Patina White

{57} varieties of ketchup

hey there everyone! how you all doing?? me? well today's title pretty well sums up my little corner of the world. i'm playing "ketchup"...{57} ways!

i couldn't help but pick up the "limited edition" bottle of heinz {below} the other day. it was on clearance and i liked the glass bottle + label. so now i am officially a ketchup "collector" {add to that the growing list}.

a collection requires more than one object to be just that...so i nabbed me a bottle of jalapeno ketchup {above} given the opportunity. this time because i LOVE all things spicy. just ask anyone who has witnessed me pulling a bottle of crushed red pepper out of my purse to spice up a lunch out. did i really just admit that to the whole world?? moving on...

alrighty...here's a variety of my plans to "ketchup". 

first...i'd like to send yet another big THANK YOU to everyone for stopping by patinaWHITE's studio event...round {2}! the 2nd weekend was just as much fun as the 1st. the weather held up as did the endurance of my wonderful helpers. thanks to my girls for sticking with me! not sure i would do the same in their shoes! but a little homemade chili & puddin' cups go a long way! just ask my ma!

another item i mentioned wanting to show you all were pictures of the studio ... these snapshots paint a pretty picture of what awaited on the opening eve! enjoy!

home sweet home...

signs with special sentiments...

see the giant clock {below}?? one of my favorite p.white creations. first thing to sell @ the show? said clock...good thing i have one just like it already gracing my mantle. though mine doesn't actually function as this one did!

there were baubles...

and baubles...

upon layers + layers of MORE baubles...

whimsies for every nook...

and cranny!

there were signs to direct traffic...

plus those to send out subliminal messages...

or in this case {below}...play a few games!

not to mention gifts for every good boy & girl...

and perhaps a sweet pet or two!

we were all feeling quite MERRY...and those stare lantern were quite BRIGHT

and beginning w/ the very 1st eve, everyone seemed to have a good night!

now...i must play a bit of a balancing act...

...sorting thru my pages of requests, notes & inquiries. please don't fret none if you don't hear from me right away. i am but a {1} woman circus...even though a close friend exclaimed "it's a mini beth!" when she saw the decked out manni {below}.

all silliness aside...again...many many thanks for making the BIG 1 a wonderful event! i so appreciate the excitement + support of all you kind & sweet folks...especially those bearing cappuccinos! {em...bev...you know who you are!}

so what of the remaining 55 varieties of ketchup i must tend to?? well...i think i will spare you the details of the laundry...dishes + sadly neglected hubby that require a bit of my attention. but know that this bona fide ketchup collector is on it! and will be tending to business as soon as the dust settles a bit. 

thanks for peeking...popping in and all your continued interest + support! it sure does this ringmaster girl's heart some good!

time and time AGAIN!

hey there everyone! ok...i know...get a different theme beth...'nuff clocks already! but with the arrival of some new baubles & my never dying love of all things tick-tock tick-tock...call me a broken record...but it's 'bout that time AGAIN!  

the story line may not be all that fresh...but the merchandise sure is for 'round {2} of patinaWHITE's holiday event! with a revamp here...addition here...i even pulled out all the tricks bringing in my beloved black metal cabinet {below} i greedily want in my home. but that would require a sizeable addition since it's nearly bursting @ the seams already! *sigh*...

other treasures?? a pair of chunky 'ol corbels...with the addition of more glass battery jars since the first batch flew off the shelves...i mean cupboard!

and of course MORE jewelry will be making a premier appearance. little black dress anyone?? {below}

so...incase you're wondering here's the hours i will be here for your shopping pleasures...

and here's a treasure map to find me...

so grab your things...your friends...your family! you don't even have to kick your shoes off as my guest! but incase you feel like you want to...i've even got the perfect spot {below} for that too! 

and no...the sock monkey slippers + boots are not for sale. hubby's oxfords...well...those could be up for negotiating! all's fair in love and junk! 

thanks for peeking and i sure hope to see you in my neighborhood soon!

STUDIO EVENT! to wet your whistle...

hey everyone! it's just about time!

...for patinaWHITE's annual holiday...

