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Friday, February 7, 2014

Flower in a Bubble

A bubble of some sort of acrylic.
Must be rather old as it has a dirty yellowish color as old things sometimes do.
A cloudy look.
 I like how it changes with the light and it's surroundings.
Just something interesting to look at.
Thank goodness for the light today.
A bit of sunshine for a change.
It's gone now.
Maybe tomorrow.

karen

Thursday, February 6, 2014

More On "The Nomadic Trading Company" Of Punxsutawney, PA

A couple of weeks ago I told you about the cool place to be on Friday evenings here in Punxsy.
 "The Nomadic Trading Company"
I wanted to share some photos of our first purchase made there.
 The huge cabinet with all the awesome drawers.
 This storage unit holds tons of stuff and is my favorite piece of furniture.
 It's the focal point of my living room.  Did I mention that I love these drawers?
 Above the storage unit hangs an old window where I have displayed  large chandelier crystals.
Also  purchased from "Nomads"
 This solar spinner which is on top of the unit, came from "Nomads" as well.
If you haven't been there yet, you should.
There really is something there for everyone.

karen

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Developing My Own Style

 Making Jewelry...
Inspiration can come to us in many forms.
Other artists, nature, moods, experiences, books, magazines, pinterest, flickr, etc., etc.
Inspiration is all around us.
 Sometimes buying a new outfit will trigger the urge to create a piece of jewelry.
Sometimes sorting through the supplies I've accumulated over the years will do it.
(Check out the cool fiber covered wire...and these ceramic beads are just awesome!)
 Treasure hunting in junk and antique shops is another place that I find inspiration.
 A little inspiration from a lot of different places and there it is...
My own style.
 A combination of tattered lace and handspun fibers.
 Glass, stone and mixed metals.
Broken vintage jewelry mixed with some new parts and pieces.
It's all coming together nicely.

Random Salvage

karen

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Valentine Pockets

For years I've been gathering old lace and linens, hankies and ribbon.
Pretty bits and pieces from flea markets, thrift shops and estate sales.
Perfect for making Valentine pockets.
 Scraps of vintage papers for writing a little love note are in each pocket.
 There are antique photos and tiny doilies.
 Very old buttons made of glass and pearl.
 Broken jewelry bits and sewing notions.
 Hat pins and
 tattered hankies.
 Bits of old wedding gowns.
Some have pockets in the front and some are in the back.
Some are for hanging up and some are for wearing.
I love how all the layers of fabric and lace look all tattered and torn and pretty.
These are almost ready for shipping out to loved ones.

karen

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Happy Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day from Punxsutawney PA.
Yep...I live right outside of town.


karen

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Blue and White China

Blue fox on an old cup.
Cool design on saucer.
 
 Really small crock.
 Small vegetable dish.
Love the patterns and the deep indigo blue.

Winter blues.

karen

Friday, January 31, 2014

Thrifty Goodness

Stopped at the local GW thrift store for a few minutes.
Found this sweet tote bag.
Looks like it's never been used.
A lovely grouping of bottles wrapped in wire.
 Will make the perfect set of vases for some spring flowers soon.

karen