I’ve been sorting through my antique fiber stash and it’s quite inspiring. I thought I didn’t want to work in the fiber medium anymore but its quite funny how I can look at old textile pieces and see pictures and little scenes within. Its good to take a breather and step back. Isn’t sepia is …
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pixie boot planters and november alter
I found this magnificent pixie boot planter awhile ago that I absolutely adore. Coincidentally since then I’ve been collecting little planters, and the other day I found two of the the most fabulous ones ever! The first one is a baby blue deer and the second is a beautiful big bluebird perched on an apple …
antique patchwork, old journals and wild rosehips in my hair
Ok, now for a proper post! I was sorting through my vintage fabrics stash, and oh what fun! I have old lace and embroidery pieces, patchwork pillows and flower girl veils from the 20’s, satin ribbons and such. Amongst it all I found a piece of patchwork that is particulary inspiring, a tidbit of it …
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looking up at old oak trees…
…And some other pretty things from this long, quiet weekend.
New Journal!
cupboardStop on by, my journal has a whole new look! I created a banner with a sketch inspired by an old book plate and a favorite mini painting of mine from last year. For your viewing pleasure, heres part of one of my paintings, photoshoped into a thrifted locket from last week! And, of course, …
favorite things
i simply love lists. here is a list of a few of my favorite things right now… i love this print! i bought it a few days ago in a thrift shop. it is a torn page from a storybook from long ago. parts of this entry x posted in i love horseshoes and antique …
last sunday…
more than anything i want to go horseback riding. when i take my long weekend walks i quietly observe the horses grazing in the field. they are just so peaceful, gentle giants. i love misty walks through horse meadows. the two little horse charms under the brown paper bag sketch were so perfect for this …
more pretty things…
i hate to be a bore with all my shopping but it is thrift shopping and it is for my little art studio and it does inspire me so! heres a collection of the second haul… vintage boonton wear diner coffee cups for my paints, yellow tray to hold goods under my easel, tea pot, …
what ive been up to…
i love november. perhaps i like it more than october. something about the silvery, bare tree branches against the gray sky… i have to say that i have never been more inspired by a month before. going for long walks. tea. thrifting clothes and hodge-podge. a little art here and there. and stitching! my biggest …
Tea anyone?
what i’ve been up to… back into my thrifty mode. knick-knacks and dresses, i can’t get enough. and tea! vintage dress….thrifted teapot…cookies and mmmmm i bought a pretty handpainted peacock tablecloth at the thrift shop i love these kitschy prints on silk with plastic gold frames, thrifted last week. wait til you see what else …