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While we're still experiencing the grey skies of winter here, there are little flashes of promise, occasional hints,  a day of sunshine followed by a day of flurries. A warm nearly balmy day,  with a plummet to bone chilling the next. Such is February. Still-- I love this month because of the mix, the change of days from one to the next, full of surprises and tumult. It makes me so aware that

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I have to admit I've been taking a bit of a break posting of late-- it's the post holiday thaw.  Taking a little longer to decompress, catch my breath and begin anew. I've just recently listed a few fresh vintage finds in 5gardenias. Looking toward spring, feeling the urge to lighten up and celebrate with some color and a nod to Valentines Day with a couple of porcelain sweethearts dressed in

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So happy to be able to show you what I've finally finished! A favorite necklace of mine just listed in my shop-- with only one other like it having been made before. "La Nuit" -- night time bell flowers to honor the deep mysteries of the evening. The chain inspired by the long segmented legs of crane flys and surveyors measuring chain...  The necklace hangs delicately around the neck and

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                                                alliance of Shiva and Vishnu.. training the apprentice                                    meditation on the possible and necessary balance of things                                                   the three gunas or conditions of existence                                                 meditation on the endless dance of energy

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I fell in love with this Victorian sewing box-- with it's azure blue paper lining and sweet sweet notions... my favorite is the cloth measuring tape in its gilt washed metal case and hand embroidered flowers on ivory silk-- the back side of it is a fabulous sea foam green.  The buttons are early cloth covered on their original cards, and there are black and plain steel snaps.

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Wishing everyone a happy Winter Solstice-- the longest night of the year-- may it bring you a restful sleep!

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I can hardly believe it's so close to the holidays already. Things have been moving at a whirlwind pace. I'm guessing that many of you are feeling rushed and overworked right now with all the added planning and deadlines for things. ... Here's hoping we can all find some moments of quiet, -- some moments to catch our breath and unwind-- and then look forward to those moments for connecting-

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 There are days and even weeks in the studio where it seems that the work stays still and in one place. Not stagnant -- but still. No movement forward. Just movement, like marching in place. At last, I  finally found some time to play and I'm as happy as can be with the outcome--a  new ring design-- organic and alive. Solid and earthy with a surface that undulates, gnarled -- organic and

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I can't believe it's already November. Each year when this month arrives, I tend to go into panic mode --this is such a busy time of year, with so much to plan for on top of all the every day ins and outs. But I do have fun gathering vintage holiday goodies for 5gardenias -- the shop is filling up with new finds on a regular basis. I love holiday decorations from the past-- always offering a

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I was listening to Neil Young this morning when "He Was the King" came on-- his song about Elvis Presley--  it put me in a nostalgic almost giddy mood. I wound up having fun making this treasury for the Etsy treasury listings...  so then I thought ...well..  we need the music that goes along with it... just click on the link to listen if you like. Hope you have fun!  happy wednesday!

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The old fashioned girl in me has always been in love with old lace. The idea that this intricate patterning, these web like worlds of beauty have been made by nimble hands from the past just drives me crazy with admiration. The tea stained and aged beauty of the threads draws me in and then sends me back to some other time I'm certain I must have known... somehow.  I've decided to carry some

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Some new pieces finished and added to my jewelry shop just recently....the finish on these pieces pays tribute to autumn and her golden leaves and black velvety trunks and branches that glow against the grey skies after an october rain. There is one particularly long stretch of blocks near the park that I love to turn onto-- lined with rows of maples from one end to the other. They light up

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I just love this sweet Jennie June china doll kit from the 1950s--- made by Mark Farmer Mfg co. Something about the way she's never been turned into a doll-- just pristine porcelain parts wrapped in aged paper and stored away in a box-- a box that was originally sent with live orchids from Hawaii to a certain woman in a specific town in the 50s -- a perfect little package stowed away in

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it certainly has taken me a while to make my way back to posting. i've been rounding up and photographing october finds for my vintage shop, 5gardenias.  I've been drawn to warm tones-- aged brass, sepia, chestnut stained wood, textiles and baskets-- even a few special clothing and jewelry items that speak of autumn and the colder season ahead ( i can't even say the word that names that season

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i adore clay. i've worked with it myself for almost 20 years. when i came across photo stylist dietland wolf's photographs of these ceramic pieces my heart skipped a beat-- or several for that matter. i could eat everything up here... the color, the textures, the touch-- the raw clay in contrast to the fired clay. i especially love the pressed clay pieces. the photos are exquisite --i

