Another wonderful weekend…. Except for the heat! We had a storm come through and some welcome drops of rain early this evening but it is still warm… sleeping will be a little easier tonight though.
My Hanging Hearts have been selling well at the gallery and I’m so pleased I made the time to make another this afternoon. I’m still really enjoying these!
Strawberries and Cream
Hanging Heart
This one is made from a beautiful vintage embroidered linen cloth. I think it is crewel embroidery and the strawberries are absolutely beautifully done. The cream lace was gifted to me from a new artist friend (Hi Lynda and Thank You!) I added a few vintage buttons; some hand dyed silk organza held down with Running Stitch and just a few French Knots and Cross Stitches.
Strawberries and Cream - Detail
I really enjoy upcycling these vintage finds!
I'll leave you tonight with a couple of images of corners of our house! These are from our bedroom. The top photo is a closer representation of the colour of the walls we painted a few months ago. It is such a fabulous colour! It glows golden in the morning sunlight and is deep in the corners and shadows. I love waking up in this room! It is blissful!
Peony Roses would have to be my favourite flower- although I think I love them all. I also love oriental ceramics and I collect Fu Dogs (Temple dogs) There's a couple hiding in the greenery on this little pine table.....
Goodnight all.... and wishing you all a happy and creative week!
5 comments:
Delightful hanging heart!
What a beautiful arrangement of flowers.and Fu dogs.
Did you paint the picture?
Love the green on
the walls. Very healing.
I love your hearts - and that old embroidery is fab! I wish our flat loooked like your house!xxx
Very well done, Sandi. Sweet but not too much.
Fierce Dogs those Fu Boys.
Hi Marie, Jules and Joei! Thanks for stopping by! I wish I could say I had painted the picture Marie but alas no...! The artist is Carolyn Addriessen. It's called 'Smell the Roses'. I do want to frame it at work though; just need to save for a while as I want a chunky gold ornate frame around it!
What a beautiful post! I adore the strawberries and creme hanging heart. Love the vintage... and anything red. Also enjoyed the little peeks into your home.
dulcy
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