West Coast Meet Up part 1

Last Saturday, on the sunny slopes of Tujunga, California was a meet and greet lunch for Vintage Etsy Society (vesties) team sellers.  It was hosted by Marsha, proprietress and owner of devil dog ranch.  I had anticipated the event for weeks, and it was a true highlight of my 10 day trip to LA.  Marsha met me at the door of the property grounds with a hug followed by tall tumbler for a champagne toast!  My drink, of course, was in the Minnesota state glass.

Introductions were followed by a tour.  Marsha, (aka the ranch queen of ranchqueenvintage) has made a wonderful home that includes a fabulous studio space.  We started on the one side where she keeps and photos her vintage wardrobe.

Marsha worked as a costumer and wardrobe stylist for the film industry....I think that yellow cotton frock was worn by an extra in the movie "Driving Miss Daisy".  Then we moved to the other studio side, where all of our jaws dropped...

This half of her studio included amazing built in shelves and cabinets to house all forms of
salvaged materials for her other endeavor, making one of a kind collectible art objects.  Every
inch of that 30 foot space was a perfect vignette!

sample of art doll made by Marsha at salvageartsweetheart on etsy

It was time for our lunch, so we crossed an airy breezeway that connected the studio to the main house.  If you are a fan of original mid century architecture, you will drool over the photos of this 'California foothills modern'...but that is for part 2!   I'll leave you with a teaser for the introductions to the rest of our party.