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Spotted at the Salem Art Fair last weekend. I must admit that I did turn a mild shade of envy-green.

Salem Art Fair Craftsman

This is Alexander Anderson of Madrone Studio explaining how he made the curved door on this cabinet by a method known as "coopering". Alexander is a maker of fine furniture and custom cabinetry. He said his philosophy is to make use of wood from this local area and make as low impact as possible on the environment. He likes to use salvaged wood from demolished buildings, storm damaged trees, etc. You can read more about this interesting young man on his website http://www.madronestudio.com/.

What caught my eye was this exquisitely crafted table he made primarily from Madrone. Kim of SeattleDailyPhoto posted a close-up of the uniquely-colored bark of a Madrone tree. (We tend to call them Madrona in OR and WA.) You can also see photos and find out all about the Madrona {here}.

Salem Art Fair & Festival

According to the Salem Art Association, the Salem Art Fair & Festival, one of Oregon's most anticipated cultural events, celebrates its 59th year on July 18, 19 and 20, in Bush Pasture Park. This is a 'juried' fair, i.e., artists and craftspeople must make application and be invited to participate.



This is Susan of White Oak Farm, a delightful and engaging young lady, who was invited to participate. She said she is a botanist grower and today had a wide array of her gorgeous flower plants for sale. She likes the idea that this is a benefit, that part of her proceeds go to Bush Gardens. When ask which was her personal favorite, she couldn't choose just one, and said it would have to be unusual irises and lilies. She is stationed at the far north end as you enter the exhibit area, just behind Bush Barn in the 'Friends of Bush Gardens' area.

The weather forecast for the weekend is for the low to mid 80's. Clear blue skies.

BTW, we had very good Gyro's prepared fresh by the Greek Orthodox Mission of Salem. My husband had the beef/lamb, and I had the veggie. We passed on the absolutely fresh, homemade Baklava, but it looked decadently good. They are located in the South Food court.