OjaiStyle Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Candy, flowers, diamonds? What do you give this year for Valentines Day? More importantly, what are you asking for? This year I made a list of my favorite gift ideas now available at http://www.ojai-style.com/. All handmade, all unique, all one of a kind. Made in Ojai.

Ojai Artifacts Hope Pin $38.00 By Bernadette DePietro. Handmade, one of a kind. Artifact: n. 1. An object produced or shaped by human craft, esp. one of archaeological or historical interest. 2"X1 1/2 (one and a half)

Lunaria with heart motif $80.00 By A. Newman. Candle holder, three sided, burnished copper patina. 5 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" wide (approx.) Lead-free.

Red Nude Number 2
By Kate Hoffman. Mixed-media on gessoed mat board, 15” x 19”
$400.00

Flaming Heart Vase
By Richard Flores. Stoneware with copper red glossy glaze, 7” x 9." Sale price $480.00. 20% off!

Persimmons I.
By Katie Van Horne. I love persimmons and I love kitchen art so although there are no hearts, I heart this piece. Monotype on paper, unframed, 14” x 30” $750.00

Morning Prayer
By Shahastra. acrylic, stretched box canvas, painted edges, 40” x 30” Sale Price $2400.00

Hope Drop pendant with pink silk string
by Tegan Hope Now 20% off! $64.00 Discount at checkout. Necklace, handmade sterling silver “hope drop” pendant, pink silk string, up to 18”

Magnolia Heart Photograph
By Cindy Pitou Burton. Sepia series print on watercolor paper, matted and framed, Large (29 ¼” x 23 ¼”) $365; Small (21” x 17”) $255.00

Garnet Drop Necklace
by Lupe Razo Garnet, rectangular garnet drop, sterling silver, 16” $150.00

OSA Tour Stop Number 5 Shahastra's Fine Art

I must have been getting tired because I only took three pictures at Shahastra's Yurt -- and two of them are the same picture.

To mix things up a bit I put in a picture of Shahastra's warm and gracious husband Zubin Levy -- a great artist too.

This is a new piece from Shahastra's 'Earth Prayer's' collection. Good energy.

OSA + OjaiStyle = Great Day!

What a wonderful day we had in Ojai! Below are the pictures we took with many of the OjaiStyle artists on tour this weekend. It was an great experience to see the talent and inspriation at each artists' studio. Below are some "candid" pictures of Anne and Katrina with OjaiStyle artists! For some reason I posed on the right in each picture but one. Yes Katrina is wearing Tegan Hope and Lupe Razo jewelry.

Katrina, Cindy Pitou Burton and Anne

Katrina, Katie Van Horne and Anne

Katrina, Ruth Farnham and Anne

Anne, Bernadette DiPietro and Katrina

Katrina, Teal Rowe and Anne

Katrina, Linda Tayor and Anne

Katrina, Shahastra and Anne

20 Percent off At OjaiStyle...Secret Sale!

Celebrating our six month anniversary -- we are announcing 20 percent off on selected artwork. Now for a short time only, you can purchase selected favorites from Bernadette DiPietro, Shahastra, Richard Flores, Ruth Farnham and Teal Rowe! Check them out here!

Sensu Bowl

By Richard Flores.

Undulated stoneware bowl form on three thrown cylindrical legs, mottled jade green rim, sapphire blue to ruby red glaze inside bowl, 13” x 9."

Secret sale price $560.00

(normally $700) until September 30, 2008. 20% off!

Midday Trail

By Shahastra

Acrylic, stretched box canvas, painted edges, 20” x 16”

Secret Sale Price $880.00.

(Regularly $1,100.00)

Remembered Landscape

By Ruth Farnham.

oil / mixed media / panel, framed, 14” x 19".

Secret Sale Price $1360

Pink Moment

By Teal Rowe.

Hand-Blown Glass, 7” x 4".

Secret Sale Price $264.00 .

Temple of Juno with Prickly Pears

By Bernadette DiPietro.

Batik on Handmade Paper from the Sicily Series, 10” x 12"

Unframed. Sale price $480.00

Bird, Yurt and Some Dirt: Pictures Around Shahastra's Art Studio

Below are some pictures from in and around Shahastra's art studio – a yurt. We love it! So very Ojai, her studio is a wonderful mix of art, jewelry and peace doves!

Here Shahastra's vivid and vibrant oil and pastels adorn the studio.

