Crafty Bazaars at the Audubon Treehouse Coffee Shop

                                                                     

Yes indeed! Tina and Randy are hosting a weekly Crafty Bazaar every Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. for the month of December. The Treehouse is located on 120 W. Merchant Street in Audubon, New Jersey.

                                                                      

This week, I dropped by and interviewed a few of the vendors: Megan Karetny, Jaclyn English, and Bob the Soap Man.  I love that the Treehouse is doing these weekly bazaars because we should support independent businesses as much as possible and especially independent artisans.

                                                                       

Designer, Jaclyn English at www.hergamejewelry.com had a collection of fun jewelry that looked like Lego pieces...and wait...they were made for Lego pieces. I know a lot of my friends are going to want the earrings and bracelets and she’s also making Lego necklaces. She had a large assortment of rings, too.  Check out her site.

                                                                       

                                                                     

Megan Karetny (Megan Made) had a nice selection of home-made stationary and wreaths, but the show stopper were her tee-shirt scarves, which she is modeling here. You can find Megan on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Nutmegcreativecafe

                                                                          

 

 

Bob the Soap Man is also one of The Treehouse Coffee Barista’s and besides whipping up the best coffee selections, he makes his own soap that is sold at the Treehouse. Stop in and buy a bar. They smell yummy.

                                                                    

This Thursday night on December 11th from 6 to 7, The Treehouse is hosting an event called Dinner with Santa.Kids get to decorate a cookie with the purchase of 1 adult and 1 child dinner. Guests are welcome to take photos with Santa. He will not be posing in a big chair, but hanging out sipping coffee and munching on scones.

                                                             

On December 16^th, next Tuesday, Steampunk Granny (me) will be there selling Roof Oasis, the first book in her apocalyptic series. Think of Romeo and Juliette meet “The Walking Dead” written by Jules Verne.
 
                                                               

             
Yep, lots of action and a thoughtful glimpse into the future where a mysterious tyrant controls the food and water distribution of a dying Earth. What are the long term effects of polluted oceans and eating genetically modified food? Find out in Roof Oasis.

                                                              

There will be plenty of venders there with fine jewelry and crafts and Christmas is right around the corner, so come out on the 16^th and shop.

                                                               

                                                           

Tina and Randy’s oldest son, Matteo, has a message for you all. The collection takes place next Thursday.

Post by The Treehouse Coffee Shop.

Save Tuesday Nights for The Treehouse Coffee Shop

                                               

For the month of December, our wonderful proprietors, Tina and Randy of Audubon's favorite place to grab coffee and good food, The Treehouse Coffee Shop, will be hosting a Crafters for Cheer Night every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Check it out.

                                                            

                                                                 

I'll be there on the 16th and I'll be looking forward to meeting you.

Book Signings, Bazaars and a Soul Walk

 

                                                                        

This was a busy and exciting weekend for me, starting on Friday when I was invited to a book signing event at the Atria Living Center in Center City Philadelphia by my friend and fellow writer Harry Kyriakodis. It was a great learning experience for me and the residents of Atria who wanted to know what Steampunk was all about. Did I make any converts to the world of Steampunk? You never know J 

                                                       

  

Saturday, I had the wonderful opportunity of hosting my first “Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar” at The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon, New Jersey.  I invited a handful of very talented artists, writers and crafters, all of which are the most amazingly talented and creative people to have at any event. Thank you to all the vendors of the Bohemian Bazaar; you all Rock! And, thank you to the owners and staff of the Treehouse for allowing us to use your fine establishment for our bazaar.

                                                          

   

Dawn Byrne (close friend & fellow member of the South Jersey Writers’ Group) was there selling our group’s anthologies, Tall Tales & Short Stories from South Jersey and Reading Glasses. John Farquhar stopped by to help sell his “What to Expect When You’re Dead".  Dawn has entered into the world of Steampunk with flying colors by creating her own hat and brooch design. 

                                                             

                                                                 

Marie Reid was there selling her beautiful jewelry, Alex Sullivan was there selling his book of poems, “A Printing Madman.

                                                             

Allie Gilbert (oldest of my nine grandchildren, talented Fashion Designer, her work was featured at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and the person who introduced me to Steampunk) was there with her collection of jewelry and pop culture items.

                                                           

Kahlil Weston (Publisher/Writer/Promoter of Independent Artists) was there to sell his books, “The Wes Daddy Mack Hour”, The Young & the Westless” and the Kahlil Weston Hour”. With Kahlil was a beautiful young new talent, Zhariya Amani. This young lady is going places so keep your eye on her rising star and her book “Words in My Head.” 

 
                                                                 

                                                      

Nanci Rainey was there with her book, “Another Day in the Driver’s Seat” and Patti O’Brien (Editor, Journalist, Writer, Blogger and not only my adopted sister but one of the reasons my book “Roof Oasis” is doing so well, was there selling her “LitBits: Messages in a bottle--A little perspective when you need it.”

