Gabriella Lucretia

Incredible Rollerskating Toddlers

New Yorker Benched

I just love clever, especially when you can take something old and make it new again.   This very cool newspaper stand was repurposed by the purposeredesignstudio folks. 

( via designsponge )

Miss Gabriella Lucretia

Yep, there really is a Gabriella Lucretia.  Lucretia is her grandmother;s name.  Miss Lolly as we call her, has been playing guitar a little over a year and is a natural.  We thank her guitar teacher Miss Mary for teaching her how to play guitar and loving it at the same time. 

She goes to bed singing and wakes up singing.  Here's her latest--

Cowboy Boots as Art

Art comes in many forms especially 'wearable' art.  I have always loved leather and silver.  I was raised in California and have not one ounce of 'cowboy' in me but I love the cowboy look.  Probably has something to do with jeans.  Central to any cowboy look is the boot, it's an absolute must.  There are some beautiful custom made boots out there.  They are expensive but like any piece of art it is an investment.  Rocketbuster has some gorgeous custom made boots. 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterfeit Crochet

The Counterfeit Crochet Project , is a very cool website dedicated to knocking off designer knock off handbags.  

 

 

 

 

The Dancing Wedding Video

The most famous wedding on the internet right now. This is my kind of wedding! What a wonderful way to start your lives together, with music, dancing, applause, joy and laughter. In fact, we should all wake up each day that way. Don't you think?

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NEW! Sacred Heart Pieces

Even though my shop has closed down for the summer so I can enjoy the time with my family and friends, I still have a few things in 'the works'.  I have been buying antique, vintage and european sacred heart pieces specifically for casting.  Funny, how I always gravitate back to the sacred heart and the peace symbol.  

Anyway, I currently have 2 fabulous sacred heart pieces that I have finished.  They still need a cord or a chain but I thought I would give you a peek. 

The ex voto is from I think Peru (I need to look it up)  it is an antique and it is gorgeous.  I set a garnet on top.  The round medal is also old and it is 1 1/2" and dynamic.  I have them in brass and sterling.  I just sent off 7 more pieces to the casters.  I hope to be ready to list things by September.  Until then...enjoy

 

Condom Couture by Adriana Bertini

I was really debating on whether to post this or not, but I figured art is art.  These dresses by Brazilian artist Adriana Bertini are beautiful and extremely artistic.  They are made entirely of condoms and are on exhibit all around the world to benefit and promote the obvious. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandra Backlund

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Sandra Backlund)