Etsy

i'm an artist who makes jewelry and sculpture but I also have a passion for collecting vintage objects from a cross section of periods. I'm fascinated by the quirkiness, beauty, and often amazingly wonderful design that objects of the past have to offer. I'm especially fond of worn surfaces and flaws-- marks of use and time, adding character and charm, revealing hints or clues to a story left untold or to be discovered. I see myself as a kind of match maker-- connecting people with objects that resonate with them. I get such a thrill when that magic happens and I can send a loved piece off to another part of the country or world- a beautiful form of recycling tiny bits of history!
I live in Buffalo NY with my sweet little family & 3 kitties...and no it does not snow here as much as you've been led to believe!

this link will take you right back to my shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/5gardenias?ref=pr_shop
you can also find me in my jewelry shop featuring one of a kind, hand formed metal work jewelry.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathiroussel
my blog: kathiroussel.blogspot.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kathiroussel
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kathi.roussel


many thanks for stopping in and reading all of my info!!

many thanks to those who've included 5gardeniasvintage in blog features:
designskool.net
http://designskool.net/vintage-holidays/
http://designskool.net/page/2/

remodelista.com
http://remodelista.com/posts/accessories-vintage-holiday-decor

decor8.blogspot.com
http://decor8blog.com/2011/02/02/etsy-take-five-tuesday-55/

http://www.lilacandlily.com/
http://www.lilacandlily.com/home/2011/2/28/etsy-favourites-5-gardenias.html

burrs and berries
http://burrsandberries.com/2010/09/