tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post7981197681785757867..comments2023-12-29T17:11:59.237-04:00Comments on Desideratum ~ Art ~ Jewelry ~ Life: The Flea MarketGwen Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-71627747794585720212008-10-03T14:17:00.000-03:002008-10-03T14:17:00.000-03:00Thanks Serena,, it is still calling to me.Morna, Y...Thanks Serena,, it is still calling to me.<BR/><BR/>Morna, You are so funny!! Your suggestions sound perfect to me.. tea art and spaghetti!! When are you moving up?Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-47863393573602682342008-10-03T03:59:00.000-03:002008-10-03T03:59:00.000-03:00I love this story of the press - it was meant to b...I love this story of the press - it was meant to be with you. Also the wonderful little chest of drawers for beads. I'm a little green with envy. Very happy to have discovered your blog - I am going run "home" and add you to my blog list. And send the link to my husband and suggest we move to St. John. It is gorgeous. And then we could be neighbors - and live far away enough from each other so we could be hermits, but close enough so we could share tea, and art making, and spaghetti. How does that sound? Probably it sounds like I am a deranged cyber-stalker. <I><B>:-)</B></I>Morna Crites-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434374580665010849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-39174652913538098772008-09-19T18:02:00.000-03:002008-09-19T18:02:00.000-03:00You were obviously meant to have it. Great sketch!...You were obviously meant to have it. Great sketch!Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-39100503589999291422008-08-29T13:25:00.000-03:002008-08-29T13:25:00.000-03:00Thanks Mansuetude, You are very encouraging... I a...Thanks Mansuetude, You are very encouraging... I appreciate that!<BR/><BR/>You're right, we just need a trigger to bring back to the front of our minds, thoughts that meant something to us from a good while back.... and surprising what the triggers turn out to be!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-37640735019741730922008-08-29T10:02:00.000-03:002008-08-29T10:02:00.000-03:00A. That is one sexy car--especially for a "Saint" ...A. That is one sexy car--especially for a "Saint" :)<BR/><BR/>B. I think you ARE flying :) Fearlessly.<BR/><BR/>C. Came to tell you how i love the crabs you picked for collecting on Seth's blog. Reminded me of my childhood--i used to love to find the minatures; once took a wee little lobster claw to my room (I had fallen in love with its ability to open and close) (Mother told me it wouldn't work like findings on the beach) but i wanted it--took it to my room. In the morning it smelled "pretty" fishy all around my bed. Thanks for this. :) <BR/><BR/>We never know how what we love will serve up a memory or association to another.mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-12259089280760532062008-08-27T11:52:00.000-03:002008-08-27T11:52:00.000-03:00Hi Seth, I am so happy about it, I'm almost nervou...Hi Seth, I am so happy about it, I'm almost nervous to use it.. I'm loving your Pulse!!! <BR/><BR/><BR/> Me ann my camara.. We have probably passed each other in the long dusty aisles!! and you are so right about the atmosphere ... it's a fun filled time and a great Treasure hunt!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-39689098072932293412008-08-27T08:15:00.000-03:002008-08-27T08:15:00.000-03:00Wish I had of seen it! We go to Sussex each year ...Wish I had of seen it! We go to Sussex each year and I love the atmosphere, the search, the perceived and real treasures found there. This is a wonderful read, I enjoyed, and identified with it all.me ann my camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083671096943783249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-88058759403187938682008-08-26T23:26:00.000-03:002008-08-26T23:26:00.000-03:00The book press was meant to be and probably even m...The book press was meant to be and probably even more special because of the way you got it. Thanks for sharing your trip with us and the sketch. I love flea markets!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-55706763621079845512008-08-23T19:15:00.000-03:002008-08-23T19:15:00.000-03:00Ruth, you mean for my fear of flying when for the ...Ruth, you mean for my fear of flying when for the very first time any of my toes ever touch an airplane... It might be too late for this coward!<BR/><BR/>... But I would LOVE to hear the meditation. Thank you!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-58857198240753311942008-08-23T19:02:00.000-03:002008-08-23T19:02:00.000-03:00I have a good meditation for fear of flying next t...I have a good meditation for fear of flying next time you fly . . . let me know.