AND A LITTLE UNEXPECTED HUMOR IN SOUTH PASADENA CA!
A trip to CA is never complete without a trip to Zinnia's.
When I was there in September they had just moved to their new store a few doors from their old store. This visit the store was overflowing with goodies that I had not seen before. I am so fond of owner Tamara and in awe of her creative displays and inspiring inventory. She is unique to say the least.
Look at this chandelier that hangs in the store.
It is decorated with a zillion ribbons and paper ornaments. Tassels and dolls and trinkets have been hung from it with abandon.
I guess I said all the right things while I was in the store because I was invited to an art party at Tamara's creative and whimsical home the next night. Talk about a great Christmas present!
(L-R: Tamara, me, Joe, Sukie, Tyn, Paul, Shar and Linda.) Photo by Storey Tolkin
Tamara gave us all a stack of 2"x2" mini canvasses to finish (she also gave us a great dinner) in a given amount of time. The locals brought their own materials, but lucky me I got to use Tam's stuff. When we were finished we were able to chose one from each other's work. Great idea and we had so much fun.
Mine
Some of Paul's
Joe's
Linda's
Sukie's (one of Tamara's bling-y ones on top right.
I didn't get a photo of all the canvasses and I am truly sorry for they were all very wonderful.
Thank you Tamara for including me. I had a great time!
Hi Ginny,
Such cute little canvases. I just signed up for a black and white inchie swap. They are so small.
Would it be cheating if I made art on a larger piece of cardstock and then cut it into 1 x 1 pieces?
xoxo
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 07:37 PM
We loved having you! You were a great surprise! Tamara is great at organizing these little gems called "art parties"! We'll have to do it again....only bigger.
Paul
Posted by: paul Murray | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 10:40 PM
You are so very welcome, having you there was my little gift, it was such a wonderful treat to have you there with all of us, it was a great night and a blessed way to begin the new year, thank you. Happy New Year XXOOO Tam
Posted by: Tamara Tolkin | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 01:02 AM
Looks like a huge load of fun! Your trip sounds great.
Posted by: Judi | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 08:57 PM