Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hello there, I’m Julia and my partner’s name is John. We’re two misplaced oddballs living amongst the cornfields of rural Illinois. We live in a haunted 1920s farmhouse with low ceilings and floors so slanted that every morning we roll out of bed and then slide downhill to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. We share our home with a quirky, clown-faced pit bull, a cantankerous old beagle, and a ghost named Earl. Our house is nestled back in the woods on six acres, where we share our habitat with a menagerie of wildlife such as fox, deer, raccoon, opossum, turkey and the occasional wayward drunk hunter.
Besides being collectors and vendors of vintage oddities, I’m an artist and John is a draftsman. We’re both dreaming of the time when we’ll be able to pack everything we own into two suitcases and live a life that is more nomadic. We haven’t yet decided whether we want to travel by car with an airstream in tow or by houseboat and live as river rats. We just think that there’s too much to see and do out there to be tethered to one spot for too long.
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
John sets up pyrotechnics or demonstrates blacksmithing for various events in the Chicagoland area. I tinker around with building automata. When things get too quiet around here, I make the dogs howl with my painfully awful cello playing. We both enjoy biking, walking the dogs, working in the veggie garden, staying in and watching old movies, going to silent film screenings, road trips and going out of the way for quirky roadside attractions, rummaging through flea markets, spending half of the day in a bookstore, packing a lunch, loading the dogs into the car, and heading out to the beach.
What first made you want to become an artist?
While looking through a book about surrealism when I was a child, my attention was captivated by images of shoes transforming into feet, fur-covered dishware and giant boulders suspended in mid air. The element of surprise, the playfulness and the dream-like landscapes enchanted me, and I knew that I wanted to somehow play within that realm. So it wasn’t long before the crayons and the coloring books were pushed aside for pastels, paints and sketchpads.
Please describe your creative process.
I’m more of a night owl than a morning person, so I’m more creative from early afternoon until about 1 or 2 in the morning. I work mostly with oils, ink and clay, but I also like to experiment with different materials. Sometimes I see the finished piece in my head before I even put a pencil to paper. Other times, I start without any preconceived ideas and I work in the moment, a sort of stream of consciousness style, so to speak. I enjoy working that way the most — it’s more expressive, playful, and there’s always an element of surprise because I never know what I’ll end up with. I’ll either work obsessively on one project until I feel it’s finished, or I’ll have several projects in different stages of progress spread throughout the studio.
What handmade possession do you most cherish?
Julia: A scarf crocheted by my sister, and an old oil painting of a landscape that reminds me of Mount Desert Island, one of my favorite summer getaways.
John: A 19th century trunk with hand-forged iron hardware.
Name your top five books, movies, musicians, and websites besides Etsy.
Julia:
Books:
Interior Alchemy by Rebecca Purcell
Fashion and Surrealism by Richard Martin
The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman
Wild Heart: A Life by Suzanne Rodriguez
Pie by Ken Haedrich.
Movies:
Any Buster Keaton film
The Thin Man
Bringing Up Baby
Amelie
Benny and Joon
Grey Gardens (1975)
I can’t limit the music to 5 but I’ll give you the short version….
Music:
The Black Crowes
Led Zeppelin
Thom Yorke
Portishead
Massive Attack
The Cure
Depeche Mode
Cocteau Twins
CocoRosie
Music from the 1920s and 30s.
Websites:
YouTube
Amazon
Pandora
Netflix
Flickr
John:
Books:
David Drake
Alan Dean Foster
Elizabeth Moon
David Weber
Brian Jacques
Movies:
The Thin Man series
Father Goose
My Man Godfrey (1936)
Sherlock Holmes
A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Music:
Abney Park
Tom Petty
Radiohead
CCR
The Cars
Websites:
Amazon
Steampunk Workshop
Centaur Forge
What advice would you give to artists who are new to Etsy?
