le dressoir

It is the story of a small walnut dresser, style Henry 2, dating from the late nineteenth century, in 2 parts. It was with a lot of other beautifuls pieces on a furniture 2nd (well, maybe 15th) hand store.  There was no front door in the lower part (I removed the drawers for pickling)

 and there was no head on the upper part.

Marble  immediately captivated me! it is really very special, orange / red, with streaks of gray and beige.

I cut wood for the baroque's heads,  and decorated with plaster moldings and wooden shapes.

few hours later .. behold!

I created a door with chicken wire instead of glass, to give a little countrified air.

Picture is not very nice (midst of my packing for the move,  next 15 Feb!) but I would put him in position in the new house, and show you .. with my old dishes inside it will be perfect!
I did not understand the "bead soup"at the begining,  but I see beautiful jewelry on your blogs with all the little beads exchange! bravo ladies!!!

I dont know wen i will come back  for showing something.. i have to finish .. i want to make jewelry, paint.. but.. but.. but!! i will miss you and come back as soon as possible!
A bientôt!
Esther

fleurs romantiques

On a piece of copper i have soldered some flowers charms, and a beautiful swarovski..

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look what i've found on a private vintage sale!! 2 soap boxes very beautifuls, arn't they?

cabinet des curiosités.. "le poudrier"

As you love French vintage, I propose a small category "cabinet of curiosities", to show you amazing things, from my collection (I am a collector maniac!)

I would start by talking about the Douaumont's Ossuary  ,constructed  to preserve the memory of fallen soldiers at Verdun in 1916.
There are the 46 tombs housing the remains of several soldiers. These tombs cover tanks which are deposited the remains of 130 000 unknown  soldiers without distinction of nationality, where families can gather and pray for their dead.
On the arch, each stone is engraved the name of a missing soldier, or a veterans organization.

Here is what I have: a "poudrier" with the image of this ossuary ..

It is very very moving .. it dates from 1920, the woman who had it , by powdering her face, was (wanted!) constantly rethink the man she has lost and who is forever in this ossuary

 It's very strange is'nt it?