Views of the Neighborhood – Member Craft Show

~ John W. Howell

I have been doing the Views of the Neighborhood in Lakeway for four years. The odds that each view will be spectacular become less the longer one temps the fickle finger of fate. This week the finger got me. I was excited to go and record the Member Craft Show at the local country club. It just seemed logical that wherever the elite met to play golf, there would be some outstanding results.

I have to say those who displayed their crafts and interests were gracious and lovely. The problem was only four tables were taken. Two were crafts, one a vet and one an author. We are being catered by Barlata of Austin. Our entertainment is Brad Paisley.

All Paellas are gluten-free, with the exception of the Fideuas

  • FIDEUA – (Pasta instead of rice) Roasted fideo paella, sepia, squid, shrimp & aioli

  • FIDEUA NEGRE  – Roasted Fideo paella, squid ink, sepia, squid & allioli

  • HORTELANA  – Saffron rice, mixed vegetables, currants, pine nuts & allioli vegetarian, vegan

  • ARROS NEGRE – Squid-inked rice, mussels, sepia, squid, and aioli

  • BARLATA –  Our best-selling paella! Saffron rice, chicken, chorizo, shellfish & vegetables

  • BARCELONETA –  Saffron rice, squid, shrimp, octopus & shellfish

  • ARROS AUSTIN –  Saffron Rice, pork belly, pork ribs & Shiitake Mushrooms.

Picture of an old time school bus

So let’s get on the bus.

The first exhibitor specializes in self-motivational pieces.

Her table.

Examples of her work.

Self-affirming messages.

Coasters and Palo Santo incense sticks.

A dedicated animal oncologist encouraging early screening of pets.

Pamphlets explaining an early blood test for cancer and other diagnostic aids.

A handmade craft table.

Examples of the items.

Here is the author, Amanda Tice, and her son.

Photo of a lone patron.

A place that is an excellent handcraft exhibit in its own right. So relax and enjoy the music. I hope you have a super week.

 

94 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Member Craft Show”

  1. That video is very funny! Too bad more folks didn’t turn up for the event but those who were there looked interesting. I loved the motivational quotes and the author even brought her puppy! You can never go wrong with paella.

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  4. Great to see, there is always action in the city. Also wonderful that a writer found it’s way to this very interesting exhibition. I only miss the snacks for dogs. Because then there would have been a meeting also with Lucy and Twiggy. 😉 Thanks for sharing the news, John! Enjoy furthermore a nice weekend! xx Michael

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  5. Small but enthusiastic group, John. I know you have the author part down well, but did you ask MS Tice about curve modeling? Could be a second layer for you to explore. Sorry. I’ll snag a bowl of paella with saffron rice, chicken, chorizo, shellfish & vegetables.

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  9. What a beautiful day to go to a craft show. It’s always heartening to see what folks have created. I’m going to one today–fingers crossed that our weather will be at least half as nice as yours. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. A smaller group of exhibitions just means more time to spend at each one, right? 😁 That can be good for both the person at the booth and the person stopping by for a visit. (And it looks like it was a beautiful day, too!)

    I enjoyed seeing each one, John, and thank you for sharing another view of the neighborhood. 😊

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  12. Bigger is not always better and they have a great publicist in you sharing 🙂
    That Brad Paisley video is a hoot and a half!
    Happy Sunday, John.

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  13. Beautiful smiles from friendly people enjoying and sharing their joy with others…now that makes for a special day. Thanks, John for allowing us to be a part.

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        2. There you go, l feel special again…l remember you saying stuff like “What’s wrong with you, you BigTuna”. Sometimes when we were with The Captain you would tell Tom stuff like “Do you really work with this BigTuna” Man, those were the days….

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  15. That first exhibitor had great stuff. She would motivate me.
    John this is the type of event YOU should have a booth at. Maybe sell some books. Let the producer take the pictures and you could write about it after.

    Great idea, right ?

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  18. There may not have been many tables to stroll through, but it looks like a gorgeous day. Just being out and about in good weather is always a plus. I hope those with tables, had some activity.

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  22. There may have not been a lot of tables, but the 1 motivational table got a lot of coverage.
    Still, seems like a lovely day at the golf park.
    Funny video, thank you!
    Just keeping things in order:
    💋🐂 💋🐂 💋🐂 💋🐂

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    1. So glad you came with us, Resa.Here a few Oxen to push them into first place. 🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂 💋

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  23. I like the little dog in the photo of the author and her son! I know, that wasn’t part of the exhibit, but for some reason, I gravitate to the pooches. I found one yesterday at the Marshall’s store, and she was so intrigued by me that she nearly yanked her poor dad over!

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  26. Hi John, I attended a function like this a few years ago. Also at an exclusive club. There were some authors but very few patrons and it was really a waste of my time and money. It is a shame when an event turns out like this.

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