Find ways to distinguish your shop from the rest. Unique, well-crafted items, good photos with interesting compositions, catchy titles and fun and informative descriptions are some ways to bring attention to your shop. Look at your listing from a customer’s point of view: Is the photo eye-catching? Does the title pique your interest? If you saw your listing as a customer, would you want to check it out? Even though you know that your item is fabulous, your potential customers have only your photos and descriptions to judge by, so make them interesting, informative and accurate representations.
What are your favorite features on Etsy? What new features would you like to see?
There are a lot of features that I like, but the ones that I can think of right now are: the convo system, the order history for each customer on the orders page, being able to heart shops and items, and the shipping profile on the selling info page (saves me a bit of time when listing).
I would like to see a tag profile that is similar to the shipping profile when listing. I’m frequently using the same tags over and over, so it would save time to just click on a saved tag profile instead of typing in every tag. I’d also like to be able to edit expired listings before I relist. And I’d like to see a category for photographs in the vintage section with subcategories such as tintypes, cabinet cards, and stereoviews.
How do you promote your work?
Promotion is not my strength, but recently I started posting photos on Flickr. Other ways that I try to promote the shop are by having interesting photos and listing at different times throughout the day.
In ten years, where would you like to be?
Julia: Well, if we’re not moving around, I’d like to be living near the coast in an old house with tall ceilings, creaky but level floors, a room for Earl, and enough land for a garden or two — still creating art, collecting and selling vintage photographs, and maybe, hopefully, playing the cello well enough not to make the dogs howl.
John: Alive, healthy and eating pie.
209 comments
Sign in to add your ownAvianInspirations says:
What a fantastically bizarre way to start my day. Thanks! PS I think you guys should totally be river rats!
1 year ago
tomatored says:
OK, that's weird! But, I like it!
1 year ago
rockmyworldinc says:
Great featured seller!
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Hello rural Illinois! I used to live in Rural Illinois, sounds like you bought my farm! Love your shop! Congrats on FS!
1 year ago
JewelryByJLy says:
Very unique! I love it! Congratulations Featured Seller!
1 year ago
flabbergastbanana says:
Wow. This is my favorite featured seller blog evar! Thank you Etsy!
1 year ago
Colettesboutique says:
What an interesting interview!
1 year ago
flabbergastbanana says:
I love these photographs! What an interesting seller... thanks Etsy for featuring them! wowowww
1 year ago
moonandlion says:
Obscure indeed. Thanks for featuring this amazing seller!
1 year ago
candacejean says:
How wonderful! I love everything! Thank you for sharing your story; your interview was quite entertaining. I am so glad you are featured here!
1 year ago
mydragonflystudios says:
You made my day...!
1 year ago
maclancy says:
I have always loved your store and collection~like a mini museum on Etsy. I share your wishes for features wanted and congratulate you on your feature. Vintage photos are hot~!! that must mean you are sizzling! thanks for featuring Obscurio!!
1 year ago
rozzie says:
How unusual!! reminds me of an old heritage house. Spooky!
1 year ago
rozzie says:
Congratulations on the feature!
1 year ago
tasticlife says:
Love this shop!
1 year ago
ekra says:
I think it is great that when you move, you'll take Earl with you! I love the haunting images in these vintage pictures! Congrats on being the featured seller!
1 year ago
forKMZ says:
Interesting seller.... it shows that creative people can be anywhere
1 year ago
SpoonfulOfSugarShop says:
Congrats...very interesting!!
1 year ago
artbyheather says:
Gosh I love vintage photos! Great shop!
1 year ago
BlackStar says:
Fabulous interview! Love your shop. And I vote for the airstream. Meet ya on the road~
1 year ago
spottedlobes says:
What a great shop! :)
1 year ago
JazzGreen says:
fascinating - i am straight off to browse their shop!!
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
Great interview and lovely vintage photos!
1 year ago
peanoonies says:
This made me so happy.I love old photo's & this is such a great collection.They make me want to be back their living with them so bad!I don't know why I always feel that way- nostalgic for olden times.I guess the grass is always greener cause I am in S.F & I just long to pack it up & be in the forest with a garden,then again I am originally from Oregon so it calls me back.Thank you for sharing these!
