Life is a collage...

Welcome to my world of unique journals, Fairy Art and wedding paper whimsies! Discovering how to make a digital collage was a eureka moment for me. I had been dabbling in paper collage, but found I was loath to part with any I made due to the precious nature of the components: all the wonderful phrases from old books and bits of old letters, not to mention old photos. I simply could not bring myself to destroy these ephemeral ties to the past. Learning how to collect all these bits and pieces and gather them together in Photoshop felt like a miracle! When I discovered brushes in Photoshop, I thought I would cry.

Using my extensive collection of 19th century fashion plates, scans from old, old letters, books and periodicals, I love to create new pictures from compilations of old ones. If it isn't obvious from looking at my shop, my passion lies with the novels of Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and anything that feels lovely and feminine and pretty and pastel! I also collect old tin type photos and cabinet photos of Civil War era children.

I am adding a new line of paper wedding whimsies. Look for vow books, save the date cards and bridal shower favors as I add them to the shop. I hope to capture the magic of a garden wedding in all of my creations.

Right now, I am addicted to the vintage photographs of children mentioned above and love depicting them as fairies "found" and preserved in the "Naturalist's" library. Each fairy comes with their own unique story. I am also currently creating many one of a kind items in mixed media using paper, thread, metal bits, charms and rhinestones. These items are all one of a kind and will come and go, so please visit often if you are interested.