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Ted and Teri Quintana sculptures, Pine Needle Baskets, Thimbles, Carousel Horses

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Well, we were able to  add some new Prada and Gucci purses to our display case.  We have moved from our old case of D115, closer to the front into D102 by the window.  Still have lots of Hotwheels (redlines) and quite a bit of very nice sterling silver items.  We added a basket of brooches, and costume jewelry for $2.95 ea. or two for $5 and some new blings for your favorite person or just plain beautiful costume enhancements for that special night out.  There is one really nice item I like, it is a Sheffield Razor with built in sharpening device in a stainless case which opens on top and bottom.  I also have the original box it came with and it is dated 1927, it is unique in that there is a spare blade and the stainless case has a built in strop, stone, a handle, and the blades are hand engraved on both sides, even the gift card, but the box is not perfect............cool huh?
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Ted and Teri Quintana sculptures, Pine Needle Baskets, Thimbles, Carousel Horses

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Just wanted to share a few photos of our work, as well as mentioning the fact that we have over 750 different Thimbles for the collector.  We also have designer purses, Antique and unique Silver jewelry, Hot Wheels (vintage and Redlines), as well as handcrafted Pine Needle Baskets, one of a kind Wood Bowls and Sculptures.  I make Carousel Horses, Human Realistic, and wildlife, using wood and I also make Alabaster Sculptures.  If you want anything made to order, I will do it in any size you wish.  I will be uploading photos in the future, but I have one large Arabian style horse in the gallery.   A quick note:  Many of the Thimbles are found in the "Thimble Collector's Encyclopedia," by John J. Von Hoelle, published in 1983.  We have Ceramic, Porcelain, wood, stone, glass, pewter, Bone China, Wedgwood, Silver, Enameled, Tagua nut, and many more.  If you have any questions about makers marks, we can tell you or research it for you.  We are well versed in Thimbles, at one time owning over 1000 different thimbles, and many of them are in our case.  If searching for a particular one, we either have it or can direct you to it.
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D102

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Hello from The Carouselcarver,

     I would like to introduce you to our booth, D115.


We have over 1000 thimbles, all different, and a great many of which are displayed in the 987 illustrations found in The Thimble Encyclopedia by John J. Von Hoelle.  After collecting for many years, we decided to sell and share our knowledge and hobby with others.  We have glass, Sterling, ceramic, and porcelain, as well as some rare Alibaster thimbles.  There are also some plastic advertisement, whimsical, motif, and even wood.  We can answer many questions about makers marks from all the different manufacturers throughout the past few hundred years.  
     In our booth we also carry many different purses such as Coach, Dooney and Burke, Louis Vitton, and can often show how to authenticate such items.
     We have hundreds of items in Sterling, jewelry, Vintage Hotwheels, and antiques.  We try to change or add new items all of the time, currently we just added a large assortment of Redline Hotwheels and antique Sterling to our case.

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The Photographic Art of James & Jeannie Miley

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Jim and Jeannie are a photographic team and owners of J. Francis Miley Photography. Jim has been a professional photographer for over twenty five years and Jeannie joined the business in the last 10 years. Recently retired from the rigors of their successful

commercial and wedding photography business, they are currently pursuing the creative side of photography - - fine art photography. This shifts the emphasis from realistic representational to emotionally evocative. The work they produce is intentionally designed to evoke a feeling of serenity.

 

Jim and Jeannie both capture images through photography and Jim uses the computer on their digital images too enhance the image as he used to do in the dark room with film, and wet photographic processes. Their photography captures the majestic beauty of landscapes and the hidden beauty of everyday items. It is often the result of combining two or more images to create the impression and emotion they seek to evoke in the viewer.

 

Their photographic art is a blend of digital enhancement of images with a traditional photographic composition. A combination of different print processes and types of paper further stylize their images; making the work different from the normal photographic process.

 

Their art can be seen here at booth 23, The Finer Stuff of Life as well as guest artist at the BrandonGallery and The Merc in Old Town Temecula and up the coast at Seaside Gallery in PismoBeach. Their work also graces several rooms at CottageMedicalCenter in Santa Barbara.

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