1 year ago
kathyjohnson3 says:
Very nice photos, I love strange stuff!
1 year ago
CositasSeriasVintage says:
loving your shop! great work and great article!
1 year ago
starvingartistdsgns says:
What a fantastic article! Love the description of your home and dogs. Congratulations!
1 year ago
amysfunkyfibers says:
What a fun life! Very cool pictures too!
1 year ago
nuyoricangreetings says:
You sound like the coolest people! And what a neat shop. Congrats on your interview.
1 year ago
iSeeVINTAGE says:
Love it!
1 year ago
janeeroberti says:
How strange: I was humming to myself "Two Headed Boy" (by Neutral Milk Hotel) when I came upon this post. LOVE all those great photos.
1 year ago
sewmuchfrippery says:
Love your shop! 'Long Live Eccentricity' ...
1 year ago
VivaGailBeads says:
amazing photos and great profile! thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
pulpsushi says:
Very captivating! I really enjoyed reading this and learning about you both. :)
1 year ago
AutumnJo says:
Keeping Illinois weird... I love it. Great interview and quirky shop!
1 year ago
PillowPallooza says:
I just looked through all the photos in your shop, what a wonderful collection !!! I noticed some photos are related to each other which is always fun to see.
1 year ago
worksandfinds says:
Great article.
1 year ago
emmarts says:
Wonderful, just wonderful!
1 year ago
GildedCageDesign says:
love, love, love your shop!! Great feature! congrats:)
1 year ago
galleryoncentral says:
Love your shop!!!! Good luck!
1 year ago
DIVINEsweetness says:
coolness! i'd love to experience living with Earl!!! Congrats on the feature =) love your shop..
1 year ago
LAccentNou says:
Great interview and very interesting shop!
1 year ago
spookyboutique says:
SPOOKTACULAR! Love your Goodies :]
1 year ago
KARozWoodworking says:
That bearded lady is a classic. Great interview.
1 year ago
beckybrocato says:
really fun stuff! thanks for sharing this interesting shop!
1 year ago
sparrowsalvage says:
Great interview, the whole vibe of it reminded me of when I used to live in a ghost town, soaked in haunted Victoriana. I hope Earl pays his way- mine (Mr.Richardson) would sometimes put the kettle on!
1 year ago
LarkinAndLarkin says:
this shop is so fantastic! it totally MADE MY DAY!
1 year ago
Meandtheboy says:
love your store
1 year ago
ezliving says:
Great! wonderful! seller!
1 year ago
rasamalai says:
I really loved this featured sellers! I love surrealism :) your description of the shoes turning into toes and how that made you feel as a child is delightful! <3
1 year ago
bizzybcreations says:
What a great piece...LOOOVE the photos...love the shop!
1 year ago
SwankTownCouture says:
Wonderful read. Those photos are excellent!
1 year ago
TINERDESIGNS says:
wow...thank you so much, i loved reading about you two. it definately took me away from where i was & reframed my mind to better see my world in a more peaceful place. i've been desperate for music, & checked out pandora, my cd player is broken so this is the peace i so desperately needed. my soul is more peaceful than it has been for a while. thank you for sharing...what a gift. sincerely ~ mimi
1 year ago
genisepark says:
ok weird but wonderful...great story...pictures of Earl?
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Rural Illinois? Isn't that anywhere west or south of Chicago? ;) Great stuff!! Continued success to you.
1 year ago
EJPcreations says:
Such a lovely life you have. Thank yous so much for sharing it with us.
1 year ago
elmstreetmarket says:
How odd... bizarre... wow, love it! And Julia's film list looks just like mine :)
1 year ago
paintedpreppy says:
Interesting read, I love the butterfly print!
1 year ago
sonyarasi says:
What a great story! I love the obscure photos.
1 year ago
BlueTerracotta says:
One of the best seller interviews!! Thank you!
1 year ago
PaperPicker says:
you have some really interesting photos. good luck with your store.
