Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Antique Whites

Welcome to January! It really feels like a new beginning this year. I'm trying all new things - all the time. Here's a new thing: a giveaway for a color description.
Our January collection is all about the early whites - the whites of long ago. Lately I have been doing some deep digging with old vendors and I keep seeing lot's of old white - feathers, flowers, beads....the overlooked color? So often when white pieces have been stored for 50 plus years, they turn this very subtle shade of white - that's the color I am going for here - not a cream, not a sand, but an antique white. Dusty white? Anyway - maybe someone out there can explain the color. We'll choose one or two lucky comments on Saturday, January 10th. If you've never made one of our charm kits before - breath easy - everything is included in the kit - you just need a pair of pliers and some strong glue, I'll include a guidebook also. Bonne Chance!

248 comments:

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GingerLily Designs said...

What about . . .

sun-kissed linen
snowflake dreams

The bracelet is beautiful . . . it looks cozy, comfortable, fresh and clean!

Anonymous said...

They look like Battenberg lace white. The color reminds me of old lace doilies that color slightly with age.

It's a beautiful collection!

Kathy G.

Anonymous said...

Frankly, I love Antique Whites, but some alternatives might be:

Memories of White

or Memory Whites

Shadow Whites (There used to be a vintage clothing store in the San Francisco Bay Area called "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" that specialized in white clothing, old wedding dresses, and linens - such an evocative name!

Vintage Whites

Linen Cupboard White

Grandpa's Handkerchief

Face Cream Whites

Powder Whites

Cake Flour Whites


Another fun contest - Thanks!

Cat

Anonymous said...

The old whites are so peaceful,
and calming. Lilly of the Valley
reminds me of peace.
I love your blog.
Ronnie

Karen said...

Vintage White or Antique white seems to fit so nicely, and brings to mind an old treasure found in your grandmother's attic.

Luke and Hailie Girl said...

Looking at it I think Aspen White fits nicely...

meg said...

Ah, lovely.

moonstone
vellum
frost
feather white

Anonymous said...

to me, it looks like:

ambience
white witch
wavecrest white
aylesbury duck
snowy owl white
moonshine
piano key white
white magic
white lies

Anonymous said...

If these haven't already been suggested:

Parched white
Ancient white
Teabag white
Driftwood white
Fossil white

Beautiful bracelet.

Anonymous said...

LOVE the braclet! Gorgeous! Here are my ideas:

White Alabaster
Purity
Whimsical White
Weathering White

Anonymous said...

Hello Kaari,

Well, it seems to be that I am adding my name here just in time!

~ Gabriela ~

Anonymous said...

Creative folks...this beautiful bracelet clearly inspires!! For me, it brings to mind the unique angle and color of light in the very early morning.

How about:

Aurore d'Hiver (Dawn of Winter)

Thanks for the opportunity!

-Jane (elphaba30@yahoo.com)

MlleCirca said...

I too love antique whites, old vintage hats, carved lucite earrings.. And I know that color very well,its as if whites are baked over time and become slightly toasted.

So here is my list:

Edelweiss (German: "noble white"
dandelion clock
waxen flora
coffee ring
mushroom's underside
"wind in the wheat" -The Little Prince

Anonymous said...

What about just "Yesterday"

Unknown said...

Doille white
Porcelain white
Winter pass white

Megs said...

Gorgeous jewelry. How about dandelion white or whisper white?

Charlie Eichorn said...

Loved your book on making jewely. The name escapes me now because my brain is busy thinking of white colors...vintage vanilla. Love the bracelet!

dweller said...

I suggest Driven Snow.

Anonymous said...

au lait -- which is french for milk, which I think goes very nicely with the french-y charms. I really like the sound of "Couchon du lait," but that means "pig in milk," and is probably not the marketing you're going for.

Setting Superstar said...

Wisp Stalk/Will-o-Wisp
Fog Cap
Moonflower
Lady's Smock
Elf's Brow
Spider Silk
Coralline
Frosted Marble
Fairy's Milk
Ichor
Cairn Bolete (another Oblivion game ingredient)

and just for good measure...

Rumpelstiltskin

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure if this has been suggested yet but how about:

Whisper (White)
or
Sandollar

UGLY said...

