The antidote to the British WWII poster "Keep calm and carry on." Image courtesy of Michael Bungay Stanier,Outside the Lines.
Noel Solomon is a young California artist who works primarily with paper and vintage textiles. Among her many talents, Noel takes old books and gussies them up as elegant additions to any decor.
See more of Noel's Fanciful creations at FrenchBlue & Co. Or visit her etsy shop and her blog Fanciful Designs.
Check out Noel's unique bird's nest creation. Isn't it exquisite??!!
I just cannot fault her work it is exquisite.
Posted by: Di Overton | 14 April 2009 at 16:02
Yes!! Noel's GREAT!!
xox
C
Posted by: Rochambeau | 11 April 2009 at 05:43
Hi Tara,
Great Quote!!
Makes me smile.
Nice books too!
Will visit Noel and check out her creations!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | 11 April 2009 at 05:40
An amazing and inspirational find. Thanks!!!
Posted by: karen cole | 10 April 2009 at 19:26
Oh, I love paper! This is wonderful. Again, I can't help but want to touch the books. Gotta go visit the sites.
; )
Posted by: Christina | 10 April 2009 at 17:48
OH! That is exquisite! There are some clever people about ... oh yeah.
Posted by: Kay | 10 April 2009 at 07:04
Noel's blog and creations are so totally charming ... .
thanks for the introduction.
I do heartily agree with the sentiment to "make things" - - -
in a recent birthday gift to my daughter ( which happened to be a book on making things ) I noted in my inscription that "the true secret to happiness is
just to keep making stuff!"
Jjjj
Posted by: judith | 10 April 2009 at 02:04
Now that's a slogan I can get excited about!
Posted by: Marianne | 10 April 2009 at 01:45
I love this! A great philosophy for life and the world :)
Posted by: Becca | 09 April 2009 at 22:33
Fabulous and the jump-start kick in the pants I need! I should have that poster giant-sized to cover the wall of my studio!
Posted by: jeanie | 09 April 2009 at 21:36
OH Geez! I forgot the hugs and kisses....
xoxoxxo!
Love you!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 09 April 2009 at 19:38
Yes, create! Everything, every last gorgeous detail of your life. :)
Love the nests, LOVE!
(They are creation at it's finest, those darling eggs.)
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 09 April 2009 at 19:38
Tara!
Thank you so much for this beautiful mention! I love your picture of the books, they have found a perfect home! I really appreciate it!
All the best,
Noel
Posted by: Noel Solomon | 09 April 2009 at 18:29
Simple & Beautiful post! Creating and laughing is what makes this world go round. Noel's art is truly exquisite! She gave me the nest for my Easter gift:) It is so pure...I have it displayed under a glass dome~ Thanks for the mention of FrenchBlue too! Have a Beautiful Easter!
Posted by: FrenchBlue | 09 April 2009 at 18:16
oh yes, that nest is so light, airy, ethereal and beautiful!
Posted by: stephanie | 09 April 2009 at 16:24