1 year ago
katrinshine says:
Great collection of vintage photos! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
beautifulearthgrl says:
Strange indeed but, beautiful and unique.
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Your work is fascinating, I love the eerie feelings you generate in the pictures. Fabulous!
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Great shop! Perfect for the season :)
1 year ago
buttonandthimble says:
Love it. Hearing about those living creative lives is always inspiring. Thanks!
1 year ago
TheStrangestThings says:
I'm really diggin these photos, thanks so much for sharing with us obscurio! ★
1 year ago
RachelleD says:
Wow! I was so intrigued by your photo that I had to literally stop designing and read your story. Love the photos and your choice in music Julia:) Great Job to you both and hope you both achieve your venture outside of your home!!*Rachelle
1 year ago
abelabodycare says:
Very quirky and wonderful! I really enjoyed this featured sellers article.
1 year ago
andrea0503 says:
Love this shop! So unique!!
1 year ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
Wow!
1 year ago
IndyGrrrlProductions says:
Love this shop!
1 year ago
1luckysoul says:
such wonderful photos.
1 year ago
lorenabr says:
Great shop :)
1 year ago
reinojacheguei says:
I love this!!!! Great shop :) I <3 it :)
1 year ago
ourfrontyard says:
Great Story!! Love it!!
1 year ago
thestapeliacompany says:
Just hearted this shop. I love it! Great feature... :)
1 year ago
okiedokieartichoky says:
congrats on your interview! ive been a fan since last week when i stumbled upon your shop and happy to see you guys doing well. i'd love to know where you get your fantastic finds. cheers!
1 year ago
mattyhandmadecrafts says:
Misplaced oddballs....hahaha....I love it! Thanks for sharing!!!
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Fantastic shop - loved the interview!
1 year ago
jmpcreations says:
Right up my alley.. Interesting,fun with a side of seriousness to boot.. Keep up the great work!!
1 year ago
blueflowervintage says:
I love these sellers! Thank you for featuring them!
1 year ago
flosolio says:
I've got chills! Amaaazing photographs, and a great interview. Thank you!
1 year ago
ravenhaired says:
Such an interesting interview and couple. Those pictures are amazing!
1 year ago
rarebeasts says:
Your work is amazing.
1 year ago
CindyEllison says:
Loved the interview and love this shop! Where is your artwork, would love to see some of your work? May you have continued success!
1 year ago
InmostLight says:
You are amazing! Nice to see another Cocteau Twins lover ;)
1 year ago
catsinthecradlesoap says:
I so enjoyed reading about your house and life. I too live in an old house with its many slanted floors and quirks, and I too am a HUGE Buster Keaton fan, infact my very first soap in my Silent Soaps line was dedicated to Buster. Love your work!
1 year ago
greatestfriend says:
ditto re: Cocteau Twins! - I just wanted to say bless ya for the vibes you're sending out, i've enjoyed reading and feel at kin - for now i look forward to a coral stereoview ;) and checking in more often. thank you both for being.
1 year ago
ModernShop says:
Really unique and interesting work. Best of luck!
1 year ago
licoricewits says:
Neato!
1 year ago
mymedievalmind says:
For the first time I actually read every single word in the interviewers answers! I felt like they were living the life I want to live, right down to the old farm house with leaning wood floors, dogs and a veggie garden and time (and space) to work on my art, sounds like they live the idlylic life and by the way, love the photos! reminds me a bit of diane arbus, who ironically inspired my photography that I did for 20 years before braving the elements and diving in to creating my art, whatever it happens to be at that moment. Great Feature and would love to see some of your 'automata' surely, Julia you have seen the movie uh, strange little film titled 'The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes' Wonderful stuff!! Now that does sound like fun!!
1 year ago
DianesCloset says:
Such a cool idea for a shop! Love it!
1 year ago
mcldrygoods says:
wow, those are amazing images. i especially love the owls.
1 year ago
voleurdebijoux says:
wow! fabulous and freaky...lovelove!!
