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Boo, Not Enough Time
October 4, 2007
By Barbara Martin, Executive Editor
Planning a two-day
trip to Atlanta has always proved challenging. It seems
I’m only halfway through my “must see” list before I need to rush to the
airport. First chance I get, I race to Kolo, Silk Trading Company, and Star
Provisions (to my benefit, conveniently located in the same block).
Kolo carries
many lines of fiberglass and composite planters that fool the eye into looking
amazingly like zinc or terracotta. At Silk Trading Company, I fall in love with
the huge selection of cotton ticking including strips that are oh so French.
Now I need to find time to make slipcovers for the battered rattan
loveseat exiled to my basement. To some they might be everyday dishes, but
because Star Provisions has a knack of displaying their wares as if they were
priceless, I linger too long. Don’t forget to pick up a cupcake to
go.
   The next day is
a fast and furious walk through the Atlanta Gift Show. It would be impossible to cover the
exhibits in four days, let alone my meager one. But, try I do. A visit with
JoAnn Salyers is a highlight. Her Halloween rattles are all lavishly presented
and ready for any loved trick-or-treater. Find her at www.tinseltrading.com and www.christmastraditions.com.
 
Links Kolo,
www.kolocollection.com Silk
Trading Company, www.silktrading.com
Star Provisions, www.starprovisions.com JoAnn
Salyers, www.christmastraditions.com Tinsel
Trading Company, www.tinseltrading.com
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Thanks so much for sharing. I'm off to
Atlanta to celebrate my 60th(!) and now I
have some great places to shop!
Posted By: Birthday Ol Gal
Thanks for all the great links. Just added
some to my favorites. I could spend days in
the Tinsel Trading Co. Wonderful fabrics.
Thinking they would make great covers for
the cushions I have just started bringing
in off the deck. Great ideas for next
year. Thanks.
Posted By: Patricia on the river.
Wow! such wonderful links!!
Thank you.
All are so inspiring.
Cata.
www.catascraft.blogspot.com
Posted By: cata
Love the photos! I've heard of Tinsel
Trading Co, would love to visit there, but
these others are new to me! I'll go visit
now, virtually!
*Heidi* of Everyday Cookies
Posted By: Heidi (http://journals.aol.com/hwoodred/everyday-cookies/)
That fabric is beautiful. I love those
vintage looking Halloween decorations are too
cute. I'm off to check out those sites.
Posted By: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty
Barbara, I love that you said To some they
might be everyday dishes, but because Star
Provisions has a knack of displaying their
wares as if they were priceless, I linger
too long, tho personally, I don't think
there is a time limit on lingering!!!
Effective and appropriate display is SO
important in the presentation of
merchandise. Whether it is humble everyday
pottery or elegant china, it IS a priceless
treasure and should be displayed that way!
I love displays that inspire....
Posted By: DivaDeb http://decodivadebi.blogspot.com
Beautiful fabrics, I'm so glad to see that
HC has a blog! Blogging has become one of
my greatest creative outlets! Suzy
Posted By: http://www.georgiapeachez.typepad.com
Love all things Halloween! Thanks for the
preview.
Oh, how fun! Thank you for all the links!
The fabric is wonderful, and I love those
little smiling pumpkin faces!
Fun stuff!
Melissa
The Inspired Room
Posted By: http://theinspiredroom.wordpress.com
I LOVE those Halloween rattles...cute gifts for the grandkids. Thanks for sharing
Posted By: Kate L
Wooo hooo a new blog!!
Posted By: pamkittymorning.blogspot.com
Barbara,thanks for all of the support these
past few years. Your magazine is wonderful,
beautifully shot & a pleasure to read (of
course I might be biased having been in it
several times)! Showcasing artists as you
do is very special and one of the reasons
why we have your magazine on our front
counter.Thanks again
Posted By: Marcia - Tinsel Trading
wow, Barbara, I was pleasantly surprised
to find these nice words and photos about my
items at the gift show in Atlanta. Thanks so
much. JoAnn Salyers
Posted By: JoAnn Salyers, Cottage Collage
That would be an exciting adventure
wandering through the gift show! Maybe
someday I will get to go! Thanks for all
the great links.
Posted By: Teresa - http://teresaksheeley.typepad.com
So Wonderful to find out you have a blog!
Love it!
Will look in often!
Sandra Evertson
www.sandraevertson.blogspot.com
Posted By: Sandra Evertson
I just came from Atlanta and wish I had
known! I was taking an 86 year old friend
to spend her birthday with her twin sister
so not much time for shopping. I will be
going back tho on my own time at a later
date and am glad for the info.
Posted By: s. leach
Barb, thanks for the tips on places to see
and shop while in Altanta. I look forward
to finding and lingering!!
Posted By: J Blakely, San Diego
Sometimes it is all so overwhelming...all
this stuff! I am in a down sizing mode,
however, I still like seeing what you find
and appriciate all of those who still have
the energy to collect...especially the flea
market stuff as it is just another form of
recycling...and not a support of
China's junk. CBMCP
When ever I see you face walk into our booth
the smile is the one you give to family,kiss
& hug and keep talking to the client. They
look and know you must be someone IMPORTANT
That you are Barbara It is always my honor
to work with you when ever the job calls for
the Stylist in your pocket !!! Ciao bella!
Posted By: Rosemary Warren
P.S. Barbara you know the best places to
enjoy your nurture time. Provisions on
Howell Mill was shared with me by my
friend / realtor in Atlanta 4 years ago It
is magnificent a must enjoy place !!!
Posted By: Rosemary Warren
What a great photo of you, Barbara. It
totally captures your personality. Forget
about Atlanta. When are you coming back to
lovely Columbus, Ohio?
Posted By: Mary McPhail, WonderfulGraffiti.com
Barbara, thanks for all the great info on
Atlanta stores. I've put Atlanta on my must-
shop list. I look foward to hearing about
more unique places to visit.......you seem
to have a knack for finding them!!!
Posted By: Betty Ciottone
I am so appreciative of the visual
inspiration everybody is bringing to the
table. Keep it going; share the joy!
love.
www.suzifiner.com
Posted By: suzi finer
Thank you for sharing the links to these
wonderful products. I love the ticking!
xo, Becky
Posted By: Sweet Cottage Dreams
Barbara, thanks for sharing (the pics AND
the links!). Wish I were there - I would
linger far too long myself, but seemingly
not long enough to drink in all the color
and pattern. Yummy inspiration for spring
color palettes for my new paper collections.
Oh how fun, I just looked up at my screen
and see a comment from Wonderful Grafitti -
how serendipitous - just yesterday I saw a
lovely wall quote done by them, featured
in another publication :o) Will be
calling on you Mary McPhail :o)
LOVE the community you're building Barbara.
Terri Conrad
Terri Conrad Designs
Posted By: http://www.terriconraddesigns.typepad.com
Thanks fo the preview!
Anne Delisle
Quebec City
These fabrics are beautiful...and the
halloween decorations fantastic. Thank you
for sharing your secrets! they are safe
with me. :)
Nana
Posted By: Designs by nana
Wow! I just love to read all the comments.
It's refreshing to read and see all the
positive things going on in the world.
Thanks!
http://bagitup4me-neko.blogspot.com/
Posted By: Neko
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