POP UP BOUTIQUE!!

It's almost time!  Strut your sweet buns over here and 'occupy' some local
creations supremo!  Super excited to be apart of a fabulous POP UP Boutique located right smack downtown Santa Barbara near the Paseo Nuevo Mall!

First of all, it's in a gorgeous retail space right near the Wildcat Lounge on Ortega.  Second it's a 3 day event so if you can't make it Friday or Saturday,  you always have Sunday!  And it's your last chance shopping weekend this year to get that one-of-a-kind, unique gift you have been looking for...or a treat for yourself!

Some of the designers/creators will be:

Claudia A Designs
Flea Market Rx
Giggle Sparkle
Letter and Lines
Mary and the Machine
me & LW Jewelry
Mittens Vintage
Napi Designs
Rogue Butterfly Designs
Stay in the Light
TableTop Made Cards

and more!

plus artists:
Angie Lazzar
Brad Nack
Heather Mattoon-Fischer
JB Bowlin
Kelly Ramsey
and others!

Of course I will be showing some art and have some new wearable arts available too!  Plus lots of cute boots for the ladies! :)

Make sure and join us of the opening reception on Friday Dec 16th from 5-10pm for food and music!  We will have DJ MAGNETO on the decks as well as some delicious treats!

Hope to see you there!

xo Vanae

be love.

finally something to post about!  been busy over the summer with work, (doing flowers, I won't complain),  but I was invited to be apart of a local thing here in Santa Barbara called the A.M.A.S.S. Gallery last saturday and it was pretty rad.  got to do a big wall right off of State street on Mason in SB that should be up for a while.  heres some flicks.


getting started... i hate painting over good shit.

  

 

finished piece.  had to rush it.  chasing the sun light.  i'm not the fastest.
running out of dark purple sucked.  mild can control i guess.  i still waste paint.  i'm no whippersnapper anymore.  just an old lady having fun. yay!     can't wait to do another!  more! 

xo vanae

More info about the show!

what:  An outdoor one-day boutique showcasing local designers, crafters and artists
where:  4159 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93110
when:  Saturday June 18th from 11 am to 7 pm
who:  Artists, designers, painters, photographers, vintage collections, jewelry makers, seamstresses and more. 
why:  Because we can... and its fun!  Support local art!

Here is where you can find all the vendors that will be in the show!

We will also have a lemonade stand, photo booth by Mike Woods and some tunes by local DJ's!   oh oh and do not forget..... The Burger Bus will be making a special stop just for us!  Don't miss them!  They'll be there 12-3.  yuummm....  ok bye vanae

getting ready!!

One of my favorite things about hosting a party is getting to dress the place up.  Giving my crap a new look!  Its amazing how it happens.  Same shit different place.  So beautiful.  Well my baby dolls are ready to shine!

 

I've been having fun with tissue paper poms....

 

old boxes, paper flowers....

 

typography and bobs art...

 

mini dresses...

 

of course my dolls...

 

still lots of shirts available...

 

and more words...

its coming along!  Can't wait to have guests visit my favorite place in the world... my own doll house.   xo vanae

birthday girl!

 

My niece Ava turned 4!  

the time is near!!!!

They will soon be upon us.... From all over the state... Near and far....  Sharing their fancy creations, innovative designs and eclectic collections....  SPACE INVADERS 2!!  yay!

This is one of my dream jobs.... organizing events that bring lots of creatives together!  Well, I got to do it a couple of times last year and I am honored to be able to host it again on June 18th here in Santa Barbara!

We call it 'SPACE INVADERS' because, well..... we transform my work space and parking lot of my studio into a fabulous, crafty experience that would not exist without so many wonderful creators!  ...And because I love the game and those little critters.  They are so cute.  I still play it at home too.  True story!

Well this year is going to be tons of fun with over 25 different vendors...so far!!  Some of the same designers as last year and some new ones too!!  There will be artists, jewelry designers, doll makers, vintage collectors, seamstresses, photographers, cupcake makers, and more!  We will also be hosting some of the lovely and talented designers from Etsy SB group too!

There will also be a raffle to benefit the Heart 2 Hand art fund! More info here.  Tellin' ya... last year the people who won were getting away with a bag full of goodies!  Thank you to everyone who donated and participated.

You'll find lots more info here so stay in touch!  Its a free event, kid friendly, with so much greatness in one place!  A vendor list will be up soon!  Here are some photos from last year.  Yay to craftiness and vintage!

im too busy. do it yourself.

now if dinner would just do the same sorta thing...

I could live with that.

little arts for sale!

Here are more fun little arts available for your pleasure!..... 

or that small spot in your house or studio that just needs that little touch of color..or love...or finger.  Whatever.  

They are sweet and ready to be loved.  Contact me and we can get one of the babies in the mail quick.... or I can even gift wrap it and send it to a friend for you...early birthday stuff.   

...uh, huh!  

Let me help you think of someone else friend! 

 pretty things.  stencil, paint marker and ink on wooden heart. 
 about 8" diameter  $30

 here.  love stencil with paint marker on wood heart. 
 about 8" diameter  $30

 trying. i love her.  stencil and ink on canvas with grey ornate  
 velvet boarder.  7.5" x 7.5"  $30

 green hearts.  one of my fav new stencils on canvas with black 
 ornate velvet boarder.  about 8.5" x 6.5"  $30

 pink lovers.  stencil and ink on canvas with pink ornate 

 velvet boarder.     7.5" x 7.5"  $30

Feel free to email me here if you have any questions. 

please stay in touch also to my etsy page....

I have some other art there and will be posting some fancy freaking earrings and jewelry I will have available soon too! 

Thank you for reading.   I heart you big time.

xo vanae

happiness is a mini garden...

yay for mini gardens!  true happiness in watching things grow.  and if I don't kill them,.... i'm one happy chola!  This is my continued little shit garden I got rollin' here.  I love it!  Its made from old cans, little birdhouses i've collected, boxes and doll parts of course!  Everything needs a doll part.

lets grow new ideas...please  xo vanae

home sweet home...

happiness on the hill....