Finestra Jewelry Designs

Last Show for 2011, Morristown Armory - December 2nd - 4th

2011-12-02T20:19:00.000-05:00

Yes, another year has flown by, and as happy as we are to soon see 2011 behind us, we are delighted to be finishing up on a positive note. Find us participating this weekend at the Artrider Holiday Crafts Morristown, NJ.

You will find that the fine works available at this show are always of high quality in design and craftsmanship.
Come out and support the love and creativity put into all the work.

American artist's making and selling their work.
This is our last public show for 2011.
Please sign up for email updates. We will be making changes to the way we sell our work. This winter we hope to make the web-site more user friendly, allowing on- line purchasing as well as adding more of the complete line of Finestra Designs products.
In addition we may be changing our show schedule to include some new venues.
So sign up to stay posted, and hope to see you soon.

Thanks for your continued interest , Jeannette

PA Guild of Craftsman- October 15th - 16th

2011-10-12T22:57:00.000-04:00

Finestra Designs will be participating in this weekends show in Blue Bell, PA.
Our booth space is # 161
We have done many PA Guild shows , but this will be our first time showing in Blue Bell.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Montgomery County Community College 340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell 19422

Things have dried out and the weather looks great for Lyndhurst

2011-09-15T21:38:00.000-04:00

We are excited to be showing Finestra Designs in Tarrytown, NY, this weekend Sept. 16th -18th , as part of the Artrider Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst. Its always a high quality show with lots of great crafts.
All on the beautiful historic grounds of Lyndhurst Castle.
Our booth is near the front entrance section of the show.

Our space # R-04.
We hope you can make it out on such a nice dry chilly weekend.

Dress in layers, and comfortable shoes.

Finestra Designs will not be able to be at Harrisburg-Kipona show this weekend

2011-09-03T09:44:00.000-04:00

We sadly have to report that we will not be able to participate in the Kipona Artfest Show this Labor day weekend in Harrisburg, PA.

Due to complications from the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, we have to stay close to home to tend to problems caused by power outage and flooding.

Fortunately, other than some short power outage, the jewelry studio was not effected.
The week long mess and distractions have left us little time to focus on getting ready for this show.

However, our clean-up continues and things are almost back to normal.

We will be continuing with our show schedule next weekend in Chester, NJ.
And the following weekend at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY

Our next show in PA will be in Blue Bell, Oct. 15th & 16th

Thanks to all for your concern and support.
Hope to see you soon.

Jeannette & Steve

Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

2011-08-19T11:58:00.001-04:00

This weekend August 20 & 21, 2011
Finestra Designs is happy to be invited to participate in the 37th Annual Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show.

Always a fun show to be part of, and we hope you can attend.

We will be located near the front on Chautauqua Ave. , close to the Food Court, which I should note is definitely the best "show food" in its selection and quality of any of the shows we do through out the year.

Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

Brookdale Park, Montclair NJ June 18 & 19

2011-06-17T17:21:00.004-04:00

Yes, it has been busy and I have neglected my blog post.
Anywayyyy, here goes.
This weekend Finestra Designs is happy to be part of the Spring Art & Craft Show at Brookdale Park in the Montclair/ Bloomfield area of NJ.
We have some new things to show as well as our classic collection featuring our Architecturally inspired designs.
Hope you can make it out to the show. Happy Fathers Day!

Morristown Armory Dec. 3rd, 4th & 5th

2010-12-03T10:21:00.005-05:00

Finestra Designs' final show for 2010.
We will be participating in the Artrider Holiday Crafts at the Morristown Armory in Morristown , NJ. The show opens Friday at 5pm to 8pm, continuing Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Always a nice show in a comfortable indoor setting and plenty of on-site parking.
We hope you can make it to the show this weekend.
A heart felt Thank You to all our fans and customers for your kind support through-out the year.
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season.
Jeannette & Family

August 21st & 22nd. Mt Gretna, PA

2010-08-20T11:06:00.004-04:00

This weekend we are happy once again to be invited back to participate in the Mt. Gretna Annual Outdoor Art Show.
We are located in space # 310 on Chautauqua Drive.
Mt. Gretna is such a beautiful location for an outdoor show, lots of fun and the food is always delicious, the weather forecast looks good too.
We hope to see you there.

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, NY

2010-04-28T17:13:00.002-04:00

This weekend, Friday April 30th - Sunday May 2nd 2010
We are happy once again to be participating in Artrider's Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst.
Always a fun and exciting show, and nowhere else is a there a show with a better setting.
The weather is predicted to be real nice, so please come out to see what's new and have a stroll around the beautiful Lyndhurst Estate.

