New website and blog

Spring has finally sprung and Shandell's winter project is in full bloom. Shandell's has a new website and blog combined. I have to thank Margaret Roach, head gardener at Awaytogarden (and all of her many projects, my favorite is now The Frogboys), Brad at Webdev Studios and Stephanie for her pictures.

Here is a snap shot of what I have in store for you. The address www.shandells.com.
Come visit my wacky world and enjoy.

Peace,

Susan

Peacock Blue

For anyone who knows me, they know that purple is my favorite color. I do not wear it, but I use it as much as I can. My second, is Peacock Blue. Not Navy or Turquoise, but the deep stunning Peacock Blue that Maxfield Parrish could paint and that came from the Orient.
This color in vintage goods seems to have a depth that is not around today. I have been working on my studio and have come across a group of Peacock Blue lamps. I was very surprised that I had so many. So I started rewiring and making shades. This lamp is stunning, the glaze is beautifully crackled a great piece to bring color into any room. I have paired it with a shade made from Japanese paper that compliments the lamp, added a wonderful finial and now this vintage treasure is ready to make some one smile.

Peace,

Susan