Join me for our Collector's Weekend in Door County!

Ever since our last Collector's Weekend in 2007, I've had collectors asking me when we can do it all again...and the answer is: this summer from August 14-16!

At our 2007 Weekend events, my old friend Santa (Bill Motzer) joined us, and I painted a special "thank you" plaque for him. During our garden party, he posed for pictures.

We're going to have the best time, and August is just gorgeous in Door County. So far, we have a Celebration Registration and Welcome Party planned on Friday night, a traditional "Door County Breakfast" on Saturday, a special party on Saturday afternoon, and a gala 15-Year Celebration Dinner on Saturday night. Sunday morning will be our "New Friendships" breakfast.

We'll also have lots of surprises for everyone who attends. There'll also be time for you explore Door County and enjoy the beautiful water, parks, and spectacular sunsets...and, of course, shopping!

The registration price is $195 per person or $185 if you're a current Pipka Collectors Club member. This covers all activities Friday evening through Sunday morning. Travel and hotel is up to you, although we will have special hotel rates available in a few weeks.

Please come join me...I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. It will be such fun! Please call me toll-free at 800-829-9235 or e-mail me at pipkasofdoorcounty@charterinternet.com for more information! Deadline is coming soon!

Love,
Pipka

Welcome to my Blog!

Spring is just around the corner. I just got back from a quick trip to Florida, where the sunshine and visits with friends were very rejuvenating and inspiring. This is a photo of my friends and my daughter, Angie, having breakfast on the beach, just a few minutes from my house.

Now that I'm back, I've been in the studio working on one-of-a-kind jewelry and collage for our season in Door County. This is so much fun - I love doing this! Also still painting for Prizm, designs for the 2010 Collection. No matter what the season, I'm always inspired to design and paint Santas. In fact, in my china cabinet is my collection of cherry plates and Santas, which is colorful and makes me happy just to look at it all year round.

Tigger is basking in the spring sun, shining through the blinds. My little guy. He's 8 years old and greets me like a puppy at the end of each day when I come home and sleeps with his head on my pillow. He's the only man in my life right now!

I'm going to France in two weeks and will be posting photos of the trip, so stay tuned! I'll be going to antique stores and flea markets, looking for makings for my jewelry and collage. And there will probably be another French Santa in the near future!

Love,
Pipka