Assembling Tea For Two

Thought you would enjoy watching the latest assemblage come to life. I believe I'll call it "Tea For Two". Next step is to remove everything so I can work on the box before gluing each element into place. The video will come in handy when it's time to piece the puzzle back together.

A big THANK YOU to each of you who shopped and tweeted my Christmas In July sale. It was a big success! All the packages were mailed off yesterday so keep your eye out if you're expecting a Sushipot art object ;)

Pastiche Collage

 Pastiche, original collage on painted doily with hand stitching

My collection of vintage doilies continues to grow and (as with all my collections) has become fair game for collage. It's amazing what a bit of starch, paint 'n sandpaper will do to the surface of a doily. As for the objects...that's just me getting a little OCD again.

In other news...what's up with this view out my window?

Crying Onion Heads

My first quirky find of the year....anthropomorphic crying onions! Have you ever seen anything like this folksy pair? I sure hadn't so I snatched 'em up for the shop. Despite their thin skins (hahaha!) they'll be certain to liven up the kitchen of one lucky soul.

Jack In The Box

Jack In The Box, mixed media assemblage

As I was standing in line to pay for my thrifty finds at The Grand Ol' Trunk a couple of months ago I spotted a lone Indian club. A few weeks later I came across a silly vintage clown head (formerly a piggybank) at MonaCross and instantly knew it would make a perfect match for this comical Jack In The Box assemblage.

Pop Tart

Pop Tart, mixed media assemblage

Do you remember those popping toys on wheels from your childhood? Well, that's what this little fellow brought to mind. An old pastry roller plus a handful of hole punches and voilà...Pop Tart came to life!

Muse

Muse, mixed media assemblage

What can I say? She looks like a muse to me. That wooden flourish-y object has been hanging on my inspiration board for over 5 years and it was time to say good bye.

Inspiration Treasured

Vintage Brush Collection at Solstice Home


Tools Of The Trade...a peek inside the studio.


Driftwood Sailboat Napkin Holders at Ocean Swept


The Voyage...have a beautiful weekend!

Put Out My Lights

Put Out My Lights Carnival Sign at bellalulu

I have no idea what's involved in the carnival game "Put Out My Lights" but I do know it only cost a single dollar (and had some really cool signage to boot)! Anyhow, the sign inspired this collection of vintage objects from my Etsy favorites. Enjoy!

Halloween Art Blocks

Goblins, ghouls, jack 'o lanterns, haunted houses, trick-or-treating children, windy days, spider webs 'n fairies are taking over the shop. The first bunch 'o Halloween art blocks was added over the weekend. Enjoy!

A Few Characters

Thought I'd show you a few characters I've collected recently. These wooden fellows stand about 4 inches tall and have a pleasant 'chippyness' (new word folks!) about them. As for the old playing cards--they arrived in the mail a few days after the wooden men--a surprise gift from Bird Nests & Papers from whom I'd purchased these lovelies. From what I can find the cards are from a 1930's Snap game by the British toy company, Chad Valley. Anyhow, the figures and playing cards paired up so nicely, I did an impromptu photo session of all these good lookers together.

I Love You Like...

"I Love You Like..." is a treasury I put together of my current Etsy favorites. The chippy pink phone is just one of many great vintage objects over at Sara Kate Studios. Enjoy!

Favorite Art Objects

A collection of my current favorite art objects on Etsy. The quirky wire glove stretchers are from Leslie Janson's shop which is chock-ful of repurposed vintage home goods and jewelry. Click here to view the entire collection.