Happy Thanksgiving...

Wishing everyone a safe and Thanksgiving!!  

Stay tuned for new items and don't forget to SHOP my sale page in my ETSY Store!!! 

www.scarlettedove.etsy.com  

Christmas Showcase...Shop Local...Support Artists!!

It's here...the Christmas Showcase!!!

Join me and my team at this year's CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE Saturday & Sunday Nov. 22--23!!  Shop local at over 500 artisan booths...INDOORS...Get a jump start on your Christmas Shopping.

My booth numbers are: EH34 & EH35

Hope to see you there!!!

Join me for Dia de los Muertos at La Villita's 'Muertos Fest'

Dia de los Muertos is here!!  Celebrating Day of the Dead is my most favorite 'festive celebration'...ever!!  Throughout San Antonio you can find mini shrines and alters dedicated to loved ones who have passed.  If you drive by cemeteries, you can see families having picnics or reunions on the gravesite of a loved one.  The scent of marigolds is heavy in the air during Dia de los Muertos.  Seeing people dressed as 'calacas' or 'catrinas' at Starbucks or the grocery store is very common.  In San Antonio, this is the second favorite celebration with Fiesta (during April) being the first.

Super-Breif history...

The tradition of Dia de los Muertos originates in Latin America.  Assured that the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness, Dia de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life.  The celebration recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a continuum with birth, childhood, and growing up to become a contributing member of the community.  On Dia de los Muertos, the dead who are still considered part of the community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with their loved ones.

That's where the awesome celebrations take place!!  I will be spending my Dia de los Muertos at the 'Muertos Fest' at La Villita.  This two day celebration includes live music, original Day of the Dead Art (that's where I come in...I'm a vendor inside Maverick Plaza), living altar, dance, drum and puppet procession (<---the BEST PART of the whole celebration), live poetry and more!

This celebration of life is a must-see event!!  It's free and open to the public.  Saturday's fun begins at 10:00am and continues through 11:00pm.  For more information click on the image for schedule of events.

I'll have more pics during the week!

Join me at Say Sí's 'Muertitos Fest'

It's Muertitos Fest at Say Sí this weekend!!!  Join me this Friday night (October 31st) at the annual Muertito Fest.  Check out the amazing student artwork, seriously these kids are super-talented, beautiful elaborate altars, food (Pan de Muerto <----best bread ever) live music and dance, and artisan booths.  Our booth is located outside the main entrance by the music.  The event is free and open to the public.  Hope to see you there!!!

Olé Market is here!!!!

Today began the first of four fun-filled days of shopping at the Holiday Olé Market sponsored by the Junior League of San Antonio (JLSA).

Luckily Wednesday's set-up only took 3 hours to complete.  What normally takes between 4-6 hours to pull together we did the set-up in just 3 hours.  Here's a before picture of our booth:

People don't really get all the hard-work (unpacking, lifting, displaying) and creativity it takes to put your booth together and make it look inviting-- with such a small space (10' x 10').  I give my team...my boyfriend, my mom, and my aunt... mad props for helping me pull my vision together in cramped quarters.  Good job guys!

I use tables to set-up and grid screens to hang up my artwork, however; looking around at other booths, and their elaborate set-ups (some booths had dressing rooms, chandeliers, and a lounge area for your significant other to rest while you shop) I think I  need to step-up my game.  I am very pleased with the over-all turn out, but I think I need to change things up a bit.  Maybe one big furniture piece?  Or perhaps a dedicated 'try-on' area.  Hmm... suggestions are welcomed!

Here's my booth after set-up:

I try to have my jewelry in categories: Frida and Mexican Folk Art, PaperDoll Courtyard, Santitos Collection, CowGirl Junk, and Piggies and Pearls...but in the end everything just comes together as people come in to shop and try things on.  I think my booth gives a very comfy, eye-candy vibe!

Now to get ready for tomorrow!  Remember my team and I will be at a the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall until Sunday.  Hope to see you there!

Getting ready for the Junior League of San Antonio Olé Market...

Well Christmas is almost upon us!  Join me next week at the Junior League of San Antonio's "Olé Market".... four fun-filled days of shopping till you drop!  The event consist of over 120 merchants from all over the country (Scarlette Dove included!!), four special events for the whole family, silent auctions, prize drawings, and lots of fun!

Proceeds from the event advance the Junior League of San Antonio's mission to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve our community.

Tickets and more information regarding the schedule of events can be found on the Junior League's website: www.jlsa.org

Hope to see you there!

