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Grainne Morton ~ Jewelry artist

Recently I saw a post on Daily Poetics about Grainne Morton's jewelry ~ what a wonderful way to wear a collection of found objects! Grainne's work is a combination of small obscure elements along with complimentary handmade objects such as enamel work, miniature drawings and punched metal shim. This jewelry is especially appealing to me since I collect many of the same kinds of objects. What an inspiration! Even a little reverse painted scottie charm has made it into a brooch!

{all images via Grainne Morton}

Siamese cars

Simple pleasures

When I go to flea markets or antique shows, I usually don't carry a shopping list ~ I just go with an open mind and see what I unearth ~ consequently, I end up with a weird assortment of finds. I do kind of keep certain things in the back of my mind ~ buttons, threads, sewing notions, etc. ~ since I use some of these in my work, and the graphics and packaging are usually interesting, it is always a welcome surprise when these are found on a trip. An added bonus is that this sort of thing is usually pretty inexpensive, so guilt-free purchasing ~ might as well stock up! I am such a shameless hoarder!

Below are a few purchases from the show at John Knox Village several weekends ago ~ I think they must have come from an old shop or factory as there was quite a selection ~ I especially like the graphics on the labels and box.

{spools of gimp ~ anyone know if this is still made and where to get more?}

{great label designs!}

3 legged man?

Camouflage couch

Antique Show season begins!

Who am I fooling?! ~ for me it is antique season all year round! ~ if there isn't a show, I can usually manage to find an antique shop or mall I haven't been to in awhile in order to get my fix. Really though, there ARE alot of great antique shows during autumn ~ at least there are in the Kansas City area.
Below are some shots from a biannual show at John Knox Village last weekend. The show is not a huge one and it is only one day, but the dealers that participate have great offerings! The lighting at the show isn't great for taking photos ~ or for accurate color ~ I bought some silk thread on spools that I thought was black ~ when I got home and saw it in natural light, it is actually olive!

{who can resist a doll in a bowl?}

{or an attractive grouping of feminine pretties?}

{loved the colors in this quilt}

{missed out on the fabulous crispy(paint) saint ~ already sold!}

{interesting religious paraphernalia}

{antique spectacles and leather cases}

{great tramp art frame}

{decorative graphics}

{wonderful saucy sock doll}

When I get a chance I will be posting some more photos from this show AND some of the things I purchased. For now, I am going to hit the hay so I can get up early and go to Antiques on the Common in Greenwood, MO tomorrow! A good weekend to all!