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i often wonder why i'm drawn to certain objects so strongly. i've had this little antique leather wallet for years, only taking it out every now and then to open it, to study it, to touch the soft delicate leather-- knowing it was at least 100 years old, knowing it shouldn't be handled often or with too much enthusiasm. i would take pleasure in touching the surfaces, opening

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cozying up to september with some textiles, color,  pattern and warm tones.  these are a few recently listed finds from 5gardenias vintage,  clockwise from top left vintage basket weave tablecloth,   vintage folk art woven and embroidered pillow cover, scrollwork necklace, antique patchwork quilt star, vintage scotty dog plaid tin toy cup & saucer

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i decided that these vintage aluminum molds would make lovely votive holders-- i imagine an autumn table lit up with them..

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 i had some willing models this week for 5gardenias-- a pair of antique victorian leather gloves, an antique porcelain clay pipe and a charming vintage owl measuring tape. they sat quietly and held their poses for long hours.... wishing everyone a happy september!

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today i have to share these images with you by photographer and stylist i. klee -- her work is magnetic and inspiring....

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i've decided to add a small line of jewelry to my vintage shop--it all started after i was rifling through my drawers searching for something specific and in the process re- discovered so many fun and wonderful findings, stampings, beads, etc.. that  i've had stashed away for years. so i'm using the vintage and antique goodies and creating pieces for the impossibly old fashioned modern girl.

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finally a chance to post. i have to admit i've been trying to take it a little bit more slowly this summer, wanting and needing to enjoy the outdoors and escape from the house and yes ..the computer! as the summer's end draws closer i'm feeling the light chill in the air-- loving the cooler mornings and evenings, watching the garden change, with blooms coming and going.. and now i'm anticipating

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a simple summer meal--homemade flat bread empanadas with sharp melted chedder and sweet onions-- and fresh orchard cherries...  it's too hot for anything more!

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 i know we're told not to hang onto old baggage..but sometimes it's best to hold on and enjoy every sensation and memory that timeworn objects conjure up... ...some recent sweet antique and vintage finds from 5gardenias for mid july that evoke an air of romance, of travels to and from distant locations, of dance steps to music still echoing, of kitchen aromas warm and inviting... hope everyone

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 i had a bit of fun the other day and finished this necklace- a loopy little summer number. here are a few views of the piece-- playful --with a bright splash of hot tangerine on a textured charm and some cheeky salmon coral seed beads looping together with sterling chain.  i love the subtle textures and movement in this piece...  reminds me of a looping line drawing doing a modern dance...

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 my sweet simple little antique maid's apron made for a wonderful model yesterday, catching the warm late afternoon summer light through each finely woven thread.... and a bowl of fresh summer cherries for good measure.. then it seemed only natural to include this wonderfully rustic set of vintage white enamel camp cups, and a vintage syracuse china blue vine rimmed diner ware platter both ready

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it's been a while. life's been busy--trying to balance work with home life-- i'm sure you know exactly what i'm talking about. but i'm a proud momma, as i had the wonderful experience of watching one of my older sons graduate from college. a little bitter sweet as i know his visit home is a short one before he heads out across country to begin his new adventures in LA. - a long way off-- but a

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i think we all have different things that make us feel like summer's here-- and that we love to do once it arrives. i think of dining outdoors, camping, summer nights on porch swings, cottage living, gardening, outdoor games, bright blue skies, picnics,  4th of July, patio parties, playtime..trips to the lake or beach.... in honor of summer's arrival i've been stocking a few vintage items in

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just finished these new pieces for my jewelry shop on etsy -- the earrings are a 3-D take on a pair of open wire triangle earrings i designed in 2009 and have sold on and off since. this time i wanted the design to echo the pyramid necklace i just finished and listed which is made with enamel over copper--and backed in oxidized sterling silver... totally modern, minimalist -a bit rustic with an

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still raining here in this neck of the woods... they say it's been a record rainfall for spring. so i've hung this sweet antique silk dressing gown in the window, hoping its delicate flowers will inspire the sun to come out to play soon....  a little kiss goodbye to may and a hope for a beautiful summer ahead..

