Beauty in Everyday Things

Welcome to Maison Belle!

All of the items in my shop are handmade (by me) - except for the vintage, of course … and, some of that I revamp a bit.

When creating, I like to make use of reclaimed wood and other recycled elements whenever possible. My wood signs are hand painted and hand lettered without the use of stencils or vinyl, so each one is unique. I also design all of the graphics that I use in my projects, and the photography is all me, too.

I also have a passion for finding vintage things and using them in unusual ways. I could get lost in an antiques mall for hours on end…digging through every little box. It’s not necessarily the idea of “recycling” that drives me, but the beauty, and the craftsmanship of old pieces …some, you can “feel” the history of while holding in your hand. Recycling is just a happy side effect of resurrecting an old piece. An out of style glass dish can become a cute little soap dish, coin or paper clip bowl, and, if you really want to be fancy, a pet food bowl – suddenly a unique item that lends itself to many decorating styles. When vintage shopping, look beyond intended use ...and suddenly you'll see so many ways to use the simplest little thing.

I hope you find something that you enjoy, and I encourage you to stop by often. BTW, if you like an item that's marked SOLD, just contact me - I'll make another just for you!

Be sure to bookmark my shop so you'll always know where to find me.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeMaisonBelle

Thanks for visiting Maison Belle!

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Take a quick look at some samples of my work:

Handmade home decor:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/123735710/coat-rack-wall-hanging-storage-solution?ref=shop_home_active_3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97629875/plant-stakes-fleur-de-lis-home-decor-and?ref=shop_home_active_15
https://www.etsy.com/listing/115724021/reserved-for-charu?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/116693443/wooden-basket-with-compartments?ref=shop_home_active_18
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100207541/reserved-for-ishirer?ref=shop_home_active_23

Hand painted wood signs:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/123645311/reserved-for-laurie-wood-sign-hand?ref=shop_home_active_17
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86908198/hand-painted-distressed-wood-sign?ref=shop_home_active_16
https://www.etsy.com/listing/88045736/hand-painted-wooden-sign-oxford-station?ref=shop_home_active_14
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87834603/wood-sign-hand-painted-hand-distressed?ref=shop_home_active_3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/96428588/hand-painted-wood-sign-lifeguard-on-duty?ref=shop_home_active_11

Refrigerator magnets:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/95731433/fridge-magnet-with-unicorn-quote-in?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/89773002/fridge-magnet-in-black-wood-frame?ref=shop_home_active_5
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107923637/fridge-magnets-fleur-de-lis-wood-hand?ref=shop_home_active_11
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105873860/fridge-magnets-beach-decor-nature?ref=shop_home_active_14
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93004583/wood-mustache-magnets-fridge-magnet?ref=shop_home_active_6

Holiday decorations
https://www.etsy.com/listing/114804912/reclaimed-wood-christmas-tree-hand?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/113843727/handpainted-christmas-sign-let-it-snow?ref=shop_home_active_21
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87145487/wood-christmas-ornament-hand-painted?ref=shop_home_active_10
https://www.etsy.com/listing/114152218/reserved-for-joanna?ref=shop_home_active_20
https://www.etsy.com/listing/108564220/christmas-ornament-holiday-decoration?ref=shop_home_active_8

Great vintage items like:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/153753505/carved-wood-fish-vintage-nautical-decor?ref=shop_home_active_7
https://www.etsy.com/listing/94997035/vintage-kodak-tourist-camera-with-deluxe?ref=shop_home_active_13
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98094023/vintage-wood-shelf-hand-painted-black?ref=shop_home_active_24
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93860813/vintage-egg-beater-circa-1950s?ref=shop_home_active_12
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93484379/vintage-bottle-art-with-ship-photos?ref=shop_home_active_22

Upcycled Vintage:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/384416844/metal-paper-towel-holder-turquoise-blue?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/89502876/magnetic-board-bulletin-board-with-wire?ref=shop_home_active_6
https://www.etsy.com/listing/398121865/turquoise-horse-decor-blue-horse?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/109017256/vintage-knife-block-kitchen-decor?ref=shop_home_active_5
https://www.etsy.com/listing/88820278/picture-frame-wood-frame-made-from?ref=shop_home_active_5

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All photos/images and textual descriptions contained herein are © LC Cooper, 2013.