Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Please check out our page on Facebook

We have a page on Facebook that will have updates on the tour:  'like' it and share it with your friends! Lets get the word out.

https://www.facebook.com/SummerBreezeStudioCruise?fref=ts

Saturday, May 18, 2013

A self-guided studio tour on Gabriola Island July 20-21, 10-4

A list of the participating artists and artisans:


 

Modern Bohemian Designs - pillows and other accessories for the home made from carefully selected vintage fabrics.  modernbohemian.ca

 Kate Wood Art and Jewellery-Sterling silver jewellery and hand built ceramics-http://katewoodartandjewellery.squarespace.com/

 Pier Gallery Artist Collective- an artist-run cooperative at Silva Bay, featuring the work of local artists in various mediums. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pier-Gallery-Artists-Collective/149964801729683?fref=ts

Page's Bookstore: Real, live books! All written by a slew of talented, award-winning local authors. Check out the beautiful views at the marina and wander the grounds. http://www.pagesresort.com/bookstore.html

The Herbe Shoppe-medicinals and beauty products, crafted mainly from local herbs. Heather Macleod. https://www.facebook.com/herbeshoppe?fref=ts

Barefoot Wooden Boats-boats and furniture @ the Silva Bay Shipyard.


Karen Curry- painting, and other media- -http://www.karencurry.ca/

Antoinette Herivel-paintings reflecting local landscapes-http://antoinetteherivel.ca

Paul Grignon-
Technically amazing landscape painting in acrylic-http://www.paulgrignon.com

Sheila Norgate-
sophisticated, and sometimes playful commentaries on the inner world- acrylic painting featuring animals and nature motifs, at the artist's Keep Calm Gallery http://sheilanorgate.com/

Mindy Joseph- oil painting and encaustic-http://www.mindyjoseph.com/

Karen Cain-painting and mixed media-http://www.stones-throw.ca/

Lindsay Stocking Godfrey-Sterling silver jewellery-http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=zndItwXlYfU, http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/lindsay-stocking-godfrey/

Victor Anthony-Essential black and white photography-http://www.victoranthony.ca/

Alice Rich-Stunning, large-scale landscapes-http://www.alice-rich.com/

Terry Nimmon- Local landscapes in watercolour-http://www.terrynimmon.com/artist.php?xyz=331

Keith Poulton- oil and watercolour paintings featuring birdlife-http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/keith-poulton/

Tied Up and Dyed- textiles/clothing/tye-dye/fun. Clothing for all ages. Don't go home without a pair of tye dye undies!!-http://www.tiedupanddyed.com/tie_dye_home.html,

Laura Handford of Moonshine Silver- her classic sterling silver jewellery is an island tradition-http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/laura-handford/

Indian Summer Leather Design-gorgeous leather bags and accessories:http://www.indiansummerleather.com/

Paula Maddison - Madd Art-metal art and jewellery, and now cheesemaking courses!-http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/paula-maddison/

Indigo Moon Yarn -luxurious weaving/apparel/yarns: http://www.indigomoonyarns.com/

Deborah Dallyn-multi-media artist from London UK.... who knows what she will be offering up, but it will likely be thoughtful and provocative!-http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/deborah-dallyn/

Illuminati Glass- immaculate and stylish fused glass art for the home and garden, and gorgeous chandeliers! -http://illuminatiglassworks.ca/

Articuleyes-Liz McKnight   http://artsgabriola.ca/artists/liz-mcknight/
with guest artist Sue Dun,  bookmaker.
D'Dance Glass-       fun and full of colour, hand-blown functional glassware. Margaritas taste that much better in one of their glasses! Visit this new studio and gallery and watch watch live demos! 
 http://www.flyingshingle.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=20121015073065279642

Rohanna Laing- Acrylic Painting http://www.rohanart.com/

Gabriola Artworks- Gallery and store featuring the work of local artists and artisans. Great coffee upstairs.

Red Roaster Coffee- Veronica Holroyd- Summer Breeze's official coffee roaster extraordinaire. http://redroastercoffee.blogspot.ca/.






Friday, May 17, 2013

Modern Bohemian Design - the joy of colour.

I am a designer and artisan who passionately believes that our homes should reflect ourselves and the journey of our lives. Whether we have lived in the same house our whole adult life raising a family or traveling the world for our work, making a home wherever we find ourselves, are these both not a journey?
I create environments and beautiful items to enhance them, using up cycled and vintage textiles, furniture and one of a kind pieces.  My dearest love is creating beautiful, bespoke pillows.  I have made pillows from vintage wool blankets, curtains, clothing, scarves and sometimes sweaters.  I invite you to come and visit me at my home/studio and be inspired by what you can do when you you shop at the beach, the thrift stores and junk shops and sometimes the side of the road.