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Inspiration comes not only from Carol’s fascination with the past, but also from
her husband, Chris. “I practiced law for 15 years, but was originally an art
major,” she says. “Art has always been my passion, and Chris encouraged me to
pursue it.”
Today, she spends her spare time sifting through estate sales,
browsing antique stores, and shopping flea markets. “We’re always looking for
antique prints wherever we travel,” she says. Vintage labels and advertisements
make especially playful pieces. Mixing reprints of old documents with other
oddities blends history with whimsy.
The glue solution dries clear, so images are visible through (and protected by)
the glass. (h) Although they can be purchased separately, these three plates
work best together, depicting a classic Christmas scene. (i) Carol’s trays
(like this one, based on a reproduction French print) create instant ambiance,
whether displayed on a table or hanging on a wall.
(j) Before opening her shop, Carol worked in an antiques store, where she
learned to appreciate the many different ways Santa has been depicted through
the years. (k) “Layering the images under glass adds another dimension and
seems to bring the animals to life." Nature is a favorite theme of Carol’s. (l) A new twist on botanicals.
(m) A plate that evokes every child’s Christmas Eve fantasy. (n) “Snowflakes have such a magical quality.”
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