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.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Beatrix Potter Bunny Rabbit Name Tag Button Pin

 
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Beatrix Potter Bunny Rabbit Name Tag Button Pin

The Little Bunny Drinking Tea by Beatrix Potter

A darling Beatrix Potter pin-back name tag button. Wonderful for teas where the attendees don't know one another -- or for employees of tea shops and tea rooms, childrens' book stores, child care professionals, Sunday School, school and library volunteers for story time -- so many possibilities.

To personalize, simply type in your name using the "personalize it" feature, and change the wording as well, if you like. You may also change the typeface, font color and size, etc., using the "customize it" feature.

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.

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.

Although 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 Rabbits Button Pin


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Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbits Button Pin

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. Binders in this same design are also available in different sizes (one inch and two inch).

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.

Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbits Button Pin


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Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbits Button Pin

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. Binders in this same design are also available in different sizes (one inch and two inch).

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 Button Pin


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Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Button Pin

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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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 in the village of Sundborn with his wife Karin and their eight children.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Button Pin


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Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Button Pin

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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt to add a bit of Old World charm to your outfit. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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 in the village of Sundborn with his wife Karin and their eight children.

Friday, November 5, 2010

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


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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.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Art Nouveau Poinsettia Christmas Button Pin Mucha


Art Nouveau Poinsettia Christmas Button Pin Mucha

Elegant Art Nouveau Poinsettias by Alphonse Mucha

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

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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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Art Nouveau Poinsettia Christmas Button Pin Alphonse Mucha

Art Nouveau Poinsettia Christmas Button Pin Mucha

Elegant Art Nouveau Poinsettias by Alphonse Mucha

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

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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


Art Nouveau Poinsettia Christmas Button Pin Mucha from Zazzle.com



Sunday, October 31, 2010

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin


Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin

A wonderful Antique Santa Claus from 1909

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Fridge Magnet 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin from Zazzle.com

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin


Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin

A wonderful Vintage Santa Claus from 1910

A 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin from Zazzle.com

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - Purple




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - Purple

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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - Purple from Zazzle.com


Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin

A wonderful Antique Santa Claus from 1909

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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin from Zazzle.com

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square

A wonderful Vintage Santa Claus from 1910

A 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square from Zazzle.com

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square




Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin Square

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 Button Pin Square from Zazzle.com


Sunday, October 24, 2010

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - Purple





Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Button Pin - Purple from Zazzle.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

Gould Hummingbirds Humming Bird Waterlily Square Button Pin

Gould Hummingbirds Waterlilies Square Button Pin

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbirds 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Gould Hummingbirds Waterlilies Square Button Pin from Zazzle.com

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Humming Bird Waterlily Round Button Pin

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Round Button Pin

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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

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

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Round Button Pin from Zazzle.com


Sunday, October 3, 2010

Renaissance Angel Square Button Pin Pinturicchio

Renaissance Angel Square Button Pin Pinturicchio

The Annunciation (detail) 1501by 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.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

Perfect at Christmas time, beautiful and tasteful year round. Matching Christmas cards, 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.

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Renaissance Angel Round Button Pin Pinturicchio

Renaissance Angel Round Pin-Back Button Pinturicchio

The Annunciation (detail) 1501by 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.

Perfect at Christmas time, beautiful and tasteful year round.

I love these buttons because they're a fun and inexpensive way to change up and bring some "wow factor" to an outfit. Pin it on a tote bag or hat, or use to secure a vintage hankie or scarf to your purse strap or belt. The possibilities are endless. These make wonderful stocking stuffers, too.

Matching Christmas cards, note cards, 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.

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