Inspiration Friday!

I finally finished my project for Karla & Beth's online workshop,

 Romantic Gothic Ghosts~

I was blown away by their banner! 

 Art History was one of my favorite courses & I'm fascinated by arch types.  The Gothic & Moorish being my favorite.

I took certain 'liberties' with the project by turning the banner into a triptych. It's a ghoulish family portrait.

I was watching Rosemary's Baby last night & the plot greatly influenced my piece.

 I'm  thinking the parents wish to remain a mystery, masking their faces.

But the heir, the dark prince, stands proud & tall.

Maybe on second thought the parents are hiding from him.

After all, Catboat was 'trouble'.

I used several images from Karla & Beth's workshop, & even worked the waxed paper into my center arch.  I created hinges to allow the piece to stand.

I can't wait to make Beth's burlap bag, & the other projects.

All of the resources, demonstration videos & images they provide makes each project a pleasure to work on.

I'm linking up to Debra's  blog party,

Vintage Inspiration Friday today.

One of my biggest inspirations is..........

Rose Hicks

Matriarch of the Hicks-Bolton empire!

The photos in my last post are evidence of the influence her style has in my home.

Why there is not a book on the genius of this family is beyond me!

These pictures are all taken from ME Home Companion 12 years ago!

Rose was certainly a pioneer.

Look at her all white decor, the little assemblages gathered from precious treasures.

Layered empty frames.

I gasped when I saw her hang ironstone backwards, I also credit her with showing me the beauty in a crackled stained piece of china.

Beauty in imperfection.

So thank you Debra & Miss Rose for a very inspiring look back!

Check out Debra's blog for a list of other party guests.