CurioBookNooks
Venice, California |
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My book nook shelf inserts are a love child born from the unlikely union of Cabinets of Curiosity from the 1600s, classy historical dollhouse interiors, and junk-based assemblage art.
To populate the tiny worlds inside my cigar box dioramas I loot through my collections of miniature curios and odd natural history-related artifacts.
I tend to assemble strange, alchemical combinations of objects. For example, I might take a salvaged cerulean-blue moth wing and suspend it in clear resin inside an antique apothecary jar.
I make these box dioramas to explore what provokes wonder within me.
But more importantly, I make my boxes in hopes of reminding the viewer of the mystery of her own mind, and the magic of her own memories.
Announcement
My book nook shelf inserts are a love child born from the unlikely union of Cabinets of Curiosity from the 1600s, classy historical dollhouse interiors, and junk-based assemblage art.
To populate the tiny worlds inside my cigar box dioramas I loot through my collections of miniature curios and odd natural history-related artifacts.
I tend to assemble strange, alchemical combinations of objects. For example, I might take a salvaged cerulean-blue moth wing and suspend it in clear resin inside an antique apothecary jar.
I make these box dioramas to explore what provokes wonder within me.
But more importantly, I make my boxes in hopes of reminding the viewer of the mystery of her own mind, and the magic of her own memories.
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Lisa on Sep 29, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI'm sure my words will be inaccurate to describe the magical feel of this piece. It is assembled with great care and I count myself fortunate to have it by me every day. While I couldn't resist and bought it for myself, something similar would make a marvelous gift.
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lcustard27 on Jun 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI am beyond pleased with my purchase! You can feel the love that went into creating it, great eye for detail. Quick thoughtful communication. Love it!
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Lisette on May 10, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI could not be happier with this beautiful work of art. So glad to have come across this shop. Unpacking the box was wonderful given the care with which it was packaged and the special note received from the artist. Thanks so much, Thea! We will treasure it forever.
About CurioBookNooks
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Transform you bookshelf into an enchanted museum with a few of TheCharmedStudio's book nook shelf art sculptures.
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Detail of Blue Butterfly Box/"Realm of the Air." Real Peruvian moth. Just finished this, available as of this writing!
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My boxes have great little vintage details, like the miniature iron chickens a that grace the top of "Bullet Hole Road."
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"Bullet Hole Road." Sold. I'm crazy for antique apothecary jars which I fill with found treasures and set in resin.
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The Charmed Studio's boxes have been featured in nationally syndicated magazines like Professional Artist Magazine. :)
Objects speak in a secret language that only children, artists, writers, poets, dreamers and deep thinkers can hear. You must be one of the above. :)
See shop description.
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Thea
Artist, Shipper
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I gladly accept cancellations
I don't accept returns or exchanges
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
Yes I can gift wrap, I love gorgeous papers and can make your gift for someone special. Contact me for pricing details.
My normal ship time is within 2 to 5 days, if for some reason I can't I will notify you.
When your order is shipped I will give your tracking info. If you want insurance against damage during shipping contact me before ordering and I will adjust shipping costs.
Please make sure when you order that your mailing address is correct.
Most small items are shipped USPS Priority. I am
If ordering from Alaska or Hawaii please convo. I am open to shipping out of the country, just contact me for shipping costs before ordering.
I recycle as much shipping material as possible to save trees and cut down on plastic waste.
Custom and personalized orders
Message me with the details of what you would love to see and I will let you know if it is doable.
Care instructions
Though my found object art boxes are well made and finished with protective layers, colors can fade if art is kept on display in direct sunlight.
Be careful not to drop boxes as delicate contents like antique glass bottles could shatter or delicate wings of butterflies or dragonflies could tear.
You may want to keep your art out of kiddy hand and kitty paw range :) Bookshelves are great for safekeeping. I've found the epoxy art resin I now use is pretty indestructible but I would still err on the side of caution when displaying your box to preserve it's life span.
Are the butterflies, dragonflies, moths and beetles in your boxes real?
Usually! Isn't nature the coolest? I do occasionally use paper butterflies but if the description say REAL Butterfly, it's real. :)
Can I ask questions about a box before purchase?
Absolutely! Contact me using the contact seller form above. I promise I don't bite.
How did you get into this?
By day I'm a freelance journalist for arts magazines. And I write a blog for creatives who care about soul. (Come visit, www.thecharmedstudio.com) But by night --- I make art. A decade or so ago I went back to school to study mythology/depth psychology and began making art boxes containing found objects to help me sort out my ideas for my doctoral thesis. My thesis was about the BIG psychological importance certain LITTLE objects/mementos had to great artists and thinkers. People like Frida Kahlo.
I loved making the boxes and people were interested in buying them. So after I got my degree I opened this Etsy shop to continue my journey into the land of things with the support and companionship of fascinating folks like you.