Adornments at Art Fusion 2009
We’re going to be a part of Art Fusion 2009 at the Factory! This is a big art show held every year on Artists Row at the Factory. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Factory. It really was an old oven manufacturing plant that has been turned into an indoor mall. It’s full of shops, restaurants, art studios, galleries and offices on Franklin Road and Liberty Pike in Franklin, TN. That’s so you can find it next week when you come for the big show.
Art Fusion 2009
There’s going to be a lot going on over the weekend and best of all…
You’re Invited!
3rd Annual Art Fusion Show
Friday, June 5, 1-9 p.m.
Art Show and Reception
Friday evening reception, from 6 – 9 p.m.
Wine tasting by Del Rio Wine & Spirits,
music by Jack Grant, gourmet food by Garden Gate Catering,
and of course, great art.
This year’s juried art show is bigger and better than ever.
Fine art and craft by members of the
Arts Council and artists from The Row @ the Factory.
Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art Show and Sale continues all day.
Music by Orchestra Nashville, 1 – 3 pm.
The Factory at Franklin, Building 12
Here are a couple of pictures from last years show.
Jack Grant singing
John Cannon, artist on the Row
will be downstairs on the Row for this event with some samplings of our work
(Alexis, Lucinda and Laura)
and that of our artists; Tom Turnbull, Paul Ferrell, Patricia Ferrell,Charlie Thompson, Belinda Short and Steamy Raimon.
Here’s a sneak preview!
'Downward Facing Girl' - Pen and ink drawing by Laura Lempke
Handwoven and pieced pillow by Lucinda Harshey
Silver Chain Mail and Pearl necklace by Alexis Anbari
And so much more! It’s going to be a blast and a great way to see what artists in Middle Tennessee are doing.
Cati and Tom finally get hitched!
Congratulations Tom and Cati!!!
Cati & Tom
Unfortunately their special day was graced with constant rain (though I hear this is lucky!). Thankfully this couple is one of those rare, easy going couples that took it all in stride! The reception was held at Cati’s parents’ house in Cabot, Arkansas and when the rain started the couple’s families just pitched in together to move all the tables and tents together to shelter the bridal party and guests as much as possible. Of course, everyone ended up wet anyways- but no one seemed to mind. There were more important things going on: food, music, dancing, and cake!
The Moore Harshey Band
The band set up in the garage and got the party started off to a great start!
Cati's Hair Pins
Of course we had to get a shot of Cati wearing a pair of Laura’s hair pins! They added just a touch of flair to her very classic, elegant do.
Lucinda and Alexis
Laura and Jim
Bubble Send Off
Cati’s wedding
The invitatins are out, the cermony is planned, the reception is down to last minute shopping. Cati’s big day is right around the corner. She was thrilled with the way her invitations turned out, she looks gorgeous in the dress she chose. Her family is all coming and she graduated from school. How much better could it be? Here’s a picture of the sample I made for her invitation. 
Laura drew this wonderful monogram for them using the last name initials…yes both names start with ‘B’ so no new initials needed.
And here’s the happy couple. Cati and Tom
Adornments welcomes new artist: Steamy Raimon!
Steamy Raimon comes to us from Las Vegas and ads a new element to our gallery: Viking-style drinking horns! Each one-of-a-kind horn is hand-carved and painted with traditional Norse writing and symbols to give it an authentic Viking feel. Each horn is sealed with wax to make it a functional drinking horn as well as a beautiful work of art!
Steamy Raimon
This piece is made from natural bull horn, imported from Northern Europe, and fitted with a removable leather strap with copper fittings for easy carrying. This drinking horn is completely functional, having been sealed with beeswax to enable it to carry large quantities of mead, beer and/or wine. The carvings, featuring The Midgard Serpent crossing itself in a traditional knot fashion and the words “Drink with the Gods” in both English and Elder Futhark Runes (old Norse) are hand carved and highlighted with red oil paint. The Midgard Serpent in Norse mythology is a huge serpent under the sea that surrounds the entire Earth and is often depicted as a dragon on the bows of Viking ships. This horn is a fine collector’s item or gift for the lover of Scandinavian heritage and lore (information provided by Steamy Raimon).
Viking-Style Drinking Horn
This drinking horn, also one-of-a-kind, is hand-carved and painted on natural ram’s horn. The carvings depict Elder Futhark (old Norse) runes and symbols of dedication to the Norse gods Odin and Tyr. A sealing of beeswax makes this horn capable of carrying a significant quantity of liguid (traditionally mead, beer or wine) and is similar to those historically used by Norse shamans for ceremonies and rituals (Information provided by Steamy Raimon).
Shaman Ritual Ram's Horn
Steamy Raimon accepts commissions for his horns, appropriate for occasions as varied as historical reinactment occasions and marital drinking vessels as well as being excellent collector’s items for Scandinavian history enthusiasts.
Please join us in welcoming Steamy Raimon to Adornments!
NCS Renaissance Fair!
A while back we were invited to participate in a Ren. Fair at the Nashville Christian School, held in conjunction with their school play, “Much Ado About Nothing.” This is the first year that the school put together such a to-do, and it sounds like it’s likely to become a yearly event. We were eager to join- mostly because we heard there would be turkey legs!!
And there were..
Mmm... Turkey leg! Who wouldn't go to a Ren Fair for that!!
Take a look at our amazing sign! 
That’s right, we’re wearing costumes! Well…pseudo-costumes (they had wrist watches back then, right?)…
Adornments Sign! yes, we used blue tape to hang it..
We were asked to have a semi-working booth so that it would be somewhat educational as well. So Lucinda brought her loom and demonstrated weaving (of course…Laura and I were the mules for this venture…)
Lucinda weaving!
While Laura was hard at work on some new jewelry!
Look at all that bling!
Of course, the biggest problem of the day was the weather… It was rather windy which caused all of our pretties to keep being blown over. So I spent my time (when not eating funnel cakes and roasted corn!) putting every thing back upright.
It's perfect!
At least, until the rain called an end to the day. In all though, many funnel cakes were had and oohs and aahs abounded! Thanks to NCS for having us!!
And a good time was had by all!
The Weddings by Adornments Open House:
Weddings By Adornments Open House
Here are the pics from the Adornments Open House! We had a blast! Enjoy!
You must register to get the bag!
Lovely Dresses & Accessories by A Bride's Big Day! Thanks Sherry!
Tasty Treats by Schakolad! Thanks Taylor!
We got to keep the leftover truffles- oh so tasty- oh so dangerous!
The Spectacular Grays! (Not a great pic, sorry. One workshop with the Grays has not taught me all of their secrets...yet!)
Our two lovely models: Rhea and Alice. Thanks Ladies!
Alexis & Lucinda (Lucinda's eyes were closed in every picture!)
Who won the necklace, you ask? Why Michelle Hartz, that's who! Congratulations Michelle!
Thanks to all of our wonderful participants and fabulous vendors! You are all amazing!
