Malibu Christmas Ornament Sale a Success!

Thank you Kim and Marcie!

The Christmas Marketplace at Our Lady of Malibu Church (OLM) attracted many people.  My sister Kim and her daughter the lovely Marcie designed the presentation.  Beautiful merchandising. The ornaments, surrounded by white crinkle paper, were eye-catching within three woven baskets.  One bit of genius I enjoyed was located at one end of the booth;  a computer showing this blog (vineyardartist@blogspot.com) ran both days of the event allowing customers to view 2012 ornament designs as well as my most recent plein air landscape paintings.  It was suggested that if an award had existed for best concept and loveliest booth, our ornament booth would certainly have won.  I thank the ladies for helping to bring my holiday fare to the West Coast.

Our Lady of Malibu Church Christmas Marketplace showing Ornaments by Valentine

This weekend, 12/3 and 12/4, Ornaments by Valentine will be sold at the Christmas Marketplace hosted by Our Lady of Malibu Church.  My niece will represent my work at a booth in the main hall.  You'll be able to choose between nearly forty original ornaments including paper-sculpted, painted and sea glass bulbs.  In addition, five of my latest ornament designs will be on display and will be available through special order.  Some of the designs are pictured above. 

This event is a fund raiser for Our Lady of Malibu Church.  10% of gross sales will go to OLM.  Many other vendors will be selling gift items and food vendors will be selling tasty treats under the canopy right off the hall.   Lighting of the church's Christmas tree will be a highlight on Saturday. Have fun and help to support Our Lady of Malibu Church.