(All photos on this post belong to Baucis & Philémon)
Every Saturday I highlight a creative blog that I admire.
Baucis & Philémon is a blog by Corinne, a French blogger who creates decorative art objects using antique ephemera, and textiles.
Photo above: Corinne made the crown above using a piece of old outdoor zinc house trim.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
Corinne's blog's name is taken from Ovid's fable Metamorphoses.
In the fable of Metamorphoses, two men went into a village begging from one home to the next for food and shelter. Though nobody in the village would open their door to them. Baucis and Philemon were an elderly couple living in a humbled home in the village. When the two men knocked on their door, the elderly couple welcomed them with generous hospitality. The two men were later revealed as the gods Zeus and Hermes.
Corinne "welcomes" old used material, finding inspiration in the forgotten bits and pieces of ephemera that she collects from the brocante. Corinne's gentle artist touch brings them to new life.
In the photo above Corinne transformed nineteen century wallpaper into a paper mache tea cup and saucer.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
Paper mache mushroom using eighteen century letters stand on old pharmacy pill boxes.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
Corinne's handmade lampshades, using antique textiles and engravings are some of my favorite works of hers.
(Photo: a pair of lampshades, by Baucis & Philémon)
Corinne is a perfectionnist, no detail is overlooked.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
I admire the way Corinne marries old fabric and paper into pieces of functional art. Art that settles into a home bringing style and beauty, but doesn't forgo comfort and practicality. I gotta learn that creative yet practical trick.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
Corninne also creates sweet decorative items. Practicality isn't the only goal when it comes to Corinne's artist talent. Such as the delicate little antique lace shoe she created. Though wouldn't it be lovely to use at a wedding as the ring holder? Cinderella winks.
(Photo by Baucis & Philémon)
A creative way to hold ones extra candles.
Corinne has that elegant way of turning everyday items into pretty treasures. Which reminds me of my Mother who takes her laundry soap out of the over sized colorful cardboard box and puts it into "something nice", because she finds it brings charm to the chore. Certainly, adding a charming touch to common packaging creates beauty in the mundane. I would much rather take my candles out of a pretty packet then peel back plastic wrap.
(Photos by Baucis & Philémon)
Baucis & Philémon, Corinne's also takes amazing photographs of brocante items. Bits of history that speak softly of another time. Photos that inspire me, get under my skin and urge me to do something creative.
(Photos by Baucis & Philémon)
Snippets of antique silk made into a quilt.
For more information about where to purchase Corinne's art, and or to follow her blog, click here to view Baucis & Philémon blog translated into English.
All photos today by Corinne for her blog Baucis & Philemon, Thank you!
Notes:
Eighteen century papers and supplies.
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