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here it is mid may already! the cherry and magnolia trees are finally in full bloom here, the leaves are out on the maples. spring has been late in arriving, but i'm sooooo happy it's here... and i've been late in posting. must be something about may....  i just want to take a little time out to stop and smell the flowers.. here are a few new sweet spring finds just listed in 5gardenias-- hope

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this week's still life and soon to be listed vintage find in 5gardenias... a bit of 1940s glamor and nostalgia. a vintage glove box in a wonderful aqua blue quilted satin. i can't help but think of platform shoes, padded shoulders, red lipstick and pin up girls......  and i can't help but leave you with a quote from betty grable “The woman's vision is deep reaching, the man's far reaching. With

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sometimes a simple textile panel can move me... just a simple fold or shadow.. the texture of the threads when light hits them --sweetly poetic, slightly awkward. even a little bit lonely hanging all by itself. yet shining with elegant grace and presence... my little lace panel modeled for me today. it was raining and grey-- one of an endless stream of grey spring days here. but a lovely

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it's been snowing here --lightly but all the same, c'mon already it's april 20th!!-  i'm feeling chilled to the bone and am in need of some serious sunshine. i've been finishing up a few new pieces of jewelry -- a ring  just listed and some earrings to add tomorrow--and had time to list just a few new vintage items in 5gardenias.. a victorian tin litho children's cup and pitcher, and a mid

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 oddly enough i'm just an old fashioned girl at heart, and any bit of old silver plate, tin, lace, porcelain, glass, and flowery business catches my heart and sends my imagination down a long winding swath of wide path through the woods-- eventually bringing me to a rustic little cottage where i hear a rough quill scratching on paper.. a woman is writing at her table....she listens to the bird's

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 this sunday i enjoyed the wonderful treat of having my home featured on etsy's Get The Look Decor blog-- one of my favorite weekly etsy blogs put together by christine domanic of iheartmoustaches fame. each week christine features an etsy seller who has a love of home and home decor-- christine deftly and seamlessly weaves in other similar items found from etsy shops that compliment those found

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i've spent the last few days working and photographing with nothing finished to show you yet--but very soon i'll be listing a few new things in 5gardenias vintage and in my jewelry shop... in the meantime i wish you all a lovely thurdsay-- or friday-- depending on where you are in the world...

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something is stirring slow and surely heavy-- and lightly such a long flight through the snow, wind and rains... a little soul to travel rightly more new work  -- so happy to be making it again-- after a break and some time away, things feel fresh and along with the spring-- the light is staying longer and my brain is brimming with new ideas. but i plan to try and take it slow and go at my

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finally some new jewelry work to show you. this particular piece has been sitting in pieces for months, waiting and waiting to be finished. i'm so happy to finally have her completed.... her name is Sleep... she's just been listed in my jewelry shop-- opening my jewelry shop up again after a long...  um...sleep... I cannot be awake for nothing looks to me as it did before, Or else I am awake

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from top left to right:  boats and inspirations from ann wood,  traveaux numeriques by marc giai-miniet,  vintage blue willow tea cup and saucer    things organized neatly, "ART TELLING by turkish coffee" antique family photo taken in chicago in an arts and crafts frame,  antique pressed tin match safe, front view and back view which reminds me of an african mask

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it's mid march and we've had some spring snow here-- but my pursuit of color and lightheartedness prevail... spring will come sooner or later and i am waiting with open arms. as we wait i'm collecting goodies for my vintage shop and all of these sweet finds are recently or soon to be listed: from top row, left to right 1.  vintage porcelain apple plate     2.  vintage crocheted curtain pulls

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  a few festive bits of spring color for you today with fresh vintage finds at 5gardenias. happy wednesday!

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 i was delighted to have 5gardenias featured on a wonderful design blog-- Lilac and Lily, where home, garden, and vintage are given their due with a fabulous gathering of style, color and celebration of old and new.  i'm in love with the sensual textures that have been threaded throughout the posts. with an organic and modern rustic aesthetic-- and a balance of simplicity, comfort and elegance--

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these are some very plain old bottles i photographed today-- far from being fancy or having great value--yet certainly possessing character-- here are my still lives for you today..

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we've had a few warm, sunny winter days lately--definitely mood lifting-- i  love these first little glimpses of spring. february always seems so full of promise. it's hard to believe it's nearly over! of course i've been excited about photographing and listing new fun finds for spring in 5gardenias vintage. all of the items above are just newly added. ..and i'm still working slowly but surely

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well i have just one photo-- an in between photo of the back wall in the process of being painted. the yellow has been brushed on over the once red wall.  while not nearly finished, and due several more coats of varying shades of yellow/green-- it's already made the space much lighter. the window frame will be painted a lighter color as well-- and i'm likely going to want to change the cover

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some vintage milk glass cups just listed in 5gardenias-- they sat silently and patiently during the whole photo shoot-- my little still life models...

