A Closer Look at Ottoman

Flocked Deer

I recently found this flocked deer "trophy" at a vintage/antique store when I was visiting family. What's not to love? It's flocked plastic and faux bois (contact paper?). The shield portion of this fella is about 7 inches tall, so he's small, but what a presence! Oh, and that lovely bunting is from darling Rebekah of bliss in a teacup.

Succulent Garden

Here is the current status of my succulent garden (minus the large christmas cactus), of which I plan to double its size...once I find another thrifted pan to contain them and protect the wood of the table they are inhabiting.

The large pot with the two plants are cuttings from my mom that I got when we visited last month. I let them callus over on our trip home and then just stuck them in the soil. They're a bit chewed up; apparently, they are a juicy delicacy to some sort of creature in my parents' hot and dry climate.

I started stitching some new work (well, some experiments and tests) today...similar to the "old" work, but with some added content....sneak peeks soon, methinks!

And Candlesticks

Whilst reading Poe over the weekend, my good friend Owl here looked rather menacing. However, he did provide the proper atmosphere.

And, those candlesticks are ones I've been picking up cheaply as I find them. I'd like at least one or two more because candles seem happy in groups. The best part of buying used and inexpensive is the low-commitment; if I like something better later, I recycle the old back into the non-new goods economy. (which is one of the reasons why our current economic structure needs to change, but that's another story.)

Terrarium Trick

I discovered (out of desperation) that inverted terra cotta saucers make good bases paired with glass domes for a makeshift terrarium. I received this wee plant from Boo, bit it didn't have a saucer. And since it's a fern, I thought it would do well in a terrarium environment. I had a dome, but I didn't want the wood base to get wet, so I grabbed a larger saucer, turned it upside down et voila! Bonus: since the saucers are graduated, the dome doesn't have to be the exact size to fit!

Giant Pinecone

Jeff screeched the car to a halt for me to retrieve this giant pinecone from the side of the road on our way to Southern California. It's wider and shorter than a sugar pinecone, but I'm not sure what type of pine it came from; they were tallish with rather anemic long needles. The tree just didn't match the heft of these murderous cones.

So, I'm enjoying posting from my phone. However, the photos seem to be heavier than the text as they sink right to the bottom of the post...I prefer them to float. Humph.

The Cursive Typewriter!

Finally! I've been promising pictures for some time.

The typewriter is in the condition I bought it...meaning, filthy.

I'm going to clean and lubricate it and I found a great little cheat sheet here (via Etsy).

I would have been excited about finding any cursive typewriter, but I must say that these colors of gray-brown, dark and light gray-green pull the outdoors in....I mean to say that they are the colors of the local landscape.

And the faux tweed case is lovely as well. It's a bit worn in some spots, but to be expected. Taking photos on the blue cabinet reflects terribly. As you may know, I've had the cabinet for a few years. I want to paint it, but I haven't put my finger on the right color. Dove gray often comes to mind...hmmmm. A nice neutral, as I'm sure that pops of orange will be in abundance in the home!

Back to the typewriter...

There's the type! A good cleaning will really help to make crisp letters. I also managed to find a local store with ribbon, surprisingly enough. The fellow who owns the shop still has some old typewriters about and we got to talking typewriters. He said that the "handwriting" typewriters never sold for him at the time they were made. I suppose that's why they are uncommon now, they just weren't in demand at the time.

I'll have to post an update when this beauty is in good working order!

Blog Break

Hello there! A bit of a blog break there...it has been cold and rather uninspiring. So, I suppose if one doesn't have much to say, why bother?

However, things are going fine and we plan to visit family later this month which always takes planning and the anticipation is almost as wonderful as being there (well, sort of).

This sweet little cactus here is one that my boys (Jeff and Boo) picked up for me while on an errand to the hardware store. They know how I love orange so. I'll have to find out how to take care of it, as not all succulents are the same. It's a happy little plant.

I hope to have more posts very soon! The sun is out and it's Saturday (really, the only day I can logistically photograph in the winter). So! pictures of the cursive typewriter...really!

Until we meet again.

Moss + Gray

By request, I made some Moss for your Wall pieces with the gray fabric....I hadn't realized that I had completely sold out! Oh! and this piece with the linen fabric. So, more in the shop!

No. 21

No. 22

No. 23

No. 24

No. 25

No. 26 (sold)

Woodgrain Letters

A few vintage woodgrain letters were recently put in the shop:

They can be found in this section (for easier reference). Oh! and they are sold individually.

By the way, I found a cursive typewriter at a thrift store yesterday...something I've been on the hunt for for at least a couple of years...more on that soon! Eeeeeem!

 

 

Wee Lichen and Moss

above - Moss for your Wall 18 (3 inch)

above - Moss for your Wall 19 (6 inch)

above - Lichen for your Wall 22 (4 inch)

above - Moss for your Wall (V2) 4 (5 inch)

above - Moss for your Wall 20 (4 inch)

This is the first Moss for your Wall with Linen fabric (notice the writing on the hoop....I love the history that comes with vintage hoops...and the quality).

above - Special Limited Edition Lichen for your Wall 8 (3 inch)

This limited edition is an edition of 10 (includes: vintage hoop, linen fabric, cashmere embroidery floss, and a dusting of gold mica powder - just like the granite rocks around my parents' home where the lichen grows - a lovely combination of colors and textures).

above - Special Limited Edition Lichen for your Wall 9 (3x5 inch)

These will be included in the shop update on Saturday.

Off to go check on my feverish boy....