPTAIN AND HIS SOLDIERS PT 3 - union jack set

Here is the final piece to the Union Jack set.

It started as a fairly simple 80's blond table.

But it did have this great wood graining on the surface

This whole project was a learning process or a feat of trial and error.

Figuring out what would work, what could work, and what just wasn't going to fly.

I first painted the apron and legs in blue

Then decided I wanted it white

The blue and red was kept thin and even distressed to take advantage of the graining.

The entire table was rubbed down with dark wax.

It helped to emphasize the grain ...

richen the red ...

darken the blue ...

and finally to ton down the white to match the color of the drop cloth on the seats

The table also has a leaf that I did in red to create a wider strip down the center when used.

This set will be on display at

THE FAIR TRADE MARKET POP UP

starting November 2nd thru to the end of the month or until it sells.

Many of my piece are being used in the store to display textiles and artisan wears from

around the world. All are for sale and we hope they find new homes.

For more information on the store including address and hours:

http://www.facebook.com/lamano.ethicaltextiles#!/thefairtrademarket?sk=info

I will be attending an opening gala evening Thursday Nov. 3 and will take photos to share

more about all the beautiful products, textiles, and vendors.

SOUTH SURREY / CRESENT BEACH - spring show

I've received the email with all the details ..

We are finally having a much requested Spring

 Craft and Gift Show in South Surrey.

I've participated with Colleen and Heather for

 many years with my driftwood furniture and now

 my re purposed furniture and decor revamps.

ORNATE COLOR COORDINATED FRAME SETS

This is a sneak peak of just a few items

that I will be taking to the show.

SHABBY CHIC CHALK BOARDS

WHITE IRON CANDLE STANDS 26" TALL

CHIC TOILE AND DAMASK COASTER SETS

Along with currently available furniture items

 and a few surprise furniture items that have been

setting aside for just this occasion.

If you have any questions you can leave them

 below and I'll be glad to answer them.