Melanie: A Stash of Vintage Trims

I couldn't believe my eyes when I came across this group of beautiful vintage trims.  I have an affinity for vintage textiles and trims so I am always on the lookout.  I have never found any that are as old as this and with much of the original packaging.

The graphics alone on the packaging is really lovely

I know I will find it difficult to part with any of these but I will most likely be putting some of these on Etsy.

Now if only I was talented enough to make something with these!

Melanie: Funky Junk Sisters Show

Our May Show in Puyallup Is Just Around The Corner

Have you called all your junkin' buddies to make plans yet?

HOPE SO!!!

Time is a tickin' away!!!

If you want to be a vendor...we strongly encourage you to apply NOW...

we only have a few spots left for May.

If you can't make it to our Puyallup show,

we are having another August 6th in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

If you feel like sellin' your junkin' wares in Idaho

you can apply by clickin' our vendor app above.

Just remember to let us know which show you are applying for in the comment box.

Ya'll know us, we just love to junk

so watch this blog for more announcements and upcoming shows!

Much Junk Love Junk Sistas!

Linda & Dixie

 

The Funky Junk Sisters put together a great show and not just because we are part of it.  Make sure to put this on your Calendar!

 

Melanie: French Art Nouveau Bust from MichelleReneeArt

I want to introduce you all to my talented and creative friend Michelle.  I love looking through her Etsy shop because I never know just what I will find.  Here is a little background on Michelle:  You can find art, corsets, crowns, paintings, bustiers, handmade decor and clothing, french boudoir, dolls, vintage, antique, jewelry, ephemera, gifts and things for yourself and your home.

I love to find vintage and antique jewelry, clothing, dolls and unusual items to fill the home. I have two jobs so when I have free time I love to sew, paint, make jewelry, treasure hunt and design.


European Art Nouveau Mucha Style Bust Signed and Dated 1900 Antoine Farre Paris

From MichelleReneeArt

Behold this Alphonse Mucha style art nouveau wonder! :)

Titled "Les Chrysanthemems".
This an an original signed sculpture made by Antoine Farre Paris and is dated 1900. It is truly a work of art ~ even the close up photos look like paintings. I can provide more pictures if requested.

This artist was from Barcelona and lived from 1891-1948. I am trying to access the archive department at the FRICK Art reference library in NYC. No response yet. It appears that he is in a number of spanish reference books and manuals.
I also found that one of his paintings sold at auction for an undisclosed amount in Madrid, Spain 1997. It was the watercolor pictured #5.

Her pupils are amazing. They are hollowed out to absorb light. Very realistic.

I also saw something about this artist on tv before. Somebody had a item and thought the artist was from france because the item was signed Antoine Farre Paris. (That is his name). I can't find what show it was on. :-/ (If you saw it please let convo me!)Driving me nuts!

The dimensions are 24" x 17" x 13" and weighs about 30-40lbs. I plan to ship through UPS so they wrap it professionally and is fully insured. Buyer pays actual shipping. Please contact me if you would like a shipping quote. Please disregard the shipping prices in listing. It may be less or more.

As you can see the conditon is of a fabulous, shabby status and has exquisite patina. It looks like a flower petal had been broken off her head in the past and glued back on and also a lock of hair in the back. Both broken pieces are about two inches long. There is also a half circle crack and small hole in top of her head. No big whoop. Then there is a long crack around her neck under her choker. And of course the chip off the old block in front on her hair line. That piece is missing. I think she is beautiful for being 111 years old. Especially plaster of paris.

She isn't of a fragile sort. She is not crumbly or in danger of cracking as long as she in kept in safe conditions. If she can survive my wranglings, she'll be just fine.

I hope you will enjoy visiting Michelle's shop as much as I do.

Melanie: Ceramic Owl Incense Burner

When I first found this I thought it was a shaker of some sort since it had the three holes in the top.  After I looked closer I realized that it is actually an incense burner. He has lost some of his tan coloring over the years.

The hole in the back is where you would place the incense (you used to be able to buy it in little cone shapes).  I suppose you could also place a tealight candle in it.

He was manufactured by Goldcastle in Japan.  I know, I know, another bird thing but I just can't help myself.

Danielle: Paul Blaine Henrie Painting

I bought this painting last year at a thrift shop in Redlands, California. It instantly became my favorite piece of artwork. I have always been fascinated with Venice and I am so excited to have the opportunity to travel there this summer. 

The signature on this piece is "Blaine" and from what I can tell, Paul Blaine Henrie is the artist circa 1950-60s. He lived from 1932-1999.

So what's the icing on the cake? This painting only cost me 2 dollars! Oh, how I love a good find...

Melanie: Our Nest Handmade Sign

I don't know if you can tell but you may have figured out that I like anything that has to do with birds. You really would have known if you knew the name of the shop that Sue Moeller and I used to own.  None other than, "Feathered Nest".  It was sad when we decided to close our doors but my love for vintage things and home decor still lives on.

Melanie: Queen's Mail

I found this fun mailbox a few months back at a Funky Junk Sisters Show in Puyallup.  I just couldn't pass it up.  It is perfect for all the junk mail and other stuff that I have laying around my office.  Looks like they simply took an old mailbox, painted it white, added some vinyl letters and a little gold bracket.  Seems simple enough to me so I think I will look for old mailboxes and maybe make some more.