Another Lady Portrait

Art is definitely one of those subjective things. Something that speaks to me might not be your bag. When I brought home this portrait from the flea market a few months ago, Heather was not a big fan (I think she likes it more now). I <i>love</i> it though. I'm fascinated by more abstract portraiture and I love the colors of this one.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0349.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0349.jpg" /></div><br />The vendor who sold me this painting had a lot of pieces from the estate of a Connecticut artist named Lucy Baker. This portrait though was not one of her works, but was a trade from one of her artist friends, Thomas Barron. He wrote a little note saying so on the back.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0336.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0336.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0369-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0369-1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I had her hanging in our bedroom for a while and I think I preferred her in there. But the electric grape color of her shirt just looks so pretty with the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-strip-vintage-furniture.html" target="_blank">chartreuse console table</a>, it seemed a shame to keep her hidden away, even though there's <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-art-in-living-room.html" target="_blank">a much grander dame</a> in the room already. :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo LGNConsoleTable3.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/LGNConsoleTable3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0360-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0360-1.jpg" /></div><br />Oh! And by the way, I went back to Home Depot this week to find out the paint color of <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-strip-vintage-furniture.html" target="_blank">the console</a>. It's "Citronette" from the <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Ultra-1-Gal-Home-Decorators-Collection-Citronette-Eggshell-Enamel-Interior-Paint-275301/203557919#.UVPBfltASXR" target="_blank">Home Decorator's Collection line from BEHR.</a>

Another Lady Portrait

Art is definitely one of those subjective things. Something that speaks to me might not be your bag. When I brought home this portrait from ...

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$500 Giveaway: Page Sargisson Jewelry

This week's giveaway is near and dear to my heart. Fellow Brooklynite and very talented jewelry maker, <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page Sargisson</a> is giving away a $500 gift certificate! Her beautiful work can be found at ABC Home and Sundance and boutiques around the world, as well as <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">her lovely online shop</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2102.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2102.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2103.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2103.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2093.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2093.jpg" /></div><br />Page makes all of her jewelry by hand in recycled gold, using impressions, images and patterns from found and borrowed objects that all have a really lovely sense of history. She uses this vintage printing press block to make all of her <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/collections/col-calendar?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">calendar charms</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2110-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2110-1.jpg" /></div><br />Page's jewelry studio is right by me in Brooklyn Heights, so I popped over recently to say hi. It was so fun to see all of the vintage pieces she uses to make her jewelry. She often uses wooden stamps she bought on her travels to India.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2108-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2108-1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2111.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2111.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I completely fell in love with these gold earrings that Page made using the pattern on an antique carved plate that belonged to her grandparents.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2106.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2106.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">See how she used the carved trees to make the sunburst pattern on the earrings?</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2105-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2105-1.jpg" /></div><br />I have one of <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/collections/col-calendar?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page's signature calendar charm necklaces</a> and I can say it is honestly one of my favorite pieces of jewelry. The first day I wore the necklace I got asked about a dozen times where it was from, which made me feel like a million bucks. I wear it almost every day now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0255.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0255.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>My calendar charm is gold and silver with a diamond marking the 9th of January, which is my wedding anniversary. I paired the charm with my grandmother's gold chain, so it feels extra sentimental. I love, love, love it.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo 4DSC_0224.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/4DSC_0224.jpg" /></div><br />Here are a few more favorite pieces from Page's site:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo pagesargisson.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/pagesargisson.jpg" /></div><br />To enter the giveaway for $500 in Page's jewelry, go to the <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page Sargisson site</a>, register with your email and then come back here to leave a comment with your favorite picks on this post. Contest ends Wednesday April 3 at midnight. One winner chosen at random and will be emailed using the registration on the Page Sargisson site, so be sure to register <i>and</i> comment.<br /><br /><i>PS And in the meantime, Page is very kindly offering a 25% off discount code good through April 15 on her site:  LGN25</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>*CONGRATS to the winner: Fran! Check your inbox. :)</i>

$500 Giveaway: Page Sargisson Jewelry

This week's giveaway is near and dear to my heart. Fellow Brooklynite and very talented jewelry maker, Page Sargisson is giving away a ...

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Metallic Linen

I get asked <i>a lot</i> about where to buy good metallic linen. I always have pointed people in the direction of <a href="http://www.graylinelinen.com/index.html" target="_blank">Gray Line Linens</a> in the past, but they recently came out with some <a href="http://www.mcssl.com/store/gray-lines-linen-inc/catalog/search?keyword=metallic" target="_blank">new colors</a> that are pretty darn amazing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo GraylineMetallicLinen.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/GraylineMetallicLinen.jpg" /></div><br />I tried to scan these in so you could better seen the color, sheen and texture (since the photos on the website are worthless), but if you need a very specific color, I recommend ordering one of the <a href="http://www.mcssl.com/store/gray-lines-linen-inc/metallic-style-mlmmmh-color-card" target="_blank">swatch cards here</a> before place your fabric order.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo metallics1.jpg" border="0" height="1324" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/metallics1.jpg" width="590" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'd say these are all heavy enough for light use upholstery (like secondary chairs, headboards, and obviously curtains and pillows). The fabric is so pretty in person - I wish the depth and shimmer were translating better! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Metallics2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/Metallics2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'm thinking of having a summery dress made out of the yellow above (MM68). Wouldn't that be so cute? I have an old favorite dress that's on its last leg and I'm hoping my tailor can rip it apart to use as a pattern for a new one in the yellow.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Metallics3.jpg" border="0" height="1210" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/Metallics3.jpg" width="590" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Metallics4.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/Metallics4.jpg" /></div>

Metallic Linen

I get asked a lot  about where to buy good metallic linen. I always have pointed people in the direction of Gray Line Linens in the past, b...

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