1 year ago
stockwellcottage says:
I used to collect old photos and do drawings of them. But this collection is way more amazing than the ones I had! I especially like the albino woman. By the way, I had Richard Martin for a grad class at the Art Institute of Chicago back in the '80s. They flew him in from New York every week. I can't remember what the class was about, but the man was always impeccably dressed. Fashion and art were definitely his two loves! A big hi to Earl. I love surrealism, too! Great shop and interview! Much luck to you both.
1 year ago
shoshanalund says:
I really like the picture of the couple sitting on taxidermy animals :) It's romantic in a very unique way - something I can definitely appreciate.
1 year ago
atevault says:
I love how true to yourselves you are. I'm glad two oddballs found someone who enhanced the quirks. I love your collection. Hope the garden grows tall, the dogs don't howl too loud and you roll to your coffee without any surprise splinters! Thanks for this...
1 year ago
HoudiniCards says:
You were already a saved seller within my favourites - I can see why ;-) Great interview - thanks for sharing part of your world ;-)
1 year ago
DevineCollectible says:
Way cool!
1 year ago
choisette says:
diane arbus was, of course, seminal in this photographic genre, however, randal levenson's work in the book 'in search of the monkey girl' is equally stunning. i'm especially infatuated with his gorgeous portrait of barbara bennett, aka, 'the world's smallest mother', which happens to be hanging on my wall.
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Great cameo! Sounds like our old place, sans Earl, but the floors are bit more level. Depends on the weather, though. Congrats!
1 year ago
jenniferbriggs24 says:
I can't tell you how much i enjoyed your store, the article everything!!! this made my day, i love the entire creepy factor tooooo!
1 year ago
GooseyGirlDesigns says:
Fabulous interview and fabulous shop! Congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
A girl after my own heart, thank you for sharing and for your marketing advice! Aloha
1 year ago
BloodMilk says:
i have loved this shop for so long. thanks for sharing yourself here. xo.
1 year ago
Adri1618 says:
I love the interview and I love the shop.
1 year ago
killercosmetics says:
Hurrah! I love that etsy is starting to showcase more of the bizarre and stranger artists of etsy! Great interview!
1 year ago
BuyDisOrDat says:
Baaaaaaaaaaa, Baaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! My kind of people.
1 year ago
hankietankie says:
incredibly unique & humerous, love the family sitting on the moon! xo
1 year ago
MissMontgomery says:
I adore vintage photographs and images and frequently use them in my collage pieces, so thanks for bringing this seller to my attention!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
You seem to have a wonderful lifestyle and a fun way to look at things! Success in your adventures!
1 year ago
sweetjane says:
Great sense of humor, really enjoyed your story and your work!!
1 year ago
craftymcgee says:
Great shop and interview. Glad to see more unique and unusual shops being featured!
1 year ago
SkyBox says:
300 points for use of the word "cantankerous"
1 year ago
pagepottery says:
Our kinda circus freak show.
1 year ago
LarkinAndLarkin says:
i just read this again! i LOVE it!!
1 year ago
brookeelissa says:
So unique and refreshing. Congratulations! Have you asked Earl if he wants to be in an Airstream or a boat? Life on the river seems more fitting for a ghost. I hope you live your dream it sounds like so much fun!
1 year ago
NewEnglandCurio says:
Super awesome shop! I love old pictures and you have some of the most interesting ones I’ve seen yet! I really enjoyed reading this interview.
1 year ago
AlissaRose says:
LOVE this!
1 year ago
olana11 says:
Excellent marriage of creepy-creativity meets imagination fueled genius- I love it all. Great article!
1 year ago
lrobinson says:
you crazy kids. i'm from Towanda, Illinois. a little town outside of Normal, Illinois. there must be something in the well water-- great stuff. xxx leslie :)
1 year ago
robinwade says:
Too weird! Love it!! light...
1 year ago
ShinyMoonBeams says:
I love old photos those are some interesting ones. I loved reading all about you and your husband, your house and your dreams. My dad was born and raised in Chicago. My husband and I enjoy doing a lot of the same things. Enjoy your spotlight!!!