Location: San Antonio Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall

3201 E. Houston

San Antonio, TX 78219

October 16th: Sneak Peak-- Holiday Olé Market opens with a Sneak Peek where guests will enjoy private shopping, silent auctions, hors d'oeuvers, drinks, live music, and a big screen and bourbon for the men while the women shop!

October 17th: First full day of shopping!

October 18th: Fun for the whole family...pancake brunch by Magnolia Pancake Haus, and a performance by Ballet San Antonio's Nutcracker company....shopping!

October 19th: Youth Orchestra of San Antonio will perform....shopping!

Get Accessorized for Fall....

Welcome Fall 2014 with new designs!  Layers of Pearls, crystals, and dazzling new hair jewelry!

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Happy Birthday America!!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Gift Certificate!!

If you're not following me on Facebook, now is the perfect time to start!  Find this post (see image below) on my Facebook feed and leave a comment to be entered to with a $25.00 gift certificate to spend at my website!!  Although sharing is not required, but if you do share the link  and your name is drawn...you will also receive an extra surprise!!  (offer expires: July 4th 2014)

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Coming soon to the PaperDoll Courtyard Collection.... vintage Flapper Ladies clutch purses!!

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An Affair of the Heart Summary

In the blink of an eye Affair of the Heart was here...and then it was gone.  It was such a different selling experience than the local art festivals I do.  There were tons of gorgeous things...vintage clothing, pet boutiques, and every delicious smelling candle and potpourri imaginable!!  I spent most of my free-time shopping!!  Let's just say I now have a very stylish Yorkie... :)

Everyone at the show had some elaborate booth displays.  Some were just jaw-dropping gorgeous involving chandeliers, crystals, and the coolest shabby-chic furniture.  At first I was intimidate because I had my tiny 10' x 10' booth while others had huge 10' x 40' and in some cases 10' x 60' spaces.  Although my space was one of the smallest...it worked perfect for me.  Take a look...

I was able to set-up everything up and showcase a few new items such as my clutch purses and Audrey Hepburn pillows.  I did sell one of my new hand painted cloth Matryoshka Dolls (sad and happy emotions!) and tons of jewelry, which means I will soon be back in the studio making more necklaces and tons of new earrings.  

I want to thank those of you that stopped by and said hi.  It was nice ands comforting seeing friendly faces and meeting new people.  Once again me and my artwork stuck out like a sore thumb because I was the only one selling Mexican Folk Art and Dia de los Muertos items, but it drew people into the booth.  Who doesn't love a colorful skull?!

I do have one more late summer (early fall) show coming up so be sure to stay tuned and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more details.

Have a good week!

-Jen

Join me this weekend at An Affair of the Heart

This weekend An Affair of the Heart comes to San Antonio.  Known as a shopper's paradise, Scarlette Dove will have a booth (#176) at this 3 day jammed packed show!  Tonight we are packing up the entire studio for tomorrow's set-up.  I have some exciting new items that are premiering at the show...

Hope to see you there!!

Hello April...

Time has flown!

This year started with a huge BANG!!  This February I participated in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo as a vendor.  The experience was incredible!  The show lasted the entire month of February...which is the longest I've ever participated in any event.  My Cowgirl Junk collection was a huge hit at the Rodeo.  Who doesn't love Turquoise and sassy vintage cowgirls??  My booth stood out  like a colorful soar thumb...filled with sugar skulls, mosaics, mermaids, and Frida Kahlo items.  There were a handful of people that of course, didn't 'get me' or 'understand my art' (I actually over heard a cowboy tell his girlfriend that he did not understand what the obsession was with skulls)...his loss!  Other people welcomed me and told me my jewelry and artwork were a refreshing change compared to the 'cookie-cutter' booths.  In all I had a fabulous time and meet some really nice people.  I'm so looking forward to next years Rodeo!

Here's a pic of my booth set-up.  It was a tight fit, but we managed to show everything and give people plant of walking room.

Soon after the Rodeo, I started getting ready for Fiesta which is this month!!  Busy...and super excited!!  My first show of the month is this weekend's Starving Artist at La Villita.  (see flyer below)

My booth is located in Maverick Plaza.  I've been working on some new things and have been adding to my growing PaperDoll Courtyard collection as well as my Santitos Collection.  Hopefully the weather will be beautiful!  If you're out and about this weekend definitely come to Starving Artist.

Stay tuned for more coming events and new items...

Until next time!