October 2013 – Page 2 – Karla's Cottage

Rusty Chandelier Parking Lot Flea

By Karla Nathan / October 7, 2013

Rusty Chandelier has had a few parking lot sales this year, and I finally made it up to one. Next door is Jesse James Antique Mall, where I found this mirror tray. The silvering is off the back in an ex shape. Probably from tape? I want to sand off more of the silver, so the shape isn't as linear, and cover the back with wallpaper.

Beth found a good looking $12 chair. It's always nice to see her find something to keep, she is mostly a resale buyer. It's a rare occasion that she treats herself to a piece.

I found a few little goodies in the parking lot, but mostly was there just to enjoy a spur of the moment day out. I'd decided to head that way, and stopped to call Beth to see if I could convince her to ride along. She was just finishing an episode of Breaking Bad, so the timing was good. NO ONE could ever leave in the middle of an episode!

I found some pink millinery roses, some project ideas, and we had a tasty lunch, so over all, a good day.

Plus, found some interesting titles for candle scents. ????

This teapot was one of my best purchases of the day.

And I have already added some rose wallpaper to the back of the mirror, it turned out nice. Of course, you can't see it very well in this picture, it's blocked by my dressform fairies.

I'll leave you with some pictures of Rusty, it's always a pretty place to visit.

a Good Morning

Dew Drop

By Karla Nathan / October 5, 2013

I think eating breakfast while wearing My Little Pony panties and a crown is an ideal way to start a day, don't you?

I'm away from home for a few days, visiting Jenn.

She is a GREAT hostess and I promise to have some pretty pictures to show you when I get back. Any thing ordered from the boutique will be mailed on Tuesday the 8th.

A steampunk punkin and more from the patch

By Karla Nathan / October 3, 2013

Well, I guess the pumpkin itself is not steam punk, but the tag tied to it is.

It is made from a watercolor paper that I washed with paint, and I added an image cut from an old deck of cards (he is a cool Joker, isn't he?). He's got a feather glued to his hat and is topped with a salesman sample, old watch crystal.

A clock hand and some lace was added to the bottom of the tag and there is a ruffle of text under him.

I'm not exactly sure what makes something steampunk or not, but everyonce in a while I make my attempt at it for someone who is into the style. I always think the style looks cool when I see it elsewhere, but I'm not sure if I've grasped the concept for making it myself.

Here is what I found on Wikipedia says, hmmm:

Steampunk design emphasizes a balance between the form and function.^[44] Like the Arts and Crafts Movement,
this blurs the line between tool and decoration. Various modern
utilitarian objects have been modified by enthusiasts into a
pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style.^[9]^[45] Example objects include computer keyboards and electric guitars.^[46]
The goal of such redesigns is to employ appropriate materials (such as
polished brass, iron, wood, and leather) with design elements and
craftsmanship consistent with the Victorian era,^[13]^[47] rejecting the aesthetic of industrial design.^[44]

My pumpkin adventures have been going on much longer than I ever would have guessed. Those little guys are addictive. I harvested some vines from the garden and left them in the sun to dry. Kitty Boy seems to think they make a nice bed on this table top.

This might be my new fave. It's made from a doll dress.

Like this one was.

The blue one is in the Boutique, but the bronze satin one is planned as a gift.

This one is a gift too.

It's tag is from a French postcard with purple writing. I've added an orangish velvet bloom for some traditional autumn colors that still fall into shades that I like to work with.

This one is just itty bitty, and you can find it in the shop.