Wood for Earth Day

To celebrate Earth day...the trees are finally here , set in "antique brass' because silver just didn't work. I love the warmth of the brass , the chains are long, and I found cute little leaves to use as a garnish.  The Made of Wood show opened today.  In the Window on Broadway we have a fabulous wood worker, Wayne Muma. he has made some beautiful pieces, spalted maple, ebonized ash, apple.wood. Slide your hand across the fine surface, cast your eyes over the elegant lines, if they are not the right size of course he'll do custom orders.

Wayne Muma Fine Furniture.

Are these Easter Eggs?

I just made a few of these lovely little glass tree beads, my contribution to the Beads on Broadway anniversary celebration...which by the way we are calling the "Sassy Celebration " It is really to spread the word about the collaboration of Victoria Kirk from Sassafras with Beth Grant and her wonderful beads. Inspired by Beth's beads in 4 colour ranges Victoria has designed some lovely pieces, and Beth's been busy making beads. Altogether many little packages of jewellery are speeding across the country...to Winnipeg, PEI, and of course to Dragonfly Arts on Broadway.

Dragonflymania

Yes, they won't actually hatch for a few months now (even though it certainly feels like summer) the Dragonflies are flocking to the shop. These lovely brown ones are gracing the front of Jaroslav's mugs. More to come...

Vintage Post Card Cards

Rachel Clark Hall, our recycling queen, has just brought in some gorgeous cards that she has created from her Great Grandmothers Post card collection. On the front an old picture of Orangeville and the back looks like you could mail it. I placed them with Kaarina Dillabough's cool postage stamp necklaces, to complete your vintage post card experience.

Scarey or Inspired

Ok, I just happen to love Carmen's new works. She has brought in some wall angels, very cool, and these tins, incorporating animals and porcelain heads. The thing is, some people has been responding strongly to them in the opposite way. hmmm I guess that art does provoke strong feelings!

Aquamarine

One of the loveliest colours, soft sky blue, mixed with a hint of ice. Aquamarine is the birth stone for March. Beth has some made some beads for our Broadway Bracelet, which is also wonderful as the Broadway Necklace... Robin has put together an interesting display with cut aquamarine stones.

Something New Two

Our friends at Metallic Evolution have created a line of beautiful serving utensils. Stainless steel. Leaf motif. Could they be prettier? and who doesn't want a pickle fork? an olive spoon, or a cool coffee scoop?

Something New

Ok hockey town, I have a number of frames made from old hockey sticks, just right for the your little tyke or oldster"s team photo...I know cute eh? anyway it kind of fits into our tendency to favour recycling. They're even in Orange

What is it that you have always wanted to do

Someone told me that they just threw out their bag of broken pottery. Doesn't everyone have a secret project that is just waiting to get started. ..or finished. I know I've had my share of broken pottery bags. What makes the difference, tips the balance, Is it desire or time, fear or lack of experience? of course likely it's not mosaics, so let me know what it is that you're avoiding...

Beth collaborates with Sassafras

Victoria Kirk from Sassafras has designed her entire new line incorporating Beth's beads. They chose several different colour schemes and all of them are marvellous. Check out this long copper and glass chain that you can wrap around twice, or wear long. We have one in each of three colour ranges. and there are some great earrings and bracelets as well.

ReCharging

Yes, I love this time of year, all the artists whose stock was depleted by year-end, have had some time to create new works and fill up my shelves again. New mugs by Indira Singh, and Holly Speers, jewellery by Kristin Ross and Sassafras, new wooden salad bowls by Jim Lorriman, I especially like this cheery necklace made from vintage buttons in the shape of daisies, by Kristin Ross. You can also see her button bracelets, and she has brought some great long necklaces using vintage brooches.

Tell Me Her Story

Dragonfly Studio Artist S. J. Pringle has just finished a striking oil painting that I have dubbed the "Mona Lisa of Orangeville" partly for the old world feel to the painting, but also for the enigmatic expression on the girl's face... everyone has a different take on what her back story may be, so we have opened it up to the public. Through the month of March look deeply into her enormous eyes and tell us her story.. submit it to Dragonfly by Mar24 2012. Some stories will be read march 31 at 2 PM and the winning one will have naming rights to the painting and perhaps a print. So sharpen your pencils !

New Year

Thanks to all our customers in Orangeville and area for making 2011 the best year ever! And now for something full of energy for the new year, Elena Henderson and her vivid acrylc paintings, studded with memorabilia. On the feature Wall till Jan 24th. In the Window on Broadway Lou Boisleau gives us a peek into the studio of an artist, with some paintings, sketches and sketchbooks. Lou was taught back in the day by Doris McCarthy, and she did a good job! Come see his studies of Orangeville.