Showing posts with label Knick Knack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knick Knack. Show all posts

#561 Knick Knacks have a place and purpose in your life








We all have many Knick knacks in our house. What I don’t look forward to each year is spring cleaning.  Spring organizing and Knick knacks go hand in hand.  It’s all well and good to have your gorgeous Knick Knacks, but Spring Cleaning means it is time to reorganize yourself, to give your home a thorough scrub and to clear up the clutter.  
I was reading an article the other day that people guard their Knicks knacks like Gollum with the damn ring. and unfortunately that is me.  My Knick knacks are stored in cupboards or some high up so the cat won’t knock it down.  Items like figurines, miniature tea sets, furniture, mechanisms, and wood carvings.  If it can fit in a shelf, I’m sold.


Even though my mother and some family members dislike knickknacks because of the potential clutter and dust (but we won’t hold it against them), I didn’t grow up having any about the house, and just love them.  I’ve somehow managed to slake my little obsession by having a little piece here and there and they are remnants of my travels, my life and some are sentimental to me.  


What I love the most and treasure immensely are my items from Indonesia and from my travels.  I love African timber knickknacks. The figurines are representative of their culture, and are masterfully done. From beautiful carved timber bowls to tiny huts to fishermen in a boat, crafts and delicate embroidery the possibilities are endless. Most of my Knick knacks were affordable, are locally-made ornaments and most from Indonesia, they are special.
I love the fact that someone has spent so much time crafting and designing the delicate features and the hours spent on making that little Knick knack to be perfect and ready for buying.


One of our second life designers have been carefully crafting their way towards some gorgeous items called “Paint your Life” which are available now at Shiny Shabby, this being our own Natacha Haroldsen from her store “Knick Knacks”.
So what are you waiting for, come take a walk to our destination for today: -
Destination: - Shiny Shabby (Knick Knacks)


Es Quisse: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life - Es Quisse – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Easel and Canvas:– Knick Knacks - Paint your Life – Easel and Canvas – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Palette and Brushes: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life – Palette and Brushes – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Stool: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life - Stool – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Paint Pots: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life - Stool – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Board: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life - Board – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Pillow: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life – Pillow – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Rug: – Knick Knacks - Paint your Life – Rug – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Bath: – Nomad - Heavenly- Bath – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Soap Stand – Nomad – Soap Stand – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Satin Curtain: - Nomad Beige Satin Curtain – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Illa Lamp: - Concept Illa Lamp (Gift) – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Grandfather Clock: - White Distressed Clock - Zerkalo – (New) @ The LTD Event now at Zerkalo
Lace Curtain: - Cinphul Lace Curtain A
Carrot with Rabbit: - Malo Big Rabbit – Carrot – (New) @ Shiny Shabby (rare)
Rabbit on Belly: - Malo Big Rabbit – Belly – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Rolled Up Rabbit: - Malo Big Rabbit – Rolled up – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Bag: - Attic Bookworn Messenger spell Bag – (Rare) (New) @ Kustom 9


Pic: Taken at Amatorum with some modifications






#547 A place to meet and greet




As some of you know, Neva Zenga (Neva Crystall) has created a unique and new special place called ‘Neva River Village’. This beautiful village with its sea fairing homes, romantic walkways and the fact that you can imagine hearing and smelling the salt air as it lingers hauntingly inviting you to come again for another visit. This has become a special place of mine and one that I invite you to visit.



This got me thinking, what is it that makes a place special? Is there anything we can do to make wherever we are the same? Before attempting to define what makes a place special it would be good to also recognize that some locations are considered special because of their “energy’. These special energy locations are often called vortexes. According to Wikipedia, a vortex is any circular or rotary flow” including air, liquid or energy.



When people refer to an energy vortex location, they are usually addressing places where that “flow” is more palatable to certain people.  Popular locations where energy vortexes are said to exist are Stonehenge in England, or Ayers Rock in Australia. Some claim that the energy in these locations enhances prayer, meditation and healing. Regardless of whether a person accepts the concept of energy vortex locations, the awareness of our planet as a living system makes the idea understandable.  Although Energy Vortex locations may influence how we perceive a place, they are not the only criteria we use to acknowledge that a place is special and unique to us when we are there.


Here are three ways to describe what makes a place special:



  • Our unique personal connection to land or a place. Probably the most common definition of a special place is one that is special to us alone.  If the place where you grew up was especially nurturing and secure, then chances are that every time you return there you will still feel that resonance. This type of relationship to place isn’t always apparent to others—but it is palatable to those who have positive memories and a physical link to a specific location. Remember, we are meaning seeking individuals and if we find meaning somewhere, it will become special to us
  • The people or connections in any given place. Just about any place in the world can be special if the people you love and care about are gathered there together. Like they say, “home is where the heart is. Likewise, if you have a special calling or occupation tied to a location that can make it even more special.
  • The uniqueness of a place. In addition to locations of natural beauty, there is something within most people that also responds to unusual or unique locations or monuments as well. Many times a group or community of people will be attracted to a special location for one reason or another, and in that place they will build something unique as a way to relate to it.
Ultimately, while it is wonderful to visit and enjoy unique and special places around the planet—it is even better to like to come home to where you live, so why not make a place for yourself at ‘Neva River Village’.


Showcasing for you today, I bring to you the awesome collection of works from the following artists: -


 Destinations: - Knick Knacks @ Shiny Shabby , Fancy Décor and Neva River Village

Knick Knacks: – Rappelle - Toi-De Paris – (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Knick Knacks: – Rappelle – Les Boltes Empitees– (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Fancy Decor: – File Cabinet – (New) @ Kustom 9 - Fancy Décor

Pic: - Taken at Neva River Village

#540 Who needs a jacket when there is alcohol to warm the soul and body...




Shiny Shabby opens it's doors to you all tomorrow at midday - 20th November, 2015.
What an amazing line up is available to you all, some of which include: - Serenity Style, Knick Knacks, Sys, The Little Branch, Haikei, Zerkalo, Essenz, Amacci, Elysium, and Elikatira  just to name a few.


What you may not know is that each month there is an theme behind each month for Shiny Shabby. The theme for November is inspired by the one and only Johnny Depp. Neva Crystall creates a theme for the designers to work upon and each month releases to the designers what is the theme.
To see some Neva's inspirations for this month's Shiny Shabby, come take a peek at:-  https://www.pinterest.com/ncrystall/jonny-depp-the-inspiration-shiny-shabby-november/


Wearing the beautiful creation from Sys called the 'Janis Shirt and Kult Jeans', with some adorable décor from Knick Knack and Serenity Style, which I list below, I bring to you destination coming tomorrow and some other destinations you can visit today while you wait.


Come take a walk to our destinations for today: -


Destination: - Shiny Shabby. The Enchantment, On9


Shirt and Pants: - Janis Shirt and Kult Jeans - SyS - (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Hat: - Johnny Hat - by Serenity Style (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Script: - The new world film script - by Serenity Style (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Flask: - Johnny Flask - by Serenity Style (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Ottoman: - It must be love Ottoman - Knick Knack (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Chair:- It must be love Chair - Knick Knack (New) @ Shiny Shabby
Tree: - Enchanted Tree - by The Little Branch (New) @ The Enchantment
Necklace: - Kunglers Extra Dulce Necklace Leather Jasper (New) @ On9
Shrub: - We're closed Summer Shrub
Hair: - Entwined Abella Blonde Hair


Pose:-  Bauhaus Movement - Ballerina 10