Morristown Armory Craft Show Aprill 9 - 11

2010-04-09T10:56:00.006-04:00

Hello craft show fans,
Start your engines, and head out to the Artrider Spring Crafts at the Morristown Armory.
Show starts Friday at 5:00 pm and goes thru Sunday.
See artrider.com for more info. and directions.
We hope to see you there.
Jeannette & company.

Spring Show Season 2010

2010-03-17T22:10:00.004-04:00

Time really flies.
Missed a whole year of blog updates.
Well on to new and better things.
We started the Spring Show Season in Somerset, NJ, this past rainy weekend.
Thank you to all those intrepid craft show fans for coming out in the nasty weather.
This weekend March 19th - 21st, we will be showing and hopefully selling our work at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Oaks, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. They were very kind in featuring our Cage Ring Design on the show web page.
For more info see www.sugarloafcrafts.com .

Weather is predicted to be better than last week, so we hope to see you there.
For a list of Finestra Designs upcoming shows please go to Finestradesign.com/shows

May 1- 3, Lyndhurst Castle, Tarrytown, NY

2009-04-28T16:16:00.005-04:00

With this unusually warm late April heat wave it is hard to believe what a long cold winter we had, but it is already time for the Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst show and we couldn't be more ready for both the show and the warmer temperatures.
As usual we are looking forward to an exciting and busy weekend.
Lyndhurst is always a well attended show, rain or shine. We always prefer drier weather, but it is always best to be prepared.(it can also be a bit chilly at times)

We are very pleased to be invited back again to Artrider's Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst, the customers are truly enthusiastic and appreciative of our work, we thank you for your support.
We will be showing some new designs as well as some of the old favorites, we hope to see some familiar faces, perhaps you can bring a friend.

Another reminder, between shows we will be adding some available designs to our small but growing online store.
You can shop at Finestra Designs .
Book mark the link.
Please e-mail us with any request of things you would like to see added to the store, we are always looking for your feed back.
As always if there is something you saw on our main website Finestradesign.com or at one of the shows, you can always call the studio or email us with your inquiry.

Once again, Thanks for your Support!
We look forward to seeing you at one of the shows.
Jeannette and Steve

2009 Fine Crafts Show Season is Underway

2009-03-17T13:51:00.013-04:00

We finally have our small but growing online store available.
You can shop at Finestra Designs .
Book mark the link, we will be gradually adding more of our designs.
As always if there is something you saw on our main website Finestradesign.com or at one of the shows, you can always call the studio or email us with your inquiry.

Our website's show only a small number of our designs so please check our show schedule to find out where we will be showing our entire collection. Perhaps we will be in your area.

We look forward to seeing you and showing our work.

Jeannette & Steve

Finestra's Final Show for 2008

2008-12-03T11:27:00.006-05:00

We will be participating this weekend at the Artrider Crafts Show in Morristown, NJ at the National Guard Armory.
Applications are going out for next year's shows, stay tuned for the Spring schedule listed here and Finestradesign.com late in February 2009.
Limited ( and I do stress, limited) Online shopping will be ready after this next show.
For those interested in taking a jewelry making class, Jeannette teaches classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, and starting in 2009 a workshop at the Baum School of Art, and classes at the Banana Factory , both located in the Lehigh Valley, PA.

Its been a hectic number of weeks since our last blog post.
Sorry for the lack of content.
Taking care of our 2 year old has had a dramatic effect on our time outside of making jewelry and doing shows.
Daycare has brought a new reality to "I think I'm getting sick", seems just about every week its some new virus or ailment.
As of this writing we are all feeling fairly healthy.

Our friend and fellow artist Bill Skrips is having a show and sale of his work this weekend at his Studio,
if you have a chance I encourage you to try to make this rare event.

Studio Show and Sale
on December 6th and 7th,
from 10 am-5 pm both days.

47 Vail Road, Blairstown, NJ
07825

(Large white building with black shutters-
Please park on grass on right side of building)

Cell: 1-201-874-0398

Too many shows too little time!

2008-10-18T13:14:00.006-04:00

Do to a scheduling conflict this weekend, October 18th & 19th, we are unable to participate in the Rose Squared Inc., Brookdale Park Show in Montclair, NJ.
However, we are showing our work at the Kiwanis Craftmarket show at the National Guard Armory in Morristown ,NJ.
It's unfortunate that they fall on the same weekend, for many years we have been able to participate in both shows, usually back to back, but for what ever reason this calendar year they have fallen on the same weekend.

We truly enjoy doing both shows and it was a really difficult decision on which show to choose. In the end it came down to indoor show vs. outdoor and the unpredictable weather.

We hope this hasn't inconvenienced those who might have been looking forward to seeing us at Brookdale Park.

Please check our show schedule page on finestradesign.com
to see where else we will be in the upcoming months.

