Vintage Lynchburg

If you have have been on social media at all the past few weeks and you live in the Central Virginia area, there is a good chance your news feed has been full of #vlsp2014! Maybe you know all about Vintage Lynchburg, or maybe this is your first time hearing about it, either way here is some information that may interest you.

Vintage Lynchburg  is a biaunual event that takes place in Lynchburg, Virginia. Started by Leah Wiebe the woman behind Regeneration, these Spring and Holiday markets are juried events featuring vintage, antique, repuprosed and hand made goods from local vendors. This year Pastiche at Main is both co-host and vendor at this event. Not only will a number of the creatives from the Pastiche family have their own booths but, Pastiche will have a booth and will be showcasing Miss Muster Seed Milk Paint on a variety of items.

Not only does Vintage Lynchburg encourage people to shop local (think etsy in your back yard) it also strives to give back to the community. The 2014 Spring Market will be benefiting The Motherhood Collective, a non profit group that seeks to serve mothers in the Lynchburg area by providing support and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood. A portion of the admission proceeds will be benefiting this group and many vendors will also be contribution a portion of their sales to the group.

I (Joy) am particularly excited about this years Spring Market. After attending many times in the past this will be my first time participating at a vendor. I also had a chance to participate in some of the prep as a member of The Motherhood Collective volunteer staff. Being able to be part of something that brings together so many things I am passionate about (including Pastiche!) has been a dream! Hope to see you there!

 For more information on the Spring Market scroll down or check out on of the many helpful links.

 
When: THIS Saturday, May 24th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Where: Downtown Lynchburg on the corner of 8th and Commerce in the big parking lot.

How Much:  $3.00 per person (Kids are free/Cash Only)
 

Vintage Lynchburg Facebook page
Vintage Lynchburg Website
Regneration Facebook page
Pastiche at Main Facebook page
Vendor List
The Motherhood Collective
#VLSP2014

Girls Night Out!

 

If you have been on the Pastiche at Main Facebook page at all lately you have probably seen the flyer for this weekend's Girl's Night Out event at Pastiche at Main and Cao Artisan Chocolates. However, you may still have a few questions. So, today on the blog I have a quick question/answer session with Haley about this weekend.

Who would enjoy this event?
This is an event for  women of all ages that enjoy hanging out with girlfriends or family browsing & shopping local companies & handmade goods. Enjoying a dessert bar & getting a little pampering!

How will the evening work?

You start at either location & wrap up at the other! There is not set time frame, so you can take as much time as you need.

What is covered in the cost?

Discounted gel manicures and organized vendor shopping from Stella & Dot, Thirty-one, and Pampered chef.
Cao Artisan chocolate will have a massage therapist and a dessert bar. 

Will Pastiche be doing anything special for the event?

We are offering the discounted manicures by Taylor'd nails, refreshments, and will be debuting the  "Out of Twig" clothing line that just joined the shop! We never open on Sundays, so this is going to be a special event.

Is there anything else we won't want to miss?

There are 3 door prizes being handed out that evening, so you won't want to miss this fun night of celebrating & relaxing!

P.S. If you check out Pastiche at Main on Facebook you could win two tickets to this awesome event!

Furniture Friday (2nd Edition)

Last week me and my two younger girls swung by Pastiche at Main to drop off some inventory. While were there we decided to take some pictures for this month's Furniture Friday.

The first piece we liked was this drop-side table by Pastiche at Main. Growing up we had a drop sided table in the kitchen some of my favorite memories took place around that table. I think this table would be perfect in an eat in kitchen, an entry way, or behind a sofa. The splash of color on the legs is Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. (Side note, did you know you can take a workshop to learn how to use this paint at home?) The painted legs just add such a fun pop to any room. What do you think?

This gorgeous dinning room table by Colony Furniture Co. is made from reclaimed lath wood. Normally the idea of wood tables make me nervous. With so many kids running around I am worried about them nicking and dinging anything wood. The great thing about reclaimed wood is that it already has natural grooves and dings so I don't have to worry about what my kids may do to it. Right now we have a folding table for a dinning room table but, when we are ready for a "real" table this is high on my list of styles! 

If you are out this weekend looking for something unique for the home be sure to swing by and take a look.

Happy weekend!

Happy Spring!

Spring has sprung and our creatives have been busy filling the shop with beautiful items perfect for your Easter baskets and Spring celebrations.

I have a baby shower tomorrow and I am seriously considering one of these adorable pillow covers by Chic Renovations as a gift. Perfectly cute with out screaming "baby".

4th Generation Designs has a whole a whole lot of new pieces perfect for adding a pop to your Easter outfit. I recently had a custom piece made and I can't wait to show you all pictures!

I know I have shared these finger puppets by Little Paper Crane before, but I just can't get over them. How cute would they look in a basket? 

Twenty23 even has the guys covered! Why not make a statement at Prom, or even just for a night out on the town, with one of these bold ties?

