fanciful devices: Synchronious? Baloneyous?

A Stone Is Nobody's

A man ambushed a stone. Caught it.
Made it a prisoner.
Put it in a dark room and stood guard over it for the rest of his life.

His mother asked why.

He said, because it's held captive, because it is captured.

Look, the stone is asleep, she said, it does not know whether it's in a garden or not. Eternity and the stone
are mother and daughter; it is you who are getting old. The stone is only sleeping.

But I caught it, mother, it is mine by conquest, he said.

A stone is nobody's, not even its own. It is you who are conquered; you are minding the prisoner, which is yourself,
because you are afraid to go out, she said.

Yes yes, I am afraid, because you have never loved me, he said.

Which is true, because you have always been to me as the stone is to you, she said.

Russell Edson

FAQs

1. Are you a Southeast Asian dancing girl from the 1800s?

No, sorry to disappoint. My avatar and banner images are from an ancient book I found in the depths of my grandmother's cabinets. More on that here.

2. How do you make everything look so old?

First, you need a good oxidizer to brush on every bit of metal you can reach. I'll tell you all about it here.

Then there's this wax. I first mentioned it here. You'll have to scroll down a lot.

3. How can you be so productive?

I'm insanely obsessed and I have no offspring. I do nothing else- I don't have a day job, I don't clean my house or cook, I spend all day in pjs, often completely abandoning personal hygiene... I only interact with other humans when I walk my dog. And I like people! But I prefer dogs.

And I'm sloppy- but I make that sloppiness work for me.

4. Any tips you'd like to share?

No! Except for these 16 posts about techniques and this one about how to find your aesthetic.

5. Would you be offended if I took some inspiration from your designs?

Well, I'd be happier if you outright copied them.

No really, imitation is how we learn. I have enough ideas to go around. And even if I don't- please. No one's going to do this obsessively enough to threaten my business. (Probably.) I learned by copying others and I've seen others copy me as a step toward developing their own voice. So feel free. (I'd love if you tossed me a link in my comments, so I can feel like a proud momma.)

6. What do you look like?

Why, what have you heard? Really? Wow.

7/22/10

Synchronious? Baloneyous?

TWO treasuries featuring the exact same items on the same day?

Multicolor Dreams Come True Mohair Cowl Handmade

Enchanted Forest Lariat Women Crocheted Scarf Fiber Jewelry in Earth

Handmade Lavender Chamomile herbal pillows sachets - Autumn Trees

yellow elm leaf meander limited edition photographic print on aluminum 8 x 12 inches -free shipping

autumn paisley stuffed pumpkin fabric decoration

Forbidden fruits lampwork miniature perfume bottle

Clouds Passing In Front of the Sun Raku Wall Hanging

Lotus Hand- 5x7 Fine Art Color Photographic Print

Timeless Golden Autumn is by mariarud.

Among the lovely items, a glicee by jennymendes who also made:

Semaphore - Limited Edition Giclee Print

Coming and Going - Limited Edition Giclee Print

Blue Horse - Limited Edition Giclee Print

With Purpose - Limited Edition Giclee Print

Then there's Deep Purple by worldvintage

VICTORIA Eyeshadow - Beautiful Deep Purple With Hints of Pink - VEGAN Friendly - 5g Jar

I Meet My Shadow. Salvage Cuff with Czech Glass Buckle.

Vintage Crystal Aura Oxidized Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Labyrinth

First Beach La Push - Photo Necklace - Original, Real Forks Photograph

Steampunk Watch Movement Pin - Shades of Gray

Misty Evening Sparkly Subtle Supercoils handspun art yarn coils artyarn

Mermaid Earrings - Pink Amethyst Violet Purple Amethyst Garnet Briolettes Smoky Quartz Concave Cut Briolette Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Antiqued Victorian Style

Plum Purple Baby Basics Superwide pleated Ring Sling - MANY colors/styles available in my shop

Both feature:

So that was weird.

Then I found a ton of book boards for my giveaway:

(click to enlarge, they're gorgeous)

Then I worried everyone would think all I had was this antique stuff and be disappointed if I included retro stuff. So I grabbed my National Geographic pile and snapped at random:

Lots of scenery.

Foreign-y things, which are my favorite ever, but may not be yours.

Nature.

Amish!

These guys!

Etc. I think it's glorious, but tell me if it's not up your alley. I will totally never stroll through your alley, but I'll respect your wishes. Aw, who am I kidding? I'll totally stroll through your alley!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Hi, I'm not signing up for your giveaway, because as wonderful and generous as it is, I don't need any more ephemera than I already have... But, I wanted to say... I have a blog now! www.fancylinda.com . Stop by for a visit when you get a chance! It might not be completely up your alley, but maybe just a little bit.; 7/22/10, 7:10 PM
stregata said...: Just how do you manage to be included in treasuries almost every day???? A mystery.
Love the book boards.; 7/22/10, 11:37 PM
fanciful devices said...: fanciL-I'll totally check it out!
Stregata-I know! The last few days I've gotten, like, 3 treasuries per day. It's CRAZY. I don't know what's going on!; 7/23/10, 2:40 AM
Penelope said...: You never can tell what goes on out there in the big wide universe, things link up, things resonate the same.

Those Nat Geog's are taking me back, I used to have piiiiiles of them when I was in high school. Something about the pictures, they're so clear and honest.; 7/23/10, 8:34 AM