1 year ago
WoodNPiece says:
Awesome characters! This was such an interesting read. Thank you!
1 year ago
VintageWantsNotNeeds says:
What a strange and wonderful collection of photographs - love them
1 year ago
rolanddesigns says:
I love old photos, it is a good reminder that we are not here for ever....something we sometime seem to forget in our jet pace modern world...
1 year ago
FabDant1 says:
Your home looks beautiful and your life magic and bookish. I live in a boring apartment in a wealthy provincial town. No ghosts around. Maybe I could check out at the XIIIth century castle nearby. Say hello to Earl for me! Good work, Fab
1 year ago
littleshopofphotos says:
Great sense of humor! Love this shop!
1 year ago
PortugueseVintage says:
nice i have photo french collection of women weird i like the theme
1 year ago
rosyretro says:
Great interview LOVE your work! Helllooooo from the U.K!!!xx
1 year ago
FreshlySkweezed says:
Perfect read for this time of year. And the pictures give me goosebumps! Good to have your shop among the Etsy mix.
1 year ago
TreasuresUNeedNow says:
How cool is that! Great collection of the strange and quirky. You put a smile on my face this morning, thanks. Best of luck with your shop.
1 year ago
Furiousdreams says:
A fun interview - I bet you two love the Quay Brothers' films. I know I do.
1 year ago
kimmchi says:
WOW! What great photos!
1 year ago
MJLeatherwork says:
funny interview, wish you great success
1 year ago
stellasavestheday says:
Love your aesthetic, ideas and personalities! Thanks for the great interview!
1 year ago
VogueVixens says:
Surrounded by a ghost, an old house and vintage photographs! What a great atmosphere for creative artists! I wish you success in achieving your nomadic lifestyle.
1 year ago
VogueVixens says:
Surrounded by a ghost, an old house and vintage photos....what a great atmosphere for creative artists! Must get the juices flowing.
1 year ago
VogueVixens says:
Surrounded by a ghost, an old house and vintage photos! What a great atmosphere for getting the creative juices flowing. I wish you success in achieving your nomadic lifestyle dream.
1 year ago
PeriniDesigns says:
Unique and best answer ever! "Alive, Healthy and Eating Pie"
1 year ago
CBMLphoto says:
Obscurio for sure!! Great time of year for these items!!
1 year ago
shellseye says:
A truly interesting & fun shop. Thank you for introducing us to Obscurio & its owners.
1 year ago
UtopiaUF says:
Awesome interview and couple, sorry Earl... trio. Best FS yet.
1 year ago
KeepEvolving says:
Fabulous.
1 year ago
feistberger says:
awesome!
1 year ago
TheWinglessBird says:
I was just looking into this artists finds, very interesting!
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
very unique : )
1 year ago
AnotherRealmScents says:
Awesome interview! Great photo's!
1 year ago
Slade says:
You are both just fabulous!! This interview was refreshing and captivating. Your inventory and shop are wonderful. Many Thanks!
1 year ago
SillyMonkeyParade says:
Very cool! I would love to see pics of their house!! Great interview!!!!
1 year ago
ironingboardstudio says:
stirs the imagination! love the main picture - kind of Annie Proulx weirdness. Wonderful!
1 year ago
vintagebutterfly94 says:
It's like the happy version of Wisconsin Death Trip! I love it!!!!
1 year ago
arsniccandy says:
Sweet! I love old fotos like that.
1 year ago
belovedaisy says:
How is what they're selling related to Etsy? Reselling old photos and postcards? Where is the handmade part? Isn't ironic that Etsy features seller who should be on Ebay!
1 year ago
ADoseOfAlchemy says:
You had me from Rebecca Purcell (on my short list of people I would most like to be when I grow up). What a wonderfully quirky, fabulously ooky world you inhabit! (Compliments in my book) You should open a B&B, judging from all of us that would gladly pay to stay at your haunted farm and gleefully roll out of bed and into the kitchen! Continued macabre happiness-- your 'eye' is fantastic!
