Jikana Damaru: 06/12/09

Curio Cabinet

I have finally got around to completely filling my curio cabinet and blogging about it. I always loved the print trays that my Dad used to hang around my parents' house and really wanted one myself. After seeing this curio cabinet on one of my many internet searches I had to have it for three reasons. One, because it has a door; two, because it is deep enough to hold a variety of nicknacks; and three, because of the vintage weathered look.

Here's what I decided to put in it:

Black and white photos from State Express/Ardath cigarette cards available on ebay.
Antique buttons from The London Vintage Fashion Textiles and Accessories Fair.
White laser cut butterfly from Tchibo.
Sequin dragonfly Christmas decoration from Gisela Graham.
Small glass jars with beads and sequins in (please e-mail me for further details if you're interested as I have some to sell).

Curio cabinet top shelves in the craft room

Curio cabinet middle shelves in the craft room

Curio cabinet bottom shelves in the craft room

"I want to ride my bicycle!"

Over the past few sunny days I have been dreaming of having my own bicycle with a basket on the front, and cycling along the river wearing a tea dress with the wind in my hair. I've found my dream bike, too! The new Pastel Blue Pashley Poppy above. I love the old-fashioned look of it with the tan brown leather seat and the cream tyres.