But I digress...
On Mother's Day weekend, Melanie (who happens to be a mother of four) will be selling her highly covetable leather-and-fabric bags, as well as a selection of quilts and more at Definitely Not The Mall, an artisan fair taking place at the Waterford Old Town Hall, May 8 & 9. The show is open to the public on Saturday and, best of all, it's free! Waterford is only about a 30 minute drive from Hamilton and is where the Senkos now call home. For a taste of what Melanie's been up to, take a look at these lovelies:
Cotton and Leather Zippered Pouch
Cotton Baby Bonnet
Cotton Charley Harper Crib Quilt
Sewing has always been a part of Melanie's life. Her mom was a sewer and Melanie started out doing needlework (rug hooking, embroidery) and progressed to Barbie clothes and pajama pants. She finds much of her inspiration in nature and working in the garden, which is reflected in her choice of fabrics and colours. Decor-wise, Melanie's describes her preferred style as natural, rustic minimalism. She and her husband like to feature old textures and objects in their home, and a tour of their house is like touring a well-edited vintage-modern shop--a veritable feast for the eyes! They are currently in the process of moving into a new country home, but perhaps they will allow me to do a future post on their new house, post-renos...
To see more of Melanie's work, you can visit her Web site at www.melaniesenko.com; you are sure to be inspired. It goes without saying that she consistently inspires me.