As many of you know I have a love for 'aged things'.. I find it hard to pass up a delightfully 'weathered ' item that shows it's years... here are a few pics of some old preloved friends that inhabit my studio..
All with their own stories to tell..
carefully selected for their perfect 'imperfections'..
I am delighted by the wear that proves they were well loved when in their prime..
I get so inspired by these fabulous textures and patina..
Still wearing their fine gauzy linen dresses now tea stained with time.
Do you too find delight in collecting 'imperfection' ?
Ah, your friends are beautiful!! I love them! ~Leslie
ReplyDeletethanks leslie ! I'm glad you too could appreciate them in their 'banged up states'/:)
ReplyDeleteOh those little dresses are so beautiful! And the sweet expressions with the curly locks are adorable! So glad they are still treasured :)
ReplyDeleteHiya Wilme.. I know so sweet .. I often wonder who used to own them :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sort of dancing between beautiful - love the story-to-them element - and... a little creepy, as far as the loose heads go ;) But I love that you love them :)
ReplyDeletehaha.. awesome Yvonne.. i was wondering who would be the first to admit that these could look kinda creepy!! hehe.. I know they are kinda creepy /sweet i think that's what i like ;)
ReplyDeleteAww, if you love aged things, then you'll love me. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, the crackle is really cool. These look really antique! Wonder how old they are and how many little girls loved them. I think I'd be a little unnerved with them all staring at me, though. Great photos!
Perfectly imperfect is what they are! I'm not a doll person and will have to say they kind of scare me. But your photos really captured the beauty you see. I like the painted details on their faces.
ReplyDeletethanks blue china studio'.. I too love the little chippy' painted little details.. I've never been a doll person either .. I just love the crazed porcelain texture on these .. and then they kinda really started to grow on me..
ReplyDeletebut am definitely not interested in a perfect ' new looking one :)
The dresses are amazzzzinnnng. I love collecting old baby dresses :)
ReplyDeleteYes! But honestly, I will be scared to look at their eyes. I like old books. They don't have eyes, just windows and doors. :) Have a great week!
ReplyDelete@ Rebekka.. the dresses do have a lovely olde world look to them :) thanks for visiting!
ReplyDelete@ Ces.. haha I love that .. you're right them books have no eyes!!
ReplyDeleteCheers , Helen
Oh yes - I love imperfection! decaying, withering, worn,shabby, frayed, pre-loved and used things are my favourites. Clothes, furniture, books, kitchen utensils, toys, games ... oh, a lot of things. Don't know why, but that's how it is :) - and I live in an old shabby house too, heh ...
ReplyDeletehiya Mona.. hey you really win the prize! I'd love to see pics of your shabby , imperfect perfect world!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, imperfection is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI kinda think so too melissa ;)
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