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  i've been busy lately, on top of gathering vintage finds for  5gardenias, and making jewelry for my etsy jewelry shop -- i've been painting walls in our home-- changing the colors from saturated deeper colors to lighter and simpler neutral colors. the once red wall has now got 2 coats of slightly different tints of light yellow/green, almost a citron--that have been brushed on -- --waiting for

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sometimes i just love the way the photos for  vintage finds come out.  i thought i'd share a few photos with you of recent  listings.... i've been in love with antique and vintage sewing notions and all things related to needle arts for as long as i can remember. i've decided to start offering some of these wonderful pieces in my vintage shop 5gardenias. an antique marbled brass turn of the

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 howdy friends--happiest 2011 to you all!-- well where does the time go? it seems to get swept away with the snow drifts and winter winds. i've been holing up in my house, painting walls ( time for some fresh color ), working on new jewelry designs for the spring and photographing some recent vintage finds for 5gardenias vintage. i'm relieved the holidays are over-- i always find the slower month

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                                               wishing you all a wonderful holiday and a fantastic new year ahead !

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some fun and festive  favorites... top to bottom  1. winter warmer garland at anthropologie  2. vintage shiny brite bulb from 5gardenias   3. still life photos by Johnny Miller 4.  Red Poppy, by Nathalie Lite   

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sepia and gold, early celluloid and victorian tinsel to warm the holidays with.... new listings in 5gardenias vintage for those of you who love time worn objects... i've been enjoying visiting with all of these fabulous holiday decorations, but they're anxious to be given as gifts or to be kept and cared for by a loving soul.... clockwise from top 1.  gold mercury glass pick ornaments ( listing

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getting in the holiday spirit with a few decorations and a new addition to my bell flower jewelry series -- a simple sterling snow bell flower pendant necklace, hanging on fine chain with my signature twig toggle clasp.  the spun cotton birds and garland are part of my vintage collection of ornaments. i'm keeping it simple this year --taking just a few things out of storage-- then all that's

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 a little treat for my favorite customers-- here's a coupon code for 10% off any item in 5gardenias Vintage shop. good starting today Nov 25 ( the day before black friday ) through Monday Nov 29 ( cyber monday).  enter 5garV at checkout. enjoy-- and happy holiday!

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 some new finds in 5gardenias vintage shop,  in honor of winter and the holiday season. the shop has lots of holiday goodies --ornaments, home decor, kitchen items, jewelry, accessories, all ready to be sent out into the world. great gifts for you or someone who shares your love for well worn objects with character.clockwise from top 1.  1940s-50s aqua blue ornament with snow ( mica) covered farm

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a few snapshots of my sweet hearts--my sons dancing... and my dearest cat maria on our deck-- and resting with henry. maria sleeps on my chest or curls next to my head every night. her purring helps me fall to sleep. i have to say maria or "emmie" as i like to call her is one of the most loving and wonderful cats that i've ever had the pleasure of living with. as everyone knows first

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i'm such a happy girl--my special order for hand paper made by kendra of Green Post  on etsy arrived this past week.  such beautiful texture, weight and hues, with free form deckeled edges. i chose nimbus ( a lovely warm pale grey ) and rice ( a soft bright white)-- some for myself, and some for my husband for christmas ..ssshhhhh... the package arrived with my favorite wrapping of brown craft

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have some salt?  another wonderful vintage item recently listed at 5gardenias vintage - a turn of the century porcelain salt canister with a wooden lid--made in germany.

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this just listed in 5gardenias vintage-- a wonderful tin toy from the 50s-- a farmer driving a bulldozer-- so many great details in this piece-- from the cuffs of his jeans, side seam stitching-- to his cap, plaid shirt and blue eyes-- his arms are articulated, capable of bending and moving--he holds on to the gear shifts...

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love this italian pop parody sung entirely in gibberish--i feel like i'm watching a fellini movie... -or a scene from the move "Nine" -- only with a slight twist....

