“THE SOURCE” GARDEN & INTERIOR IRON ~ HALL B 64 May 14, 2013
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If you need a corner bracket or fireplace screen made in a specific style or size, Iris Eiseman is the one to talk to.
Iris has been manufacturing both interior and exterior Iron Decor since 1997. In her collection you’ll find all kinds of home decor, wall decor, unique fireplace screens, planters, brackets, garden hose holders … to name a few items. Much is cast iron, sometimes a starting point, then Iris designs and welds to create the perfect piece.
Creative talent runs in the family of Eisemans. Across the aisle from Iris is Hilary, also known as “The Purse Lady” and one of Iris’ five, “fun and fabulous” children.
Iris began life in New York City and came to Atlanta in 1977 via Charlotte, NC. She joined the Lakewood family at Historic Lakewood in 1997 and has been at Lakewood 400 since it opened.
Meet Iris in Hall B 64. Take home a great iron creation or have her “sculpt” one just for you.
Email: ironlady4u@gmail.com
CANDIED COUSINS ~ VERANDA 8-11 May 14, 2013
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Tammy Grier
Mary Kinsel
Mary Kinsel and Tammy Grier’s mothers were sisters. These first cousins are best friends and admitted “shoppers that need an intervention!” They buy beautiful vintage memories of times past, bring them into their homes for a stay and then pass them on to friendly buyers at Lakewood. Their collection runs the gambit from buttons to large pieces of furniture. But a quick look at this shoppe won’t do it. You need to go on a treasure hunt looking high, low, and even rumble a bit. You will be amazed what you may find here!
Along with their treasures, they offer colorful conversation , the history about their objects, and lots of laughter. They will also happily seek out any item you haven’t been able to find yourself.
Email: kinselfarms@msn.com
RETRO-RUSTIC GALLERY ~ HALL H 537 May 3, 2013
Posted by comeintomygarden in Antiques, Collectibles, Industrial.Tags: americal industrial arts, factory carts, industrial, machine age, primitives, retro, rustic, treadle sewing machines
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Talk about a hobby that got out of control!
Jimmy Jenkins’ gallery at Lakewood 400 offers all the things he loves and has collected for years, primarily Machine Age Items and Retro-Rustic Industrial artifacts. He has carefully and fully restored LINEBERRY industrial factory carts, Treadle Sewing Machines with glass or wooden tops, UGA wooden coffee tables from the UGA Stanford Stadium Sky Suites, Old Growth reclaimed Cypress Slabs crafted into desks, long side tables, coffee tables and more. Jimmy also has Civil War wood cut prints from Leslie’s Pictorial History of the Civil War as well as Harper’s and Leslie’s period newspapers, Harvest baskets, fishing baskets, early Mahjong Tile Games, Color Glass lantern Slides, working 1940′s SunCraft Ultraviolet Lamps, Industrial jointed lamps, and a bunch of other eclectic examples of American Industrial arts.
Jimmy’s life has been as colorful as his Gallery collection.
He grew up living around the world and several southern states at Army forts … Salzburg Austria, Atlantic and Pacific sides of the Canal Zone, Panama, Fort Sherman (Jungle warfare School), Fort Howard, Ft. Smith Arkansas, Fort Benning, GA, Ft. Jackson, SC. He actually attended three different high schools!
In his professional life, Jimmy is a full time real estate Broker for mountain land throughout the Georgia mountains. His log home and office are located on the Nottely River in Blairsville. He is an expert in log home construction and loves to work with people looking for the perfect log home.
Jimmy and his wife, Karen, reside in Roswell. Karen teaches gifted children. They have two grown daughters.
You are sure to enjoy meeting Jimmy and seeing his eclectic collection. Find Jimmy in Hall H 537.
Email: clarion47g@gmail.com
Website: http://www.TheBuyerAgency.com
DANNY & JENNIFER WILKERSON ~ VERANDS 6/7 May 3, 2013
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The Wilkerson’s enjoy the outdoor atmosphere of the Veranda in front of Lakewood 400 where she has been for four years. Jennifer wasn’t a dealer at the historic Lakewood, but shopped every month and furnished their house from there.
They have built quite a following for their authentic collection of primatives, collectibles, antiques farm implements, authentic western wear, lighted traffic signals, and so much more!
When asked if she offers any special services … “my opinion!” says Jennifer and is quick to add that’s a joke.
Danny and Jennifer have been married 47 years and have collected many things throughout the years. From the beginning they enjoyed going to Antique shows. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren and love going to their baseball and soccer games.
For great primitive antiques and maybe an opinion or two, visit the Wilkerson’s out front in Veranda 6/7.
Facebook: facebook.com/jennifer.l.wilkerson
Email: jenniferwilkerson48@gmail.com
GARDEN GIRLS ~ HALL H 513 May 3, 2013
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If you love gardening, flowers, or fairies, you will love meeting Fine Artist Michele Alcock.
