CALM'S ANTIQUE SHOW October 14-16, 2011

CALM's

Antiques and Decorative Vintage Arts

Show and Sale

.....is here again with 80 quality dealers

and Montano's Antique Glass Repair

CHINA BLUES............

18th c. Chinese Export, 19th c. English Brushstroke Ironstone,

Venetian Murano Goblets, 19th c. Russian Samovars

Lena By Design

 (CALM Website Photos)

located at Earl Warren Show Grounds (Hwy 101 at Las Positas)

Friday 11-6pm

Saturday 11-6pm

Sunday 11-5pm

FREE PARKING

$6 Adults, $5 Senior (62+) / Child (under 12)

includes return privileges

This show is amazing and not to be missed!

Antique Rug Connection - sales , repair, cleaning

Dianne and Margo of the CALM Ausiliary at the Ticket Desk

Char's Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Cynthia Belliveau Design

Charity benefit for Child Abuse Listening & Mediation (CALM)

Note:  This is a partial repost as the show visits Santa Barbara 3x per year. Dates are current and correct
to see photos of the past antique show go to Archives - CALM Antique Show
for more information:  http://www.calmantiqueshow.com/

Remnants of the Past Vintage Show

Best Vintage Show Ever!

On a gorgeous fall day, Saturday, October 8th, my friend Marilyn and I drove 100 miles up the coast to San Louis Obispo to attend the much anticipated bi-annual Remnants of the Past Vintage Show created by a very talented Judy Watkins.  This is the third year that I have attended this wonderful event.  I really didn't think it could get any better....it did!  After several magazine features on the show, the wonderful Barn in Nipomo could no longer contain the show, so this was the first year of the SLO show at the Madonna Expo Center...and what a show it was!

After attending the show at the wonderful farm in Nipomo, we were sure some of the big barn charm would be lost. Not even a bit!  Extremely well organized in every detail, from parking to shuttle to the actual organization of the event.  Lots of easily accessible bathrooms, designated eating areas, and great flow to the Vendor set-up.  There was even a "Man-Cave" to accomodate husbands, children and tired shoppers.  A special room with comfortable chairs, a coffee a snack bar and a large screen tv playing the vintage "Marbury" sitcom.

What a fun day of talent, treasures and creativity on display!  Put this website in your address book or follow Judy's blog so that you know the date of the Spring show! See link below.

Wonder whoooo this wise owl went home with...

These charming Vendors got our vote for the #1 Designed Booth

I LOVE birdcages...especially with these birds...

very clever ideas

 Wish that was moi! A Diva, I mean.

 A Yule Tree made out of curly willow, burlap ribbons and stuff

 creative displays

 love the boat with the curley willow

 a wonderful statue

 vintage ledger sheets could tell a story or two

While enjoying a delicious lunch, we met a couple who had come from Northern CA to SLO for the weekend to enjoy the area's wine country, and discovered the Remnants Show.  This is a two-day event, so if you are coming from out of the area, plan to make it a full get-a-way. 

Judy will have information for accomodations on her website.  The SLO area has become well known for their wonderful Edna Valley wines and the town of SLO has recently been named the "Happiest Place in the USA" by National Geographic author Dan Buettner (as featured on Oprah). 

click here for Remnants' Web Site and here for a downloadable map to wine country



CALM Antique Show January 29, 30 & 31

CALM's Antique and Vintage Decorative Arts Show & Sale

held at Earl Warren Show Grounds at Las Positas and Via Real

Friday 11-7 pm

Saturday 11- 6 pm

Sunday 11- 5 pm

Adults $6

Seniors (62+) $5

Children under 12 - free

all inlcude return privileges

parking is free

http://www.calmantiqueshow.com/

This event, more popular now than ever, brings 80 of the finest Antiques Dealers to Santa Barbara, and is held three times each year, at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Here are some photos of the October Show to give you a peek into this gorgeously staged event with Vendors from all over the State of California, and some as far away as France.

