I believe at one point or another in our lives
we find ourselves searching
for something or someone to guide us,
to help us along this life’s journey.
Finding Corey and following her blog for over 8 years
has been like finding a treasured jewel at the Brocante.
like many of you fellow readers, I start my morning with a cup of coffee,
sitting down with my computer and diving into Corey’s World.
She has a tremendous gift of weaving her tales and imagery that spark my heart.
I have been with her through the good and bad days,
learning by the love she so tenderly gives to family, friendships,
and the magical Brocante.
(My French Brocante Treasures)
Taken at the Brocante where we met C & Y
Imagine, visiting one of the Brocantes in France
and the serendipitous moment I turned my gaze and saw
Corey and French Husband from afar.
“Look that’s CORRREEY!!! “
I exclaimed with bubbling excitement to my husband.
Granted my husband also knew the famous Corey after years of me
sharing something I had read from her blog.
So we casually stalked them and introduced ourselves.
Although the March morning was bitter cold,
Corey and Yann greeted us with warmth.
We chatted for a few minutes and I
happily shared my precious treasures
I had acquired at this market.
Two small hand-forged butterflies
that would fit perfectly in my suitcase
back to our home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
I was so taken with the moment of meeting Corey and Yann
that I completely forgot to capture a photo of us together.
I regret that, but hold hope that I will someday have a chance
to spend more time in France and meet them again.
With the most sincere gratitude,
I pray we will have many more years of reading Corey’s blog
and feeling like an extended part of her family.
I was going to end my guest post here…
But with a little more prodding from Corey,
I will share a bit more about my life.
Alas, I have never been very confident with my writing skills.
However, my persevering temperament and grit has been
my source of strength and gotten me through most challenges.
I have always believed in following my dreams.
As a youngster, I told my mom I wanted to be an artist when I grew up.
She responded by saying I should take a high school typing class.
She felt concerned that I should have something to fall back on
if my Art couldn’t support me.
How many countless children have heard similar advice?
Well, I never enrolled in that typing class.
I ended up studying art in college,
having my own photography business,
and marrying the man of my dreams,
who is also an artist!!
I am so lucky he gets me and understands
the need and longing to create.
Seven years ago, we reimagined our life and took a leap of faith.
We found ourselves cleaning out the attic, selling our house, car,
and 80% of all of our possessions.
We lived happily in California for many years but felt drawn to Mexico,
particularly San Miguel de Allende where we live now.
Transplanting oneself to a foreign country is not easy.
Corey knows this all too well and has shared so many stories
that I can totally relate to, from stumbling with language barriers
to the longing of seeing family and everything familiar.
For now, Mexico is home but this devastating Covid pandemic
has me questioning everything.
Gratefully, I continue to be inspired and to make Art.
My passion is for reclaiming and redefining
the possibilities of materials.
I feel strongly about developing more holistic ways
tells a disheartening tale of a world
that is in desperate need of change.
It is my hope that Art creates a discussion and education
which allows us to reform our
(Sidenote: Kambria wrote on a Facebook post,
"Instead of giving up chocolate for lent why not give up using plastic instead?"
Maybe this Advent, the ending of this year taking us to a
new year we can consider being mindful
of our consumption of plastic.)
All of my sculptures are made from this repurposed plastic
that I have collected from many sources.
I fluctuate from painting on canvas to sculpture,
each influencing the other.
I prefer to keep my works abstract for the purpose of leaving
many layers of interpretation.
It’s really exciting to push the boundaries of perception
and perspective
leaving more questions than answers.
If you are interested in viewing more of my work
Be well, everyone. Follow, reclaim, your dreams wherever they may take you.
Kambria Anton
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