Connie Porcher | Celebrate365

Issue Deadlines for Manufacturers, designers, artists, advertisers

Summer Issue
MAY 8 DEADLINE

Themes:
Alice in Wonderland
More Than Gourmet (foods, beverages, candy etc … stuff we eat!)
July 4th

Please submit high resolution images to porcherc@gmail.com

Each piece should include the following info:

Name:
Size:
Materials/Techniques:
Price:

If your piece is selected for inclusion in the issue, it should be available for sale for the issue in question.

Halloween Issue – August 14

What else but Halloween!
Also soliciting original artwork for the cover & inside the issue.

Holiday Issue – October 30

Themes to be determined

Celebrate365, Spring Issue Arriving Soon


Coming soon to a mailbox near you … Celebrate365’s Spring 2010 issue! Cover design: Sheryl Parsons – Mother’s Dream Artworks Celebrate365 is beginning its second decade of reporting holiday, ornament and folk art news. I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since this little “retirement” pastime began. How technology has changed in those 10 years! Back in October 1999, I used my brand new, top of the line 1.5 megapixel Sony digital camera to take photos for the the Halloween test issue. I must say that my camera and editing skills have improved significantly over that first black and white issue. I’ll be announcing 10th Anniversary celebrations and surprises in the coming days and weeks. Stop back often for updates! To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here.
Inside this Issue:

Illustrated in this Issue: On the Cover Designers: Bethany Lowe Designs Allen Cunningham for BLD Debra Schoch for BLD Johanna Parker (BLD) Bruce Elsass Christina’s World Christopher Radko David Strand Designs Debbee Thibault Elaine Roesle Eric Cortina JingleNog Joy to the World Collectibles Maggie’s Memories Ornaments to Remember Soffieria De Carlini Teena Flanner Thomas Glenn Vaillaincourt Folk Art: Carrie Murtha Elizabeth Howard David Everett Flora Thompson Lori Rudolph Inside the Issue (Easter): Bethany Lowe Designs Greg Guedel Carrie Murtha Christina’s World Christopher Radko David Everett David Strand Designs Debbee Thibault Elizabeth Howard Flora Thompson Folk Art from the Heart Ginny Diezel Greg Guedel JingleNog Laurie Hardin Lori Rudolph Mary Lesniak Nancy Malay Patricia Breen Design Sheryl Parsons Soffieria De Carlini Inside the Issue (Atlanta 2010): Bethany Lowe Allen Cunningham Debra Schoch Dee Foust Johanna Parker Maggie’s Memories Vergie Lightfoot Bruce Elass David Strand Debbee Thibault Christina’s World Christopher Radko Elaine Roesle Eric Cortina Inge-glas JingleNog Joy to the World Klassics by Kurtis Old World Christmas Ornaments to Remember Teena Flanner Soffieria De Carlini Thomas Glenn Vaillancourt Folk Art Shop for Items Illustrated in this Issue: Eric Cortina Collection Chicken Lips The Christmas Tree David Strand Designs Elaine Roesle’s Snow Children The Heart Cottage The Historical Christmas Barn Kitty’s Ltd Williams Nursery Willow Springs Family Farm

Patricia Breen 2010 Portfolio Released

2010 Patricia Breen Collection Unveiled from Patricia Beardsley, Peachtree Place Spring is just around the corner and nothing says Spring like a new shipment of Patricia Breen Miniature Eggs. Pictured here are just a sampling of our new miniature eggs. We think they’ve never been better and know you will too! Peachtree Place will also be receiving TWO special miniature surprise eggs this year, Cavalier Bunny and Quimper Rooster. These eggs would look beautiful on an Easter tree of natural branches or hanging from a chandelier. Don’t wait to call or visit to preorder so that you won’t be disappointed! They will go quickly! If you have any questions or would like to place your order, please contact our Breen specialist, Patty Beardsley at 866-746-0111 or email her at pattyred@ameritech.net. Be sure to check out our website, www.peachtreeplaceonline.com/holiday, often because we will be updating with new photos of the 2010 ornament collection as they arrive. Hippity Hop On Over To Peachtree Place Today! Thank you for allowing use to share your images with collectors, Patty!
2010 Mini Eggs from Patricia Breen Designs

Strolling Bunny $32	De Stijl $26	Peacock Feather $30


Scalloped $30	Nosegay $32	Delft Rooster $36

Saturday at AmericasMart in Atlanta

News from the Mart …

My web master, Leslie Kirk, joined us today driving in from the Birmingham, Alabama area. Leslie and my sister Benita attended the keynote presentation at AmericasMart. Erik Qualman discussed Socialnomics and how it can help retailers, artists and designers. They were impressed and I hope that they learned a few new tricks.

Meanwhile, I kept busy chatting with Bruce Elsass (a fellow Ohioan whose cousin once sat in my Spanish classroom in Wapakoneta). Bruce has a new line with new representation. The preliminary samples look fabulous! I have photos and will be talking more about this new line in the coming weeks. Expect to see his new work represented in the spring issue of Celebrate365.

Connie

Surprise from JingleNog!

Melissa Byrne, JingleNog owner, had a big surprise awaiting me when I visited her booth today. She has named her new peppermint striped mouse Melvin, in honor of my husband’s gourmet tastes. The real Melvin makes his restaurant reservations before he books a hotel room! Ornament Melvin loves to nibble upon gourmet cheeses.

I’ll report on the official name along with the ornament’s life history later.

Yes, that’s me with the glass version of Melvin … the one that can’t talk back!

What fun! Thank you, Melissa.

Reporting from Atlanta … America’s Mart, Day Two

AmericasMart, Atlanta – Day 2 We completed work in the Radko showroom today. That’s one down! I’m still working on those photos so you’ll have to be patient. As I mentioned previously, this year’s line is much more focused and shows a restrained hand with fewer colors, less glitter and less “doo-dads”. I was impressed! Good job, Heather and Radko staffers! Hey, Atlanta has SNOW! I have never experienced it here. Being from Ohio, I’d call this a very light dusting … but it seems there is the dreaded black ice beneath. Plus, these Georgians just aren’t equipped for the white winter stuff. So, schools are closing already for tomorrow. Here are some photos of new introductions from several showrooms. Let’s play the “Whose is it” game again. Please use the comment form beneath this post to make your guesses. But, if you can’t find the “comment” link, feel free to send me your guesses using the CONTACT tab at the top of this page. Connie
America’s Mart, January 7: Day 2
Meet Vergie Lightfoot
		Folk artist Vergie Lightfoot was on hand this afternoon at the Bethany Lowe Designs showroom on 20. It is always a Halloween wonderland!

New Designs from Bethany Lowe Folk Artists
		These folk artists have very recognizable styles! Who are they?
Photo 8	Photo 9

Finial Debut
	Fabulous European glass finials mix 21st century contemporary with Old World tradition. All will retail for under $100. Which designer debuted these beauties?

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