Most of her life, Michele has been growing, foraging, dissecting, pressing, and drying botanicals … flowers, leaves and seeds, 12 months of the year. Every detail in her artwork is completely “painted” with botanicals, even down to the tiny seeds for eyes. Her amazing originals are reproduced using museum quality papers into Fine Art Prints, Cards, and Giclees on canvas. Michele does admit to embellishing her prints with tiny Swarovski crystals occasionally.
Michele has been honored at many art shows and has been selected as one of five artist to compete for the artwork for the 2013 Yellow Daisy Festival.
Enjoy meeting Michele and seeing her incredible fine art in Hall H 513.
Email: michelesgardengirls@gmail.com
KEITH’S ANTIQUES & UNIQUES ~ VERANDA April 1, 2013
Posted by comeintomygarden in Antiques, Architectural Salvage, Collectibles, Lighting/Globes.Tags: andirons, antique doors, Architectural Salvage, columns, fireplace accessories, globes, grates, lighting.lightf ixtures, sacks, screens
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Keith Gowins comes from Ohio loaded down with a ton of architectural salvage and accessories. Among this, great lighting and globes of every size and shape! You’ll find antique doors and columns and a wide assortment of very unique collectibles.
But Keith’s passion and primary business is antique fireplace accessories … andirons, tools, screens, grates and more.
Keith started antiquing at the tender age of 16 and progressed from collector to dealer. He left the corporate world of business management behind in 1988 and has been a full time dealer ever since.
You’ll enjoy meeting this knowledgeable dealer out front on the Veranda, first booth as you come in. And if you have been searching for that one unique piece, he probably either has it or knows where to get it!
Email: kgowinsandirons@hotmail.com / 330-268-3927
BELAKIP, LLC ~ HALL B 82 April 1, 2013
Posted by comeintomygarden in Antiques, Collectibles, Rugs.Tags: antiques, Belgium, decorative pillows, rugs
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Terry Flamant was born in Belgium in a family of weavers and designers who owned Flamant Home Interiors. He came to Georgia 20 years ago to run a carpet distribution center and found that, after raising two children, being a “lifestyle designer” is far more fun. So he comes to Lakewood 400 with a bevy of Pine Antique furniture just waiting to accent your home or mountain cabin. Along with it … designer textiles, pillows, rugs, kitchenware and collectibles from Belgium.
You’ll find this most interesting and delightful gentleman in Hall B 82.
Email: tflamant@gmail.com
GENERATIONS ~ HALL C 104 April 1, 2013
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Meet Grant Waugh, a recent graduate from the University of West Georgia and his mother, Laura Maxwell, who is teaching him the business!
The foundation of their enterprise is hand painted and repurposed antique furniture with a creative touch. But surrounding this is a delightful collection of garden accents … hand poured artisan statuary from Valdosta, GA, handmade terrariums featuring ferns and succulents and earth themed moss baskets with flowers.
Grant will be happy to paint or repurpose your furniture for you. Just ask!
Enjoy visiting this booth and meeting Grant and Mom, Laura.
Email: grwaugh@gmail.com
TRIXIE’S CARNIVOROUS PLANTS ~ HALL B 55 April 1, 2013
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Among the rare and unusual plants Teresa Glover brings to Lakewood 400 are a vast selection of Carnivorous plants which eat bugs! You’ll also find Perennials, Terrariums, Venus Fly Traps and Living Wreaths. Some of these spectacular plants you just have to see in person in Hall B 55. And if you need someone to help or speak at your school or garden club on Carnivorous Plants and Living Wreaths, Teresa is your gal!
Email: tcglover4@bellsouth.net
ERIC HELMS ~ Hall A 5-6 March 12, 2013
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These are just a few of the questions Eric Helms knows the answers to. As a matter of fact, every collectible in his shop has an interesting story and the storyteller in him is more than happy to share!
Eric comes to Lakewood 400 all the way from Indianapolis, Indiana, but this true Southerner, a Georgia Tech graduate, is eager to make the South … Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina … his home again.
Although his love of collectibles is evident, Eric has three specialties. The first, Scripophily, deals with Old/Antique Stocks and Bonds. He is one of the top 25 dealers in the US. He has over 50 years experience in the second, Numismatics, the collection of coins. He specializes more in US type coins and silver, belongs to most key groups, and is always happy to help the younger collector.
As far as Paper Money, his third area, Eric specializes in US Currency, Obsoletes and Civil War Southern currency and papers including Confederate Bonds. He is a member of SPMC and PCDA.
Eric had quite an extensive business career with Fortune 500 Companies. From his love of music, Eric says “I probably should have lived in the Big Band era.” This total people person also enjoys reading, writing, and, of course, storytelling.
Checking out Eric’s shop is an experience you are sure to enjoy and will probably learn a lot. But in Eric’s own words ” I haven’t found a cork big enough to stop me when I start a story. Just tell me to shut up if you have enough!”
Hall A 5-6
Email: echelms@aol.com
