Solid Cherry Table With Hand Painted Lilies

An antique reproduction drop leaf table crafted of solid cherry hardwood. This furniture piece is a one-of-kind hand painted floral, Rebecca Baer® original. 

The soft yellow lilies create a striking contrast for the beautiful woodtones of this solid cherry hardwood table.  The design continues from the drop to the top and across to the other drop making this a gorgeus accent piece whether fully opened or closed for display off to the side.  This table was manufactured by Brandt Furniture of Hagerstown, MD.  It is a brand new, antique reproduction (not refinished/upcycled).  The final finish over the painting was applied by the factory.

 This original work of art can be viewed & purchased in person at

Artisan Life & Style.  Just use the contact link above to set up a time.  

This item can also be  purchased online.

Available for pick up in Hagerstown, Maryland.  

Delivery/shipping is available for a fee.

Table Dimensions: 24" wide x  6" deep x 25 1/2" tall 

Opened top: 24" x 25" (10" leaves) Footprint:9 1/2" x 24"

Lady's Writing Desk

An antique reproduction lady's writing desk crafted of maple hardwood. This furniture piece is a one-of-kind hand painted floral, and gilded Rebecca Baer® original. 

With a slim profile when closed, the front pulls down to create a horizontal surface suitable for writing or using more modern devices. When opened the interior reveals a series of removable dividers allowing you to adjust the depth of the spaces for storing papers, stationery an ipad or similar device. A horizontal recess exists for pens or other small items.

Approximate size: 45" tall x 21 1/2" wide. The desk is 3 3/4" deep when closed and 22" deep when open. Footprint is 19 1/2" x 22 1/2".

Looking for its forever home. 

This original work of art can be viewed & purchased in person at
Artisan Life & Style.  Just use the contact link above to set up a time.  

This item can also be  purchased online.

Available for pick up in Hagerstown, Maryland.  

Delivery/shipping is available for a fee.

Hand Painted Vintage Table

Hand painted in black and grey tones, surrounding the stenciled natural mahogany top, this striking vintage coffee table is protected by a removable glass overlay.  It is looking for its forever home.

With a dramatic stenciled border and a touch of gilding on the glass overlay, this piece makes a statement. The entire ensemble has been hand waxed for protection.  Are you ready to take it home?

This one-of-a-kind coffee table can be viewed & purchased in person at Artisan Life & Style.  Just use the contact link above to set up a time.  

This item can also be  purchased online.

Available for pick up in Hagerstown, Maryland.  

Delivery/shipping is available for a fee.

Hand Painted Scarves!

 Each scarf is a unique work of art hand painted through several phases to create an original one-of-a-kind designer accessory.  Stop in to select your favorite or purchase online to make sure your favorite doesn't get away.

Click here to visit our online store and view all available designs.

Crystal Palace Snowflakes Quilt Fabric

The snowflake fabric that you have been waiting for is here!

Immerse yourself in a frosty winter wonderland in beautiful shades of grey.  The neutral tones lend an air of sophistication to this collection accented with finishing touches of metallic gold. 

A few of the patterns are shown here. The full collection is available online.  

Hemp Twine & Baker's Twine

Twine is such a hot accent.  Whether you prefer the traditional look of Baker's twine or the more rustic appearance of Hemp we've got you covered.  You can purchase yardage or spools depending on whether you need a little or a lot!  We have a rainbow of colors--and then some, including variegated selections! You are sure to find just the right match for your creative endeavors. 

Twine is a natural and classic alternative to ribbon on gifts. All natural, eco-friendly biodegradable cotton or hemp twine is perfect for embellishing cards, scrapbook pages and general crafting.

New Giftware Has Arrived!

A beautiful ensemble featuring graceful palm trees brings to mind warm sand and fun in the sun. Graced with artwork by Rebecca Baer the items are manufactured in the USA by the giftware company Highland Graphics.

Glass cutting boards in two sizes, serving trays, coasters in a variety of shapes, trivets, mugs, mug and coaster gift sets, cheese board with a decorative spreader, spoon rests and a lazy susan are available.

Fall Fabric Sale at Artisan Life & Style

Fall Fabric Sale!

Fall is here and it's time to snuggle up all warm and cozy, which brings quilts to mind. We are warming up with a great fabric sale on several of our quilt fabric collections. The featured fabrics have been very popular and sold out from the manufacturer so you'll have get them while supplies last. 

 The collections on sale include fall-themed as well as non-seasonal groups.  Stop in and shop early for the best selections as we cannot order more. 

Gourmet Rubber Stamps at Artisan Life & Style!

Free Project Link I "Let it Snow"
Free Project Link II "Hope"

I'm excited to be able to share our new line of "Whimsies & Wishes™" stamps licensed to Gourmet Rubber Stamps.  These American made stamps are deeply-etched rubber backed with 1/8" thick cling mounting cushion.   

