Exquisite Raw Crystal and Electroformed Mineral Rings by Jessica Kramer American artist Jessica Kramer has gathered gems and minerals from her travels to 6 continents. An expert at metal fabrication and blacksmithing, Kramer began her artistic musings when she moved to Martha’s […]
handmade
I Wooly Love it
Knit Bracelets “Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn’t hurt the untroubled spirit either.” ― Elizabeth Zimmermann cables \ via:knittingbabe Wensleydale © Linda Scurr via: wovember.com “…the number one reason knitters knit is because they are so smart […]
Inspiration Easter
The Easter Bunny’s coming…. a little holiday inspiration. roomsforrentblog DIY Fabric Eggs LilyShop.com monmelldesigns easy Martha Stewart With the golden touch via:weheartit Sun’s Out Buns Out these are beautiful via:weheartit Southern Living – Easter Centerpiece… Made with carrots, cute. A little metallic glamour via:weheartit Father Rabbit Duvet via:he2seasons.com Savory Easter Salad Bunny Hop Martha Stewart Oh […]
rouge
“Put a rouge in the limelight and he will act like an honest man” – Napoleon Bonaparte via:thetailorsdesire toa.st Frayed crimson velvet \ via:theswedishfurniture “She had rouged her cheeks to a color otherwise seen only on specially ordered Pontiac Firebirds, and in her ears she wore two feathered appliances resembling surfcasting jigs especially appetizing […]
Heirloom Anthology
Heirloom Anthology by Christine Hilbert of Etsy Shop: “Bean & The Sprout” Heirloom Anthology is a series of mixed media sketches and paintings derived from collections of keepsakes. Christine Hilbert: “I use a hybrid of techniques including pencil drawings and watercolors combined with a cache of heirloom bits and baubles to create a two dimensional archive of […]
Vintage Details
variations in one color via:sweetpeapath Dressn1895-1899 The Metropolitan Museum of Art French, Dressing jacket (19th Century) via:faflodine via:freestylehippiesoul Drawing on a stock of more than 6,000 colors of thread, a nun repairs a tapestry designed by Raphael, in which Peter receives the keys to the church from Christ. —From the National Geographic book Inside the Vatican, […]
Royal Robes
Coronation Robes of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 Designed by Norman Hartnell. Embroidery features the English Rose, Scottish Thistle, Northern Irish Shamrock, and Welsh Daffodil. Diamond Diadem designed by Rundell Bridge & Rundell. Created in 1820 for George IV. In honor of Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history today, her coronation […]
Textiles
* * A Collection of Textile Sample Books. (18th & 19th Century) * * * Sample books were extremely popular way for manufactures or seamstress to show of their wares. * * * Most sample books began showing up in the 18th century when fabric weaving was becoming more commercial. * * * These Sample […]