I began making "things" for myself as a teenager and most of the time it was because I had a specific idea in my head for something and could never find it in any shop. How frustrating at times to not be satisfied with what what was in front of me on store shelves or hanging on a rack. I remember the satisfaction of making my own duvet cover and pillow shams or altering clothing as a teenager. I then studied Fine Arts in college and learned how to develop a strong aesthetic as an artmaker and now believe an artist's unique aesthetic can be used for more than just artmaking. "This is Small House," are makers of both practical and frivolous items that have been considered for both function and style.
This blog will introduce you to "Small House," and its creators.
Small House is two sisters,
Heather Marchand & Valerie Marchand.
One of the first products designed by me for Small House is a sweet and feminine powder puff. A soft polyester fur is used to hold and dust powder and on top printed cotton with a ribbon clutch.
Small House recommends using your powder puff with a pretty dish from your own collection. Pour a little of your favorite powder in a crystal candy dish, vintage teacup or a unique piece of pottery and you have found a new use for an old favorite.
Puff is approximately 3" wide.
Valerie
As a child, we ALWAYS had one of these puffs in a pink plastic container in the bathroom, and it was part of the bath routine to powder yourself after getting out of the tub and drying off!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen them ANYWHERE and I love love love that you make them. It'll be my first purchase from your etsy store :)
Lori