map decor
I was flying off to visit Omaha bff J and needed a housegift, preferably something the whole family of 6 could enjoy. What do you get the girl who has everything…and more? J and I have been friends thru many moves, and through her homes in Paris, Chicago, and now Omaha. hmmm…let the shopping begin!
Score:
A set of 6 coasters decoupaged with vintage maps depicting where they have lived since I’ve known them: 2 of Paris, 2 of Chicago, and 2 of their new hometown, Omaha. Brilliant!
At the GreenFlea I discovered On The Fringe, with stacks of vintage map decoupaged, one-of-a-kind, handmade coasters at $6 each, 4 for $20, or 5 for $25. I also bought a set of 4 for the TBG, put them in a ready-made picture frame, and use it on his nightstand as a giant coaster: Paris, Chicago, SoFlo, and NYC!
Visit On The Fringe Sundays at the GreenFlea Market in NYC, or online. Each week (weather permitting) Wendy sells handmade decoupaged
- coasters, tiles, trivets, trays
- tray tables, tissue box covers, magazine racks, waste baskets
- initials, lampshades, lamps
- vinyl record bowls
the details:
On The Fringe www.OnTheFringe.wsWendy Howard Wendyola.aol.com
646.284.0450
Of course this led me to a vintage map fetish, and I was lucky enough to score again at the One of a Kind Show. Jewelry designer Sue Rosengard also uses vintage maps, and I found a necklace with a map of Paris, depicting my old street, rue Raynouard! I removed it from the chain, and the map charm now dangles from Moi key chain…Paris is always nearby! At the same booth I also found a beautiful decoupage necklace for my mother: sheet music! It’s charming, with a little pearl dangling from the round charm to catch the eye.
the details:
Vintage map decor: recycling with style!
3 comments
My decoupage necklace is a treasurer. Always gets comments POSITIVE !!!!! Truly a ‘gem’.
QM: it’s the little things that make us happy. Enjoy!
Love the key chain idea!
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