Saturday, August 13, 2011

An Earring Challenge: Joint Post with Lemon Cadet

Summer days are dwindling...seemed like a good time for a joint post! Lemon Cadet, who runs Project: Project blog, suggested that we do a joint post with one piece from a pair of very cool industrial earrings by Melissa Borrell. We would use the earring however it inspired us. I have no clue what she's doing with it, and vice versa.

I actually first saw Melissa's work at the New York International Gift Fair back in February (I'm headed to the Gift Fair on Tuesday for the August market -- fun!). She crafts stunningly creative pieces, much like wearable art. This particular pair is Deco-inspired and made of metal. The earrings actually pop out of a flat sheet; check out this image from Melissa's site:
Courtesy of www.melissaborrell.com

Neat, right?

I gravitated back to my Cadet Room Box for the scene and knew I wanted to use some new decorative paper from the Paper Source for the wall; the flooring is scrapbook paper with a green suede-like finish. While I originally thought the earring could work as a hanging fixture of some sort, the flatness of it made it impossible to look realistic. I then quickly decided to use it as an ornamental feature on the credenza, much like a trivet or place mat (Chilewich designs come to mind).









Hope you like my take on the earring -- can't wait to see what Lemon Cadet cooked up! Check out her post!

By the way, I launched my August ***FREE ALERT*** giveaway today on the Call of the Small Facebook page! This month, I am giving away a set of Re-ment and storage boxes from Crate & Barrel. Just comment on the photo and you are entered for a chance to win. Comments will be open through Wednesday, August 31, 11:59 p.m. EST. This is open to followers on my Facebook page, domestic and international. GOOD LUCK!!

Credits: Couch and side chair are Hall's Lifetime Toys; Asian screen and side table are Petite Princess; Noguchi table is by Paris Renfroe; credenza is vintage German; lamp and silver bowl are eBay finds; pillow is by minimodernistas; planter is a napkin holder from Crate & Barrel, and the greenery is an aquarium plant; wallpaper is from the Paper Source; flooring is scrapbook paper from Michaels.

The time it took me: 1 hour
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8 comments:

  1. Beth LemonAugust 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    This scene is amazing! I love the tone and the richness of it. So inspiring. Thanks so much for taking me up on the challenge. It's fascinating to see what you did with it. I want to live there and walk around barefoot on that carpet.

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  2. Hunky DoryAugust 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Just beautiful. Love the wood, the suedy floor.

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  3. callsmallAugust 13, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Thanks, Beth! I'm glad you like it! I ADORE your room, so creative and gorgeous! Really shows off your crafty skills ;) I'm also glad you mentioned Fab.com -- totally forgot to acknowledge that!

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  4. callsmallAugust 13, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Thanks so much, Hunky Dory! I do like this color scheme -- it was really inspired by the wallpaper.

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  5. GigiAugust 14, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I read Lemon Cadet's post before yours and I think you both are truly talented. Both scenes are amazing and such a different take on the earrings for sure! Love this idea...you both did an amazing job! hugs, gg

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  6. callsmallAugust 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks, Gigi! Glad you like our little experiment ;)

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  7. Lucas KainAugust 16, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Woah, quite awesome. Looks pretty contemporary and leaves a feel of ingenuinity :) Good job!

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  8. GeMaAugust 19, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    me encantaría participar en el sorteo; tienes un blog fantástico.
    Un saludo

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