hey there all! my last post mentioned a certain wildly popular book...and a necklace inspired by it. well...continuing on with the theme...i started snapping pictures the other day @ random & noticed that the first few had a common thread. the shade of grey!
so i ran with it. and put together a handful of collages {starting below} to form a visually inspired "grey" day to share with you! and of course a little commentary after each because it wouldn't be right if i didn't do just a bit of rambling!
{above}top left corner...when i spy a length of old beadboard...wainscoting...weathered wood...kindling...whatever you might call it...my heart nearly stops. because it's not only getting increasingly harder to find...but it's been a key element in my designs since the early beginnings of patinaWHITE. so you can imagine the near need for a defibrillator when i came across a pile of planks in the perfect shades of greyish greenish perfection.
moving clockwise...life is GOOD. as a printed canvas pillow exclaims.
rocks. yep. just rocks. because they were right under my nose...or should i say feet. and were comprised of many shades of grey!
my 1st born. i made this necklace ages ago. my first attempt @ a sculpted metal design in which i incorporated a vintage rose pin. to this day i haven't been able to duplicate this look. guess that's what makes it a true one of a kind. and a permanent resident in my bauble collection.
i've got ya covered. i love the silvery grey hue of this sprawling ground cover in our garden.
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the grey day continues {above}. there's a whole lotta metal drawers in this stripped down...steely medical cabinet. an all time favorite find that i hauled back from a nebraska visit.
i love you...i found this poem in a scrap book i picked up @ the local thrift shop for a mere couple quarters. it hangs under my shell encrusted stag horns in our bedroom. the thoughtful penmanship is artful & sweet.
a pair of my beloved boots features a random mix of metal studs. and the intentionally destroyed grey leather is the perfect backdrop to this texture sensation. i must say these boots were NOT made for walkin' though...they are quite heavy and more like a piece of work out equipment!
lastly in the quad of photos {above} is a close peek @ the weaving of my recycled newspaper basket that houses back-stock baubles. just don't ask for a translation.
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i love oddities that are unique in nature + have the look. i think these reclaimed zinc corner trim pieces happen to work quite well as a frame. and when i came up dry for my vision of a white heart centerpiece... i ran up to the work shoppe & made one! even though it was a spur of the moment photo opp....i may have to make this a permanent creation! gee...i always say i'm here to inspire. even if it means inspiring myself!
the faded 1895 is found on the front of my trusty fatigued canvas tote. it hasn't existed quite that long but i plan on carrying it for a good number of years.
these perforated chunks of mangled scrap were saved from the metal crusher. not exactly sure where i'm going w/ them besides the safe haven of my own personal stash. time will tell...
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lastly but certainly not leastly is my final gathering of grey goodness {above}. i'll start with the glass vials that rest happily on a scallop edged galvanized tray. and they are in good company w/ the tiny zinc pot that is home to a succulent specimen.
oh sugar! old vessels of spices rest on my stove for easy reach.
b is for beth! this was the necklace i was sporting as i scooted around on this photo "shoot". they are actually a collection of charms i have created for my wild wimen gathering @ our home during the holidays. they are made with the intent to mark everyone's wine glass. i keep adding them to a chain for a less than serious conglomeration.
having a ball. the powdery aged finish on the lids of my large collection of ball jars will end the journey thru my "not quite {50} shades of grey".
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i hope that despite being a "grey" day...i have brought a dose of visual inspiration your way! thank you for popping by and...
be sure to have yourself a fabulous day...no matter what the shade!
ahh grey sweet grey! hope you have a sunny day though!
Posted by: northern cottage | June 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM
right back @ ya girl! i enjoy the day no matter what the"shade"!
:) great to hear from you as always....
beth
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | June 20, 2012 at 12:47 PM
this was one of my favorite posts of yours. I am currently loving everything grey myself...very drawn to gray clothes and furniture, and all things zinc! Weathered grey is the best: it appeals to both my 'cool' and my 'warm' sensibilities. Yummy.
The heart and rose necklace you made ages ago is scrumptious. I may need you to add that to the list of what I want you to put in 'the will' for me..... Just sayin'.
hope all is well for you and your shop is doing great this summer!
-maggie
Posted by: maggie raguse | June 21, 2012 at 11:43 AM
hey there miss maggie! yep! i'm in your camp. though white will always be the "shade" nearest to my heart...a heaping helpin' of grey always does me good! :)
noted on the will! boy...i hope you have a truck ready when that day comes!
thanks for popping by! it is always wonderful to get a note from you...brightens my day!
Posted by: beth | June 21, 2012 at 06:09 PM