earthy delights: tremar pottery
I discovered Tremar when I was shopping for a Christmas present for my sister and her Sears Craftsman Home. Produced in Cornwall from the 1960s through the ’80s, Tremar Pottery mostly appears in unglazed, nature-inspired colors — fitting for today’s Arts and Crafts resurgence. Check eBay to find pottery similar to the 7″ vase I gifted, shown above, like this pair, as well as the tiny wren that I purchased for myself. What can I say? I love birds and it seemed like a long trip to make the vase take by itself. — Sarah L.
P.S. For the curious, yes, the turtle shell in the photo above is real; we frequently see Eastern Box Turtles in our yard. Unfortunately, a predator dispatched the turtle, so we left the shell on a rock to dry out, then gave it four coats of clear poly.
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what i have in common with joan rivers’ kitchen
I learned I have something in common with Joan Rivers — who knew? — when The New York Times shared photos of her Connecticut estate. Love or hate the rest of her kitchen, the pewter stopped me in my tracks. Chargers, porridgers, teapots, and candlesticks stretch up to the ceiling, all covered in an enviable (and usually pricey) patina. Luckily, however, not all old pewter is pricey. I scored five early-19th-century Welsh pewter measuring gills not unlike this one on eBay UK for under $50 with shipping. (Gills were used in taverns to measure alcohol. Mine are heavily patinated and, from the dents and soldering, look like they were used to break up a tavern fight or two.) And pewter candlesticks and small bowls are still easy to find for decent prices at tag and estate sales, on eBay, or at antique stores. — Sarah L.
more target art: donna k’s lightboxes
Two weeks ago, Erica asked for suggestions on how to display the target her boyfriend brought home from the shooting range. When Donna K posted a link to a lightbox she’d made from a similar target, we wanted to see more. The lightboxes you see here are completely her creations.
Donna says:
The lightboxes are made out of plywood that I cut and hammered together to make a box with one open side. (I stained the box to make it look nicer/match the decor of where it’ll end up.) I wired a socket to some wire which I ran through a hole I drilled in the top of the box, and then ran the wire to a plug. I used brass thumbtacks to put the target on the box because I like to change them out, but gluing it down would probably have better results! I was thinking of ways to make it easier and came up with using an already-existing box that you take the front off of, and then use those lamp kits they sell at the hardware store for the guts.
Donna, we love these lightboxes! And if you’re not up to constructing your own wooden box, try IKEA — we’ve seen wooden storage containers and drawers similar to these used as lightboxes at craft shows. To see more of Donna K’s artistic endeavors, visit Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then or read more about her at I Want to Wear It. — Mary T.
hello, old friend: polaroid returns
All I have to say is, HALLELUJAH! I saw the good news over on The World’s Best Ever and wanted to share it with you all:
“The brand is back with plans to re-release the old instant film cameras and the iconic Color 600 instant film. Here’s a look at the new Polaroid PIC 1000, which is scheduled to be released later this year. The new camera should cost less than USD $100.â€
Welcome back, Polaroid! Welcome back! — Erica P.
site we’re psyched about: tagsellit.com
Quite awhile ago, I lamented not being able to find the variety and quality of flea markets that were common when I lived in the Midwest. No wonder I’m enthused about tagsellit.com. The site is a clearinghouse of flea markets, estate sales, and more throughout the country, and there’s even a place on the site where you can sell your items directly. This may not be good for my bank account, but it is good for my spirits! — Mary T.
