I always think that the solstices are the most magical times of year. Midsummer, with its endless lingering twilight, is the time of the faeries. Midwinter however, with it’s sparkling frosts, is host to something altogether darker… These fantastical and magical creatures are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: art
thrift of the century
Every thrifter has their Holy Grail. There are, as every charity shop treasure hunter knows, certain things that hover permanently in the back of your mind. A collection of “most wanted” items. A wish list of impossibility. They are things coveted, … Continue reading
land of lovely
It’s funny, things floating about the internet sometimes enter your consciousness and you hardly even realise it. I know I have spotted the odd illustration by Flora Chang before, but until yesterday, when I discovered her blog and Etsy shop, I hadn’t quite … Continue reading
pinning down the past
As I have mentioned before, I do have a bit of a thing for vintage embroidery. And sometimes, I have a bit of a problem knowing what to do with it when I find myself “rescuing” it, having been unable … Continue reading
paper dolls
One thing I used to miss about not having a girl child was having an excuse to play with dolls. Not baby dolls. And not the creepy, porcelain-faced variety of doll beloved of certain collectors. No, I mean the sort … Continue reading
picture perfect: anne ten donkelaar
I have no words to describe Anne Ten Donkelaar’s work. I tried “beautiful” and “delicate”, but they really don’t do her flower constructions justice. Netherlands-based artist Anne constructs her intricate flowerscapes using real pressed flowers, paper elements and the odd butterfly … Continue reading