Holy cow...you won't believe the treasure trove that awaits...

w/ jewels & whimsies to make you feel like a queen...

you won't want to miss all the lovelies that...

with an array of baubles...

plus fabulous gift ideas for your family no matter how large or small...

i know you will have a ball 

{peek below...those "flowers" started out life being pitched...batter up!}

even the resident wildlife is ready and waiting...

so grab your friends and trekk out to my country studio...

use the "treaure" map below to guide your way! 

i hope you can make it out {1} of the weekends. maybe you can come for both!

should you not be able to attend the very first eve...have faith...

because i will be restocking each day plus bringing in a whole other round of goodies to make the 2nd weekend just as much fun! 

i am ready for all you "chicks" to save me from myself and TAKE the candy away! because that jar {below} was full to the top just a few days ago!

is your whistle wet?? i hope this teaser has you excited for the festivities as much as i am! 

see you all very soon!

i've got what you want...

hey everyone! well here we are!

the time...

...is drawing near for patinaWHITE's studio event! i have been collecting & creating all the fabulous stuff you want...

plus unique wares that i am sure you'll love.

all the excitement makes me want to jump 4 joy!

and possibly burst into song {though i will do that in private}

there might even be an opportunity for some fun & games...

so mark your calendar...the fun starts the eve of november 4th...

come on by if you can! i encourage you to peruse my unique shopping environment w/ gifts, decor and baubles that will make you think outside the box....

ultimately i hope you all will remember to take time to enjoy the little things.

if i've got ya wondering what all the hubbub is about...click {HERE} to be whisked away to the nitty-gritty! i told ya... i've got what you want!

to end today...i'd like to wish you a happy, heartfelt thank-you for your continued interest in both my ramblings & the passion i am so blessed to be able to share!

make it a great day!

 

time for the big 1

hey everyone! i have been in studio lock-down all this week. which means what exactly? that i barely left the building but to sleep, eat & use the bathroom {in no particular order} as i set the stage for my show. it also means that today is the first day that i put on make-up...wore something other than my dickies & curled my hair. and that's because i had to have my drivers license renewed. painting a pretty portrait here right?! 

but i do believe i created a pretty sight....that being the art of my annual event postcard! {below}.

the little girl that graces the front of this year's collage is holding up her index finger letting you all know it's almost time for the "big 1". which happens to be patinaWHITE's annual studio event! want the nitty gritty details?? well alrighty then...here is more on that! {below}

so for those of you on my mailing list...be watching for my good 'ol fashion snail mail to arrive soon. and if you would like to come + want your very own card...drop me a line by clicking {SIGN ME UP!}

i appreciate your interest and for following along on the next few weeks of a crazy ride. i will give a little glimpse later of the goods that are coming together...and even a what i wore segment of me "gussied" up for said driver's license photo shoot. minus the dickies of course!

have yourself a wonderful day...until next time!

the calm before the storm

hey everyone! one word....WoW! patinaWHITE's {1st} weekend was amazing! many of the details remain a bit of a blur! i really can't thank everyone enough for trekking out to visit...standing in crazy long lines + enduring the mad rush of excited shoppers each & every day!

it certainly has been a great topic of conversation! i had {1} gal come back not once or twice, but 3 times to tell me that she saw something new each visit! partly because she took the time to really peek each time, partly because i worked every evening & again in the morning restocking as many goodies as possible! and continue to do so this week for my 2nd weekend showing!

so enough chatter...thought i would share some photos of the "calm before the storm"! enjoy!

so there ya go! a little photo journey to wet your whistle! while some of the above goodies have made their way to new homes...many are still available for your perusing pleasure if you are planning a jaunt out my direction for the encore weekend starting this friday the 12th @ 10am. not to mention the items that have yet to make a premier appearance. you didn't think i was going to pull out the WHOLE dog & pony show the 1st weekend did you? 

so with that...consider this tuesday a day of less talk & more action. with the latter being what i will be springing into! here's a little tickler with more info too...just incase you want more details!

so again...a BIG thank you to everyone who visited! i look forward to seeing all the new faces & some repeat smiles again! 

make it a great day everyone!

it's almost time!

hey everyone! as my little composition {below} exclaims...TICK TOCK!

...it's almost time for my annual holiday studio event! the festivities commence on friday november 5th @ {5pm} for an evening soiree filled w/ so many fun goodies that i am giddy with excitement! so grab your girlfriends...

or maybe plan on meeting some new acquaintances that will be waiting...

 ...whatever the case may be...hop in your car...

...and make your way out to my country studio...located @ my home for a magical, one-of-a kind of shopping experience...

...because santa (or should i say mrs. claus??) & her elves have been very busy setting the stage with enchanting whimsies found + fabricated alike! 

you may just find the perfect gift for yourself + a special someone.

i should also mention that there will be some treats to tantilize your tastebuds (more like hot cider & sweet doughnut holes!)...

