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Betsy Menson Sio

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On a recent visit to Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany Street, Cazenovia, New York, 13135, I met co-op member Betsy Menson Sio, a former art teacher in the Jordan-Elbridge School District, now working as a full-time artist and jewelry designer.  She is selling earrings made of vintage tins that speak of recycling paired with sterling silver.

The pieces are whimsical, meant to be worn for fun with everyday casual gear.  She calls her business East Street Tins.

This is a materials driven art form.  She must first find the vintage tins – soda cans, candy or coffee canisters, perhaps even motor oil containers – then decide on the shape and cut forming two symmetrical bespoke pieces.

She also creates necklaces and bracelets when not taking her weekly turn as salesperson at the gallery.

As mentioned, Cazenovia Artisans is a co-op.  Artist members must be voted in with the understanding that they will commit to retail sales as well as providing cohesive artwork for sale and paying a monthly fee.  There are other avenues as well – offering work on consignment or being considered as a guest artist.  All information is listed on their website.

Current hours of operation:

Mon

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Tue

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Wed

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Thu

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Fri

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Sat

10:00 am – 05:00 pm

Sun

10:00 am – 04:00 pm

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Come one, Come All

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My holiday merchandise is ready for tomorrow night’s Sip & Shop event at AFL STUDIO, 301 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, NY 13104.  I think I will be sharing my gallery space with the Apricot Lane proprietor.

There will be a Botox medical professional and a “permanent” jewelry business there as well as light food and drinks.

I will be there at 3:45 PM, if you would like to come and shop early.  Hours for this party – 5:00 – 7:30 PM.

I created notecards that double as holiday ornaments and other special things including one hundred twelve hand painted postcard paintings of angels.  Prices are as marked on the package.  My jewelry collection is all marked as well.  The 36″ x 36″ oil and collage paintings are only $800 and the 18″ x 24″ oil and collage paintings are only $200.  The encaustic hearts with the stands are $75.

I will try to get my Square card reader operational to take charges.  You can also pay cash or use PayPal or Venmo.  Will I have cash to make change?  IDK.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and it will be a fun and festive evening!

See you there!

art, art for sale, art venue, encaustic, encaustic & collage, encaustic horse paintings, heart paintings, hearts, horseshoes, jewelry, Karen Tashkovski, leather, painting, shopping

The Booth!

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Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Sunday, September 29, 2024.  10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

It’s the CAZENOVIA ART TRAIL!!!!

My location:  American Legion Post 88, 26 Chenango Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035.

It is #15 on the Cazenovia Art Trail map.

There will be food trucks in the parking lot!

I accept PayPal, Venmo, cash and I also use the Square for credit cards!

I am so excited to share my heart and horse-themed artwork and jewelry with you!  See you soon!!!

#ootd, 8th grade art, art education, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, ootd, outfit of the day

Eeny-Meeny-Miny-Mini

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#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #frenchconnection leather skirt #marcjacobs boots
#theory cashmere cardigan #rebeccataylor top #ragandbone patent leather skirt #calvinklein boots

I went all mini last week. It is finally getting warmer in Syracuse! Yesssssss!

On Friday afternoon , I put the glazes away for the year. All the clay projects are now on deck for the kiln.. I am gearing up for the final lessons. I think there are thirty school days left, so only fifteen classes for A day students and fifteen classes for B day students.

They will be creating art books and the Studio in Art students will begin a watercolor landscape. So fun!!!! <3

#honora necklace #rebeccataylor leather top #trinaturk skirt #ragandbone boots
#bcbgmaxazria sweater #aliceandolivia skirt #marcjacobs boots
#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #freepeople dress #bcbgmaxazria sandals
#allsaints scarf #tashkovski bracelet #aquacashmere sweater #bcbgmaxazria skirt #ragandbone boots
#ootd, fashion, fashion blog, leather, silk

Bridgerton Fashion

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Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Taskovski bracelet, Rebecca Taylor top, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Marc Jacobs boots

Season 2 of Bridgerton is now available for consumption on Netflix. The binge-worthy series is based on novels by Julia Quinn, set in the early 1800s about a family of eight children of wealth and status. Each of the eight novels revolves around one of the sibling’s love life, which leads one to speculate that there will be more to come from this show in the next few years.

Theory cardigan, Faithfull the Brand linen dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rag & Bone boots

This is a Shonda Rhimes vehicle and with it comes that wonderful modern twist – a multi-ethnic cast, contemporary music (they were dancing to a Madonna song in one episode) and a whimsical/colorful take on the Edwardian period costumes. The latter includes a vibrant array of sherbet-colored gowns and the gamut of puffed sleeves, empire waists, embroidery, silks, leathers, and lots of shimmer-shammer.

