Art's getting close

fedoralover · Dec 14, 2005

I went down to Art's place or I should say "Art's Paradise" Monday and stayed over night. We moved a ton (literally) of stuff into his new shop. He still has to get some work benches made but he's getting close to being able to do hat work again. Art has a virtual mountain hide-a-way. It's a gorgeous place with open meadows, ponds, streams, lots of tree's and hills and goes up the front of a Mountain. Here's a few pics of his shop in progess and one looking out from his porch.

For those of you who wondered how Art could pull up stakes from San Francisco and move to Oregon, just take a look at this picture. Art's property I think, correct me if I'm wrong Art, but I believe goes almost but not quite up to the cloud line on the mountain in the background.

fedoralover

Raindog · Dec 14, 2005

Fantastic looking workshop

I love the racks of brim flanges and the shelves of blocks

Art looks ready for anything in that fedora.

Jeff.

Marc Chevalier · Dec 14, 2005

Wow! CONGRATULATIONS ART!!! From master stonemason to master haberdasher to master hatter in "God's Country." :cheers1:

Siirous · Dec 14, 2005

Wow, beautiful landscape and a nice shop full of hats. Is there anything more a man could want? Congrats! :cheers1:

Sincerely,
Rob

besdor · Dec 14, 2005

I'd be interested in doing business with him . I hope his site is up soon .:cool2:

IndianaGuybrush · Dec 14, 2005

Do I hear the makings of a FL retreat?

Honestly though, it's simply beautiful Art, it looks like an incredibly fulfillign choice you made.

Pilgrim · Dec 14, 2005

Since I grew up in the Pacific NW, I heartily endorse Art's selection of sites. Hope that life is good to him there!

Lauren · Dec 14, 2005

Yay Art! That looks FABULOUS! And what a beautiful set up you have!

jamespowers · Dec 14, 2005

Man that looks great. I am sure you will have that open space filled in no time. It looks to bare. Needs some of my hats getting fixed in it.

Regards,

J

Not-Bogart13 · Dec 14, 2005

Now that's what I call a back yard! What a view!

Aquia33 · Dec 15, 2005

I think I made a mistake!

I just mailed a hat to Art for some work, but now realize that I should have hand delivered it & stuck around for the work to be done!

What a lovely sight (site!).
George
:cheers1:

fedoralover · Dec 15, 2005

Here's another shot of the other side of the room where more flanges are stored. Art has 100s of them and it took hours to sort through them and arrange in order.

fedoralover

Andykev · Dec 15, 2005

Nice picx

That is it! I have to fuel the plane. Art, turn down the guest bed! BTW, did you get my text and email on our death in the family? We're kinda busy with that now.

Mycroft · Dec 15, 2005

Now that is shop worthy of high praises, it is so organized. Man, that would be awsome to work in.

TomMason · Dec 15, 2005

Hi,

I feel so out of it. Who is Art? Where did he move to in Oregon? If we want to do business with him how do we do it?

I am from Oregon. For those of you in tha area you can always stop by John Helmer's in Portland.

Tom

Art Fawcett · Dec 15, 2005

WOW!!!!! Thanks for all the great words Gentlemen ( and you too Lauren, of course).
NOW you see why I made the move guys, it's a real slice of Heaven here and once my shop is complete I'll have pretty much all I want. I have retired from the Masonry business, the promotional business, and the Vintage Clothing business to spend time here with my Honey and my hats. Now, if I can actually earn a few bucks at it life will be great.
I am having technical difficulties with getting my site updated. Something about the servers not talking to each other...but I am and will be able to start working on hats again starting NEXT WEEK ( yipeeee) and I will get the website up & running asap. For now I am woking through email and direct contact. If any of you wish to contact me please either email at
stone@vintagesilhouettes.com
or call at 888-270-3984
Thanks Fedoralover..your help was invaluable!!

Art

riccardo · Dec 15, 2005

wow

Hi all,
hey Art,I've never seen a modern hatter place.
Ist's really a slice of Heaven, from inside to outside.
Very compliments and good luck!

mmm...do you need any shops fittings...? I could sell it to you!

Best regards,good luck!!
Riccardo.

jamespowers · Dec 15, 2005

Art Fawcett said:
WOW!!!!! Thanks for all the great words Gentlemen ( and you too Lauren, of course).
NOW you see why I made the move guys, it's a real slice of Heaven here and once my shop is complete I'll have pretty much all I want. I have retired from the Masonry business, the promotional business, and the Vintage Clothing business to spend time here with my Honey and my hats. Now, if I can actually earn a few bucks at it life will be great.
I am having technical difficulties with getting my site updated. Something about the servers not talking to each other...but I am and will be able to start working on hats again starting NEXT WEEK ( yipeeee) and I will get the website up & running asap. For now I am woking through email and direct contact. If any of you wish to contact me please either email at
stone@vintagesilhouettes.com
or call at 888-270-3984
Thanks Fedoralover..your help was invaluable!!

Art

When is the bed and breakfast going up? That looks like a good enough spot for a vacation.

Regards,

J

Michael Mallory · Dec 16, 2005

Hey, Art, given that photo, maybe you should call your business "Once Around the Block."

Sorry.

Colt · Dec 16, 2005

Oooh Yes! Looks like I'm getting a new fedora in the near future! :cheers1: I picked up a panama from Art right before the move all I can say is awesome! I can't wait to look at the new line up.

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