The first weekend in May is a very busy one for Makers-on-Hudson.

On Saturday and Sunday Sarah Omura of
SO HANDMADE
will be in Hudson, NY at
The Basilica Farm and Flea
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With her lovely selection of organic playmats, crowns, books and all sorts of sweetly designed items to keep your little ones occupied.

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I know that she created this for a young curious sewer, but I need one for my travel bag.



On Saturday Erica Everette of
Curious Vintage Shoppe
Will be in Croton-on-Hudson, NY at
The Mother's Day Artisan Fair
North East Etsy Artists

On Sunday this busy artisan will be in
Hastings-on-Hudson for the
Hastings Spring Thing

She has a beautiful line of jewelry created from vintage postage stamps. Earrings and pendants with gorgeous colors and interesting histories.

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Hester Thomas of
 HESTER' Studio
Will be in Beacon, NY at the
Self Made Market
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Hester has been very busy creating many new ceramics for this event.
Stop by her booth to choose from a wonderful selection of cheese trays, planters, pendants, mugs, bowls........


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Plenty to see and do this weekend in the beautiful Hudson River Valley.

Stickley Museum

Some times you head off the beaten path and you discover little unknown treasures.  In the summer I was looking for inexpensive flooring for a room I was finishing, and found I could get some at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Jersey.  On the drive to Morris, New Jersey, I passed a sign that said "STICKLEY MUSEUM."  My head turned, as any one who loves the Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States knows the wonderful furniture made by Gustav Stickley.  Of course I had to find out what this museum could be. 

It turns out that there was a beautiful property in New Jersey that Stickley bought, and then built as a school for boys to learn a trade.  The school never took off, but he lived there with his family for a short time as his country estate when he was at his most successful, furnishing every room with pieces designed especially for himself and to his specifications.  I took a tour of the lovely grounds and the building with an agreeable and knowledgeable old docent. 

Below is the main building, called the Log House, which is filled with many of his original pieces, wall hangings and decor.  Every room has been loving restored, right down to an old Cornell pennant on the wall of his daughters' room, as it was seen in photographs.  Inside, the fireplaces are of brass with typical arts and crafts style mottos beaten into the metal.  Everywhere are small soft golden electrical lamps hanging from posts or the ceilings, lighting the dark rooms.  It's like stepping into an illustration for a proper home from the Arts and Crafts Magazines of the time.  I was so pleased to come upon this hidden gem!

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

The tour entry

A box of the beautiful joinery used by the Stickley craftsmen.  No nails!

The gift shop is in the old kitchens.  There was a giant stove and ice room because he thought he would have a school here.

I wasn't allowed to take photographs inside so you can get a better idea of the treasures within by visiting their website: 

Stickley Museum

What a treat that was!  I love the design and craftsmanship, it was so lovely!

Jody

a Studio by the Sea