...which of course may thrill your children...who are always welcome! plus they can get ideas for their wishes to santa...

so get ready to see what all my hullabaloo is about! i can't wait! and even though i am a little lacking in the sleep dept these days...i do know that sugarplums are already dancing in my head!

thanks for peeking today...and i hope to see you all very soon! remember...i will be restocking + refreshening each & every day of my event. 2nd weekend included...because just like mary poppins...i want it to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious until the very end! 

happily your's...

coming soon 2 a mailbox near you!

hello hello! for those of you who've signed up to receive my good ol' fashion snail mail on patinaWHITE's annual event...be on the lookout for a postcard coming your way! even with the advent of snazzy technology (emails & facebook & texting...oh my!) i still like to send out something tangible. a memento of sorts. so i collaged a design just for you all!

i have heard from many of you that you like to collect my cards...hanging them on your fridge to admire. makes my heart soar considering that space is usually saved for treasured family photos & important notes. plus the occasional grocery and honey-do list. well it seemed pretty special until that last sentence! 

anywho...this year's art was inspired by a pile of collected ice-skates...in their worn & wonderful glory {see below}.

now without further hesitation (ramblings) here she is...miss america! ok, a tad dramatic...maybe not a beauty queen just yet but i think she is pretty darn cute! time to skate on in...

another creative brainstorm came about from that same basket of skates. with the addition of some fun ribbon, metal star, a "wordy" tag & festive greenery...this lone skate {below} would be an adorable addition to a wreath or front door. just {1} more treasure that will be waiting for you to see @ my holiday event!

oh yes! do you see the hints of the tallow berries tucked in the greens {above}? i was able to get my hands on some bunches after last year's absence of the hard-to-find white wonder. you really have to "skate" on by!

so mark your calendars! the first {2} weekends of november promise to be a good time had by all! and if you want to get the "snail mail" skinny on what's up...click HERE to be swept away to an email link, that, if you send your name + mailing address i would be thrilled to sign ya up!

i will end today with a line up of the girls of events past...{below}

i hope you will make some room on your fridge for a little work of art skating your direction! push the honey-do list aside...if it's anything like mine...it's often "overlooked" (ignored) anyway!

wishing you a wonderful day...

the fairy tale continues...

hey everyone! i've been playing a bit of catch up these days. my last hurrah for summer 2010 @ shady hollow was this past labor day weekend & it was a wild one! i've been hearing from a number of people that the lack of parking caused overflow to the highway ditches which ruffled some feathers w/ our state patrol. and my little cottage was bursting at the seams with excited shoppers. sometimes so much, in-fact, that many of you wonderful folks tried a few times to get in the door! thank you for your determination!

so..now what? well...the fairy tale of patinaWHITE continues in the form of my holiday show this november!

that's right! i am in the process of collecting, creating & setting the stage for my

if you are new to patinaWHITE...i offer {2} forms of shopping enjoyment thru the year. my summers are spent @ the shady hollow open air market {weekends} where my little cottage is snuggled in a mix of vendors + artisans. then...once a year i host a fun-filled, most unique environment from my studio located @ my home. it provides much more room for shopping {plus more goodies of course!} & also the added benefit of our beautiful surroundings!

so mark your calendar's folks! here is all the nitty gritty details to fill you in!

a fairy tale wouldn't be complete without some form of a hero! mine happens to the penguin prince i found guarding my porch from sneaky dragons & looking for his princess to rescue! 

and so the fairy tale of patinaWHITE will continue! the story is far from over. be sure to keep popping by for more chapters along the way! 

one final note for today...i'd like to thank from the bottom of my heart each & everyone of you for your excitement + kind words! you continue to make sharing my passion possible! 

happy day...i hope you find your happily ever after!

 

ho ho ho...you really must go!

greetings everyone!  the studio is freshly restocked for {3} more days of event filled fun! many unique & festive wares await! here are the hours....

and click DIRECTIONS so you can hop in your sleigh and be on your way! i sure hope you can make it out to take a peek! and like the salvaged bits of a sign i created per santa's instructions says....

...you really must go! and who doesn't want to listen to santa? your stocking's contents depend on it! thanks for swinging into my world of show & tell! now hitch up the reindeer and come on over to patinaWHITE's final event weekend for 2009!

happy day!