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Monday, May 30, 2011

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This weekend, we attended an art show at Children's Harbor.  Children's Harbor is a camp on Lake Martin near Alexander City, Alabama, that provides services for seriously ill children and their families.  The annual art show draws over thirty regional artists, and this year did not disappoint.

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Scenes from Children's Harbor Art Show



Shanley Belle and I loved Jeffrey Long's booth.  Jeffrey is an artist who also makes handmade, fragranced soy candles poured in original vintage and antique glassware.  He attends the World's Longest Yard Sale (127 Corridor Sale), and buys lovely containers for his candles.  I love how Jeffrey combines his environmental sensibilities and appreciation for the past into his eco-friendly and beautiful candles.   Jeffrey had sold all of his art by the time we arrived at his booth, so I can't share any of his art with you (and we did not get to purchase any of his art, either).

Here are a few pictures of Jeffrey, Shanley Belle, and Jeffrey's adorable booth.

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Shanley wanted a candle for her dorm, so she chose the Southern Afternoon candle in a purple glass. It smells like heaven: the scent is a combination wisteria and sweet iced tea. You can't get any more Southern than that!


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I chose the Sunny South scent that smells like lemon and verbena.



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It was so hard to choose from the different lovely scents!

What have you been doing this Memorial Day weekend?  I would love to hear from you!

Please join Nita @ Mod Vintage Life for her Mod Mix Monday.

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Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill

17 comments

  1. RosettaMay 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Oltre le candele sono belli anche i bicchieri!Baci,Rosetta

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  2. MarydonMay 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love how these candles are presented & the aromas have to be fun. Come visit me tomorrow, Ricki ... then you can read about THIS weekend, experiences for sure.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  3. laurieMay 30, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    beautiful,, wish a I had a sniffing button, you know,,, so I could smell the aroma

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  4. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What a great idea!! My girlfriend is always looking for ideas for her churches holiday bazaar I am going to forward this to her. Me, I have been sprucing up my front patio this weekend, it was looking pretty tired!!

    Carol

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  5. SherryMay 30, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love the candles and the glasses they are in... so sweet! I wish I could smell them, as well! I am recovering from jetlag today. And hubby is resting his painful neck (a disability he has had for a few years). So, let the unpacking and laundry continue! Cheers!

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  6. Nita {ModVintageLife}May 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    What pretty candles and what a great idea to put them in such lovely containers. I love lemon candles in the summer. That is my favorite. Thanks so much for linking up to my party!

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  7. BethMay 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I love the candles being crystal goblets. Fantastique! :D
    Happy Memorial Day weekednd to you, as well.

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  8. GinaMay 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I wish I could smell the candles, I bet they smell great! I love how they are put in the vintage glasses, that's a unique idea.

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  9. GaylaMay 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Those candles look amazing. I have a soft heart for old glassware and for candles!! I would be in trouble. I hope you like the coffeecake! Thanks for visiting!

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  10. Diane WritesMay 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I love the elegant glass containers of the candles. It looks so posh! Have a great extended weekend :-)!

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  11. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 30, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh these look so pretty!! I bet they smell wonderful.

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  12. CindyMay 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Oh I love soy candles, yours must smell divine! I love the vintage glasses that they are in.
    I live in Canada so it was business as usual today, our long weekend this month was the weekend before celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  13. WillowMay 30, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    What wonderful candles they are. I love making candles too and putting them into pretty containers. You just have to be careful of some old containers breaking due to hot wax and wick.

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  14. DaniellaMay 31, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    OOooooo!! The event sounds so wonderful and inspiring! It must be awesome!!
    Those candles do sound heavenly!!
    I've seen the "worlds longest yardsale" on TV!! I've always wanted to go!!!
    xxDaniella

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  15. d e l i g h tJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I adore the candles in vintage glasses. So creative and beautiful. Great photos!

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    These candles are beautiful! I wish I could run across some of them! ♥

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  17. A Few PenniesJune 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Sweet idea for vintage stemware and candles; lovely post!

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