prairieoats

Welcome!

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I've always been interested in design based on old and salvaged materials and reworking them into something fun and new. It's challenging and fun, and it’s also very satisfying knowing that I’ve saved something from the junk pile and turned it into something useful with a new life.

Everything you see in my shop has been hand made by me in my studio using vintage parts, whether it's fabric or metal. I am a tenacious collector and find it nearly impossible to throw anything out. I love working with old materials and redesigning them into wearable and usable art.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find something you love!

>>>>>Many thanks to the awesome Adam/Etsy Press for the recommendation to audition for Project Accessory!

>>>>> Many thanks to Mary and the Etsy Staff for choosing my Arrowhead earrings for a feature on Kaboodle.com! <<~~~~~<<<

You can also find my work at http://www.reinspirationstore.com/

Many thanks to those who have included my work in their treasuries and to the following for featuring my work on their awesome blogs:
http://olivesandpearls.wordpress.com/
http://chasingdavies.blogspot.com/2011/11/all-neutraled-out.html
http://www.thewhatlookslikecrazy.blogspot.com/
http://betwixxt.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-i-want-for-christmas-loves-list.html
http://linecesurinternet.blogspot.com/2011/10/prairie-oats.html
http://blingoftheday.blogspot.com/
http://www.simoneleblanc.com/blog/category/thank-youetsy/page/2/
http://papercakesfinds.blogspot.com/2011/07/bohemian-princess.html
http://redfoodcolouring.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-necklace.html
http://www.unikapparel.com/prairie-oats/
http://myevaforeva.blogspot.com/2011/02/discoveries-prairie-oats.htmlhttp://s-arahm-aria.blogspot.com/2011/04/praire-oats-necklace.html
http://littletreevintage.blogspot.com/2011/03/friday-favorites.html
http://www.apartment102.net/2011/02/17/etsy-finds-fashion-and-jewelry/
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/
http://www.addicted2etsy.com/
http://350four.blogspot.com/2010/11/whatta-prick.html >>> cool - check it
http://xoxolesley.blogspot.com/2010/11/prairie-oats.html
http://blingoftheday.blogspot.com/2010/08/epitome-of-lovely-floral-necklace.html
http://leftylouhqs.blogspot.com/2010/05/prairoats-praise.html
www.idreamedisaw.com
http://www.sugaronmytongue.net/index.php?page_ref=206&item=28
http://www.workwithwhatyouvegot.blogspot.com/
http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/2009/11/poster-sketch-almost-twilight.html

I am also in Etsy under the name barnowl