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A Few More Windows!

Couldn't resist showing you these too, via Flickr! (Not Anthropologie, but just as creative!)

Anthro - Windows...

I love the window and interior displays that Anthropologie whips up around the country!!! They truly believe in 'More is More' and have fun with it! I tell you, I want to be a 'display girl' for them when I grow up! Sigh... Check out this fun blog for more inspiring pictures!!! (photos via Flickr and Craving Anthropologie)

Window In!

Its always tricky to photograph windows. But here is my 'Little Red Riding Hood' officially in her window at the Castle!!! She seems happy, I hope everyone enjoys her!

Little Red And Her 'Wolf-y'

MY LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD is finished at last! I started with one of last years 'Angels' that never sold. I re-did her clothing, in paper of course, painted her gold slippers black and added a lovely Red Cape! Don't you want a red cape? I sure do - in a nice Irish Wool - thank you...

And then for the ULTIMATE TOUCH, in an 'Inspired' moment, I asked LUCILLE to felt a 'Wolf' doll for her to hold. Isn't he wonderful?!?! Talk about perfect size! THANK YOU LUCILLE!!! Now I can't wait to get the entire story into the CASTLE window on Friday! Isn't she lovely???

Cottage Door Detail!

Just a quick post to show you the door-knocker I made for the cottage! I was inspired by THIS POST of Corey's, with those wonderful French hand-knockers, and decided to make my own. I found a small doll arm, and cut it in half with a pair of snippers - who would of guessed that it would work? but it did! A little 'apoxy sculpt' on the top part of the arm finished it off with a bow. Then I created a small tile for the back - out of leaf beads and added a 'red apple' bead in the palm! My second guessing said this could be seen as a bit MACABRE for a 'Little Red Riding Hood' story, but then one shouldn't second guess oneself - right???

Grandmothers Cottage...

I am just about finished with everything to go into the 'Little Red Riding Hood' Window at the Castle this Friday! Here is 'Grandmothers Cottage'. The base is made of foam core, which I sponged for a sandy 'stucco' feel. I cut out all three windows, added a foam-core casement, mica glass, and gold dresden shutters. For the wolf, I created a mini-theatre behind the house, to give the illusion that he/she is peeking out the window. I gave the wolf a lace 'cap', and found a 'grand-motherly wall paper for the wall.

Next came the trees which I cut out of foam-core, spray painted black and then sponged avocado greens on them. I did a few different sizes, so that one gets the illusion of being in a forest. I was really lucky to find a 'bushel full of fabric vegetables' yesterday while out antiquing - which I think will be the perfect prop for Little Miss Red to have at her feet! And speaking of Miss Red, she is almost finished - just a few more details, and she'll be ready to meet you!!!

'Little Red' Window...

I was given the assignment of making a 'Little Red Riding Hood' Window for the Castle today, due a week from Friday!!! The first thing I do when working on a project like this is search for wonderful images for inspiration! Here are a few of my favorites found on Google-Images. I am thinking of doing a 'Thatch-roof cottage', with 'wolf' peeking through, a 'Little Miss Riding Hood' doll, and some trees... More details as it progresses...

Old Paper - New Art

I love these signs by DEBBIE DUSENBERRY of Curious Sofa! She put actual old papers through her copier and the results are magnificent! I wish I lived near her shop in Kansas City - looks like a place to spend hours!

Debbie found inspiration from another shop owner, Elizabeth Maxson of The Adventures of Elizabeth in St. Louis! Elizabeth created entire walls of old paper - reminding me of my own shop window last year! She also used crumpled paper very cleverly - stuffed into glass containers! Both blogs are well worth a visit!!!

Fun in Japantown!

Spring break, my good friendLucille and her daughter took my daughter and I to JapanTown in San Francisco for a day of fun and play! (I'm the kitty to the right) I have added a photo of a little Japanese vace that I found on Ebay last month. Being Danish we do not have the tradition of 'Easter Baskets' in my family but rather do an elaborate decorated 'breakfast table' where this little vace was this years highlight! I love that the children really swing, and have all their pets with them!

SHOWTIME AT THE CASTLE!

The windows are in, lights have dimmed and the show has begun! Mother Goose and her Gaggle of Geese already have Sir Fox and Mr. Cat in the audiance, certainly guaranteeing a performance full of drama and suspense. Dear Madame Sun will keep a careful eye on everyone while providing gentle warmth and plenty of light. (I added banners in the back, lots of 'goose' eggs and birds nests in the trees.) The second window has Miss Mouse 'running up the clock'! While 'time' seems to have spilled everywhere... Sweet little (German) flower children have found homes within the clocks, and Stars (glass chandelier crystals) fill the sky. Last but not least, Little Miss Teapot is doing her best not to fall out of the cradle when the wind blows... (What I am hoping to add is pretty Calligraphy verse banners hanging in the air...)