                             Nanci, Patti, Janet, Kahlil and Zhariya                                                  Magical Faery ArtMagical Faery Art

Cinsearae Santiago Reiniger (Publisher/ Writer/Fashion Designer/Crafter from the Dark Side) was there with her husband, Dan to showcase her stunning dolls, jewelry, etc. Everyone just loved her dolls.

 

                                                           

                                                                 

 

Loretta Lombardi /Health Coach in healthy eating, was there to sell her book for lovers “I’m Hot, You’re Hot.” Loretta offers classes on macrobiotic meals that keep you healthy and sexy. Shelley Szajner is a spiritual healer and guide and besides selling her Magical Fairy Art, Shelley did a few Tarot readings.

 

                                                           

Rosanna Martella/ Health Coach/ Artist/Sculptor, was there to see her book “Healing Epilepsy Naturally” and a large selection of her beautiful sculptures. The fine people of “Steampunk Works” kept their shop open for the Bazaar.

 

                                                            

  

                                                         

 

Ralph& Lee Cobert are collectors of anything Victorian and they design beautiful clothing for people interested in dressing Steampunk and the Victorian Era. Their clothing is featured is several films.

 

                                                      

One of our vendors, Janet Lima, who was there selling her jewelry and crafts, bought a beautiful hat from the Steampunk Works shop. Here she is modeling it. Janet, her husband and their team run the Keystone Spirit Seekers. I was part of an investigation with them. Check it out here.

                                                         

                                                             

                                                           

 

I was there promoting the Bazaar, selling my book, Roof Oasis, the first in a series; an apocalyptic tale with a twist. I’m not shy and was out in the street encouraging people to stop in and shop.  We are planning a Spring Event “Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar Part Two” in April.  I’ll keep you all updated.

 

                                Kahlil, Janet, Dick and Cinsearae

After the bazaar, I headed to the Laurel Hill Cemetery for their Soul Crawl through the cemetery’s history with friend and fellow writer and blogger, Loretta Swearingen Sisco and her husband, Ted.

 

                                                             

 

It was a fun night walking through this beautiful and historic cemetery and learning the history of the people buried there.  Cinsearae and her husband Dan were there, too. I bet you never knew that cemeteries could be so much fun!

 

                                                              

The Cemetery is selling my book in their gift shop, and I helped to sell one of the books at last night’s event. What can I say? Steampunk Granny never stops ticking.

                                                               
                                                                      

 

Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar of Books, Crafts & Jewelry

                                                                 

                                

Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar of Books, Crafts & Jewelry

Steampunk Granny is proud to announce this event will take place on Saturday, October 18^th at Audubon’s very own Treehouse Coffee Shop on 120 West Merchant Street, Audubon N.J. 08106 from 1 to 3 in the afternoon.

                                                         

         

Venders will be there showing their fine crafts and baubles. Authors will be there to sell their books and tell you what other masterpieces they are now working on.

                                                             

The Lovely Staff at the Treehouse have been known to whip up the best coffee in town and their sandwiches are to die for.

                                                             

                                                    Featured Venders

Steampunk Granny will be there to greet you at the door and to introduce you to the venders at the event. Ask Granny to tell you about her first book in a series of apocalyptic tales with a twist, Roof Oasis.

                                                          

 

Miss Marie will present her collection of Liv-Rissa Jewelry

                                         Liv-Rissa Designs                  

                               

Publisher and writer, Kahlil Weston will present his books: The Kahlil Weston Hour and The Wes Daddy Hour

                                             

Zhariya Armani will present her insightful poetry, Words in My Head.

                                                                 

Alex Sullivan author and poet will present A Printing Madman

                                               

                 

Mistress Rae (Cinsearae Santiago Reiniger) Publisher, Author and Designer will present her fabulous jewelry, dolls and her books, Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine, Diary of a Vampire Stripper and Creepy Crawlers

  

                                         

Loretta Lombardi will present her cookbook for lovers called, I’m Hot You’re Hot.

                                              

                  

Allie Gilbert will present adorable and unique Looniloledesigns jewelry

                                             

                    

Stacey Wright will present her crafts & jewelry from Silver Griffon Designs

                                                

                                                            

Nanci Rainey will present her book: Just One More Day in the Driver’s Seat.

                                             

Dawn Burn will present the South Jersey Writers’ Group with their first anthology Tall Tales & Short Stories from South Jersey
                                               

Patti O’Brien, Editor Extraordinaire & creator of Lit Bits---Messages in a Bottle
                                                           

 

Rosanna Martella will present her book: Healing Epilepsy Naturally and her art work.

                                            

Each week, I'll feature several of the authors who will be selling their books at the Bazaar!!!!