Saturday, January 9, 2010

boutique sneak peek and utter chaos.....

Someone asked me, "I know your sell out of a few boutiques, but what exactly do you sell?"

I like to say it's vintage-inspired handmade.

For about 2 weeks out of a month in the winter my unheated studio garage gets a little bit too chilly to work in, so I move everything into our kitchen dining area.

There are days when my kids get the privilege of picnicking on the coffee table.



Here's a little peek of some of my latest things...

Rosette jewelry with vintage pieces.


A cow tag necklace, cute.. a bit gross when you think about it.. but charming..

Every cake plate cover needs a cozy...

Hand painted canvas table runners...





inspired by vintage botanical birds, eggs and nests prints...

And a little cake plate stand/ cheese dome turned
Inspired terrarium...

Use what talents you possess: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
~Henry Van Dyke


~Jen

30 comments:

  1. cool! thanks for sharing your pics with us!
    Your work space looks a LOT better than mine does right now. My work space is currently my kitchen table. Today's goal... to clean it off! lol
    I love your blog and the things you create!
    gail

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  2. I love the cow tag necklace! What a neat idea!!!! I love unusual/unique things. I love the clock face I ordered from your etsy shop. You have some very neat things!

    Nancy

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  3. I love the cake-plate cozy! I didn't realize those were 'cow tags', I've been seeing them alot lately! Thanks as always for inspiration!
    Mandi

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  4. Love every one of them!! You have many talents....the cozy is a great idea.

    I am soon to have a studio in my garage.....maybe a space heater. :)

    KAREN EILEEN

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  5. I love all of this...you are inspired! Thanks for sharing your stuff with us.LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!!
    Hugs,
    Rhonda

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  6. Love all your creations, Jen!! My kitchen table is always so cluttered with my stuff we only get to eat there once in a while, lol!
    Isabel

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  7. My cottage is a bit too chilly as well...nothing like making a mess in the house..smiles~

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  8. the cake cozey did me in! i am in love!

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  9. Ok, that cake cozy is super cute...and it may be a little creepy, but I LOVE the cow tag necklace. I just may need to buy one of those! ;o) ~mary~

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  10. I love your work...and that cake plate cozy is so very sweet..! I hope the weather will warm up again soon, so that you can have your studio back, but I imagine the kids are loving the coffee table arrangement and hoping for more chilly weather! ;)

    -maria

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  11. I like everything but that cake dome cozey is especially cute!

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  12. Love he cake cover cozy!

    And the terrarium, too cute!

    blessings

    barbara jean

    PS Hope the sale goes well.

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  13. Your things are lovely! I've never seen a cow tag necklace. I guess that's a more humane label than branding?

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  14. soooo many lovely things Jen!
    I'm totally crushing the handpainted table runners. And the terrarium? Delish.

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  15. Totally fabulous!!!! I love what you are making, every last thing.

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  16. I am quite impressed that there are only 2 weeks of weather too cold for you up in the Chicago area!! You are one dedicated, tough, crafty chick! Brrrh!

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  17. GORGEOUS post! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the terrarium.

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  18. Just catching up on your posts.
    Gorgeous photos
    Hope 2010 brings peace and happiness to your life
    Alison

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  19. I need the cake cozy. Out of sight, out of mind, ya know!

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  20. I love your things! Especially the terrarium - gorgeous!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  21. holy moly Jen you are soo creative it amazes me every time you post something! Gorgeous goodies!

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  22. I wanted more room and a bedroom on the main level. We took the two car garage and madenit into a master bedroom with a laundry room/closert and 1/4 bathroom. We even have afireplace (electric). I am so happy we did this . We had a hall closet that we ran the duct work up through. Kathy

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  23. I'm in love with the kind of weird cattle tag! My Dad is a cattle farmer & I need it!

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  24. Ohhh, I love your creations! Love the birdies and nest towels...so cute! You are so talented and love having this sneak peak. Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs and love friend,
    ~Victoria~

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  25. Love that cow tage necklace and your banner looks great!
    Bristol

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  26. you are so talented! what wonderful things YOU have been up to! fantastic! love that quote too!

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  27. your hands always produce the most wonderful things that come from your heart!!!!! :D love what you do.

    -c
    yapping cat

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  28. Love them all!


    Beautiful blog - thanks x

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