Local Artist Bonnie Hanson Dazzles the Monrovia Winter Wonderland Holiday Show

Meet Bonnie Hanson Local artist who will be attending the Monrovia Winter Wonderland Holiday Show at St. Luke.

“Throughout my life I have dabbled in most things creative. I have worked as a singer, songwriter, visual arts educator, dance instructor, costume designer, painter, photographer, choreographer and jewelry designer. My fascination with fabrics, buttons, beads and trims is a direct result of my work as a costume designer. When designing for the theatre its all about crazy color combinations, fabric textures, variety, contrast and details. Everything must “pop”. Through this work I have developed a keen eye for combining colors, textures and patterns that are quirky but work. Another aspect of costuming is the need to scour thrift stores and swap meets. Through my frequent visits I found myself drawn to vintage necklaces and beads that I could re-purpose into jewelry. Most recently I have become obsessed with vintage and antique buttons. Each button has it’s own story, color, texture, embellishments and patina. Combine them into a single piece of adornment and you have bits of history transformed into a visual feast that sparkles, dangles and dazzles. Each piece is one of a kind, telling it’s own story. ”

Support Local Artists This Holiday @ The Monrovia French Market’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Show

This year, The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show will have 50 SoCal based vendors many of which based right out of Monrovia and surrounding areas. Find treasure after treasure as you browse through the candles, cards, hand blown glass, jewelry, gift baskets and more. The array of items at the craft fest will satisfy your shopping need and the immense talent is bound to impress you, too.

The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Lukes of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

annie b: don’t follow trends…set them…@ The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show on DECEMBER 6th

annie b signature represents a design collection of original, one of a kind, handmade creations. each bag is signed, numbered and unique in its design that will never be repeated. bags are made with rich and natural textiles ranging from organic burlap to elegant silks and tapestries. the eclectic combinations are inspired by all seasons and come in varied sizes that will accommodate all your needs from a 3 day jaunt to paris, to a madison avenue boardroom…or for a style statement tucked under your arm at a beachside dinner in malibu. think fun, sexy, worldly, confident…and stunning.

the jewelry has been a love of mine for a long time….again, each piece is unique and never repeated. even items that are similar have a variation of a sort to make them one of a kinds. i love the inspiration sparked by organic stones and textures…the feel of smooth baroque pearls iridescence of lovely gemstones. i hope you will enjoy wearing these as much as i love creating them.

annie b to be at The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show on DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Luke’s of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

The One and Only Bugalow Blondie Margo Essman TBA Monrovia Holiday Show on Dec. 6th

Meet the Bungalow Blondie Margo Essman! Collector Magazine Star!!

Margo collects and sell vintage antique paper including perfume and soap labels, Victorian Paper items, Fruit Crate Labels, Sexy Pin Up items from artists like Elvgren, Moran, Petty, Varga, Zoe Mozert, Erbit and More.

Margo Essman will appear at The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Luke’s of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

Sondra Theodore Creates Beutiful Pieces For You Home! TBA Monrovia Holiday Show December 6th

While caring for her mother after her fathers death Sondra decided she wanted to keep her fathers old desk. “But i really didn’t care for it, old … but not quite old enough to be cool. I set about to paint it.” With some guidance from an old friend , the desk turned out great . So much so , she hardly could believe she had painted it . “This “old friend” of mine happened to have been an art director for many years , it was under his encouragement that “ReVamped by Theodore ” was created. Not believing myself to be good enough for the title of Artist , I had only ever considered myself a creative person. Once I made the decision to try this , it had to be nothing or all. So I have thrown myself into the business of Revamping . ”
It was her grandmother who got me started painting , as a little girl she gave her all her glass figurines and 50 cents to go to the corner store for a paint set. “After i finished with her figurines she gave me rocks to paint . I have seen things around me as potential paint projects ever since !”  But for now she will stick to furniture ! And she am proud to say , Yes I am an Artist !!

Check out Sondra Theodore’s art you can use exclusively shown at The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Lukes of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

Azzi Wise of How Girly Jewelry makes Monrovia Winter Wonderland Holiday Show Sparkle!

Azzi Wise has been designing jewelry, accessories and clothing for over 20 years! Most of her inspiration comes from the simplicity of the 1920’s Art Deco movement to the 1950’s style jewelry and the true Boho styles of the 60’s and 70’s. Cool baubles that defined when women went from revolutionary chic bobs to the styles of Glamorous Hollywood styled by the likes of Givenchy, Edith Head and others reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany’s to letting the tresses fly free at Woodstock!

You will find jewelry and accessories designed just for hands, ears, feet and beyond. Come find out “how girly” I can get with my designs!

How Girly Jewelry is the shop of handmade Jewelry from a variety of different vintage beads, pearls, crystal, copper, organic materials, semi precious and precious gemstones. We also use a variety of our favorite metals such as sterling silver, copper, vermeil (gold filled), stainless steel and aluminum wire and findings.

Check out our trends in their blog: http://howgirly.com/HowGirly_Blog.html

Azzi Wise will be attending The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Lukes of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

The Magic Haberdasher TBA Monrovia Winter Wonderland

Lovers of SteamPunk rejoice all your Holiday Shopping will be finished once you visit The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Lukes of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

The magic Haberdasher is here for all your leather hat needs.

Check out their FB Site for photos and info!
http://www.facebook.com/TheMagicHaberdasher

What will be at The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show?

The pop up will feature an array of wonderful makers from jewelers, to print makers, to crafters, to seamstresses and everything in between. There will be something for everyone, and all budgets, so it will be a great place to pick up one-off gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas.

The Monrovia French Market Presents Winter Wonderland Holiday Show is DECEMBER 6th from 9am – 2pm and is located @ St. Lukes of Monrovia 122 S. California Ave cross street Foothill, Monrovia, CA 91016

Stacy Westlein of Makua Designs will be Showing at The Monrovia French Market on Nov. 9th 2013

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StacyWestlein?ref=search_shop_redirect
 
MAKUA DESIGNS:
 
Stacy Westlein, artist and owner of Makua Designs, “MAKUA” means ‘Father’ in Hawaiian. Stacy and her sister (owner of Makana Art means”gift” in Hawaiian, also on Etsy) lived in Maui, Hawaii  during their early childhood. Maui is a special place where their father was a 4th generation Portuguese/Hawaiian. Stacy knows Maui will always be a part of her. She uses Makua Designs to support a ministry to help hungry children in Uganda called AMAZIMA MINISTRIES. All profit for sales for Makua Designs will go to help this ministry and purchse new beads and supplies so that Stacy is able to continue to say “Yes” to Gods call in helping others! 
 

Musical Headliner: Tony Emanuele! Playing the Monrovia French Market!!

We are so excited that Tony Emanuele has accepted our invite to HEADLINE the Monrovia French Market.

Tony is a LED ZEPPELIN GUITAR MASTER & ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIAN! We cannot wait to hear what he brings to the Monrovia French Market.

A little chat with Monika of the Monrovia French Market

A chat with Monika of the French Market of Monrovia

Monika how did you discover your art?

“I needed a plant stand and I had pieces of wood gathered during my trash searches. I thought of making a bench. It could not be just a dull surface and I thought of mosaicking the surface with fleur de lys patterns, with available tile colors.
That is how I started. From tiles I went to shards and more and more ideas erupted and overwhelmed me. The more I created the busier my imagination has got. Here I am embellishing frames, jars, boxes and more with floral designs, mostly. But I have dreams. I make the mosaics when time allows and I shall probably soon step out of my floral comfort zone to try some other themes.”

Check out her etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/monilica

And of Course meet her in person at the French Market in Monrovia November 9th 2013!!!