bedknobs & broomsticks

Collages made on a rainy day. That's all.

Why does Tom Hanks do so many beach movies?

Man I wish this was real...You start off living in the ocean with an orange flipper and fish friends, then you get washed up on a beach looking like a wild ocean pixie--and somehow sprout legs....Then you run around naked until you find the man of your dreams. My kinda night.

Charmed Life

I found these two photos in a dusty corner in an antique shop not too long ago. I love those white flower plumes. They reminded me of popcorn balls, or dainty lace doilies--which have been on the brain lately (the lace, not the popcorn balls. Ok, maybe the popcorn balls...) I'm thinking tea stained summer dresses? Yes sir. Something that would look just as nice as that sassy little girl scowling amongst the hydrangeas...

One Sweet Read

{A note to you, Dear Reader: Due to some technical camera issues and obscene weather conditions (haveyouheard???), the 'pearly shells' necklaces aren't quite up for sale yet, but they will be soon! I promise. Here is some eyecandy to keep you satiated until then...you better enjoy it.}

I had to fight my friend Seth for this book at the Hudson Goodwill. I've never seen something quite like it. And can we just acknowledge how apropos for my lastest "pearl" obsession...could it be fate that united us? Quite possibly. Between the intoxicating cover art, and the almost-too-precious chapter titles ("Rose-Petal Wings"? "The Young Man Whose Shadow Took Charge"?! and "Murredin and the Wonderful Lily"?!?!?!), all I can say is: ohmigodIthinkI'mfallinginlove...

"Pearly Shells" Necklaces....coming soooooooon!

They arrive tomorrow!! There will be 2. One purple, one pink. Just like the picture...you can hide all kinds of things in them too. Gum, lucky pennies, pencil shavings. Leftovers. Whatever you want. Check back tomorrow morning (or just skidaddle over to the shop and snag 'em before anyone else does!)

Burl + Pearl

Listen here!

Pearls of Wisdom

Pearls & shells have been inspirin' me up the wall ever since I got back from the West Coast. I think I've caught some form of ocean fever...very strange considering my aversion to water. But some necklaces have gone into production   because of all this (photos soon!). You know what else I heard?? That whole "grain-of-sand" thing isn't real....mind blowing.