Thursday 28 March 2013

Cold pastels

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Black onyx and sterling silver leaf earrings

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Hi, my name is Marian, and I wanted to thank you for stopping by my shop. I hope you like what you see. If you have any questions about one of my chairs or are interested in my custom services, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Thank you so much for visiting my shop. This is where I sell my “finished” chairs but also offer custom upholstery services as well. Please read below for more detailed information. You can also read more about us on our website www.parsonsparlor.com and take a peek at our portfolio.

Are you inspired to design a custom piece of furniture for Parsons Parlor to create and are looking for a chair to purchase that would be an empty canvas for your own imagination?

We have an ever-growing collection of “unfinished chairs” that can be purchased for you to customize with the fabric and design modifications of your choice. Our inventory of “unfinished chair” can be found in our Etsy shop under the section "Chairs To Be Customized".

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about our finished chairs as well as our custom upholstery services. We look forward to hearing from you.

Surround yourself with a unique and original piece of furniture that speaks to your own personal style.

Reinvent a chair.

XO Marian Snow

Accent Chair Upholstered In Chevron Orange and Gray Fabric

Antique Arm Chair, New Upholstery

Vintage Accent Chair Upholstered

White Louis XVI Arm Chair Upholstered in Aqua Blue

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Gifts for Mom

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Happy Birthday Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sunday 17 March 2013

About PinaraDesign

N. Pinar Kamaci

Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator

I have two university degree; Printing Technology and Fine Arts as a Graphic Designer. My parents are artists as well so creativity runs in the family. Art is always in my life. I am a wife to a wonderful man and mother of a male cat.

15 years ago I began to make my own jewelry. For years I have researched about Anatolian history, Turkish lace, vintage crochets, semiprecious stones, authentic fabrics... People around me began to encourage me to share my designs with the world. After my husband and I left our jobs and lives in fast paced Istanbul we decided moved to the seaside city of Antalya in southern Turkey and opened our Etsy shop. This is when my colorful journey begins.

We love Antalya because it's a beautiful city nearby Mediterranean Sea where history and nature come together seamlessly.

There are amazing historical sites around Antalya. Many ancient civilizations have been here including Lycia, Hittite, Pamphylia, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman ... We explore these ancient sites and draw upon their inspiratıon. Also we search for different Turkish traditional fabrics which are slowly being forgotten. I think we have much to learn from ancient history and art that is around us.

Our intention is revive some forgotten designs of the past by using eco-friendly materials on jewelry and scarves. Diversity of Anatolian history and artistic creations are giving me the opportunity for using different techniques and materials. There is a historical tale behind each and every design such as techniques like crochet, screen print, wire wrap, transfer print.

I love creative process and researching; matching colors and combine them with different motifs. I feel that I am still growing and learning more with each of my designs. Each of my designs are one of a kind or produce in small batches to preserve the fun of wearing something unique and are made with lots of love and lots of care.

Little about process
* Visiting ancient cities, historical places and museums
* My husband takes photos of ancient motifs, sculptures and frescos.
* I stylize them and prepare them for screen printing or jewelry design.
* My husband takes photos of Pinara products.
* I prepare and print special certificates for attach every single Pinara Design products that includes information about these ancient work of arts

Voila, your Pinara item is ready to pack and go :)

What's the meaning of Pinara?

Often people ask me that there is any relationship between my name Pınar and Pinara. In fact, these two words look like similar but they are totally different words. Pınar means 'fountain' in Turkish language. Pinara means 'round' in the ancıent Lycia language and it's the name of a beautiful Lycia site in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It was settled around 5th century BC in the Xanthus valley and one of the important cities of the Lycia Federation. Its name references apparently to the rounded shape of the precipitous hill on which the city originally stood.

Thank you so much for reading my story. I hope my work brings a smile to your face.
Pinar + Ertan + Bucuk

Peacock Crochet Bohemian Chic Dangle Earrings

Olive Crochet Bohemian Chic Dangle Earrings

Chiffon Scarf Antique Lycia Motif Archaeology Ancient

Crochet Bohemian Chic Cuff Bracelet

Cotton Shoulder Bag in Black

Multistrand Pearl Bridal Necklace

PinaraDesign

Bohemian Chic Crochet Lace Art Jewelry & Scarves

About BLintonPhotography

Becky Linton

Owner

Wife, Mother, Photographer, Artist/Crafter, Traveler, Vintage Lover, Foodie

I have always been making things and knew that one day I wanted to sell what I was creating. From an early age, my mom set this example for me. She was an original mompreneur. Once I got a digital camera, I knew I had found my true bliss, and there was no turning back!

Photography has been a part of my life since my teen years. I took my first photography class in high school, in the early eighties. I continued with more classes in college and spent many hours in the dark room. It was always exciting to put a piece of paper in a chemical bath and watch an image slowly appear. The process is different now, but I still love seeing a photo "develop".

I enjoy taking photos of our natural world and exploring natural light. There is so much beauty to be found. For me, nowhere is this truer, than at the beach. Having grown up on a small island in Alaska, I spent many hours on the beach, and being near the ocean is a part of who I am. Now that I live in the Pacific Northwest, I still spend many hours at the beach with my husband and two daughters. The Pacific Northwest is truly a unique place, with its many inlets, islands and miles of beaches.

While at the beach, I can't help filling my pockets with beautiful shells and stones and collecting beach glass and pieces of driftwood. I have jars and baskets filled with these treasures, and I love using them as subjects in my photos.

Having this Etsy shop is a dream come true. I love everything about it: taking the photos and processing them, packaging them to send to customers and making my shop a place people want to visit.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

~Becky