A professional graphic designer who uses her background in art history and restoration to create everyday objects you can enjoy in your home or as wearable art. It's a joy to bring the best art and design of ages past into everyday life, plus invitations and DIY party projects. If you don't already share my love for artists and illustrators such as Alphonse Mucha, Edmund Dulac, Beatrix Potter, Carl Larsson and John Tenniel, perhaps you'll discover a new enthusiasm.
Showing posts with label Aprons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aprons. Show all posts

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Beatrix Potter Bunny Rabbit Drinking Tea Apron


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Beatrix Potter Bunny Rabbit Drinking Tea Apron

The Little Bunny Drinking Tea by Beatrix Potter

A darling Beatrix Potter apron perfect for craft time or painting -- or for "helping" with the cooking, cleaning and gardening. Also available in adult sizes for those bunny-lovers among us who are still children at heart. (A mother-daughter or grandmother-granddaughter set would be precious!)

Description: A proper little girl rabbit with a pink ribbon tied around her neck in a pretty bow daintily sips her tea from a china teacup. On the tile floor in front of her is the tea set, including teapot, sugar bowl, sugar tongs, milk pitcher and more teacups, tea spoons resting on the saucers. Perhaps there is to be a tea party. Signed at lower right with the artist's initials.

Please see my gallery's Beatrix Potter Collection for matching items, including fabulous DIY party projects.

About the original work of art:
Artist:Beatrix Potter
Title: The Little Bunny Drinking Tea
Date: Probably 1890s.
Medium and substrate: Ink and watercolor on paper.

While this painting never appeared in any of Beatrix Potter's books, it is one of her most delightful watercolors and highly finished.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbit Apron


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Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbit Apron

Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns Beatrix Potter

Three Rabbits Eating Plenty of Buns by Beatrix Potter, painted in the early to mid 1890s.

A delightful painting of three bunnies eating, yes, plenty of buns! I love her ingenious use of lettering which spells out the message "A Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns." And liking good puns the way I do, I also love the play on words (buns like you eat and "buns" as a short form of "bunnies"). Beatrix Potter normally signed her works with her three initials in a lower corner, but she continued her playful use of lettering in this particular painting and placed them on the key tag instead, which I find quite charming.

Please visit my gallery's Beatrix Potter Christmas Collection for matching items.

About the original work of art:
Artist: Beatrix Potter
Title: Three Rabbits Eating Plenty of Buns
Date: Early to mid 1890s
Medium: Ink and watercolor heightened with gouache.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Apron


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Carl Larsson Juletræ (Christmas Tree) 1917

Looking at Larsson's paintings always leaves me feeling refreshed, and this one is no exception. I love the graceful lines, the feeling of calm anticipation and the sense of a happy family this painting evokes.

Description: A pretty little blond girl in traditional folk costume stands on a chair to add a candle to the Christmas tree.

Matching note cards, address labels, stickers and more are available in my gallery's Holiday and Winter Collection.

About the artist: Larsson, Carl (b Stockholm, 28 May 1853; d Falun, 22 Jan. 1919) was a Swedish painter, illustrator, printmaker, and writer. His work included numerous portraits and book illustrations, as well as several large murals (the best known are those on Sweden's artistic history in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, 1896), but he is now remembered mainly for his watercolors of the idyllic life he enjoyed in his now-famous house

Friday, November 5, 2010

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Postage Stamps

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Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Postage Stamps

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

One of a series of postage stamps to coordinate with the other items in my Redouté Red Camellia Collection.

I just adore this particular plate: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Other sizes and styles are available, along with matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

MH

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Postage Stamps Large


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Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Postage Stamps

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

One of the series of postage stamps which coordinate with the other items my Redouté Red Camellia Collection.

I just adore this particular Redoute plate: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Other styles and sizes are available, along with matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Button Pin

 
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Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Button Pin
Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more are available in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Button Pin


 Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Button Pin from Zazzle.com

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Button Pin

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.


I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more are available in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Refrigerator Magnet


 Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Square Magnet from Zazzle.com

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Fridge Magnet

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Other versions of this camellia magnet are available along with matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Key Chain



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Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Keychain Key Ring

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

You'll find another version of this camellia key chain (without the lettering) along with matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  I hope you enjoy your visit here.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Poinsettia Christmas Holiday Apron Alphonse Mucha

Poinsettia Christmas Holiday Apron Alphonse Mucha

Elegant Art Nouveau Poinsettias by Alphonse Mucha

Vibrant Poinsettias in shades of cherise pink, fuchsia, orchid and vermilion to brighten any winter day.

