spring (into) green

Flower Parasol fine art photograph by Honeytree

Some favorites and some new finds.  All of which are beautiful and covet-worthy and spring-ready.

Fly Three fine art photograph by Darla Winn (The Photo Zoo)

Maidenhair Fern Green: Buckwheat Travel Pillow by Mireio

Jumping Joey fine art photograph by Hope Harris (Hope Images)

"See me play" set of postcards from archivio Gotico

Juniper Flower Necklace by The Noisy Plume

Jumping thru hoop by Fleen

The Joy of Dance fine art photograph by Elizabeth Holmes (The Painted Photo)

Instant Anchor Hocking Fire-King Jade-ite collection from Itchin' Stitchin'

spring (into) success! treasury

found images

Lily pads & Sarasa. Summer 2011.

I'm told it is a really good thing to back-up your computer files.  Also to remove large photos and files you aren't using to keep space open on your computer, supposedly it makes it run faster.  Nonsense I say!  I will admit I had noticed my little gidget-gadget, my beloved macbook pro, running a bit slower lately.  So I listened to this sage advice and did some much-needed electronic housekeeping.  (If only I could do this in my studio.)  While moving these files to my external hard drive, I found some lovely photos and mementos from the past I'd like to share.

Diamond Dove. Marché aux fleurs et aux oiseaux de Paris. July 2011.

Self-portrait with St-Chapelle Necklace. August 2011.

Lee Ohio. Helicrysum necklace. 2011.

Cookie. August 2011.

Howie napping. May 2011.

Part of my Fenton collection.

Signature coins in progress.

La Belle Époque

The Belle Époque is a period in European history - from the late 19th century through about WWI.  It coincides with the end of the Victorian period through the Edwardian period and the stylistic period known as Art Nouveau.  The "Beautiful Era" was a renaissance, a renewal and bebirth in the arts, sciences, and social structure of society.

For my own work I've gained much inspiration from this fascinating period.  My interest in it only grows with every Louis Comfort Tiffany lamp or cabinet card I see. 

Alphonse Mucha. Reverie. 1897

Lee Ohio. Olindias. 2011

Carolina “La Belle” Otéro - famed dancer, actress & courtesan.

Jules Cheret. Dance. 1891

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance. 1890

Lee Ohio. Pernod Fils. 2012

Racy cabinet card. Turn of the century. Courtesy of Vintage Archives (note: risque).

Lee Ohio. La Fée Verte [in progress]. 2012

Henri Privat-Livemont. Absinthe Robette. 1890

Lee Ohio. Danseuse. 2010

Victor Horta & Emile Tassel. Tassel House, Brussels, Belgium. 1893-1894

Turn of the century image.

Lee Ohio. La Fée Verte. 2011

Camis. Rosinette - Absinthe Rosé Oxygénée. Circa 1900 (only known reference to a rosé Absinthe).

more than ready

I am more than ready for Season 5 of Mad Men to start at the end of March on AMC. 

...the two-hour premiere on Sunday, March 25th, at 9/8ct to be exact...

And I'm sure I'm not alone.  AMC just released the cast photos for the season.  Here are some... enjoy.

Photo Credits: Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC

newly bloomed & fresh florals

Hand-tinted vintage image: Italy, 1943. My Home Antiques & Collectibles

Fresh cut flowers vintage bridal brooch bouquet by Hair Bows Wonder World

Windblown Anemone maxi dress by Leifsdottir

Spring floral vintage ribbon from Green Bug Marketplace

Edible sugar flower succulents & cake toppers by Modern Luxe Events

Terrarium by Amber Alexander

Hand Tinted Real Photo Postcard from Constance's Buttons & More

 

Vintage Wardian case from Plain and Elegant Antiques

Allbright Rosso Floral sandals by Børn

Fête short in gardenshade floral from the J.Crew Collection

Collage cuff by Alona Freeman (Lonkoosh)

Vintage Peony shea butter soap by Sweet Petula