Porcelain patina in the studio..

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' ?

Texture and patina- vintage love

 I thought I would show you another side of me...

Apart from my love for nature and creating, I also have a passion for interesting patinas and textures.
Multiple layers of peeling paint and a healthy dose of rust can send me into a squealing, hyperventilating spin.
Antique shows and junk shops is like a candy factory for me.. :)

 I love pieces that show their story,  ..you can see they have had quite a history.

 With this first post I'll start with showing some new pieces I found yesterday at a big vintage show in Austin.

This delightful pie chest is over a hundred years old... it was just right for some of my old art papers and supplies

the fan still works and oscillates beautifully..

My 4 year old loves this 'new' hole punch.... little white circles are all over my floor :)

                                                            

                                                
                                                

                                                                            Croquet anyone ?