For The Love Of Mannequins
We see them everywhere… store windows, flea markets, interiors, and used as art. They all have a purpose and somehow tell their own story. There is something unique and charming about them. I know they can’t talk, but yet they seem to speak. Saying something about their past, what they’re trying to sell, or simply just being a statement piece. Who are these “things” I am talking about?…
Mannequins.
I have a love for them.
Vintage mannequins are my favorite.
Yet, I am drawn to the creative types that make them into pieces of art.
Some sell their found mannequins, and others just can’t give them up.
Me being one of those people.
… and believe me, I had a buyer who would pay anything to have my mannequin.
I just couldn’t do it.
I couldn’t sell her…
I was fond of Rebekah Blocher’s mannequin from the Country Living Fair 2011 and 2012.
Her mannequin was the inspiration for my mannequin.
Stay tuned…
for a tutorial of how I made her.
Here she is before…
(please ignore the workshop mess – yikes!)
Do you have a mannequin love too?
Are you searching for one?
or
Do you own one?
See you next with a tutorial…
Enjoy!
Angie
****Photos above taken at the Country Living Fair. Rebekah Blocher and Bloomsbury Loft
are two of the booths photographed above***
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oh- I would LOVE one- Yours is beautiful and I couldn’t have parted with her either-xo Diana
Diana, I wish I lived closer to you, I would hunt and find you one!
Your mannequin is lovely, Angie- I can see why you didn’t want to part with her.
Thank you, Sheila!
I love these mannequins! I have one like Miss Mustard Seed’s. I found her at High Cotton Antiques. I have really enjoyed having her in my office. I love the way you made her skirt! She’s gorgeous!
Thank you, Betsy! I have seen your mannequin in your photos from your blog. I LOVE it! I would love to have another just like yours. Hmmm… High Cotton? Lucky find! We may have to road trip there sometime soon. 🙂
Oh, Angie, I just love her! (Better than the inspiration piece.)
Last October, my daughter and I ran across a beautiful mannequin styled like a mermaid with a poufy skirt of blue and green chiffon, shells, pearls and drift wood. It looked amazing and ended up being the inspiration for my daughter’s Halloween costume. I enjoy seeing the creativity and beauty in the styling of these mannequins.
Thank you! The mermaid sounds cool. Did you get a picture of it? Some of these creative/artist peeps amaze me!