First you must look at this little beauty. Handmade and painted special for me by my little Super-E. He made it out of salt dough. I put a few layers of varnish to protect it and then strung it with some beads so that I could wear it. It goes with everything, don’t you think? Super-E does.
Then there are these little lovelies given to me by my hubby. A very cool thrifted mushroom decanter (1970s) and a 1st edition set of the Nutshell Library, written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. He is one of my favorite illustrators and this set is such a little treasure.
He also bought me all these great books. I have been wanting them for a while. They are all really great. Totally worth looking into.
Veganomicon by Moskowitz and Romero
Craft Inc. by Meg Mateo Ilasco
Altered Art by Teri Taylor
Lastly, two very beautifully embroidered tea towels from my mother. They go perfectly with my kitchen but they are almost too pretty to use. She said I had to use them. Okay mom.
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January 5th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
That IS a great necklace and what great thrifty finds! That mushroom decanter is so awesome
January 6th, 2008 at 9:30 am
[...] Handmade, thrifted and book gifts: for me [...]
January 8th, 2008 at 10:57 am
I completely forgot about the nutshell library~ I read those over and over as a kid.
January 9th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I have the nutshell library too….though yours is in MUCH better condition. And that necklace is such a precious thing. What a great way to keep something…on the necklace.