The Oregon Antique Mall is a place that I love, and I have created my very own blog about it. If you wish to visit this mall via my endeavors, please do. I call it My Oregon Antique Mall Blog.
My Doll Hannah, Early American Life, 2004
Past Design: Giant Berry Pincushion SOLD
My dear husband made the lathe turned base.
I am proud to say I am the only doll maker invited to be in The Country Living Guild of Artisans.
This honor came as a great surprise, for I had no idea that such a Guild even existed. See Country Living Magazine, February, 2009.
Prims Magazine, October, 2010
My Queen Anne Pansy Poppet is in this issue.
MY Queen Anne Pansy Poppet in Prims, October, 2010
My Doll Emma, Early American Life, August, 2005
Publicity
Early American Life, Christmas ~ 1987
Country Living Magazine ~ October, 1990
Holly Berry Hill Catalogue ~ 1999 - 2000
Country Collectibles ~ Summer, 2003
Early American Life ~ My Doll Hannah, Artisan Directory Issue ~ 2004
Dolls Magazine November, 2004
Early American Life ~ My Doll Emma, Artisan Directory Issue ~ 2005
Warner Bros. Film "Felicity" ~ two of my Tess dolls as props in the store in Colonial Williamsburg. ~ 2005
Oregon Home ~ May/June ~ 2006
Early American Life ~ My doll, Maggie ~Holiday Directory ~ 2007
Somerset Life ~ My Slip Ins ~ Autumn, 2008
Country Living Magazine ~ Inducted into their Artist Guild as the first dollmaker ~ February, 2009
Many of you know me as Zwee with many exclamation points following. These indicate extreme joy.
My parents wanted to name me Zöe, but felt that the actual French pronunciation of Zwee would never be acknowledged, and it would have been Americanized into Zoey. Well! I believe that Zwee does exist within my alter-ego and so that is in part, who I am. But I still like to be Christine too.
First and foremost I love the domestic scene. I love houses in all shapes and sizes. I am, in fact, a house stalker.
The 18th and 19th centuries intrigue me from an escape aspect, and so I surround myself with a home that reflects the beauty of these earlier times. In fact, our house was built in 1888. And yes, that is not early, but for Oregon, it is worthy.
I do love now, each and every moment. I love the ease of life with all that modernity affords. Combine the ambiance of olden days with the luxury of today and all is perfect. My dolls and other art forms must reflect the earlier days. My preference is that of a simple, early American homestead. Otherwise, I love mansions and castles of Europe and all that domestic artistry brings to this earth. Face it, I am happy taking care of what is mine. And I take delight when others take care of theirs.
2 comments:
And to you Christine! x
Best wishes for the festive season. Hope it’s a fabulous Christmas for you and yours! Health, Happiness and may all of your dreams come true for 2012!
Gaby xo
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