taking it all in

so, I explained that yesterday we had that horrible wind and rain storm. All the electric in the house went out and we were using emergency lights to see our way around. It was a weird and ghosty feeling!!!!! And apparently the storm affected thousands of people in  New York AND New Jersey who also had no power. We were not alone.

Flooded roads, downed trees and closed roads everywhere. A Disaster

BUT.... it didn't stop us from going out to dinner with our favorite group of friends. we picked a great Italian restaurant that HAD electricity!!

and then we took in a show at our local playhouse

the show had professional actors and was absolutely hysterical....we just loved it & laughed our asses off.

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today The Lenster and I made our annual trek to the Sugarloaf Juried Craft Festival.

once again...fantastic artists with fantastic 'stuff' ! Here is a visual pictorial of how I spent The Lensters money !!!. tee hee....

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The show begins with a prominent shopper.....whose 'mother' made her outfit yesterday when she was stuck inside because of the storm. Lenny practically threw up over this...but..I think it's adorable !!

 

Dichroic glass

 

Pottery

 

Home decor

 

Collage

 

Metal hanging Sculpture

 

Judaica

 

Whimsical Furniture

 

Jewelry from silverware

 

Ethnic Art

 

Carved jade

 

This gentleman made the single most incredible Judaica jewelry.

His lockets opened up with a place for photos and he had a sterling silver Torah (to be worn as a necklace) that opened to reveal a scroll. (Judy...if YOU are reading this, go take a look at his site.)

he also had the most unusual mezzuzahs

 

now the credit cards start to come out....
lo & behold...a lady with earrings that are neither pierced NOR clip...they simply hook into your ear.

Okay....I bought a pair ! Very ME!

 

creative displays

 

Meet madcap jewelry designer & artist extraordinaire Ricky Boscarino. His stuff was so amazing I had to take deep gulps and breathe slowly.

Ricky lives in New Jersey (ooh..bless his heart !) and this -  honest to God -  IS his house & studio on 5 acres in Sandyston. You KNOW this will be a road trip for me...you know, know, know it ! It's like Alice in Wonderland, only for real !

 

and then...more deep breathing...I came upon another favorite of mine. I have bought from PRIMATIVE TWIG before at other shows. Unfortunately their website isn't up to date nor does it reflect the type of art they do now. They used to use rusted steel in their early work. Now they make these fantastic art dolls that grace the walls of many collectors...me included.

This one went home with me.....she is made from recycled materials and antiques.

 

and, I loved her face and the bird. I'm one of those people who likes this weird stuff.

 

here are some of their smaller pieces.

and other unusual art throughout the show

This company is another of my favorites....yes..I own one of their watches (Tim does too, but I had mine first...ha ha !). They are Kaisa & Paternoster Designs.

 

today I got this dual time zone watch to add to my collection of one of a kind unusual watches.

more to see

 

what a cool way to hang your jewelry...yes indeedy

 

and so....I am going to close now cause I'm out of money and It's time to catch up on that missed hour of sleep (for those of us who had to 'spring forward' on the clocks.)

I promise you....promise...I did NOT buy everything I showed you...just some of it !

Tomorrow I will show you some of the fun at Ranger U today (I stopped by later in the day) and how I finally went over to the "DARK SIDE " LOL

Comments

[Virginia]

I saw you there at the Crafts Fair. You were trying to convince a vendor that you were the real deal - one of the jewelry crafters. When I told him you really did have a blog, he let you take the picture. I saw every single vendor that you photographed, but I thought those dolls were a little odd - not my style.

[lottie]

Glad you managed to cram so much into your weekend and not let the weather spoil any of it for you.

What a fantastic restaurant - and to top it off with a show too. I would have chosen the same art doll as you -she is perfect. Love those earrings -and the watch! I bet you sneiaked a few more things past Lenster - Judaica jewellery I bet - or did you put in an offer for Rick's house - I can just picture you there - I'd love to live there too

[Mimi]

You sure know how to fill a day with FUN!
Mimi

[Evelyn]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Ricky Boscarino's place ... it is amazing! I want to sign up for one of his classes just to see his place. And the primative twig pieces are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your pics from the show.

[Kathy Gledsdale]

WoW WoW Wow! what else can you say! x

[Paula]

Wow Suze
your weather & lack of electricity looks awful but fun at the same time. Who doesn't like candle light....What fantastic places you have to visit & find such amazing artwork & designers. Don't know of anywhere like this in the UK..... Thanks for sharing your brilliant day out, your purchases & the links so we can go look too. The timepieces are really different & am not surprised the fab Mr T Holtz owns one too.
Especially love the silver earings that you wear over your ear & the metal sculptures look fab. Looking forward to finding out the true meaning of Dark Side tomorrow.
Until then please take care :-) Paula

[kat]

Looks like you had some amazing shopping! I love the jewelry made with silver wear... stunning!

[Linda L.]

Suze:
As if you don't travel enough now, how about leading studio shopping expeditions in the NJ/NY area, seems like a lot of creativity is going on all around you. You always show us the best stuff on your blog. This Sah Jose, Calif. crafter would come east to shop with you. Linda

[Linda Cain]

Amazing! Love the earrings and the watches!!!!
You are a lucky gal!

Linda

[Karin]

WOW, what a gorgious art pieces!! just WOW. I´m so jealous! you have sooo much fun...

Anyway, i like it that you share it, so i can enjoy your fun too

XOXO
karin