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Sooner or later, you might discover a creative passion to pursue through a hobby or business. Happily for us, we have inspiring examples of those who have gone before us, paved a path and made a dream their reality.

In this issue, read how Carol Smithback merged her talents and is now using them in her creative passions.

You’ll read about Cyndi Garofalo, creator of Goat Hill Fair, who now hosts one of the largest vintage shows in Northern California.

You will also find a treasure trove of shops listed in our Central Coast Vintage Map—a guide to our favorite shops and other antique shows. Visit these places and get inspired!

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From top clockwise: Carol’s creations, Sweet Pea croissant and cappuccino, Carol and daughter, Kelli 4

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If anyone knows the art of scribing on pumpkins and squash masterfully, Carol Smithback, creator and owner of Old Willow Farm in Arroyo Grande, California, does.

Ironically, this wasn’t always the case with her writing and artistic abilities.

When Carol was in fifth grade, the teacher told her mother that Carol needed to work on her handwriting. Although Carol recalled feeling a little upset at his comment, “It wasn’t devastating,” she said.

She didn’t fare much better in art. “I wanted to be creative,” she shared, adding, “but I always got Cs in my art classes. I could barely draw a squirrel.”

Despite the challenges to draw or write legibly as a child, Carol grew up happily playing sports and getting As in her other classes. She loved to garden at an early age, too.

She eventually merged gardening with her appreciation of the outdoors and science by majoring in crop science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. But she would later find that this technical discipline led her to unearthing and cultivating the creativity that eluded her as a child.

When Carol’s kids were little, she started dabbling in crafting: She painted gourds with folk art and holiday figures and sold them at local craft fairs. She also took a calligraphy class and honed her skills in handwriting.

As she once again pursued creativity, she found herself surrounded by creative friends who inspired her further. One such talented friend is Judi Powers, owner of The Dana-Powers House in Nipomo, a rural community minutes south of Arroyo Grande.

While working with Judi, Carol learned to think outside of the box, and her creativity took off.

The book Sunflower House, by Sharon Lovejoy, served as another inspiration for Carol. It encourages parents to take their children out into the garden and scratch

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words on pumpkins a few months before they mature. Carol’s friends in her garden club tried the idea and wrote names of herbs on their pumpkins—they were thrilled with the results.

But Carol took the idea further. In 2007, she created her own theme of pumpkins and squash that featured encouraging words and uplifting phrases. She sold them at the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show, and they were a hit.

“I only have once a year to do this,” explained Carol, “and it’s hard to know how the crops will turn out due to unforeseen conditions and current drought. But this fall, I have a few that I will be selling at Sweet Pea Bakery.”

That bakery is the result of her daughter’s own creative passion. Also in Arroyo Grande, it’s a place where Carol spends much of her time these days lending a hand.

“I’m very proud of Kelli” said Carol.

“She knew she wanted to do this when she was at Sonoma State studying business.”

In junior high, Kelli and a friend began baking and selling their goods on the side of the road. And that baking passion never waned. While in college, Kelli drove home to Arroyo Grande on Thursdays to bake all night. Then she would sell her goods at the Rutiz Family Farms stand on Fridays.

Kelli’s dedication and hard work grew into the bakery it is today.

“Eventually, you use the talents God gives you,” said Carol. “Nothing gets wasted.” Carol added with a laugh, “I still can’t draw a squirrel, but I can write better on a pumpkin than I can on paper!”

Wherever Carol spends her time, she loves using her talents. And she is happy to see her daughter using the gifts given to her, too.

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Above clockwise: Vendor booth, Goat Hill team Geoff Dow, Mark Graper, Donna Boss, Megan Sempek, Ciyndi Garofalo and Shari Nicsevic , a colorful display of colanders (photographs by Shari Nicsevic) 8

A Fair to Remember Goat Hill Fair—this ain’t your grandmother’s antique show. But you, Nana, and even the guys will love what you discover at Goat Hill Fair.

Like the many threads of an antique tapestry, experiences and people interwove in Cyndi Garofalo’s past to eventually bring her to California’s northern Central Coast. Just four years ago, at a family farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Cyndi and a handful of vendors gathered, sewn together by their passion for embracing the past with a kiss of creativity and giving new life to the old and once-lost. And there, among the farm’s goats, that passion drew more than 1,000 kindred spirits for the first Goat Hill Fair.

Outgrowing the farmstead didn’t take long. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, with ample space, quaint setting, and rustic and historic feel, provided a new land of opportunity. Cyndi has since made a mountain out of a Goat Hill as about 3,500 guests flock to each Fair, most of them satisfied customers returning for more. Despite its size, though, it’s not without a personal touch; Cyndi and her team make an effort to personally meet and mingle with their guests.

So what keeps thousands of people coming back? Well, jests Cyndi, this show is “not Grandma’s attic.” She describes it more like an Anthropologie experience (except, I’ll add, at Goat Hill, you’ll discover authentic, one-of-a-kind treasures not found anywhere else). “It’s candy for your eyes,” she says. “You walk in each booth and it’s just like, ‘Wow!’” You’ll enjoy a fun and artful medley of styles and creations to suit your fancy: from Bohemian to Americana, coastal to

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industrial, clothing to accessories, home décor, and more. Five vendors specifically hunt down vintage and antique treasures in Europe to bring to the States: things like French garden art and antique linens repurposed as pillows or handbags. And men will enjoy the “mantiques.” With old cameras to reimagined survey and farm equipment, Cyndi guarantees, “Men will feel included.”

But Goat Hill treats your other senses, too. Enjoy great food, coffee, wine, and beer, including local favorites like mouthwatering Corralitos-brand sausages and Gizdich Ranch’s famous pies. And the sounds of live bluegrass provide a fitting soundtrack for your vintage adventure.

But the best way to experience Goat Hill Fair, of course, is for yourself. Cyndi offers this personal invitation: “Just really come and enjoy yourself, you know. Be our guest.”

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Mark your calendar for Goat Hill Fair’s fall show in November. Follow their website and Facebook page for details.

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