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Here's my latest Etsy treasury list, Second Hand Rose, focusing on rose themed vintage finds. Eying the rose patterned dress form and the French glass candle holder.
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May 17, 2012
May 01, 2012
Mimmi Staaf
Just discovered Swedish upholsterer and shop owner, Mimmi Staaf, who collects old furniture and gives them new life by painting and reupholstering. Really, really loving her style.
Images: Courtesy of Mimmi Staaf
March 08, 2012
January 17, 2012
Jennifer Collier
UK artist Jennifer Collier treats paper as if cloth, employing stitching as the main technique In transforming them into these incredible works of art. She recycles and gives new life to things that otherwise would be thrown away. She says of her work:
“I enjoy the idea of working with disposable organic materials that are transient in nature, imbuing them with worth and creating something intriguing and of great beauty.”
Images: Courtesy of Jennifer Collier.
January 16, 2012
You Were Meant for Love
January 13, 2012
Threads of Feeling
These bits of fabric and ribbons are part of an exhibition entitled, “Threads of Feeling”, displayed in the Foundling Museum in London . Many infants were abandoned in the streets in 18th century London but some of the children and mothers were given shelter and aid by the Foundling Hospital. The textile tokens were part of a cataloging system to identify the child and offer a way for the parent to recognize their child should they want to reclaim them at a later date.
View the online slide show when you have the time. The bits of fabric and calligraphy are amazing. Only wish I was in London to have viewed the entire collection.
Images: Courtesy of Foundling Museum.
December 15, 2011
Les Habits Neufs
Don’t be so quick to throw away those fabric scraps. Look what French manufacturer, Les Habits Neufs, has done with them. Discovered them through Japanese online shop, Francjour. I’m particularly loving those lamp shades.
Images: Courtesy of Francjour
November 16, 2011
October 19, 2011
Tokyo Life
Love the colorful take on the classic iron teapot from Japanese online shop, Tokyo Life. I can easily picture that black pot with the red cover in my kitchen.
Images: Courtesy of Tokyo Life.
August 18, 2011
Mrs. Murphy
Check out these great patterns from Swedish design house, Mrs. Murphy. The collection, “Patterns from the Past”, was inspired by glove knitting patterns and folk costumes from the Mora, Orsa and Sarna regions of Sweden.
Images: Courtesy of Mrs. Murphy.