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                                         some fresh listings in my vintage shop 5gardenias from left to right top row.                                         i'm definitely getting in the spirit of autumn with brisk air and grey skies                                          descending on the region... it has a certain romance about it.                                          1.  metal

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 i had fun this morning.. and posted this little rhyme along with this etsy treasury collection... Humpty was off for a sightseeing visit.  He scaled an arch for the view was exquisite. When out of the blue along came an adder ( HISS) who carelessly knocked Humpty off from his ladder!He toppled and rolled and proceeded to fall and everyone round could hear our poor Humpty Ball.  Then along came

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another addition to my ongoing theme of floating flowers --- organic and earthy--  made with enamel and sterling silver... this necklace will be listed this weekend in my etsy shop

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i've had this bell flower necklace sitting in pieces in my "to do" box for months-- waiting, and waiting-- patiently-- and finally not so patiently-- for me to steal some time to put this altogether.. i love making this chain--although it's a task... i use it frequently because of it's lightness -- and it reminds me of the long legs of mosquito hawks ( crane flies) or daddy long legs... i know

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i photographed one of my favorite thrown porcelain bowls from my pottery making days-- more cobalt  blue and white.  i wanted to post it with the last bunch of blue and white faves but i didn't have the photo of it ready....and i found this shot from my old studio with some of my blue and white polka dot series...

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the very first image above is one of peter's paintings --a new one which i love quite a lot ...and having spent many years making pottery and sculpture made of clay, i have a passion for the sweet soft stuff--both before and after it's fired. for a while i worked with cobalt blue and white glazes and porcelain-- i loved its simplicity and freshness. here is a ceramics piece --a tromp'loeil made

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my husband was watching this link on face book. i just couldn't help but find this incredibly ... i don't know-- fantastic!-- yes that 's the word i'm thinking of!  i think the dog is the more graceful dancer-- what do you think? perhaps the dog taught the man to dance...  i do think the sweet pooch deserves a skirt that's a bit more festive --maybe with some flair capability for those turns... i

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a few shots of work on the bench-- an order for a customer.... now finished and shipped out.. these are disks that have had 23kt gold leaf fused to their surfaces. also a photo of the plastic box that i melted by accident on my burner-- looks like a galaxy of stars with a black hole.... these are the disks after hammering.. ready to be soldered to the bangles... here are the finished bangles

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today i've been featured on megan marie eckman's blog- studio m.m.e.  i just want to thank megan for her thoughtful feature and clue you in to her work as well. she's an illustrator of fairy tale visions and captures the sense of wonder and fantasy that makes the child in us light up... here's a sample of one of her wonderful versions of a classic tale...

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in between completing some orders i managed to finish this necklace. it's been sitting in pieces on my table for ages. i've always loved creating pieces with leaves and pods. this time i've added them to a modern chatelaine. women used to fasten chatelaine's on their belts.  their essentials hung from chains that attached to a central element...keys, notepads, change purse, small scizzors,

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i've been loading up wonderful vintage finds in my vintage shop  5gardenias vintage-- i  had a great time photographing this bunch-- creating settings for my finds is always my favorite part of the process. --aside from the searching and finding! please be sure to stop in the shop and poke around.... victorian leather pocket mirror case japanese luster ware tea set tippi hendren fur w/veil hat

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well it seems like ages since i've been able to post. i suppose as with all things it's good to take a breather. summer certainly calls for kicking back when possible.  i showed you pictures of our trip to seattle and portland, and now finally i'm  happy to be able to show you some photos of my new home studio. it was one of those things that i'd thought about and then talked about for years--

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when i look up at the moon lit  in the black galaxy above, i'm always startled by it's calm quiet patience and willingness to play second fiddle to the sun-- and it's startling closeness to us.  the sweet orb with it's singing face, pocked marked with craters... a rock of motivational force.... the inspiration for another ring that celebrates the wonders of the sky above.... and of our

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this little buddha carving sat in my vintage shop for all of a few hours before someone asked me to hold it for them.  it was a short visit with my little buddha friend.. but i liked the pictures so much i thought i'd post them here....

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well as always, after a break...it's time to get back into the swing of things.. and here is a sampling of new/old items recently listed in my vintage shop 5gardenias i've been wrestling with the idea of giving up my vintage shop--despite the fact that i love collecting the odd bits and pieces of "stuff"  that i offer up in my little etsy shop-- and despite the fact that i believe

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well these were my finds in the store that i visited on my last morning in portland. the soles of these antique handmade chinese shoes have thick twine stitching that make a beautiful all over pattern on the insides and undersides. it had to have been tough to have worked the stitches through the thick layer of cloth... the embroidery is exquisite on the uppers, and so is the color. i love the