Matching note cards, postage stamps, postcards, stickers and more are available in my gallery's Alphonse Mucha Christmas Poinsettia Collection.

About the original work of art:
Artist: Alphons Mucha
Title: Le Rubis (The Ruby)
Date: 1900
Period or Movement: Art Nouveau
Medium and Support: Color Lithograph
Série de lithographies en couleurs intitulée Les Pierres Précieuses

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Renaissance Angel Christmas Cards Pinturicchio

Renaissance Angel Christmas Cards Pinturicchio

The Annunciation 1601 Pinturicchio

Detail of the Archangel Gabriel from Pinturicchio's fresco of the Annunciation at Santa Maria Maggiore in his native Umbrian town of Spello.

The rich Renaissance greens, reds and golds of Gabriel's robes are in vivid contrast to te more muted tones tone of the elaborate architectural details in the background. The traditional lilies held in Gabriel's hand are particularly graceful and finely done.

Fully customizable. Change the message and personalize with your printed signature. You may even change the font, color, size, etc. with the "customize it" feature. In addition, you may remove the background images if you prefer a plain white background. Personalize it by changing the example name to your own name(s).

Matching note cards, postage stamps, postcards, stickers and more are available in my gallery's Angels Collection.

About the original work of art:
Artist: Bernardino di Betto (Benedetto), Italian painter called Pinturicchio
Title: The Annunciation (detail)
Date: 1501
Period or Movement: Italian High Renaissance
Medium and Support: Fresco
Location: Collegiata di Santa Maria Maggiore, Spello
Notes: This particular fresco is signed "Bernardinvs Pintvrichivs Pervsinvs" ~ which I find quite charming.

Renaissance Angel Christmas Cards Pinturicchio


Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Mousepad from Zazzle.com

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Mousepad

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Camellia japonica 1827

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more are available in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.


Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Mousepad from Zazzle.com




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron - Purple




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron - Purple

A wonderful Vintage Santa Claus from 1909

A wonderful 1909 Santa Claus laden with gifts beside the Christmas tree. I love his purple coat and hat, and the kind expression on his face.

Matching postage stamps, address labels, stickers, postcards, note cards and more are available in my gallery's Vintage Santa Collection.

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron



Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron Green

A wonderful Antique Santa Claus from 1909

A wonderful antique Santa Claus from 1909 all dressed for the snowy night in his fur-trimmed coat and hat of green. You can tell he loves the beautiful Christmas tree all lit with candles and festooned with glittering gold. He's carrying gaily-wrapped packages and a bag full of toys ~ dolls and marionettes ~ to delight the children on Christmas morn.

This will get you in the mood for all that holiday baking.  Matching Christmas cards, postage stamps, address labels, stickers, postcards, note cards and more are available in my gallery's Vintage Santa Category.

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Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron


Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron

A wonderful Antique Santa Claus from 1910

truly wonderful antique Santa Claus from 1910, all decked out in his fur-trimmed coat and hat of red. He's standing by the Christmas tree with candles alight and glittery star on top, ready to spread Christmas cheer. Those gaily-wrapped gifts must hold wondrous delights for good little girls and boys.

Sure to get you in the mood for holiday baking!

Matching postage stamps, address labels, stickers, postcards, note cards and more are available in my gallery's Vintage Santa Collection

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron from Zazzle.com

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron

A wonderful Vintage Santa Claus from 1909

A wonderful 1909 Santa Claus laden with gifts beside the Christmas tree. I love his red coat and hat, and the kind expression on his face.

Matching postage stamps, address labels, stickers, postcards, note cards and more are available in my gallery's Vintage Santa Collection.

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Apron from Zazzle.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Small

 Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Small

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird by Gould

Exquisitely colorful hummingbird hovering above waterlilies by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J.H. Gould & Richter.

Matching note cards, postcards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.

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Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Medium

 Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Medium

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird by Gould

Exquisitely colorful hummingbird hovering above waterlilies by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J. H. Gould & Richter.

Matching note cards, postcards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.


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Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Large

 Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Large

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird by Gould

Exquisitely colorful hummingbird hovering above waterlilies by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861,  J.H. Gould & Richter.

Matching note cards, postcards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Postage Stamps Large from Zazzle.com


Colorful Gould Hummingbirds Waterlilies Note Cards

 Gould Hummingbirds Waterlilies Note Cards

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbirds by Gould

A pair of exquisitely colorful hummingbirds hovering above waterlilies by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J. & H. Gould & Richter.

Matching note cards, postcards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.

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