BCBGMaxAzria top, Pinko top, Joe’s Jeans leather jeans, Rag & Bone boots

Here are my latest #ootd looks. Currently, my style is romance novel flair with lots of Brigerton-esque qualities. I am all about the puffy sleeve and ruffles. And heavier on the empire waist than I realized. Rebecca Taylor is my guru for this style. You will also be seeing a lot more Faithfull the Brand, Free People and Frame in my closet these days. And of course, leather, silks and now that it is spring – cotton and linen. #lovefashion #fashionintherealworld. <3

Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Faithfull the Brand top, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West boots
Frame leather shirt and suede skirt, Daydreamer for Free People T-shirt, Marc Jacobs boots
Free People cardigan and dress, Rag & Bone boots
Rebecca Taylor top, Ralph Lauren skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Tashkovski bracelet, Theory cashmere sweater, Free People dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rebecca Minkoff boots
#ootd, clothing, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, silk

Comfort Zone

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#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #ralphlauren skirt #ragandbone boots
#theory sweater #bcbgmaxazria leggings #rebeccaminkoff boots

Here I am back in black – it is a comfort zone. And I have so many separates to mix and match! I love the way it feels to know who I am and what I love. I love ruffles and puff sleeves, embroidery, leather, silk and velvet! <3

#frame leather shirt #theory leather skirt #ragandbone boots
#tashkovski bracelet #faithfullthebrand top #trinaturk skirt #ragandbone skirt
#rebeccataylor leather top #allsaints silk skirt #marcjacobs boots
#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #aliceandolivia silk skirt #marcjacobs boots
#ootd, 8th grade art, cashmere, clothing, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, Tashionista, TASHKOVSKI jewelry

Fashion Heaven

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#vince cashmere sweater and leather skirt #ragandbone boots
#tashkovski bracelet #theory cashmere sweater #coach leather skirt #ragandbone boots

The V-neck cashmere sweater paired with a leather skirt is a marriage made in fashion heaven! Worn with a bootie and one of my handmade bracelets, this look was my uniform last week. It was a theme I will revisit again and again. <3

#tashkovski bracelet #kesnyc #theory cashmere sweater #vince leather skirt #rebeccaminkoff boots

Students are working on papier-mache sculptures (donuts, owls) and colored pencil drawings. The Studio in Art students just finished glazing their clay projects and now they are about to do still life paintings with acrylics. We are having a lot of fun making art!

#tashkovski bracelet #vince cashmere sweater #kobihalperin leather skirt #marcjacobs boots
#tashkovski bracelet #theory cashmere sweater #zadigandvoltaire leather skirt #marcjacobs boots
#ootd, art education, clothing, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, outfit of the day, Tashionista, TASHKOVSKI jewelry

Turtlenecks As Planned

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#tashkovski bracelet #saksfifthavenue sweater #trinaturk dress #marcjacobs boots

I wore turtlenecks this week. I have four and there were four days of school, but I didn’t feel like wearing one on Friday. Sticking to a theme is the plan but plans don’t always seem to go as planned.

I’m in the process of planning an event and I spent half the day crying because it doesn’t feel like things will work out. Things are always working out, lol, but not necessarily the way you want them to work out. I’m waiting for the universe to surprise and delight me. I mean, I am allowing the universe to do that because I know how it works – no buts about it. I’ll stop crying now. Thanks, Bobbi. <3 🙂

#tashkovski bracelet #aqua cashmere sweater #freepeople dress #ninewest boots
#kesnyc mask #tashkovski bracelet #aquacashmere sweater #joesjeans leather pants #ragandbone boots
#ootd, clothing, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, Tashionista, TASHKOVSKI jewelry

Hats, Jeans & Wings

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#cbybloomingdales #bcbgmaxazria #trinaturk #joesjeans #ragandbone
#amicale #tashkovski #theory #7forallmankind #ragandbone

I wore jeans all week – my Joe’s Jeans leather pants and several pairs of 7 for All Mankind jeans. I have to say it was my most comfortable week. The challenge was to do Halloween looks with the clothing in my closet. And hats. It started with the striped top and beret because Monday was Pablo Picasso’s birthday. What followed was a Michael Nesmith (Monkees) look, a Justin Bieber thing (you HAVE to watch his latest documentary on Amazon Prime!) and a Parisian, culminating in the angel outfit with my new wings purchased on Amazon (second Amazon plug – you’re welcome, neighbor).

#coach #kesnyc #bcbgmaxazria #faithfullthebrand #7forallmankind #marcjacobs
#ninewest #bcbgmaxazria #saksfifthavenue #zadigandvoltaire #joesjeans #ragandbone
#faithfullthebrand #bcbgmaxazria #7forallmankind #ragandbone
#ootd, clothing, fashion, fashion blog, Karen Tashkovski, leather, outfit of the day, Tashionista, TASHKOVSKI jewelry

Dresses with Pockets

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#kesnyc mask #tashkovski bracelet #bcbgmaxazria top #joie dress #marcjacobs boots

In my attempt to do a theme week, I selected short dresses with pockets. I love deep pockets! Clearly, I need a fifth dress with pockets to finish off the week. I had to insert a skirt on Thursday – but in its defense, OMG, the pockets are enormous. <3

#kesnyc mask #allsaints leather dress #coach leather skirt #ragandbone boots
#tashkovski bracelet #saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #freepeople dress #rebeccaminkoff boots
#kesnyc mask #tashkovski bracelet #rebeccataylor leather top and denim dress #ragandbone boots

In other news, my school picture was in my mailbox yesterday. I stood in a long line that day on the cafetorium stage, waiting my turn after a group of fifth graders had theirs. Is it all airbrushed? Because it is one of the best school pictures I have ever taken in twenty-five years of teaching. I think it was a new company or something, I’m not sure but, regardless, I am delighted with the results.

#honora necklace #kesnyc mask #saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #halston dress #marcjacobs boots