Terrific Tuesday – Etsy Faves
June 8th, 2010 § 1 Comment
Yes, it’s back – my Terrific Tuesday Etsy faves! I know it’s been awhile but I’ve been hard at work moving everything to my new site. This will be back as a regular feature now!
Without further ado…here they are!
My first pick for this week is Glass of Many Colors, a wonderful shop full of bright, beautiful and whimsical stained glass. Glass of Many Colors is actually a married couple (of 30 years!) living in sunny Florida. You can definitely feel the coastal influence in their work. Using mainly the Tiffany style of stained glass, their work is timeless and offers something to be enjoyed for years to come. Here are a few of my favorite pieces.
Another favorite Etsian Pet Scribbles offers a line of “pet-centric” cards, tags and other paper items. They’re fun, cute and lovely in their vintage look. The owner of this shop is from New Jersey, has been making cards since she was a kid and adores Victorian art and imagery. Her work is definitely one-of-a-kind! Here are some of my favorites:
You know I can't resist black cats!!
That’s all for now, I promise to feature more next week!
Vintage Style – Victorian Color and Inspiration
March 30th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
The Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria’s reign in England – roughly the late 1800’s. It was immediately preceded by the Georgian
era and followed by the Edwardian era. Victorian
style is traditionally categorized by a sort of Gothic revival – very ornate
details and bright, rich colors. A great
example of this style is the “painted ladies” – Victorian style row houses
painted in this colorful way (see photo right). In the US, we tend to refer to this style of architecture as “Gingerbread.”
cultural events including The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace. This represents the birth of the World’s Fair
– an amazing spectacle offering new and exciting things from around the globe.
The Victorian period is also characterized by natural influences, most likely due to the romantic nature of the era. Branches, birds, flowers, snakes – all were popular to incorporate into jewelry. Probably the most famous example of this is the engagement ring that Albert gave to Victoria – A snake with a large emerald set head (her birthstone). The stone Jet also became popularized by Victoria after Albert’s death. ”Mourning Jewelry” became a way to incorporate fashion into mourning. After Albert’s death, Victoria went into a permanent state of mourning, wearing only black clothing and jewelry.
