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Tag Archives: antiques malls
Tomato and Plum
We were at the check-out of an apple orchard near Charlottesville with our bags of Pink Ladies and Pippins, when I spied the crate filled with apple-shaped ketchup dispensers. What the heck, we agreed. We’re never going to find the … Continue reading
The Thing About Betsy
Friend Silver We all need that thing, don’t we? That thing that takes us away from the humdrum or even difficult routines of life and reinvigorates us to keep on keeping on. For some of us, it might be hitting the gym or … Continue reading
Posted in Random Ruminations
Tagged antiques malls, auctions, crafting, creative process, friendship, jewelry, jewelry-making, Richmond, the thing, vintage
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Bearskin Babies
Vintage photographs crammed into boxes in antiques malls are an irresistible lure to me. And among them, the most irresistible are the babies. Folks in those old photographs are so stiff and solemn that it’s hard to imagine them as laughing, vibrant … Continue reading
Posted in Projects, Random Ruminations
Tagged antiques malls, cabinet cards, Projects, silver trays, vintage photos
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