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Joy Broom is an Entomophile (lover of insects); a Retrophile (lover of old things); and a Graphophile (lover of script), among other passions. She collects and arranges her loves into boxes and mixed-media paintings, inspired by shrines and altarpieces she’s seen in Mexico and Europe. Her materials include personal mementos like family photos and letters plus scientific curiosities such as preserved insects, bones, and plant specimens.
Read MoreJewelry designer and female entrepreneur, Bess Nathan Rice recently joined us at our new location on the Sonoma Plaza. Bess has had a store in Sonoma for over 12 years, Studio Collections Jewelry, and recently decided to spend more time on her jewelry design and we a thrilled with what she has created and curated for our Chateau Sonoma vibe.
Read MoreArtist Woody Biggs, or Monsieur Papier (as he is referred to by his French colleagues), has been collecting ephemera for decades which he uses to create prints and art that can be incorporated into most any interior space. His work includes vintage menus, collages with French ephemera, Dessin prints and his latest body of work is all about the birds!
Read MoreThis Saturday September 7th, Artist Veronica Napoles will be joining us at the Chateau Sonoma Farm to unveil her newest collection of artwork “Beyond Borders” for the first time. Her body of work demonstrates the difficulties of moving between cultures and defining one’s own identity, and we look forward to its exclusive debut in person.
Read MoreMeet Dundee Butcher of Russian River Flowers in Healdsburg, Ca. She started her floral design school four years ago and last week I had the good fortune of meeting her in person and visiting her beautifully and artistically appointed atelier and workshop. Everywhere I turned I witnessed the unexpected and delighted in her ability to take very ordinary objects and turn them into extraordinary displays…
Read MoreA few years ago, as I was racing through the last building of the flea market in Montpellier, France, I stumbled upon an incredible Italian artist with her daughter packing up her paintings – her name was Eva Germani. I was able to make arrangements with her to have some pieces of her artwork shipped to Chateau Sonoma, and we have been carrying her artwork ever since. It’s such beautiful work and for obvious reasons, we can’t seem to keep it in store.
Read MoreIn the year 2000 I moved to Sonoma with the hopes of starting a family and settling into a quieter life in the country. I didn't know anyone when I moved here so I immediately joined the Community Center in hopes of feeling a part of something greater than myself. I signed up for a painting class even though I had no experience whatsoever. When I wandered into the class, I was greeted with a friendly smile and a very kind person who immediately put all of us nervous students at ease. Her name…Alex Cole.
Read MoreOur Meet the Makers Holiday Marketplace has come and gone and it was such a great event featuring local makers and their crafts. With handcrafted products and meaningful gifts galore, it made for the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Read MoreLess than two weeks until our Meet the Makers Holiday Marketplace! We’re looking forward to featuring talented makers from all over and sharing their crafts with our Sonoma friends— offering an easy way to connect holiday shoppers with meaningful gifting…
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