Thursday, February 9, 2012

More romantic notions....




I think, without actually counting, I have watched Sophia Coppola's film, Marie Antoinette a few times, perhaps three, maybe four!
The romantic and tragic poignancy of Coppola's depiction of this legendary heroine keeps me going back for more.  I think it is my love of detail, that I devour every bit of it here, which she does not spare in any way in her film....






This precious little figurine, beckoned me to take it home, from the thrift store..
I am not supposed to be doing that, I'm editing...






The need to get going on a few mock ups for events this Spring, in the midst of packing boxes and editing??? I made a few items for contemplation....
these will be presented for approval or tweeking...




I have been attempting to recreate vintage boite livres a l'ancienne, book boxes,
cache pots, tresor keepers... for a bit now....
a sample I made this week....






....not so perfect stitches....




...a bit French, a bit primitive, a bit Victorian.....






The shoes in the movie, were made by Manalo Blahnik and Pompei,
and the exquisite costumes by Milena Canonero, who won the Oscar for Costume Design as you may remember...

My attempt at making a centerpiece design for an upcoming ladies event, I cannot mention right now, it is still in the works, but promise to share at a later time....








....moss, sneaking in there again....and birds....






Hope you enjoyed me sharing some work related brain storming this morning...
The sun is shining today, and the sky is that beautiful French blue...

Nature gets it right every time...

....very romantic....

N.xo

Still plagued by blogging issues, yukkk....
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6 comments:

  1. Thank you or your sweet comments and just loving the linen and lace, especially when it is embroidered. My weakness. Do hope you get your blogger issues worked out........it can be frustrating at times (but still fun). Happy weekend. XO

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  2. Beautiful romantic images... and your handiwork is exquisite...love the calm pale palette...thanks for reminding me I must watch MA again. Happy Valentine's Day!

    Jermaine

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  3. Wow love your images, the shoe is tres belle.

    Amicalement from a very snowy SW France, Leeann

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  4. I want to live here on Acorn Lane with you Nella...do you have room?
    I adore your lovely artwork~ gorgeousness!!!

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  5. Oh my goodness how GORGEOUS is that LIVRE! I make these too, but I need to add the vintage brass accessories! Thank you for coming to visit and my dear man is ALSO ASLEEP in front of the large screen TV! Like my dad, my husband comes home exhausted and just wants his tea and biscuits and sleep!!!!!! ENJOY and thank you so much for visiting!!! Love your wares. Anita

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  6. Dear Nella,

    Please could I come live on Acorn Lane too? You and I would get on so happily (she said presumptuously) for we share a love of horticulture and nature in general. I am hankering over those mossy shoes. THAT is the kind of art which inspires me completely.

    I love this blog.

    Stephanie (from

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