First Friday's to begin next week! Come Meet our amazing Artists & Artisans!

Local Artisan, Marcelle, began "throwing" clay while in High School in upstate New York, where her teacher noticed a particular talent for working the clay very thin and recommended that she try Porcelain...The rest, as they say...is history.  Marcelle moved to Califorina in 1989 and became well known for her unique Porcelain designs and intricate patterns in the glazes.  In 1992 she added Sterling Silver jewelry design to her repertoire, where she incorporates fine wire skills with vintage beads to create wearable works of art.  She showed her works at the Sawdust Summer & Winter Festivals in Laguna Beach for several years, yet now focuses on her new studio in Newport Beach.  Marcelle purchased a vacation home in Crestline in 2005 and was added as a featured "local artisan" at The Lake House that same year.  Marcelle's infectious laugh and high energy brings joy to any art show.  So, come experience for yourself, Marcelle's "artsy" vibe and her beautiful works of art on May 6th! 

"Wine, Hors d' oeuvres, Friendship & Fine Art"  the FIRST Friday of EACH month May - November.  4:00 - 7:00 pm  Please Join us!

Antique Dovetailed Pine Trunk is this week's "Tuesday Find" at The Lake House!

We found this wonderful "treasure chest" shaped Antique Pine Trunk during our antique travels on Tuesday!  From the hand dovetailing to the hand inscribed initials, this trunk definately dates to the late 19th century.  The warm red - brown patina and great shaping gives this chest it's great character and appeal.  This would be the perfect accessory in a cottage or a cabin!

New Oregon Huckleberry & Marionberry Preserves at The Lake House!

We just received our first shipment of Oregon's "Columbia Empire Farms"preserves!  We feature their Huckleberry Preserves, Seedless Marionberry Preserves and Seedles Raspberry Preserves!  For those of you who love Marionberry preserves...we stock this delicious jam in two sizes.. the standard 12 oz. jar as well as the big 28 oz jar that comes with it's own jam spoon!  This line is the newest in our varied selection of Gourmet food items and  Culinary essentials!  Stop by our store in Cedar Glen, next time you're in Lake Arrowehead and pick up something special for your Pantry!

Spring is Here! Come up to Lake Arrowhead for Fresh Air & Sunshine!

After a tough February & March of Rain, Snow & Fog, it finally feels like Spring!  The snow is melting quickly with daytime temps in the mid 60's.  If you need a quick get away...Lake Arrowhead is the perfect spot!   The trees & Lilac are beginning to bud and the Bulbs are popping up everywhere!   Yes, this IS southern California...we like to call it Paradise!  Come up & experience our Spring season and of course please stop by The Lake House in Cedar Glen to say Hello!

2011 "FIRST FRIDAY" events to begin again in May!

The 2011 "First Friday's at The Lake House" Art Open House season is about to begin again!  Our First event will be May 6th 2011 and will continue through November!  The schedule of Artists is just being finalized and will be posted very shortly!  You can stay informed about the upcoming events in several ways...you can check back here on our website, you can sunscribe to our email list, or better yet...become a fan on facebook!  Just click "like" on our facebook link and you'll be sure to get our First Friday reminders!  We have many of our favorite featured artists returning this year with wonderful new pieces as well as several new artists to introduce you to!  So please join us for Art, Food, Wine and Friendship at our First Friday events all Summer long!

Vintage "Tole Painted Tray" was this week's Tuesday Find at The Lake House!

This beautiful Vintage Tole painted Tray is in great shape,  is an unusual size...12" x 24" and painted with a traditional "Cabbage Rose" motif in rich jewel tones.  The word "Tole" comes from the French term meaning lacquered or enamelled.  This was usually in reference to Metalware that was decorated by painting and often gilded.   At art schools of the time (1700's) taught this "one-stroke" techinque with commercial trades in mind, such as painting on Pottery, Furniture and decorative items.  This was an efficient, fast way to decorate items to get them to market.  Tole painting is celebrated now as a form of folk art by many and gained popularity in the 18th century in the US with German and Scandinavian immigrants settling in New England.   Tole painted objects (such as this tray) are sought by collectors as well as anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their cottage or cabin!