The Porcelain Rose

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Ormolu Cabinet

Antique Vitrine Display Cabinet

2014 is off to a great start!
This ormolu display cabinet was an amazing find! Costly but amazing.
It's so beautiful.
Romantic and very feminine. Perfect for my bedroom.
I love the tufted velvet lining. Over time it's faded to the perfect shade of soft pink. I'm sure it was brighter at one time but I actually like it better this way. I prefer soft, pale muted colors.
I love the cute little cherubs at the top and ornate little feet.
The perfect size to display my cherished collectibles.
So charming.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

God Bless

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

A Lovely Trio - True Love, Sincerity and Forget Me Nots

Antique Porcelain Pins

Today I am sharing a rare and very special find.

It seemed appropriate with Valentine's Day approaching.

Aren't these the cutest little pins!! I LOVE them!

I've never seen any quite like them. It would be rare to find one but to find a set is very special.

They are made of fine porcelain with gilded edges and are very old.

They are in wonderful condition with no chips and still have the "pin" attached to the back.

A wonderful addition to my collection.

Hope everyone is having a lovely week!

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Letters from PARIS

Hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the new year.

I've been exceptionally busy. I thought once Christmas was over it would slow down. Not!

I am in the mood for Valentine's.

I love collage art. Thought I would share a set of handmade altered tags I just finished.

I listed them in my shop and they sold almost immediately.

They are so cute..... I wish I'd kept them for myself.

Have a lovely week!

Elizabeth

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Happy New Year ~ Bonne Annee

Bonne Annee

Wishing everyone
a

Happy New Year!

Elizabeth

Friday, December 20, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Flocking Wreath

I tried something new this year......

Flocking.

Very easy, inexpensive but, I must say....... rather messy.

I turned an otherwise plain wreath into something special.

Now it's fabulous!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours.

Happy Holidays!

Elizabeth

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wallpaper Roses - A Rare Treasure

Vintage Wallpaper Chest

I am a big collector and have many collections.

My style is romantic shabby chic. I always gravitate towards roses and of course...... the color pink.

I love to go Junkin! I live for the thrill of the hunt and can hardly wait till I discover my next "greatest" find.

This year was fruitful and I found many wonderful things.

They are all my "favorite" but sometimes you find a rare treasure.

This old wallpaper chest is one of them. It is absolutely gorgeous! I love the huge cabbage roses and how the paper has yellowed over time. Aged to perfection and..... so imperfectly.... perfect.

I placed it in my crafts studio and use it to store my best and most cherished antique laces.

I would love to know what your favorite find this year was.

Have a wonderful week.

Blessings.

Elizabeth

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Feminine Treasures ~ Ruffles, Lace and Ribbonwork

Ruffles, Lace & Ribbonwork

I've been sewing and crafting since I was a little girl. It's second nature and a part of my being.

Over the years I have developed a passion and respect for all things "handmade". I appreciate the time and creativity that goes into making each piece.

I love old things and I'm always thrilled when I find feminine lovelies such as these.

The two little bags (in first few photos) are Victorian era wrist bags. Frilly little purses that held a compact, a hanky or a calling card. They are very old..... so delicate and fragile. Both were handmade. The fine stitching and handwork is amazing.

I also found this French blue hanky holder. I loved the ribbonwork flowers.

They are not only beautiful but are little works of art.

I am honored to be the temporary keeper of such beautiful things and hope to someday pass them on to someone who will treasure them as I have.

Have a lovely week.