Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

These are going fast! Call to reserve one for yourself or your favorite family for Christmas! While supply lasts... 209 728 1251 ext #45

She's Back! Wow! on Twitpic

She's Back! Wow! on Twitpic

Linda Abernathy is back at Ironstone today and Saturday. Check out her jewelry for the bottle! Taking a nice bottle of wine to that party? Dress it up! Pick up one of Linda's elegant pieces of jewelry for the bottle.

Then, take care of yourself with one of her stunning beaded pieces. Earrings, bracelets and necklaces. LInda also does custom work. Come meet her and see how she does her magic.

Bead Weaver Linda Abernathy demonstrating her art

Artist Linda Abernathy is hard at work, creating even more new designs today & Sunday at Ironstone's Heritage Museum.  Such intricate beadwork, it is fascinating to watch as each piece slowly grows into a beautiful design.

Using seed beads, coral and other natural stones, Linda's pieces have a unique quality of individuality.

Bead Weaver Linda Abernathy demos today & Sunday @ Ironst... on Twitpic

Ironstone Museum is excited to have Bead Weaver & Artist Linda Abernathy with us today and Sunday. Come see Linda working her magic with her stunning bead jewelry/art. Stay tuned for more images.
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Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

First day with the Marble Game Boards and they are going fast! These will be gone by Christmas. If you are interested, please call now to reserve yours! Limited to stock on hand. Busy day for Games today!

Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

Marble Game boards back! Only $60. Limited quantity. Call now... on Twitpic

Sounds of the Season

Tis that time of year again! "Sounds of the Season - A Family Affair" is back at Ironstone November 27th.  This years theme is a Country Family Get together.  I had the pleasure of participating last year with the Cowboy Country Theme. What a fun evening!  Sounds of the Season is a live show, family oriented with no limit to join in and sing along if you like.  It truly is an event you can take the whole family to.   We had little ones dancing to the songs up front with the musicans last year. They were so cute and having so much fun!  After the show is a wonderful supper.  Ironstone does require reservations so Chef James prepares enough food! So do make your reservations now, 209-728-1251 ext. 11. Adults are $35. 12 & Under, $25 for both the show and supper!  It is a wonderful way to get into the warm and fuzzy family holiday spirit, have a great meal and a good time as well. Join us!

Up and Running! Pottery & Jewelry Oh My!

 Up and running! Didn't take June long to put together a beautiful display of her pottery and jewelry. June & Bill Vaughn potter is a must see. Come by and take a look before they all find new homes!

On a more serious note, I was able to model one of the jewelry pieces on Wednesday. The attention it drew was almost embarrasing.  I was first drawn to June's pottery as I mentioned in an earlier post, but, wearing this piece of jewelry and wearable art raised my level of awareness to the complexity of their designs beyond the pottery. As I showed the details and explained the craftsmanship to our Museum guests, the piece began to take on a life of its own. Complex, stunning and extremely artful, I ended up naming the piece as if it were quite alive. And it was for me for that time I had the honor of wearing it. It was like a partnership between us.  I became a vehicle for the piece to move and live as it was intended to.  Wierd? Maybe, maybe not.  You must be the judge.