This is the elegant display by Antiques Dealer and Designer, Lynn Russell, based in Los Angeles

Lynn features beautifully framed antique drawings of estate landscape plans from Europe including Germany, France and England. In addition to unique and exquisite china, Lynn also carries stunning American 'coin' sterling serveware dating back to Paul Revere. Be sure to stop by Lynn's wonderful booth.

This is the new designer fashion in upholstery and home decor...the use of antique and vintage burlap, beautifully displayed by Kimberly Fraser of 3 Fine Grains. One of a kind designs from antique European grain sacks dating back nearly a century or more.
http://www.3finegrains.com/

This display is featuring all things French!


A stunning array of rugs and carpets...

One of my favorites...this designer, Jeana Hurst, incorporates new gems and pearls with vintage clasps, broaches and pendants.



Jeana shares her gorgeously designed space with Rick Bastain & John Aragone of FFB Antiques

This is an event not to be missed, even if you come only to "browse!"

October 2009 CALM Antique & Vintage Show

Judy Watkins, the Director & Producer of the

Remnants of the Past Show in Nipomo brought many gorgeous items to the Show.

This fabulous swag at the top of her display is dried 'hops'
Judy makes creative gifts & embellishments with antique papers and rare finds

visit her wibsite: http://remnantsofthepast.com/

As part of her decor Judy brought along some of the wonderfully engraved pumpkins from Carol Smithback of http://www.oldwillowfarm.blogspot.com/

Kymberly Fraser of 3 Fine Grains

"One of a kind designs created from fine antique European grainsacks dating back nearly a century or more.

http://www.3finegrains.com/

I met Kymberly at the Remnants of the Past Barn Show in Nipomo a few weeks ago. Her designs are amazing and very trendy in current home design. Pottery Barn is carrying modern versions of these antique textiles

The CALM Antique Show features wonderfully diverse Dealers with antiques, collectibles, fine art, jewelry and designers featuring American, European, English, Asian and Middle East collections. These Dealers travel from all over the State, The US and several from Europe

Fabulous French textiles

Lynn Russell's display was elegant and serene featuring framed antique drawings of estate landscape plans from Europe including Germany, France and England. A most unique design concept. Her show collection included stunning American coin sterling serve ware, dating back to Paul Revere.

The elegance of her design reminded me of Belgian Pearls, a Design Blog (http://Belgianpealrs.blogspot.com) from Belgium by a Greet LeFevre, a Belgium Interior Decorator who along with her brother, runs a 4th generation family owned business of cabinet makers. Greet's blog features amazing Belgian and Swedish style design. Truly worth a look.

Stunning display of antique rugs and carpets from around the world

Exquisite jewelry designed with stunning antique clasps and findings by Jeana Hurst of http://www.jeanahurstantiques.com/

Jeana shares her gorgeously designed space with Rick Bastain and John Aragone of FFB Antiques.

Rick, John and Jeana have this same space (#2) each time they have come to the CALM Show. Charming, friendly and informative, they are located right next to a Dealer who carries the most fabulous transferware dishes along with an amazing collection of antique and vintage 'want to have' dishware and silver I have ever seen. As these two spaces are right by the front door, it is easy to spend all your time and money visiting these two spaces.

Be sure to save the date for the next show! January 29, 30 & 31, 2010

same place. A truly not to be missed event!

CALM'S ANTIQUE SHOW Oct. 16, 17 & 17

The CALM Antiques Vintage & Decorative Arts

Show & Sale

October 16, 17 & 18, 2009

Friday 11-7 pm, Saturday 11-6 pm, Sunday 11-5 pm

Admission: $6/Adults, $5 Seniors (62+) Child under 12 free

(includes return privileges and free parking)

Located at the Earl Warren Show Grounds, (Highway 101 at Las Positas)

This is one of the most beautiful Antique Shows available! Dealers come from all over the country, including some from Europe.

Available at this show:

"Montano's Glass Repair"; crystal & china repair

"Antique Rug Connection"; sales, repair & cleaning of Orientals

Below are some pictures of past shows

Next Show Date: January 29, 30 & 31, 2010

Information: April Thede, Show Mgr 805 898-9715

Note: All information, including photos from the calmantiqueshow.com website