Expanded Use 

This initial release encompasses winter, celebration and Christmas icons.  The celebration icons, party hat, mask, noise makers, champagne flutes, etc., can be used year-round for everything from New Year festivities, toasting personal successes, birthdays or anytime you want to commemorate a special occasion.

Several of the Christmas stamps can do double-duty as well. Three of four coordinating open text stamps "LOVE", "JOY", "HOPE" and "NOEL" can be repurposed for other events.  "LOVE" can be used for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries or anytime you just want to spread some love around.  Many events can bring "JOY" into the picture such as a birth or adoption, a special friend or any joyous occasion.  "LOVE", "JOY" and "HOPE" can be combined to create a coordinating inspirational or uplifting trio of mixed-media images for display or used in a series of scrapbook pages.

Mounting

The stamps come backed with a cling mounting cushion.  To use, simply peel away the protective backing and mount on an acrylic carrier.  The one shown here is pre-printed with grid lines as well as angled lines for precision alignment.  This is especially helpful when using the word or phrase stamps. In theory, a single carrier is all you need since the stamps can be peeled off and stored separately.  On the other hand, if you are making a series of stamped images and working with several independent stamps repeatedly then extra carriers are useful.

Storage

For convenient storage, laminate* a sheet of cardstock and punch with holes for a three-ring binder. The stamps will cling to the laminated page.  Pages are then stored in a three-ring binder and can be removed or rearranged as needed.  Before lamination you can print the sheet with the subject, i.e., holiday, wedding, celebration etc., and stamp each image onto the sheet.  If you choose relative colors for each category you'll be able to flip to the desired group of stamps at-a-glance.

*If you do not own a page laminator you can take your pages to a local copy/printing shop for lamination.

More to Come
More "Whimsies & Wishes™ stamps are in the works.  Next-up: Valentine's Day and everyday romance!  All you need is love.  Love is all you need. 

The stamps can be purchased online at rebeccabaer.com or in-store at Artisan Life & Style™ located in Hagerstown, MD.  Please see the Artisan Life & Style™ website for location and hours.

Gifts for Mom

Would you like to find a gift for mom that is unique this Mother's Day?  

Here at Artisan Life & Style we have a variety of gifts that are handmade including My Gurl & Me lotions & bath products, hand-turned wood bowls, hand-painted pendants and brooches and handmade earrings!. If Mom is creative you can get the supplies for her to paint a pendant or brooch or many other items here as well.

Perhaps Mom would prefer something for the home such as art prints, original framed paintings, hand-painted furniture, absorbent

 coasters printed with various art or maybe she's a fabric junkie and would appreciate a fat-quarter bundle of coordinating quilt fabric.

We are open 10 am to 6 pm this Friday and Saturday so you'll have a chance to break away from the traditional flowers and buy Mom something truly special!

Opening Day at Artisan Life & Style™

A grand time was had by all!  

Enjoy a few photos of our opening day here at Artisan Life & Style™

Artisan Life & Style | Welcome

Please consider this your personal invitation to visit our teaching studio and store.  There is always plenty to see inside but a visit in May or June could bring the opportunity to view our Magnolia trees in full bloom.  The season varies depending upon the weather.  Three Magnolia trees can be viewed  from within the studio & showroom through the large industrial steel windows.  The largest of the three trees fills two of the windows as it grows right along side the building.  This tree is a sight to behold towering three stories high.  You’ll never wonder where to find inspiration for paintings of classic Southern Magnolias.  A visit in early spring may afford the possibility of seeing the neighboring Saucer Magnolia in full bloom.  

Of course if you fancy a  Fall visit, your journey will take you through the Appalachian mountains where you can view Autumn in all its splendor as we are nestled in a valley surrounded by the rolling hills of Appalachia.

Whatever your season of choice may be you will find a wonderful array of inspiration, supplies and artisan works when you visit us here at Artisan Life & Style.  Oh, and coffee is always on so enjoy a cup with us while you are here. 

The building that houses our studio is a charming, albeit large, structure, which was originally constructed as a dairy.  We are preserving the original walls and floors  along with the wonderfully large steel windows of paned glass.

Studio Hours & Contact

Be sure and contact us before planning a special trip.  If you happen by without calling ahead, 301.797.1300, you take a chance that we will not be here for you.   Our standard days to be open are Friday and Saturday but be sure to check the schedule for hours or days when it is necessary for us to be closed.

Group Events

If you would like to bring your group for a visit, e-mail us to be put on the schedule.  We welcome individuals as well as groups of all sizes. Special perks are offered for groups of ten or more.

We look forward to welcoming you!