Thanks, Jeannette

Wilmington, Delaware - This weekend Sept. 26-28

2008-09-26T22:32:00.003-04:00

Yes, We are at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Sales Tax Free Delaware.
Held at the beautiful indoor Chase Center on the riverfront. We are in space # 328 in the Ballroom to the right as you enter.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Tarrytown. NY - Lyndhurst Estate This weekend Sept. 19 - 21

2008-09-18T10:46:00.004-04:00

Its Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst time again. We will be back this weekend, most likely as in previous years, near the front entrance gate. For more info and discount admission at show, visit the promoters's site, Artrider.com.
The weather is predicted to be just lovely, but remember to wear layers, it can always be a little cooler by the river.
Hope you can attend.
As some of you might have read on the recent post card mailer, we will be launching an on-line store sometime later this year.
Initially it will be limited in its scope, so we encourage those interested in our work to continue to see us at one of the many Fine Craft Shows we participate in through out the year.

If you would like more info. on the launch of the on-line store please contact Finestra via e-mail to be put on our list, so that you will receive an e-mail announcement. Thank you.

Labor Day Already?

2008-08-29T22:18:00.004-04:00

This unofficial end of Summer weekend, Finestra Designs will be showing our work at the Kipona Artfest in Harrisburg, PA. Interesting architecture all around and a really fun outdoor show right along the river, just a few blocks from the State Capital.
We will be in booth # 138. Looking forward to seeing some of our loyal customers from the Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
Show runs 3 days Sat. 10am -7pm, Sun. 12pm -7 pm & Mon. 10am - 5pm
Bring a friend and enjoy the last days of Summer 08.
See you then.

So busy on show circuit, time to catch up on blog.

2008-08-25T15:40:00.010-04:00

Well, we've been working for a number of weeks with no breaks, and I have been neglecting the blog updates and happenings.

Catching up.
Collingswood, NJ show started out great but unfortunately the torrential rain and lightening on Sunday had us close up early. Thomson had a fun Saturday assisting our friends Emily and Ray of Album Cover Handbags.

Mt. Gretna, PA, Outdoor Arts & Fine Crafts show was a big success, both in sales and response to our work. The judges looked kindly on us again as Finestra earned a Yellow & White Ribbon for Judges Choice. It will go well with the Green and Yellow ribbon from 2006, and with the ribbon comes automatic acceptance to next years show, so see you all then. Thank you Mt. Gretna

This past weekend we were part of the Pocono Guild of Craftsman show at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. Very authentic, true feeling of working farm from early 1800's, so much so that I think some folks expected our prices to reflect the time period rather than present day. Oh well , win some lose some. A warm "Thank You" to the customers who truly understand and appreciate our work.
A lovely place to spend part of the day if you find yourself in the Pocono/Stroudsburg, PA area. So don't wait for the craft show weekend before you visit.

Coming up next Harrisburg, stay tuned for more info.

PA Guild Delaware Show

2008-08-06T12:52:00.006-04:00

We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming positive response to our work and the show in general.

It was our first time showing Finestra Designs in Delaware. The PA Guild did a great job promoting the show, as usual, and the venue was truly magnificent.
We look forward to our return to The Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE , September 26 -28th with the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival.

We strongly encourage all in those in the Philly/Wilmington area to come out and experience the newly revitalized Riverfront area, restaurants, museums, shops and of course the craft show.
Remember: Delaware is sales TAX FREE!

PA Guild

2008-08-06T12:52:00.000-04:00

Haddonfield NJ - July 12 & 13

2008-07-11T23:24:00.005-04:00

We hate to leave the garden when its finally starting to look good, but we are looking forward to meeting our loyal customers from the Cherry Hill region at the Haddonfield Art and Crafts Festival.
We have been assigned spot # 54 for our booth.
The weather forecast is for it to be warm but nice, Saturday the hours are 11am to 8pm, & Sunday 12 to 5pm
Hope you can make it.
Jeannette and Steve

Rhinebeck, NY - June 21 & 22

2008-06-20T08:30:00.008-04:00

This weekend we will be showing Finestra Designs as part of The Crafts At Rhinebeck show held every summer at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds just outside quaint old Rhinebeck NY. Its our first time doing this well established show, we hope all the positive reviews hold true. I believe we will be in outdoor booth #06.
We look forward to seeing some of our NY customers and making some new friends.
Weather forecast is looking less sweltering than last weekend, perhaps we will see you there.
For more info. and discount admission offer see www.CraftsatRhinebeck.com

This weekend, Montclair, NJ , Brookdale Park

2008-06-11T10:30:00.006-04:00

Sunday may be Father's Day, but we will be showing Finestra Designs at the lovely Brookdale Park outdoor Art and Crafts show.
How better to honor dear ol' Dad than to be working.
Come out and hang around under the trees.
Seriously, Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, hope for shine! 10am - 5pm
Hope you and your Daddy can make it.

