Daria Hlazatova is an illustrator living near, and inspired by, the Carpathian Mountains. Her Slavic folk inspired work is incredibly rich in detail.
urged by a sudden impulse, hesitant on the frindges of battle. the whisper almost expired. coming softly to folk about vaguest hints; illicit stream of nodded aesthetics.
Hello All, I am going to do a couple of postings on Welsh costume. The Welsh are a branch of the surviving native British. Togethe...
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We are all familiar with the Welsh Lady costume, but what is its history? It is very likely that the dress was evolved from an early European costume It is hard to pinpoint how many years our ancestors have worn the costume, but the first accounts are from tourists to Wales in 1770. They recorded that women in the Wels
When I look at Melodie Stacey‘s paintings I always end up staring at the little things in her works. Leaves, birds, trees.. It’s wonderful to see how all the details come together so perfectly in her whimsical landscapes. And those colors… and those beautiful, mysterious ladies… sigh. Based in Brighton, England, Melodie Stacey is an artist […]
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In Volume 12 our loose theme is PRE-LOVED. We love interiors with a narrative - a grand story of a building’s former life, or small stories of a precious items found during a memorable trip. In this issue we celebrate spaces that embrace imperfection, the time-worn, believing that the past can always have a place in our future. From a renovated French chateau to a one bed apartment in south east London, a studio in an old bakery to a neighbourhood store in Oklahoma, the idea of pre-loved is interpreted in many different ways. We share some great sources to purchase vintage goods and even resurrect some pudding recipes from the past! Featured: A Creative Life with Hannah Holloway of Maze Clothing Home and studio tour with Dee Kawai Tang of @kawa_heart_studio Home tour with Gemma Lewis, owner of Wattle and Daub Cafe tour of WAVE (We are Vegan Everything) Studio tour with Steele and Stovell Plus stories of creative people, running their own independent businesses and the spaces they've created. Interior and design ideas, inspiration for your own home and work Find out more about downloading our digital magazines below.
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Oh that linen, needle and thread ~ it has my heart tangled up once again in it's web of tiny stitches and rhythm. The soothing sound of humble cotton thread being pulled through my blank field of nubby linen is something I look forward to each day. I remember when I was first smitten with those small X's like it was yesterday. ~ I was in an historic home in Guilford, CT and noticed there on the horsehair-plastered wall, a very decorative frame that held the most naive needlework I had ever seen. It was a small sampler, of a house, some trees and a verse...stitched by a local girl in her young teens. stained & threadbare, but lovingly housed and displayed for future generations. I was spellbound. So I went to our local library {this was before computers} and dug into many hours of fascinating research on "School Girl Samplers" ~ something I had never heard of before. From that day forward, I would scout out samplers hanging in historic homes and places that I visited in New England... as well as Colonial Williamsburg on our trips down here to VA before moving here. I knew right away that I wanted to replicate the look of these works of heART, and set about gathering supplies...luckily, there was a local needlework shop {which I never knew existed!} and I now made regular trips weekly to restock threads and linen and patterns. My very favorite designs came from The Scarlett Letter and Homespun Elegance. I was honing my 'skills' with the use of others' designs. BUT I WANTED MORE. I wanted to do what they did ~ create like those young girls who stitched those samplers so very long ago without the aid of graph paper, drawn motifs or nowadays, computer software programs. SO I DID. and I'm thankful that I stumbled upon the path of Needle and Thread ~ it has led me to many chapters of creativity and most-wonderful friendships with kindred needlewomen who crave the same sense of completion and humble pride. Here are a few of my favorite Red & Green samplers that I 'collect' in my Pinterest boards ~ ~ enjoy the past.... Blessings from the Farm ~ Lori
Create the perfect picnic with Wandering folk bed linen & homewares including tableware & outdoor gear. Enjoy floral designs. Shop online with Adairs.
Whirligigs. It's such a silly name that just fits these whatchamacallit-type wind-powered twirlers. Originally created in Europe, then keenly brought to America by Puritans to entertain and amuse their children, these moveable art pieces
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Bennington Baskets A free basket pattern and photo is available. Stop by and pick up your copy today. Conversation Quilt As promised here is the quilt made using Judie Rothermel's Classic Conversational cheater cloth. "16 patches" and alternating pinwheels create a secondary pattern. Stop by the shop to get a closer look.
A blog with a mix of DIY, Tutorials, Home Decor, Crafts, Quilting, Sewing, Cooking and Repurposing projects that are sure to inspire!
The Swedish blog Nordingården blog is an absolute treasure trove! A picture really is worth a thousand words — I can’t understand the words, but my goodness! Nordingården is a wonderlan…
Here is the mirror that I painted to match the dragonfly fabric. There's a sample of the fabric lying on the mirror. Even though I cover the mirrors to protect them from paint splotches, there is always some tidying up to do after I take the tape and drop cloth away... Mirror Number two: This mirror goes in a powder room, with a very pretty hooked rug providing the theme for the painting...
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People who truly love quilting for the fabric, the process (over & above perfection), the color, texture, and cheap therapy. Life is stressful. It's good to have random discussions about a quilt in the hoop and the thread on the floor.
I have a folder on my desktop labeled "interiors". Every time I come across a picture of a beautiful room, antique, or piece of furniture, I tuck it away in that folder. Sometimes if I'm low on inspiration, or just feeling down in the dumps, I'll flip through it, and will inevitably feel better as a result. Today I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've added recently. There's no unifying theme other than that each of these pictures made me pause and say "wow". In other news I sanded the most MOST fantastic solid cherry Queen Anne style Harden dining table yesterday. I was a trooper as it was nasty cold out and it took 2hours to do the table and two leaves. Worth it though. Wait till you see the finished result. :-) This couch is up on craigslist right now. I love the sunny yellow vintage upholstery. Would be gorgeous in a neutral living room. Another craigslist piece, this antique desk. Just the kind of thing I want in my workshop. All the drawers and counter space would make it ever so useful. Everything about this room is really lovely, but the best part is the painted floors. In the early 19th century there was much more decorative floor painting like this. I think it's a trend that should come back. The most beautiful living room with pops of orange to unify the space. This glass door cupboard is gorgeous. I definitely want to try this paint combination next time I have a hutch in my clutches Cheeky antique theater sign. Stunning. And here's a wonderful secretary with a delicious paint surface. The muted robin's egg blue with the dove gray is just outstanding/ This giant vintage circus poster is irresistible. Such a bold way to add color to a room. When I saw this pair of antique tufted chairs I gasped. They sold at auction recently. A spectacular collection of antique ironstone is perfection on a little green shelf. sooooooo many delicious shades of green here. I think we can all agree this is the most incredible shower ever. And finally a beautiful living room space. Such a lovely fireplace. This looks like such a blissful place to sit and sip a cup of tea.