Her iron work is shown all around her property.

Peace doves all around.

OjaiStyle End of School Year Gift Ideas

It's that time of year again! No it's not December -- but if you are anything like me, June is the second busiest time of year for gift giving. My list this year includes, teachers, tutors, babysitter graduation and team mom (for Little League) gifts.

Here are some recommendations for unique, personal and original gifts in all types and price ranges:


Peace Dove II By Shahastra. One of three silhouettes, hang one or all three as a whimsical set, each is drilled with a hole to allow you to hang inside or out, iron with patina, each is embellished with a unique beaded necklace - no two necklaces are alike.
Let us choose one for you. 11" x 9"$90.00


Rising sun business card holder. By A. Newman Glass Design. Totally unique and perfect for a desk. $125.00

My neighbor recently bought this necklace and I have to say it is one of the cutest ever.
Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace By Lupe Razo.
Brown leather, multy pink stones, mother of pearl, sterling silver, 17”$138.00

Another great jewelry option are some handmade lampworking earrings by Teal Rowe. They come in more than 20 colors and sizes. $40.00

There are many many more ideas to check out at www.ojai-style.com

OjaiStyle Art of the Day by Shahastra "Blessings"

"Blessings" By Shahastra.

Oil, stretched box canvas, painted edges, 30” x 30”

$2,800.00

OjaiStyle News

Read below for the latest press announcement from OjaiStyle

OjaiStyle Announces Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Ojai-based Website Showcases April Ojai Artist of the Month, Photographer Cindy Pitou Burton; Introduces New Blog

Ojai, Calif., April 1, 2008. OjaiStyle, a new website featuring local Ojai artists and products today announced creative ideas for unique Mother’s Day gifts. From handmade jewelry and inspirational message cards to fine art and one-of-a-kind pottery, this Mother’s Day, May 11, 2008, will be extra meaningful.

“Mother’s Day can have different meanings for different people. People can celebrate all of the special women in their lives including mothers, grandmothers and especially significant others,” said Katrina Rice Schmidt co-founder of OjaiStyle. “Original art and gifts can come in a variety of price ranges but giving a one of a kind, handmade gift will provide special memories for years to come.”

Unique Mother Day gift ideas include:

· "Meeting of the Self" deck card by OjaiStyle artist Shahastra. A set of fifty soul-filled potent images for reflection and inspiration. $25.00.

· Handmade glass lampworking earrings in 20 colors including Casitas blue By Teal Rowe. $40.00.
· Rose quartz pendant necklace, by Tegan Hope with handmade sterling silver clasp, rose quartz, pearl, crystal, rose quartz pendant. $180.00.

· “Magnolia” limited edition sepia series by Cindy Pitou Burton. Print on watercolor paper, matted and framed. Large $365 or small $255.00.

· “Flaming Hearts” stoneware vase by Richard Flores. With copper red glossy glaze. $600.00.

· “The Rendezvous” painting by Bernadette DiPietro. acrylic on canvas, framed. $1300.00

· “Anasazi Rick Rack” vase by Leslie Thompson. Carved porcelain with black interior glaze, adorned with handmade red and silver/gray glass beads, white-heart beads and cowry shells. $1,500.00.

OjaiStyle also announced that photographer Cindy Pitou Burton is the April “Artist of the Month.” Since moving to Ojai, Cindy has been exploring alternative photographic processes, currently working with transfers of Polaroid prints onto watercolor paper as well as digitalizing and manipulating her photographs, creating Giclée prints on fine art papers. OjaiStyle is showcasing Cindy’s work at www.ojai-style.com.

About OjaiStyle
OjaiStyle was created to promote and distribute the products of Ojai artists and merchants online. The company was founded in 2007 to showcase Ojai culture, products and artwork with online shoppers and making local products available to anyone. For more information please visit www.ojai-style.com. For daily updates on OjaiStyle and art news from around the community visit their “All About Ojai” blog at http://allaboutojai.blogspot.com/.

Looking for some inspiration?

Is the daily grind getting you down? Your taxes are due! Your team just lost in the NCAA pool (sorry Stanford). Your washing machine doesn't work. It goes on and on....

If this sounds like you (it is actually my list above) or someone you know, you may want to consider a "Meeting of the Self" deck card by OjaiStyle artist Shahastra. A set of fifty soul-filled potent images for reflection and inspiration. Comes complete with a miniature iron stand for display purposes, boxed. $25.00.