Fun with succulents!

My local Anthropologie hosted a little workshop on how to create 

headbands using succulents.

Bits of lace used as a base, glue guns and lots of little 

succulent bits were strewn across the tables.

Julie, from House of Sunshine, was giving us suggestions 

on how to create our pieces.

We were surrounded by beautifully displayed inspiration 

and provided with light refreshments.

 Here is my completed little number displayed as a hat band

and on a bed of greenery

and as a headband.

 And as a necklace in Somerset's Belle Armoire Jewelry! 

As seen in Antropologie

Plaques with animal heads...

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Pleasant Pasture Wall Bust

I couldn't resist creating one with a turkey to celebrate the holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Anthro inspiration galore

 Window  browsing

 birdhouses and snow flakes...

holiday lights and twig garland 

red cardinals and lots of greenery

 

so fun and inspiring!

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Anthropologie New York City

This is one of my all time favorite haunts for inspiration!

Hand crafted owls, perched on tree branches 

greet you as you enter...

The layered abundance of displays are a feast for the imagination!

I would love this cart to store all the ceramics I've created 

that are taking over my studio!

Great use of plumbing pipes and the amazing paper background!

Sweet and unexpected lace insert on this sweater!

I have a thing for boxes and drawers...

and these are so fun!

Fabulous layered frame wall!

I love the feminine feel of this display!

This is such a great table for a working studio!!!

Even the employees and customers add inspired style!

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Just wanted to share the creative inspiration...

for more New York fall window displays click here

Published in Altered Couture

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read more about the top here

and a second article on page 135

fun embellishing of a little wool hat with vintage lace edging

with a removable magnetic flower pin

GRATEFUL TO BE INCLUDED !

Anthropologie plus...

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I believe the artist in each of us,

upon approaching the window and previous to entering the store,

are compelled to stop, enjoy, admire and be inspired by

the amazing talents of this company's team of clever and gifted personnel.

Notwithstanding,

I couldn't seem to let this charming piece just be as it was created,

something inside me causes me to tweak it and make it my own.

Hmmm...possibly it is the possessing of a cache of delicate delights

needing to be seen,

and not tucked out of sight any longer.

I am especially pleased with the addition of vintage lace cuffs

added with the mismatched buttons.

I can assure you this piece is much better looking draped on a form

than the floor, but unfortunately there is no model available today.

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