Monday, May 7, 2012

WINE AND DIP TASTING PARTY

 Mary Rimann from Rimann Liquors served a fresh selection of local reds and whites and Nina Ward from KC Gourmet sampled her tasty dips at our spring Wine and Dip Tasting Party.  Both shared plenty of great ideas on how to include these taste delights in summertime entertaining. 

GUEST ARTIST- PAULA HAYEK

Paula's newest critters are in a collection of whimsical rabbits.  She also is a bird lovers and has a tree full of charming plush birds soon to be joined by fun-loving trendy owls.  Paula's artwork is delightful and humorous.  She is a great collaborator and partnered with me on the Get Dirty Critter stones and stakes for this spring.


GET DIRTY GUEST ARTIST LIZZ DORGAN

 Lizz is Queen of stained glass mini-stakes for the garden and containers.  Her stuff is like a potato chip...you can't have just one!  This spring she has designed a new series of stakes set in natural stone. They can sit on a table top or go anywhere you want to put them.  Add to that her helpful, congenial 
customer service and you have a royal winner!


Saturday, May 5, 2012

C'MON, GET DIRTY!

 Open Fridays, Saturday & Sundays 
through May - 12:00-5:00

GUEST ARTIST SOUTH 20 STUDIOS

 Leanne at South 20 Studios is always full of surprises.  Her hot items this spring are new large metal flower stakes with mosaic balls for centers and her infamous hanging garden monkeys.  She has many other interesting items that you shoudld take a look at as well including custom metal dog portratis, ingenious jewlery and this year, another first for her, gourd birdhouses.


NOTE TO SELF: SEE 2012 DESIGNER'S SHOWHOUSE SOON!

Don't miss out pn setaking in the 2012 Designer's Showhouse.  We have $13 tickets for sale here at the GET DIRTY event.   The house is open through May 20. 

 For more info click here:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Symphony-Designers-Showhouse-Kansas-City-MO/226871902938

GUEST ARTIST KAREN SKILLETT

 With spring comes newness and Karen has really brought some really fun new stuff to GET DIRTY this year.  Pins, bracelets, necklaces, magnetic message boards and paper weights are whimsical and filled with trendy colors.  Shes also created these new chalkware birds which are proving to be a hot item.