Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
First Friday in Downtown Tehachapi - 5 to 8 p.m., June 2
Kelly Keller and her Display.
Sliced and ready to go.
Kelly began making natural soaps because her small son had eczema. She discovered that using natural ingredients without chemicals cleared his skin. From there she moved to deodorants without aluminum and, at her husband's request, started making shaving soap.
Kelly started bout four years ago making soaps and more and has been selling her products for two years. She uses primarily goat's milk which she obtains from her neighbors in Bear Valley. In addition, she uses only essential oils - no chemicals, preservatives, dyes or fragrances.
Born and raised in Michigan, Kelly attended Notre Dame where she met her husband. After graduation they lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 13 years. Her husband then took a job in Mojave and they purchased their home in Bear Valley. They have two children, 9 and 11, who attend Cummings Valley School. In addition to BV Naturals, Kelly is an Air Force Reservist, and home maker, taking care of her family along with dogs, cats and chickens. Will goats be next?
For additional information call (661) 609-6404 or visit face book at http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove. The Treasure Trove has 55 vendors on commission in addition to an extensive line of arts and craft supplies, artist services, yarn, books, music related merchandise and more.
Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to feature a very unique show for its upcoming June exhibit, just in time for Father’s Day. Join us First Friday June 2 for a glimpse into the industrial minds of Steve and Lillian Jones. You’re sure to enjoy their flair for design with a steampunk feel.
This local couple brought together in Tehachapi draw on their past experience to share this unique retro style art. Steve is a third-generation carpenter who has traveled two and a half million miles as a truck driver along with his wife Lillian who has been involved in the trucking industry for years.
During the remodel of a friend’s grandma’s kitchen, memories were shared bringing attention to specific items being replaced, some of which came together to create their first memory lamp. These unique memory lamps are designed both to inspire the imagination and reflect on the past.
Treasured memories can be triggered by a variety of things including items from the past, which lead the couple to create specialized display boxes to spotlight people’s treasured memories.
Vintage radios have been re-imagined into creative table lamps, lanterns with flickering flame light bulbs are another favorite item by this creative team. Their creations are interesting to admire without the lights on and intriguing to behold when their light flickers shadows on the walls.
When asked about their art, the talented duo replied, “It has been a positive experience to create amazing lamps and we look forward to sharing and creating lamps for others to enjoy as well.”
Opening reception for their exhibit is June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts located at 100. W. Tehachapi Blvd. As always you’re invited to join us for an evening of art, refreshments and music. This event is free and the artwork will remain on display through the month of June.
