The Project File

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I have a new fascination for all things cardboard. (It's my new burlap!)

I have a folder on my computer titled 'Things To Make'. It has been sitting there for years, slowly accumulating pictures I see as I flip through blogs, e-magazines, and websites. They are images that call out the artist in me and say, "You need to do this!" Every once in awhile I open the file and keep on dreaming about the day I will sit down and make one or all of these.

Since opening the store 99% of anything creative I do seems to be shop related. I do make things (for the shop), I buy crafty things (for the shop), I plan ideas (for the shop), but one day I hope to set up a real, organized studio (not photo worthy- but functional) and spend days, weeks, or months just playing and completing all the things that I want to do- for me.

In the meantime, I thought I would at least share some of these pictures with you- maybe one of you can get started on some of them for me!

With the new cupcake craze, wouldn't it be fun for one of those shops
to have these permanently lined up on a shelf!

Now this idea just cannot get any simpler!

Cardboard cross, covered with your favorite paper and random wire.

Wine bottles covered in muslin and gesso with stenciled letters.

Spool of twine made into a lamp.

An average bottle collection painted white.

Printed images made into sachets.

A tiny strip of monogram ribbon sewn on a simple pillow.

Random square initials sewn on a burlap ottoman.

A simple faded red cross sewn on a cotton pillow.

Charms and tidbits sewn on a ribbon then sewn on
a pillow (or imagine as a necklace).

Scraps of your favorite trims made into a necklace.

A funky ruffled collar made from torn fabrics.

And finally from Heather Bullard, this wonderful crest complied
of her favorite things.

I have saved these images for so long, I cannot give credit where
credit is due on all the rest, sorry!

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Almost October

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Read all about it: Our latest love seat covered in canvas, burlap and calligraphy.

Ahh, October. Is there a more favorite month of the year? Whatever city, state or country you might be in, October almost always brings perfect weather. The last traces of summer are behind us and the lovely spirit of the Holiday Season is just over the hill. This is when I start getting excited because I can dust off the boots, grab a scarf and run more errands without watching the temperature.

In the store we are still acquiring the goods to prepare your home for Halloween and beyond. Take a look at some of our latest entries:

Tea stained paper documents for crafts or framing.

Ceramic canisters.

Flat tray of flatware.

Vintage Watercolor Print

Hand painted Provencal style Hutch

Vintage Whole Cloth Quilt

New Iridescent Scarves and Beaded Jewelry

Newsboy Caps and more jewelry

Artisan-made Aged Brass Cross Necklaces

And more Halloween still arriving!

XL Black Paper Roses

Multi-strand Necklace, Glossy Candelabra (find it here)

Mercury Skeleton Trays, Skull Votive and Skeleton Matches

Restocked: Skull Card Holders

Vintage Street Sign

Chandelier Paper Garland (find it here)

Glitter Cat Silhouette, Paper Rose Bouquet

Player Piano Rolls. I love the little pull-down tab, imagine these as window blinds!

Wicker Wall Basket, Feather Ornaments, Owl Parchment,

Fork Topiary/Place Card Holder (find it here)

Vintage Rooster and Chicken sitting among our Fall wreath (find it here)
Sheep prints in the background (find them here)

Vintage Woven Wool Felt Rug

Rustic Basket (find it here) and Vintage Flour Can

Also added to the online store:

Set of Cast Iron Faucet Handles

Silver Candelabra

Vintage Doll Arms

Hope to see you in the store this week (or 24/7 online!). Lots of Fall goods, new and old, are arriving daily.
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Atelier des Ours

If this is the wedding dress, can you imagine
what the rest of the event looked like?!

I nearly died yesterday as I stumbled upon Atelier des Ours, a tiny boutique in Uzes, France. Oh to visit this little jewel someday!- but for now, that is what the web is for. The style is not for everyone, but you have to admire such a straight-on vision this artist has to design clothes exactly as she sees. There is not an ounce of compromise in this woman's art. I don't know a thing about her so just scroll through and enjoy and let your own creative nature get ideas. I know mine are a flowin'.

Another,"Why didn't I think of that?" moment: rolled baby tulle
used as heads on the mannequins which made me think,
wouldn't it be cool to use giant bee's nests for Spring!

This entire site makes me want to run to the thrift store and start
stock-piling clothes. An easy enough to make wool hat.

Be still my heart for these textures and color palette. Detail, detail, detail.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Now I know why I have held on to a thick cotton under shirt I found
at the thrift store years ago. The button placket is just like this one.

Just once, I want to see someone run out
to get their newspaper in the morning dressed like this.
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