1 year ago
CyanideStitches says:
Fantastic featured seller pick! Definitely one of the more unique ones. I sometimes get the feeling I just want to pack it all up and see the world too.. Love your stuff!
1 year ago
wesellusedgods says:
Absolutely Brilliant! A cabinet of curiosities, a different time, a different place! AWESOME! The Urban Archaeologists @ WE SELL USED GODS
1 year ago
greybeardcrafts says:
Well written! You promote well with your interesting bio. No wonder your photos are so creative.
1 year ago
pinkpig says:
Well done with an amazing collection!
1 year ago
BlueCanvasStudios says:
LOVE it! Very Diane Arbus!
1 year ago
Salzanos says:
Totally connect with you two! I live on the coast, find myself wondering if I should be nomad, but then cannot give up my little bungalow by the sea. I am a full time artist, Husband is a musician that travels a lot. We have two old dogs, and spend our time doing creative things to numerous to mention! John, My husband is the seller, I am not good at that point. I design jewelry, sculpture, and photography. We work on your herb garden, landscaping. Finding cool rocks, twigs, driftwood on the beach. A total life of eclectic Artists. Thanks for the great post about you both!!
1 year ago
ElvenWreathsJewelry says:
I like your ideas ofhow to live life!!
1 year ago
heronkate says:
Great article ! I love your shop, what fascinating photos and brochures! You can rent houseboats - try it out before you jump, Earl might not like the water!
1 year ago
rosalba says:
Enjoyed this very much...just finished listening to a book on CD (what I like to do as I create in my studio) called The Transformation Of Bartholomew Fortuno, about a thin man in an 1800's museum oddities show, so...very timely, strange, and interesting. Cheers to making things happen for you guys!
1 year ago
veraviola says:
I've had a crush on your fabulous shop for quite some time...you always offer such bizarre, weird & beautiful images. It is gratifying to get to know more about you two; you are a curiously intriguing couple. I spent ages just examining the compelling photo of your desk scape in the article! I suspect we must be kindred spirits as I look around at some of my own treasures: strange old photos, an animal skull, arrowheads, odd vintage signs ("No poke picking allowed"), nature's bounty found here on our pecan farm or at our lake cottage, antique books...etc...you know! Let me know if you decide to hit the road in your Airstream - I'd love to take you junkin' & show you some of the Sooner State's quirky sights!
1 year ago
AnomalyJewelry says:
AmAzing finds. What cool people you two are.
1 year ago
buttuglee says:
Yes! This is what I am talking about! Great advise! It is not exactly new advise but coming from the two of you it takes on a different meaning. I am hearing it this time. I can't wait to hear where your journey takes you. Land,sea or air ...
1 year ago
DigitalCS says:
I love everything you say! So cool!
1 year ago
dawn9158 says:
it's nice to know there are lots of authentic folks out there making life interesting. thanks for putting it out there.
1 year ago
DotD says:
Quirky, strange, fascinating, and I can't stay away!
1 year ago
Earthystyle says:
Very cool stuff!
1 year ago
RoseMorose says:
I love oddities! Great store!
1 year ago
PeekoApparel says:
very inspirational! thanks so much for sharing yourself with us. :)
1 year ago
PyxusPassionProject says:
LOVE this shop... So unique and well curated.
1 year ago
Inloveagain says:
cute article! Pie is so under rated
1 year ago
RockOutJewelry says:
you rocked my world! LOVE , LOVE, LOVE your shop!
1 year ago
DiAnZoMe says:
Great Interview. You guys are so funny. Love your photos it always makes me think of what life was like back then.I have always loved vintage photos and jewelery. Congrats! Keep those awesome photos coming.
1 year ago
aemagination says:
Way to go Obscurio! I say pull the airstream. River life is beautiful but it can be limiting, You can have it all any where with the trailer. No better motivation for good art than different cultures and different scenery
1 year ago
thesocialseam says:
Wow, love it. Congrats on your feature!
1 year ago
CuriousTuesday says:
Love your shop! Congrats on being featured seller, you deserve it!
