The Tattered & Worn Artistic Style of the Beautiful Shops of Arizona

I came home from my trip to Pheonix with my heart and mind filled with so much inspiration I could burst! Here are a few photos from these wonderful shops:
ROSES and RUST; MELROSE VINTAGE:  SIRENS and SAINTS;  PARIS MONTANA & WILLOWS


RUST AND ROSES gypsy trailer

MELROSE VINTAGE  french Chic!

Sirens and Saints (vintage accessories and romantic clothing.)

Paris Montana (altered vintage jewelry and couture)

WILLOWS home and garden decor


And a SPECIAL Thanks to Tricia of "Vintage Biss" AZ. for taking time to spend the day with us and show us around!
XO, Christie

I Had Such an Amazing Time in Arizona at "Sweet Salvage"!

First of all a HUGE thank you to Kim & Katie and the team over at "Sweet Salvage on 7th"! I had the most wonderful experience being their guest at the "Romancing the Home" themed event last weekend. I met so many sweet friends and followers of my art who came there to meet me in person.I am still in awe of how busy their occassional sale got. As they opened the doors the line of customers outside came streaming in for at least 5 hours straight! All anxious to be the first to grab from the bounty of vintage treasure brought in by the hand selected "Sweet" dealers. After the first day came to a close and the store practically empty of its loot, they all pitched in to re-group the spaces and bring more things in for the following days to come.A pure buying frenzy!

For more info on "Sweet Salvage on 7th" drop down to 2 posts back.

I will be sharing on a few more shops I visited in Arizona in my next blog post! XO Christie

Grisaille Painting Class with a Few of the TVM Girls!

I have been asked several times to do a class on my "underpaintings" or "Grisaille" which is a study in monochromatic color values. I use this method to design or build my compositions first before laying down the colors. The word Grisaille is French and gris means grey. I also do mine in sepia tones.

The "Girls" had a blast and so did I, it was good for me to share something I normally don't put much thought into. Here are some photos of our day! XO Christie

Missy of  "Chateau Chic Boutique" with a French Toile sample behind her.

Reverse toile sample of light on dark.

Rita of "Mammabellarte" and Valerie.

Sweet Naomi working away...

 And then our famous "Potluck" lunch where the girls bring the most amazing food to share!

Homemade pasta salad!

 Homemade brie with a nut and fruit compode!

A wonderful French dessert by Valerie!

Some of the finished pieces! Bravo Girls!!!

And cute Amber of "Black Rooster Cottage" with her masterpiece!