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-44545013580519175712008-08-23T12:01:00.000-03:002008-08-23T12:01:00.000-03:00Gwen, I've really been enjoying your blog. In fact...Gwen, I've really been enjoying your blog. In fact I enjoy it so much I thought you deserved an award. Stop by and claim it. Rules for the award are listed in the previous post. ChrisChris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-83728187692278287442008-08-22T10:12:00.000-03:002008-08-22T10:12:00.000-03:00Gwen,I am so glad that you stopped by and that it...Gwen,<BR/>I am so glad that you stopped by and that it brought me to your lovely blog. I LOVE the story of the press AND the sketches. Your jewelry in the sidebar is beautiful. When I get more time, I will take a longer look at what else you have here.Karen Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781297289001148349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-20792231931230166532008-08-22T08:46:00.000-03:002008-08-22T08:46:00.000-03:00Thanks Denise, I'm still smilin'!!Thanks Denise, I'm still smilin'!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-70340551738537958892008-08-22T02:15:00.000-03:002008-08-22T02:15:00.000-03:00Oh, what an amazing find!Oh, what an amazing find!denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063730445661683331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-63725167126456200712008-08-21T22:17:00.000-03:002008-08-21T22:17:00.000-03:00Oh never say never Robyn... you never know, what i...Oh never say never Robyn... you never know, what irresistible find you might come across at the next one!!! All the Best!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-54854656056501700582008-08-21T21:30:00.000-03:002008-08-21T21:30:00.000-03:00Wow Gwen and I thought this family was bad but we'...Wow Gwen and I thought this family was bad but we've never filled a trailor with our purchases from the flea market. Glad you struck it lucky!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-48769719120374631322008-08-21T19:40:00.000-03:002008-08-21T19:40:00.000-03:00Ruth, I mean I am afraid to fly!Ruth, I mean I am afraid to fly!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-12279445463567305232008-08-21T19:34:00.000-03:002008-08-21T19:34:00.000-03:00Well the new project is still in the "what if" sta...Well the new project is still in the "what if" stages and we have to contact plenty of people to see what the limits are...<BR/><BR/>...the property is pretty narrow, only 60'... with an old 20' x 30' garage built in the center of it... with very heavy timbers... has 11' ceiling... it needs work to save it..<BR/> .. we are probably crazy but that is what people probably thought when we bought our present land...they probably scratched their heads for years on that one... Oh well it is an interesting exercise in what we can do with limitations.. I sometimes like working with limits as it makes you stretch and think outside the box to make it happen.. We have gotta get our thinking caps on!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>What a talented family you are.. as if all I have learned about you and your daughter wasn't enough to boggle me.. now there was a Master book-binder.. I am so glad we met!!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-25878466481888260522008-08-21T19:20:00.000-03:002008-08-21T19:20:00.000-03:00Yes Ruth... we are crazy that way!!! Being not afr...Yes Ruth... we are crazy that way!!!<BR/><BR/> Being not afraid to fly like I am I'm sure you will see St.Petersburg one day.. I hope you do!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-66406269319589253112008-08-21T07:16:00.000-03:002008-08-21T07:16:00.000-03:00Oh how frightening about the accident, so glad it ...Oh how frightening about the accident, so glad it wasn't worse! That is a bad thing about such a low car.<BR/><BR/>The Hermitage collection (ha) sounds like stuff I would love. Oh, and I've always wanted to visit the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. One day maybe.<BR/><BR/>I understand how hard you and John have to work as artisans to make a living. But all the work you do on your place is out of love and devotion, no remuneration!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-60301083847010246102008-08-21T03:28:00.000-03:002008-08-21T03:28:00.000-03:00Gwen you had me sitting on tenterhooks, your wonde...Gwen you had me sitting on tenterhooks, your wonderful drawing was in front of my eyes yet the back of my mind, throughout your thrilling story ran a paralell story. How could you have drawn it with such detail on such a brief glimpse...but it wasn't packed into the car... how could you possibly leave such a gem behind..etc...<BR/>I'm so glad you got it, and now you have me wondering about the new project you two are cookin up.