When I was a little girl, I made things with paper. Old wallpaper samples of my mother’s…colorful wrapping paper…construction paper…I just loooved to cut and glue and create with paper!
So Susan Schneider’s lovely website, Shandell’s makes my fingers itch to “make stuff.”
She uses vintage paper, architectural salvage and forlorn and forgotten antiques to create all kinds of treasures.
Like lamp shades…
…and nightlight shades…
…lamps…
…and my personal favorite, exquisite little covered matchboxes:
I think the matchboxes are perfect for lighting candles on special occasions (looks so much prettier on the table than that the matchbox you picked up at the bar last night). They would also make fab hostess gifts (you will actually HEAR your hostess think, “Oh, thank god they didn’t bring wine charms!”)
My only problem is that I’m terrified of lighting matches. So in order to use these, I’d have to get over my fear (they burn down so fast!) Well, I may be a fearful person, but with with a matchbox like one of these, I can cower in style!
I am honored that you have my creations on your blog.
Thank you
Susan
LOVE HER THINGS! Reminds me of wonderful little decorator shops I visited in London. So special.