Some Of My Favorite Things...
All of these are a bit dark and black, but I love them just the same... The wonderful Bird came from my Grandmother, and I think he may be a snuff box, but I am not sure. I just love how his cheast puffs out! The Dresden and transparency box was made by the ever talented Darren Calkins who owns Paris To The Moon in Costa Mesa! It has wonderful layers and a real visual impact! And the little cast raven legs, at least I like to think that's what they are, came from my good friend Jocelyn who knows exactly what I love!!! Have a wonderful Sunday!
I LOVE the bird with the puffy chest!
Posted by: cruststation | Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 12:36 PM
I like your dark side, Ulla. These are magical finds, aren't they?
Posted by: susanna | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Darren is such a great guy - I have never seen any of his work though, just FG and CO. Does the box light up or open? Is the image on glass or printed on vellum? Thanks, Ulla!
Posted by: d. Sharp | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 01:01 PM
I love these things too !! The bird looks wonderful
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Your puffer pigeon is a treasure and the raven's legs are a great "pairing"!
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 10:29 AM
i love your things also...hugs, r
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 09:09 AM
The cast bird legs can be purchased from a shop in Brooklyn called Swallow. It's in Carroll Gardens on Smith Street. The owner of the store has sold them to a couple of different places also to retail as well, such as the shop at the Whitney during the Kiki Smith exhibition.
I think you'd absolutely love Ria's shop.
Posted by: Andrew Thornton | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:58 PM
The bird is wonderful! I love the way he has tucked his chin into his chest - both protective and proud. And I like his gleaming red eye too...
Posted by: suzanne | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Hi Ulla!
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog :). It was fun to see you'd stopped by!
I love your treasures, especially the cast bird legs, I'm a sucker for things like that! I have several cast birds that I treasure. How nice that you have your Grandmother's birdie, something to cherish always!
Happy Holidays :)!
~Kitty
Posted by: Kitty Forseth | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 01:49 PM
I just love those legs. So me don't you think?
Posted by: Di Overton | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Ulla, I found you through, well quite a number of people actually!! I've had a stroll through your blog and it's beautiful. So much spirit here!! I'm quite sure I will be back to visit often!
Posted by: Cherie | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 04:35 AM
Ulla, is your bird an ink well, maybe? I have a wonderful crow ink well that has some similarities. His name is Edgar :)
Posted by: kirsty | Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 06:17 PM