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i had found this shop in portland and went back the day we were leaving-- it was so much fun to look through this huge rambling store--it was filled with imports from japan, china, indonesia, and india-- every square inch of it was packed. needless to say-- i made peter and henry wait for me for a good long while! it was just too much fun. i bought some colorful litho tin pins to give as thank

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well..this is one to make friends look at vacation photos.  at least you don't have to stay for the extended slide show though. these are a few snaps from cannon beach on the coast of oregon.. we drove from portland through beautiful evergreen and pine mountain roadways and emerged out from the highway to this spectacular coast line. the fog was just lifting. henry headed straight across the

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we've already left seattle, with only two days to spend at the front end of our trip--but wow- what a wonderful city. vital, and energetic with fantastic views of the harbor and bay and mt. ranier at every turn. the pike's place market is right at the water's edge with the smell of fresh fish and the tantalizing sights and colors of the most beautiful produce and homemade goods being offered...

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as i get ready to take a flight out to the northwest coast i'm feeling a sense of relief-- of imminent escape-- of longing.. it's been about 15 years since i was there last and i promised myself i would get back to see the wilder coast of the pacific, the eagles that roam about, the orcas that migrate, the air that feels so fresh, the tidal pools with amazing sea life-- starfish the likes of

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   The Bee Like trains of cars on tracks of plush I hear the level bee: A jar across the flowers goes, Their velvet masonryWithstands until the sweet assault Their chivalry consumes, While he, victorious, tilts away To vanquish other blooms.His feet are shod with gauze, His helmet is of gold; His breast, a single onyx With chrysoprase, inlaid.His labor is a chant, His idleness a tune;

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i guess i'm in a red and yellow mood.... starting at the top crocheted accessory, "Trailing Flowers", Maisy and Alice textile embroidered cuff, "Like Honey Washed Ashore",  La Touchables 1912 antique plate, banana strudel hand woven poncho, Poncho de Feu, by sub rosa  vintage mary janes, " Miss Contrary Shoes",  Second Wind Vintage watercolor, Stone Cliffs by Golly Bard

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these drawers by maarten de ceulaer make my eyes open wide with ooooo yes !!!.. and i'm wishing my little scotty planter a fond farewell -- he's been adopted by a lovely customer from my vintage shop, henry's sweet drawing of a green man which makes my heart squeeze, and a completely happy painting by artist dana frankfort

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sweet summer succotash...  it all started with this little strawberry heart from my little strawberry patch... kootut murut, dottie angel blankets, loise bourgeois drawing, will mentor lithograph, sweet summer strawberry --my photo

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some new additions to my vintage shop 5gardenias--ready to roll out an assortment of retro summer time goodies.. 1. straw handbag or stash all 2. sweet little pitcher full of notions 3. embroidered linen drawstring bag 4.  campfire girls marshmallow repro tin from 60s 5. flamingo and lily shafford vase 6.  set of 4 straw tumblers 7. hand embroidered flower pot and bumble bee wall art 8.

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in the wee hours .. delightfulness is discovered... starting at bottom-- work by mara skujeniece, middle- work by elisa strozyk, top is cheburashka a little critter that i've fallen head over heels for... and now good night good people

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today's t east on etsy-- inspired by the waters of summer... featuring members of the artisan gallery team-- a talented group of artists on etsy-- i'm happy to be a member of this wonderful team! from left to right top row 1. bubbletime 2. NewMoonStudio 3. JessicaTorrant 4. ileaiye 5. StarBags 6. betsybensen 7. MaisyandAlice 8. StudioZen 9. OneClayBead 10. nitca 11. JealousyDesign 12.

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i've been neglectful of my sweet bloggity-- and for lack of time i will post a few etsy treasuries i made like some kind of late night fanatic until 3:00 am in the wee wee dark hours of the morning-- i become obsessed sometimes-- it's too enticing... but here they are..for the fun of it. the first is titled "new world order" and the second is a mix of two of the featured

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 a few shots of alabama chanin's summer line. one of my favorite clothing and textile designers-- i could easily spend each and every day in these garments- alas-- they are much too pricey for such sorts of daydreams... oh... and a shot of a sweet hand embroidered flower pot teaming with cheerful flowers and a little bumble bee who's taken a shine to said flowers-- stitched on white nubby linen -

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a wonderful treat for you today. one of my all time favorite ceramic artists ... pieter stockmans.  incredible simplicity and sheer brilliance. wafer thin porcelain in the most beautifully refreshing shades of blue and white. go to his site and wander --you won't regret it....enjoy my friends!

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