After the Faire: Two Weeks Later

It's hard to believe that it's been almost two weeks since our first Tallulah Faire. We have had time since then to recall what we learned about the experience: what we want to keep, what we want to change, what we want to add the NEXT time we have a show. Yes, you heard me, we are already talking about our next Tallulah Faire. Details will be forthcoming, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, we would like to share some pictures with you. If you were there, you just might see yourself. If you were not able to join us, you will be able to see what a great time we had.

That brings to mind that the Tallulah artists would like to thank all our "support staff". Thanks to the Walton family for offering the beautiful garden we were all able to enjoy. Additionally, to Robin, Ernie, and Ashley for welcoming, hosting, taking your money, and wrapping your treasures for transport. Cudos also to Bruce Langhorne (set-up) and Bill Weaver (assistant wrapper and go-fer) and multiple unnamed family, friends, and neighbors without whom we could not have pulled this off. And thanks to all of you who joined us in the garden to enjoy the spring day of fellowship and creativity.

So, enjoy the pictures and watch this blog for the next installment for Tallulah Faire: the sequel...

A little sunnier forecast... and preparing for The Faire

So we are down to less than a day until our Tallulah Faire is come at last! We gathered in the garden today, so that we could make a beautiful garden even more colorful and inviting for our friends, family, and friends to be.

The weather report looks sunnier too, so our spirits are soaring! We will be so happy to greet you all and introduce your to our Tallulah Life!

We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

The Tallulah Faire

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

(raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

(address removed for privacy)

Mechanicsville, Virginia

"A garden gathering of 8 artists

who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Weekend Weather... praying for a sunny Saturday!

The Tallulah Life is full of little bumps in the road, but we are eternally optomistic about the creative powers that be and our ability to adjust to changing circumstances. Creative people find ways to proceed in the face of uncertainty. 

Weather reports at present are not favorable for the warm, sunny day we envisioned for our friends. Fear not! All who are Tallulahs are moving ahead, continuing to plan for our Tallulah Faire on April 28th, starting at 9:00 am.

In the meantime, we would appreciate your good wishes and prayers to The Creator. We are readying a spring celebration of creativity and fellowship for you this weekend. We hope to see you there.

Stay tuned...

The Tallulah Faire

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

(raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

(Address removed for privacy)
Mechanicsville, Virginia 

"A garden gathering of 8 artists

who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Meet the Artist: Cherokee Haab

                   Cherokee Haab

             This is the sixth in a series of profiles of the artists

                                                                                   who are living the Tallulah Life.

  

Ever since I was given my first glitter glue at the tender age of five, I have wanted to make things pretty.  If it didn’t move, I put glitter on it.  Mama drew the line on glittering the crucifix, and I learned some restraint.  I love it all; paper, fabric, wood, paint, crayons, and of course, glitter.

Quilting gave me an eye for color and design.  It was great fun to build a fabric stash, always searching for that perfect piece of material that would complete a quilt in progress.  After winning awards for several quilts, I was hooked!

                            

And now, as I have discovered altered art, I’ve discovered how much fun it is to take an ordinary thing and make it unique.  These days, I look at objects with a curious eye, trying to think how it could be used in a new and unusual way.

 

But in truth, my passion is Halloween and my heart races whenever I see something orange and black!  Creating anything for my favorite holiday makes me most happy. Thank goodness my family understands; not everyone has a Halloween kitchen like me.

 Now that I’ve retired, I can play in my art room all day long.  It’s funny, I thought I’d be busy decluttering and organizing my house, but I can’t wait to get started on my next art project….so I guess all that other boring stuff can wait.

Without the support of my very cool husband, none of this could happen.  He makes me laugh, which keeps things in perspective when I start to freak out.  Our son and his wife, even though they live thousands of miles away, encourage me and sometimes challenge me to go outside my comfort zone.  Luckily, our daughter and her husband, with their two children, live around the corner and can provide on-the-spot cheers and manual labor J.  And our two grandchildren give me a happy point of view.  I’d forgotten how much fun it is to paint rocks.