Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Jun 10, 2010

Where did the Sun go?
It's so cloudy in So. Cal.....
I am so glad I got Sunshine in the workshop, so many ideas!
I have been working on more signs and cabinets and tables and, and ...
Today I am having fun with small items.
These crowns where brown and gold, 1 coat of white flat spray paint, 2 coats of white and 1 coat of golden oak stain, not bad at all.

Since these little birdies did so well at Glitterfest I decorated 12 more. These ones remind me of little Russian solders! They are cute and very affordable.


I have decided to sell the lace from Sicily, I can get more. I cut paper towels tubes to hold 1 yard of lace and finished it with a safety pin. Each safety pin is different, some have rhinestones, some have pearls and small flowers.



and now for the Sunshine!!!!! I just received my copy of the PORCH magazine. Great issue as always and turn turn turn the pages, there we are the Chateau de Fleurs March 2010. Thank you Polly and Tracie. This issue is about Porches & Outdoor Spaces. I have been reading and looking at each page over and over. There is so much to see, so many great places to visit.




5 comments:

  1. Looks gorgeous!!! You ladies are amazing!

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  2. Hi Rita, oh my your lace is just gorgeous, and I love the way you have "presented" it. the little pins are darling, and the birdies!!! They are just the sweetest. Love your signs and bellisimo dress form from the last post! You are one super talented gal!!
    xo,
    Debra

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  3. I recognize those photos!!!
    Love your crowns, birdies and Lace.
    Bellisima!

    xo,
    Lisa

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  4. What a pretty post!! Your crowns and birdies are beautiful. Love the lace, gorgeous.
    The magazine looks amazing.
    Debby

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  5. I just love it all, Rita!!! The birds are just delightful!!!

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