Yes, it's true that Halloween is already making an appearance on the news stands, and fortunately, a sampling of my Halloween reproductions from Primitives by Kathy are featured! Keep an eye out for the current September issue of Country Sampler Magazine. On page 34, they feature the cozy fall-decorated home of decorator and shop keeper Christina Zimmerman of Buttermilk Junction. The photographer & photo stylist duo, Philip Clayton-Thompson and Donna Pizzi are friends of mine, and they composed the lovely pictures, graciously including some of my latest Halloween reproduction designs. And, it was an extra treat to see my name mentioned on the sidebar of the article, so thank you Country Sampler for that! You'll have to find yourself a copy of this fall issue. For now, here is a tease below, and to see additional photos from this article, visit Country Sampler's Inspiration Gallery where you will spot more photos of my Halloween folk art!.... ENJOY!

~ Johanna

* The first page of this Halloween home tour... Can you spot my jack-o'-lanterns?

* My latest Candy Corn Jack candy bowl, now offered by Primitives by Kathy, proudly sits on Christina's coffee table holding a batch of oranges....

* Well, there's Diamond Hat Jack, now also offered by Primitives by Kathy, and happy to be featured!...

*And the sidebar, mentioning me!

Thank you Christina for including my Halloween collectibles in your fall collection! It is a treat to see them in your home :)

PHOTOGRAPHS, © 2009 Emmis Publishing LP

My warm thanks go out to all the folks that put on such a spooktacular Halloween show yesterday! It's amazing how Leo's (super clean) Garage was transformed into an eye candy fest for all... thanks to Sam Robinson's clever eye for style! I snapped some quick photos before the doors opened (which is why some are kind-of a blur!) to give you an idea of some of the vendors' Halloweenish offerings. Also, THANK YOU to all my cherished collectors who made a special effort to come out and see us! Your kind words and smiles and support for my Halloween folk art are always so appreciated, and after such a great show, I feel both re-energized and so very grateful to be able to do what I love to do thanks to you :)

So, again thank you, and enjoy the photos as many of you told me that you enjoy reading my blog!
(Next weekend, we do it all again with a new collection of one of kind Halloween delights in Petaluma, CA at the Halloween & Vine!.....)

~ Johanna

* That's me before the show posing in front of my cupboard, lined with one of a kinds...

* My booth with my reproductions and notepads at left and originals at right...

* New Halloween notepads line a handmade shelf that JP made & illustrated candy boxes hang from the skeleton of an old lamp shade...

* These are the originals I decided to share with the Denver crowd...Only a few were
left by the end of the show, but no worries as I have LOTS more set aside for the Halloween & Vine next weekend!...

* Reproduction candy corn ornaments hang from a bouquet of branches as Halloween lolly pop ornaments tease shoppers...new jack-o'-lantern and black cat candle holder designs were unveiled as well..

* A vintage pick-up truck greets guests as they arrive & piles of pumpkins with personality were up for adoption...

* A wall of harvested corn stalks sets the autumn mood.... black & orange pansies anyone?

* Sam Robinson's booth welcomes visitors as they enter... (that's Sam's mom chatting with
Kirsten from Pearl who designs artsy fun fashions)

* Halloween goodies line a table in Sam's booth....

* Patchwork owls, standing jack-o'-lanterns and fall-themed glass jars top and fill a rustic cupboard in Sam's booth...

* A black cat welcomes shoppers in Kate's booth... She operates an adorable shop in Denver called Pome...

* A peek at Erica McNeish's sweet skelly cupcake delights and peanutbutter fudge brownie treats.. YUM YUM YUM as always!

* Teddy Marcum's festive table of hand-painted boxes for Halloween! What fun :)

* And... me again :)
© 2008 Johanna Parker Design * Images in this post are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.