<BR/>India picked up a couple of things at a charity shop on Saturday when we went to the farmers' market. It's on her latest blog, she'll be green with envy at the press as she worked for a little while with her Master Bookinder great-aunt.<BR/><BR/>P.S. nothing like a bit of sturdy mountaineering rope to hold things steady!Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-35480596924741970172008-08-20T23:33:00.000-03:002008-08-20T23:33:00.000-03:00Anet, it sounds gorgeous. It was worth the dent!...Anet, it sounds gorgeous. It was worth the dent!!<BR/>I'm glad you are enjoying it still!!<BR/> <BR/>...that is really smart to use chains to hold it secure.. we were suppose to hang our old windows inside the arched window casings but we don't have that done yet.. maybe this winter...Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-4984767725922394302008-08-20T23:17:00.000-03:002008-08-20T23:17:00.000-03:00Yes, we still have it. It did make a dent in the s...Yes, we still have it. It did make a dent in the side of the car door were the window comes to a peak when we shut the door. It's wood with white and gold glass with in it. We just set it on the window sill and used chains to hold it in place. It's an odd fit but it works. We are not handy like you guys and could never build a house around old windows and doors! <BR/>I did feel a wee bit sorry for the other lady, but I felt very glad that I wasn't the one who lost out on the window, I'm sure my husband was glad too!Anethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586391189475336018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-54654199079034752022008-08-20T17:50:00.000-03:002008-08-20T17:50:00.000-03:00Hillary I hope you do.. I would love to see what t...Hillary I hope you do.. I would love to see what turns up ...down where you live! <BR/><BR/>Ruth,I thought it was so cool that the fellow's name was Hermitage that we bought it from... as most everything he had was house hold objects...with tons of natural patina and age... very old cupboards and fabulous cabinets, chests of drawers, clay work, lanterns etc.. I could not afford most of what he had.. but I loved it anyway!!<BR/>Was that the beautiful bed in a post a while back.. that was gorgeous!! What a deal !!<BR/><BR/>Well we would like to rest but when you chose to life your life as a craftsperson, one of the downfalls is that pensions are not included.... So onward we press... <BR/><BR/>Well the old Volvo is at a bodywork shop in Saint John now... and his friend will put our engine back into it and do the brakes... It was originally a pastel blue... the new paint is a metallic silver.. It is so low to the ground it feels like you are lying down when your in it... It did actually drive when we first got it but a transport truck cut us off at an intersection and almost ran over us... We thought if we painted it a brighter color that wouldn't happen again.. The poor old thing never quite work the same after that.. but after several more years of work it should soon be done... Hallelujah and kiss the ground!!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks PG, they don't make things like they used to, that's for sure... <BR/>Your work is beautiful! and your little characters so special... You have created a whole world onto your own.. Lovely and such attention to detail!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-2106848183277534692008-08-20T17:20:00.000-03:002008-08-20T17:20:00.000-03:00Oh Thanks Anet, you are absolutely right.. if you...Oh Thanks Anet, you are absolutely right.. if you see something that intrigues you... you better take it for a drive home with you or you'll never stop thinking about it.. <BR/><BR/>You were so lucky to find an antique stain glass church window and grab it when you did!!.. Bet you felt awful bad for the distraught lady who was beating her husband!!! Funny!!<BR/><BR/>Amazing what you can squeeze into a backseat when you are determined enough!! Do you still have it?<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Jazz, I am really surprised that Montreal doesn't have a monster market up there!! <BR/>There was a lot of French being spoken on the weekend.. couldn't tell if it was Montreal French or Moncton French..<BR/><BR/> <BR/>Kate, You flatter me too much. Most of my drawings are rather scribbly.. Your imagination overflows with creativity!!!<BR/>I wish I knew the history of the old press. but I guess I will have to content myself with doing some research on the net... I am wondering if it may have come from an old post office.. I guess they also used them for copy presses.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>Thank you,Shicat! I know what you mean... sort of like talking bout the fish that got away.. sort of!!<BR/>It will be fun to see how things turn out, for sure!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.com