Sometimes I lose my way ~

It's true.

I lose my way, my juju, my muse and simply want to kick myself.

Do you ever feel that way?

I've been trying to look through books, magazines and Pinterest

to gain a little inspiration for creativity though.

Hopefully it will help!!

I do want to share something I made recently

and am still in love with it!!!

It has sold to a dear friend but I still wanted to

share it here.

It's quite simple really.

And old divided drawer or box...

I added gorgeous antique ledger paper pieces to the back...

Then added beautiful dried blooms and botanicals inside

each section, each one secured carefully.

The back has a hanger that applied to it and

a few silk strands have been added to the top.

Sometimes simplicity is beautiful.

I hope you're having a wonderful summer sweet friends, stay cool!!!

Hugs and love,

Dawn

Texture and patina.....

Seems those two things always draw me in.

I found these wonderful little containers

(and yes, don't choke, they ARE peat pots)

at my local Dollar General!

They seem to be a bit sturdier than your

typical peat pot plus the texture on the

sides is beautiful ~ They are also a pretty

vanilla color....perfect for Easter favors or gifts!

I'm always looking at textures and weaves of fabrics ~

The elegance of beautiful penmanship ~

they must have had strict classes back then!

I imagine it was hard to write on a book spine with pen and ink!

This stained pitcher is so beautiful to me ~

Old sheers

Speckled books, cracking at the spine ~

But just look at it's embossed cover!

The soft, crackled leather of an antique baby shoe

with beautiful scalloped edging detail.

Speckled rusting here and there ~

Do I need help?

Nah.

You girls understand.

I'm linking up with Debra of Common Ground's

Vintage Inspiration Friday ~

love you much & happy weekend!!!

hugs and love,

Dawn