White Cliffs Of Dover

Anonymous said...

kaari,

just thinking i'd add:

white wren


meleen

Unknown said...

It's a beautiful bracelet/jewelry line. How about one of my favourite plants: artemesia blanche
I just found your blog last week and have enjoyed reading back-posts. Keep it up!
Cheerio,
Trina

Anonymous said...

I say “let’s keep it simple”… Delicate White, Fine White, Delicate Aged White, or Fine Aged White

Crystal Cave Creations said...

When I looked at the photo I thought..."Winter Wheat"...don't you if you like that or not...

Debbie said...

I like antique white or vintage white
and I love that bracelet!

Unknown said...

Here are a few ideas:

Frosted Glass
Winter Kiss
Widow's White
Milk Glass
First Snow
Snow Lilly

What lovely things you have in your store! --Leiza

Anonymous said...

I would say:
golden white
brass white
chantilly white
pale white
flapper white

Unknown said...

antique white


dusky winter white.
lunar twilight white
candlelight flicker white.

Anonymous said...

so many suggestions that i don't know how you'll choose. how about- old world ivory, buttercream, or aged linen? good luck! there are so many for you to decide- but i sure would like the bracelet. terry

RL said...

Ghost Bride

Anonymous said...

So many great names your readers came up with!!

Snow Fallen White

City Snow

cyclona66@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Hi,

I would go for "vintage winter"

Sien

Nerissa Alford said...

blanc crème
Antique Blanc
Millésime Blanc

That bracelet is beautiful! I have your jewelry book & am so glad to have found your blog.
Happy New Year
Nerissa

primdollie said...

I love the bracelet really lovely! I am probably late but was thinking.....China White and Edelweiss thanks for the lovely eye candy!! Hugs Linda

The Doiel Family said...

In keeping with the French theme, how about:

ivoire en soie
ivory silk

tour d'ivoire
ivory tower

A la lueur de la lune
In the light of the moon

or
clair de lune
moonlight

Tiffany Teske said...

Hi! Here via Craft Daily.

Meringue
Buttercream
Marshmallow
White Chocolate

I think I am going to go eat now...

Another way to go would also be with the antique nature... these things come to mind for me when I think of the old days...

Lily White
Downy
Wedding White
Aged
Ageless
Glory White
Delicates
Vintage

Anonymous said...

Kaari Marie - I have used your charm kits many times and this one looks divine - how about "la creme francaise". Can't wait to see the results!
Jennifer

Anonymous said...

ohhh fab bracelet, How about

Alabaster maiden,
Muslin glow
Marie antoinette white {because it makes me think of versaille winter balls }
oooh actually
versaille winter

Fingers and other apendages crossed

Barbara at herbysoap@yahoo.co.uk

Linda B said...

This bracelet is as beautiful as a song - how about "Moonlight Serenade"?

craftysw said...

I've not read all the comments, so I hope this isn't a repeat. How about:
snow angel
blanc neige
frost
creme fraiche
whipped cream
enamelware

I have your jewelry book & was so pleased to find the blog. What a treat!

French Vanilla said...

I think I may be too late for the give-away but I would describe the color as French Vanilla (BTW the name of my business!). peg

TMB 1776 said...

This piece brings back memories of late night blizzards. Now as a historian I love to find such pieces @ shops. I would title it 'Memories of White'. Tina

McClure Family said...

here are mine:

verbena
oleander
innocence
bona fide bisque
sands of time
maison blanche
Grecian ivory
alabaster
ivory lace
aesthetic pearl
Modest pearl
cultured pearl
enchanted ivory
porcelain

when i first saw the bracelet, i thought of my great grandmother. It was the exact shade of her face powder that had that soft elagance smell that i can still close my eyes and go back as if i am right there sitting on the stool watching her dust her face with it. The aroma would fill the air much as the loose powder did. It is one of the most prized memories of her!


i would love to be entered!

Jennifer said...

au lait

creme fraiche

lily

Carol said...

Some of these whites remind me of wet moonstones on the beach. White with a blueish glow. They show up particularly well at dusk.
So how about Dusk White.

LucyLuxx said...

I immediately thought "vintage white". Maybe someone already suggested it but you have over 200 comments...I didn't check.
Beautiful kits! I just found you online! Gorgeous.

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