Historic Chester NJ this weekend

2008-05-31T09:10:00.006-04:00

Thanks to all those who braved the high gas prices and traveled out to the craft show last weekend in New Paltz (photo), we appreciate your support.
This weekend we are back at the Chester, NJ Spring Crafts Show.Find us in the park on Main St. our booth is # J-11.
Its a real nice downtown full of antique / gift shops and restaurants.
Hope some of you are able to attend.

Bethlehem, PA - May 10th and 11th (Mother's Day)

2008-05-07T18:02:00.004-04:00

We are fortunate enough to have been accepted to the 43rd Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show on Historic Main St.
Show hours are 10am - 5pm Sat. and 11am - 5pm Sunday
We are scheduled to be located across from the Hotel Bethlehem in space #58.
Looking forward to doing a show in our own backyard for a change.
Hope some of you can make it out, downtown Bethlehem has so much to offer.

Thank you, Lyndhurst!

2008-05-05T22:33:00.004-04:00

Just a brief thanks to all who came out to the show this past weekend.
It started out cold and wet and finished warm and sunny. Once again the attendance was strong regardless of the weather and we really appreciate your business, as well as the enthusiasm for our jewelry, from our new customers and our loyal long time Finestra Designs fans.
We will be back in New York later in the month at New Paltz, and later in the Summer at Rhinebeck. We are always working on new designs and ways of altering our popular architectural designs. Check the website Finestradesign.com for show schedule.
We are back in Pennsylvania this week, and we are getting ready for a local show in downtown Historic Bethlehem.
More on that show in next post.

Lyndhurst Castle- Tarrytown, NY

2008-05-03T16:00:00.004-04:00

This weekend, May 2 - 4, we are back again for the Spring Crafts Show at Lyndhurst. (Artrider.com)
Always a quality show, and well attended. Weather is sometimes an issue, so be prepared for rain, mud, or a spring chill.
We are in our usual location, outside in the front by the ticket booth, Booth space R07.
Hope to see you there.

Morristown Armory this weekend April 11-13

2008-04-12T18:08:00.003-04:00

These Seahorse post earrings are a popular design we make in Sterling or 18k Gold. A few are available at the show or can be ordered by calling the studio. 610 298-1160
They are approximately 1 inch high by 3/8ths wide.

March - In like a lion!

2008-03-01T15:09:00.004-05:00

Its windy/cold and snowy this first day of March and we are hoping for the warming of an early Spring.
Next weekend ( March 7 thru 9) we will be showing indoors at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset NJ. The show is held at the Garden State Exhibit Center.
More info and discount admission online at www.sugarloafcrafts.com

Congratulations Jeannette on becoming a Juried Member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman! More info at www.pacrafts.com

New Year, New Season

2008-01-19T13:06:00.000-05:00

Hello and Happy New Year to all!

We will be starting up the Finestra craft show season this coming Friday Jan. 25 as part of the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Chantilly,VA at the Dulles Expo Center.
We look forward to meeting some old friends and making some new ones.

Show is Jan.25-27.
More info at Sugarloafcrafts.com

It has been a long year, and it's the last show for 2007

2007-12-11T18:59:00.000-05:00

This weekend we will be showing our work in Morristown, NJ at the Armory.
It should be a fine quality show as is usual for the Artrider organization.
We hope you can find the time to make it to our last show this year.
Thank you all for your interest in Finestra Designs and the continued support of fine crafts.
Finestra Designs / Jeannette Mullarkey

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-21T18:44:00.000-05:00

This weekend ( Nov. 24 & 25 ) we will be showing our work once again with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman's "Holiday Show" at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.
The corn is all but gone, so pack some left over turkey sandwiches and come on out for the day.

Next weekend, Westfield, NJ.

Brookdale Park - Montclair, NJ - Oct. 13 & 14

2007-10-12T16:03:00.000-04:00

Thank You, to those who attended the Tarrytown, NY show at Lyndhurst Castle for another successful selling opportunity.

The architecture there is always an inspiring , perhaps it may influence some future designs.

This weekend Finestra Fine Jewelry Designs will be showing our work at the lovely Brookdale Park in Montclair , NJ.
Always a pleasant show, hope some of you can make it out.
Usually attended by some interesting canine breeds !

Montclair, New Jersey
October 13 and 14 - Fine Art and Crafts at Brookdale Park
(908) 874-5247 www.rosesquared.com

Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst Sept.14 - 16 2007

2007-09-12T12:38:00.000-04:00

The Lyndhurst Castle grounds in Tarrytown NY will be the setting for this weekend's Artrider fine crafts show.
As in past shows at Lyndhurst,
we will be in our own tent / booth near the entrance to the show.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Be prepared for any kind of weather!
For more information go to Artrider.com