a new 'hob'bies

get it?

i love this gerber daisy vase. reid & i went on a quick antique adventure on my lunch hour last week, and this photo sort of reminded me of all of the beautiful milk glass & fenton hobnail pieces that we found in the vendor booths. its a pretty modern design that would definitely work in my kitchen. maybe i'll start a collection?

Fenton Hobnail glass, dating from 1930, is decorated with a pattern of bumps. The term “hobnail” comes from the nails with thick heads that were used to secure and protect the soles of boots. Hobnail patterns can be seen on anything from dishes, candlesticks, lamps and vases.

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new point of view

Came across Jan De Vliegher's incredibly beautiful paintings while browsing.
The wonderfully talented and prolific De Vliegher paints an array of subjects and topics, including statues, landscape, the sea, still life, and even glass, but it's his breathtaking renderings of luxurious interiors that are most captivating.
I love how blurry and impressionistic they are.

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finally friday

So, last weekend I made funfetti cupcakes while visiting the boyfriend (yes from the box) They were very yummy! I took pictures before we ate them all to prove it. :)

Also, a few weekends ago while in Chattanooga, I found the most perfect antique crafting/artsying table EVER at the Insyde-Outsyde shop. BUT of course it was sold, for a mere $75 already. I asked about it and the owner said that she gets them in all the time, and I should just check back. Well, my mom checked for me this weekend...and she bought the very same table-and talked them down to $50!!! Woo! So here it is. I LOVE it!

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