This weekend is supposed to be beautiful and full on sunshine so get down town and come see us.... but first.... coffee!

Meet the Creative: Anita of Little Paper Crane

Welcome to our second installment of the Meet the Creative series. We hope these short question/answer posts help you get to know each of are talented contributors on a more personal level. 

Name: Anita Fontaine
Brand/Company: Little Paper Crane

How did you end up doing what you do now?
When I was in high school I took a jewelry making class, on a whim. I had no prior interest in it, but I needed to fill my schedule and it sounded intriguing! I loved it, so I took a second class. For years I never revisited jewelry making. When I moved to Virginia in 2007 my husband was roofing and tearing copper roofs off of historic homes in downtown. I had been making beaded earrings to sell to friends and thought it would be fun to invest in tools to try cutting metal and use some of the roofing scraps from my husband. I started selling really rustic pieces at a local boutique called Folk (it used to be open where Bittersweet is now). That began the baby steps of my career in jewelry making.

What is your favorite thing you have ever created?
Can I be really cheesy and say my favorite things I have created are my two girls? Besides that I think my favorite jewelry design to date is my Dreamcatcher necklaces. They are a labor of love but I really enjoy playing with the composition of each one, choosing charms that compliment and balance one another.

Photo Credit: Little Paper Crane

Are you working on any new projects or learning any new techniques?
I'm really hoping to branch out into working with some sterling silver this year. I'm also dying to learn some new skills including soldering and casting. It will really broaden my horizons!

Photo Credit: Little Paper Crane

Where is your favorite place to create? 
I love sitting on my porch in the spring and summer. Most of my work is really mobile; I can carry it to various places in my house and set up a little studio of sorts. Though I do have a home studio...I like my porch better!

Photo Credit: Little Paper Crane

What inspires you most?
Other artists inspire me more than anything! I love seeing what other people are working on which is part of the reason Pastiche is such a lovely store to be a part of...so many creative people to bounce ideas off of.

What is your creative soundtrack? 
I am usually so in the zone that I don't even hear the music I put on!

What do you love most about what you do?
So many things! I'm bad at choosing favorites but I'll say I love that I can draw an idea on paper then cut that idea out of copper!?!! That's why I love custom work! I can cut your ideas out of copper too!!

Photo Credit: Little Paper Crane

Where to find Anita online.
Blog: http://littlepapercrane.wordpress.com/
Instgram: http://instagram.com/littlepapercraneshop#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlepapercranejewelry

And of course you can always find Anita's pieces in the shop! 

Furniture Feature Friday (1st Edition)

One of the things I love about walking into Pastiche is how inspired I feel. The first time I walked in I hadn't created anything in about six months and  walked out ready to sit down at my sewing machine. Now I find myself popping in whenever I am in need of a quick creative boost. From new color combinations, to a new home decor piece, to a fun way to style something, I always come away with fresh ideas to try at home. 

One of my favorite things about Haley is her ability to take pieces from a variety of creatives and stage something beautiful and cohesive. The best part is that almost every piece you see is something you can take home! I love Pastiche for gift items, but did you know that most of the furniture pieces there aren't just for display but for sale? 

To help bring a little extra home decor inspiration to your life we will be doing a Furniture Feature Friday here on the blog! And, unlike a picture in a magazine, these pieces are easy to track down. See something you like? Stop by the shop and take a look in person. 

This little white table makes my heart skip a beat. I can see it by my bed, or writing chair, or see it in a bathroom even. So many uses! 

I love a good hutch, and this blue is a popular color right now. I can see this in an entry way as a very contained mud room.

How would YOU use these pieces? We would love to hear your thoughts and see pictures of pieces from Pastiche you have styled in your home!

First Fridays at Pastiche at Main

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? Tomorrow is March 7^th, which means… First Fridays! 

What is First Fridays?

Once a month over 20 different art organizations and galleries stay open late making it a little easier for the public to enjoy them. In case you have never attended a First Fridays Event you can find out more about them over HERE.

First Fridays at Pastiche at Main.

This month we are featuring a local artist as well as holding a Meet the Creative at Pastiche.

Emily Flint:

Emily earned a BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA in Art Education from the Virginia Commonwealth University. After a brief career teaching art in Richmond Public Schools, she decided to pursue painting. Emily recently returned to the Lynchburg area to live and work in a little cabin on the James River with her bluetick hound, Simon. She began showing her work in the spring of 2013, and was the recipient of the Best in Show Award at the 2013 Lynchburg Art Festival. Emily recently received Second Place in the 5th Annual Riverviews Juried Art Show. See more of Emily’s work at www.emilyflint.com

Mikael Blido:

Mikael Blido is the creative behind Blido Pottery. You will have the chance to browse his amazing work and have a chance to meet him and get to know more about his inspiration and creative process.  

So brush of the winter blahs and head down town for an evening of creative insight and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there!