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Category Archives: projects
Minimalist Metals …Floral Friday
In these uncertain times, minimalism has regained a foothold in our culture. Minimalism is popularly referred to as stark or stripped down to only the essentials. It is simplicity made manifest. This week, I used three simple, sturdy, metal containers … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects
Tagged brass, minimalism, stainless steel
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Texture Experiments …Floral Friday
When we think of floral arrangements, shapes and colors come immediately to mind. What is often overlooked are textures. This week, I purposely focused on texture as the foundation for style. As it turned out, the texture of the design … Continue reading
Posted in art, Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects, Vintage Collectables
Tagged design, form, Shawnee Pottery, tactile, texture
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Three July Projects …Floral Friday
This is the time of year I like to stay indoors, surrounded by air conditioned comfort. I make no pretense of enjoying severe heat at all. The truth of the matter is that the combination of heat and high relative … Continue reading
Posted in art, Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects, Vintage Collectables
Tagged Haeger Pottery, Robinson Ransbottom Pottery, TV lamps
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Bookish Themes …Floral Friday
This week, I utilized three unique vases and paired them with books that reflect perceived themes of the vases. Then, I let the mind loose to come up with floral interpretations of those elements. The chunky bud vase with the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Floral Arts, Hobbies, Meanderings, projects
Tagged Bhagavad Gita, design themes, Roseville of Ohio, Soviet Union
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Honestly Phony …Floral Friday
Who can satisfactorily explain why we get certain urges to see or do stuff with a creative twist? This week I had a driving itch to make some floral projects that use only the most obviously artificial elements. I wanted … Continue reading
Posted in art, Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects
Tagged artificial flowers, emulation, snobbery
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Three Approaches …Floral Friday
I often haphazardly gather three different empty containers and place them on my desk. I enjoy simply looking at them and wondering what the artisan was thinking when the vases’ molds were created. One of the most amazing things about … Continue reading
Fun With Finds …Floral Friday
If I ever change the name of Floral Friday, it should become Fun with Finds. I say that, because nearly all of the elements used in my little creations are special “finds”. That is, I rarely purchase the vases, mechanicals, and … Continue reading
Posted in Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects, Vintage Collectables
Tagged garage sales, lost and found, recycling, thrift stores
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