1 year ago
eRosasjewelry says:
thanks for sharing, your story is pretty cool. Say hi to Earl for me.
1 year ago
kskjewelrydesigns says:
Awesome feature & so well-deserved, congratulations Julia & John! Your shop is just wonderful, and my husband & I love to see someone else w/ a huge paper wasp nest in their house!
1 year ago
bibliographica says:
Did we meet in a previous life? I just loved reading this interview! What a pair you are! Fantastic life and store, thanks for sharing! ;D
1 year ago
Flutterbydaisy says:
<3
1 year ago
writinginthesand says:
Nice work and congratulations! Thanks for sharing! Keep inspiring us!
1 year ago
rakshniyavintage says:
what a unique and interesting shop! thanks for sharing your special story!
1 year ago
joannland says:
I really loved reeding your story. I also really loved looking at all of your photographs. I hope Earl has the same "wanderlust" that you two have. I was reminded of the story and photographs of Deaf Maggie Lee Sayre. Great photo book of life on the mississippi. I think y ou would love the images in that book. Your life sounds interesting and full of color.
1 year ago
hottinroofneworleans says:
This is the best featured shop EVER! And the story is so much fun to read! My best to Earl :)
1 year ago
baysidewiredesigns says:
Very unique and interesting interview. Great job!
1 year ago
abbyberkson says:
I love William Powell too! And Myrna Loy. Awesome.
1 year ago
madfoxes says:
Love it! Thanks so much for the great interview.
1 year ago
LauraKAiken says:
great article Julia! laura.
1 year ago
muddyfingers says:
as a lover of old photos, I adore your shop! Great article and interview.Thanks!!!
1 year ago
redheart13 says:
What a lovely interview, so nice to hear about you and your house, it sounds amazing. I love your music favs too. Wonderful shop, I've hearted you for quite some time now, really enjoy your uniqueness.
1 year ago
HappyDogGoodies says:
Great story . . . wonderful photos! Best wishes for your continued success.
1 year ago
unflappableproducts says:
Ha ha love it! I think life just used to be creepier when it was all black and white and sepia-when I was a kid I really believed there as no color back then! -like Wizard of Oz in the beginning. You two make a fabulous couple-congrats on featured seller!!
1 year ago
waterpath says:
Thanks for sharing your story with us! I love your photos and unapologetic uniqueness. And your ten year goal of being, "alive, healthy, and eating pie." Yes!!
1 year ago
auntiebonline says:
I just fell in love with Julia, John, and Earl. I would love to join them in their rickety house and have a life of obscurity with them. Inspired beyond words! Thanks for the great interview.
1 year ago
puddlecraft says:
Love it, love it, love it. The more wiered the more wonderful.
1 year ago
ThinkKnitPurl says:
Great interview! The photographer in me loves this.
1 year ago
OpulentOddities says:
You've been a favorite shop of mine for a while! So glad to see you featured! Cheers!
1 year ago
kathiroussel says:
love the way you've chosen to live your lives together-- and your generosity toward earl is heartwarming-- great story telling and feature-- so happy to read about you! best wishes in your future endeavors and continued creativity!
1 year ago
BusyBeeBumbleBeads says:
fabulous article. Thank you!!!
1 year ago
LizBethCollection says:
Loved This. If you ever decide to move, please let me know. I love old houses and slanted floors. But you must promise to leave the ghost, Earl. :)
1 year ago
odelay03 says:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You two are the most awesome featured sellers! I will always remember this interview and your photos. Your home and property sound lovely. I really enjoy the image of you rolling to get your morning coffee ;) Three cheers for Earl...your house must have great spirit and energy. Happy Halloween!
1 year ago
lillith says:
your images are so unique and interesting. they utterly fascinate me, quite frankly.
1 year ago
yellowsquirrel says:
really unusual things! I think I will keep and eye on your things and see if you have something for christmas presents for my very unusual other half!
1 year ago
Julieriis says:
Resfreshingly different! Great advice thanks!
1 year ago