petersphotos- Peter Farrell Nature Photography

petersphotos
http://www.peterf.smugmug.com/
Peter Farrell has been a photo hobbyist for over 30 years. In the last 15 years he has become a more serious photographer first in Sports Photography and more recently in Nature Photography. With the advent of digital SLR Cameras and the improvements in home photo printing Peter has been printing and matting his Nature Photography and has displayed his work for sale in numerous local craft fairs.

Virginia's Finest Chocolates- Mary Griffith

Mary Griffith

Virginia's Finest Chocolates

http://www.chocolategifts.com/

757-258-5465

Specialty chocolates, gift baskets and logo cookies

Amazing intricate chocolate creations! Who knew chocolate could look SOOO GOOD!

Mary holds frequent Adult & Kid's chocolate camps in Williamsburg.

Consider having you next child's birthday party be a chocolate one!!!

Mary is also selling Miche Bags. Here are a few photos.

From the Mermaid's Purse- Laurie Pearce Hager

From the Mermaid's Purse ( LAURIE HAGER )– With an undergrad degree in Anthropology and a masters in Archaeology, Laurie has always been enthralled with the fragmented evidence of jewelry design from the scope of human history. Years ago, Laurie worked with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and had the opportunity to drink in the rich collections of ancient artifacts – she seeks out the work of the Phoenicians with blown glass beads, revels in the Egyptian use of color and symbolism and is also tremendously inspired by the pearl encrusted Byzantine and Tudor era. Falling asleep with the sound of the waves crashing against the rocky New England beaches, the idea of what exactly one might find in a Mermaid's Purse, spurned Laurie's imagination and drew her into designing her own hand-knotted and silk-strung bead jewelry design. Laurie integrates pearls, semi-precious stones, hand-blown glass beads, with vintage beads and antique mother of pearl buttons into her necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She is happy to work with her clients to design unique pieces, interlacing their own bead and button treasures to create new family heirlooms. Come and discover what's inside the Mermaid's Purse today! lauriehager.etsy.com

Girly Girl Bowtique

Kelly Winn's beautiful bows are sold all over the US at http://www.girlygirlbowtique.com/

Billy Sebestin - Furniture Maker/Woodworker

Billy's daughter - Crystal Thibeault is now a First Colony Bazaar regular. We're so exited to welcome Billy to our Holiday Art Bazaar in 2009!

Northcott Wilson Artisans

Julie Northcott Wilson is a former fashion designer from Philadephia, PA. She changed her focus from clothing to accessories when moving to Williamsburg. Pictured are some of her lovely,colorful creations! Julie was one of the original inspirations for me wanting to start sharing some of the talented folks I'd met in Williamsburg with friends & neighbors! My husband saw her with one of her purses in the Grocery store- said "My wife would love that purse- where did you get it?" She said - "I make them"...he said "Could I have your card?? He gave me her address & arranged a time for me to go " Birthday shopping at her house" - just a neighborhood away from ours! I came home with not 1 bag- but 2! And couldn't wait for winter to come - so I could buy some of her wool- felted bags....

Her purses take me back to some of my favorite shops/markets in in the Pacific Northwest- What more can I say to compliment her!! :)

Painted Pleasures- Eclectic Handpainted furniture, crates, plaques,ornaments & buckets, handmade funky Stockings, jewelry

Kitty & her sister's artisitc talent makes me feel as if I'm visiting on of my favorite Art Festivals in Seattle!!! Could there be any "higher"compliment?? :)

Carefree Boat Club - Bryan Courtney

Become a member of Carefree Boat Club & enjoy these benefits:

*Access to a variety of boats
*Free training sessions
*Unlimited boat usage
*17 locations on the east coast ...including the Beautiful Chickahominy River

*no boat maintenance
*no storage rental
*no insurance costs
*no transportation costs

Call 866-630-5959 to find out more about "Boating without Owning"!
www.carefreeboats.com
The Carefree Boat Club is a hassle-free solution if you're considering boating and prefer predictible expenses or have little experience. We're also
a great fit for those that have "been there done that" and wish never to own one again.
The Club owns and maintains a variety of different boats while also paying for insurance, taxes, and storage fees.
The Club provides free classroom and on the water handling training. As a member, you will enjoy the fun of boating without the hassle
that oftentimes goes along with a day on the river. It's like having your cake and eating it too!
In addition to a club on the Chickahominy, you will have access to over 20 network locations on the east coast to explore when on vacation or on business travel.

Frances Jones- Watercolor Artist

Nicocos Art

Paintings, Handmade cards & Jewelry By Lady Nicola Lins

Born in the historic town of Bath, England, Nicola is one of four siblings whose Celtic ancestry heralds from a long history of artists and actors. She completed academics at the university level - The University of Bath in 1991 and describes herself as a life learned student of art and it its many mediums. Her expertise in technique and applied skills has enabled Nicola to express her artistic spirit in various forms to include - notably clay, oils, and pencils. She has recently expanded her enthusiasm and passion for art work in various crafts which include gems, silver, and paper. She has a deep love for art in all its expression which she enjoys sharing with others. As such she has contributed to numerous forums in art education which include , full staff position in the private school - Foundation Christian Academy. local girl scouts, and neighborhood outreach classes. She displays her work at several local and regional events. Having travelled extensively through-out Europe and the United States - Nicola's art reflects the vast and varied experiences these travels offered. While she holds the title of Lady Nicola Lins, there is nothing pretentious about her outlook in life or her regard for sharing art. Her motto is "Adding originality to the world one piece at a time"

A mother of three lovely daughters, Lady Lins now resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with her husband Todd - retired Colonel USAF and their youngest daughter Abbi, age 12..
Web sites etsy.com under sellers as nicocosart, and facebook nicocosart or Nicola Lins email nicocosart@yahoo.com