Here You Will Prepare For Your First Ball


Here You Will Write a Love Note

A note scribbled on the bottom of the desk says “What you desire you already have”.

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Slideshow: Here You Will Let Him Kiss Your Gloved Hand

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Slideshow: Here You Will Unpack Your Steamer Trunks From London

 

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Slideshow: Here You Will Keep Your Napkins and Candlesticks

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A Louis XIV walnut armchair, French, late 17th century

This armchair has obviously been restored, with hand coloring on the silk by me using crayola markers and vinegar water.  Okay seriously, this chair was such a messy project I felt like I was making smores the whole time!

 


Chaise in front of George II carved pine fire surround and Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror


Queen Anne walnut domed cabinet

This cabinet has hinges made of string and a working bottom drawer.  I plan to make little dishes to display on the shelves, inspired by my sister’s wedding china.  Why do the legs always come out crooked?  I guess that’s part of the charm? 


Painting furniture fabric with markers and vinegar water

I got tired of upholstering my miniature furniture with pink silk and decided to start coloring fabric myself for variety and beauty.  I ordered fabric dye but till it arrives I’m experimenting with markers and vinegar.  I love how the green lines fade to blue tips as the color separates out.  Hopefully  the fabric will have an antique look, like it was colored with natural dyes.  It is very funny how the second I started working on this I was filled with so much happiness, the same strange transported feeling I used to feel when I would paint in art school.


Here You Will Display Your Accomplishments

Play a tune for your suitor, you accomplished young lady!


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