Melissa Loves: Lyndie Dourthe

Lyndie Dourthe's work makes me grin from ear to ear, makes my heart race and makes me wish I could have one of every thing she makes in every room of my home. Dreams and fantasies captured under glass or in a painted box, embellished with beads and sequins, paper cut-outs, embroidery and sometimes feathers!  The amazing thing about Lyndie's work is not just the beauty and creativity on display but, that each little curiousity is also a jewel. This elephant is a brooch, these are pins, this is and these are too. "In my work,I always take inspiration from nature and natural history. I started my collections, making only flowers, but in time, I wanted to expand my explorations. So, I made collections about birds, anatomy, mushrooms,potatoes and roots,etc. Then one year ago, I started my collection called "Elopoica" ( the name is a contraction of 3 animals names in French: ELEphant-POIsson-CAmeleon) It is a collection of animals, but magic animals, sacred." Lyndie says she " likes to create stories" around her pieces(for example: in the presentation) Whether it be  a glass dome, upside down cup or a box they become little "cabinet de curiosites" as in the 18th and 19th centuries. Even the photos on Lyndie's site are beautiful and make it very easy to believe that it is "like a little theater with my own characters" where Lyndie can create her own "nature" with " new species" of her own design. The beauty and drama inherit in Lyndie's pieces are tempered by a wonderful sense of whimsy and playfulness. As if to prove my point, when I asked Lyndie "how does this piece make you feel when you look at it?" she replied- "Well, I really don't know doctor! ;) " Adorable! Well, I know what it makes me feel.....Euphoria! I thank you for sharing your work with us Lyndie, here is to many more "characters" and many "new species". xo Melissa

1. Champagne Kisses by Bloom Studios
2. Large tough ruffles purse by made by hank (via decor8)
3. Love More by Laura George
4. Josephine blouse by annafabo
5. sculpted wooden animals by artists in the republic of Georgia via ROMP ( first seen on Oh Joy! )
6. Sparkly Drusy Agate Necklace by Vandiva

Comments

[S.HOPtalk]

Can you hear my shrieks of excitement from way over here Melissa? I am SO thrilled for you!!! Everything looks amazing and I can't wait to dig into all of your finds and links.

Loving all the ideas you and Ez have been cooking up. Enjoy your new digs my friend!!! xoxo

[michelle@bluemoss]

Hi Melissa
I am SO excited that you have your own blog--I always love your friday posts--so this is fabulous! I am adding you to my blog now!! :)

[cindy k]

this is so exciting! you always leave the nicest comments on blogs and i always thought you should have your own. great!

[Marichelle]

Yaaaayyyy!
Lyndie Dourthe - OK, I think I'm in love! Yes, yes, yes (LOVE that top!), yes, yes, and yes! I want them all :)

[RJ]

melissa, congratulations on your new blog! it's lovely!!!

[susy]

ooooooooooh my gosh!
look at the awesome banner and design. holy jeez.

It looks so good.

Melissa, I don't know where you dig up so much fabulousness for each post...but this one...it's gotta be one of my favorites so far. Just magical. xo!

[Sal]

Yay Melissa! And, as always, LOVE these picks. Lyndie has clearly got magic running in her veins. What gorgeous creations.

[Tidy Mess]

Well done Melissa, this looks like a promising place to stop by!

[Jo]

sweet! will be a daily read!

[Gabreial]

Gorgeous feature and the blog looks great!

[Miss B.]

Oh congrats to you! Your elephants look lovely up top! Will this be an everyday feature?

[Persephone]

Oh my goodness (hyperventilation)! Such treasures. I adore your blog...

xo,
P.

[Melissa de la Fuente]

*sigh* Lovely ladies....you all are making me smile and blush. Thank you for all the kind comments:
Suzanne- I hear you darlin, I hear you! Thank you so much my friend!
Michelle-thank you sweetie and thank you for adding me!
Cindyk- thank you, welcome!
Marichelle- Right? I know!
RJ- thank you so much sweet RJ :)
Susy- THank you my friend, thank you, of course you know it is lovely Ez that makes it look good!
Sal- thank you! I agree...magic in her veins indeed!
Tidymess- love your name and thank you!
Jo-Thank you, thank you kindly!
Gabreial- thank you so much!
Miss B- No, it will just be on Fridays for now but, you are giving me ideas! Thank you!
Persephone- Hi! So nice to see you over here in my neck of the woods! I need to visit you...thank you dear!~
You all are terrific and even though I will not be posting daily right now, one never knows! For now we will have the Wednesday interview series and the Friday loves. I hope to see you all here again! :)
Thank you for the love and support!!
xo
Melissa

[mrs. french]

Get out! Get out! Get out! I feel as if I have just been invited into the most amazing, perfect home of a dear friend for the first time...I love it! Go Melissa!

I am also loving everything here...psst...I am working on a new blog too...we could partner up or something...let's chat soon!

[flowerpress]

Congratulations Melissa :-)
Adding you now to my bloglines! I loved your three quotes on Creature Comforts, I hadn't read the Desiderata for ages, such lovely wisdom.
Cheers
Susie

[Karen]

1) Love that you have your own blog! 2) LOVE those stackable rings -- gorgeous!

[suann]

yay! so excited about your very own blog. bookmarking now! xo.

[erica]

So super lovely! Smocking....sigh.

[Jeana]

Hi Melissa - I've just read your interview at Creature Comforts and I've seen your comments at hsj's blog. I just wanted to let you know really enjoyed reading your interview and your blog looks like it will be lovely.

[Anna Fabó]

Hi, Melissa
Thank you for includ me in your Blog!
I'm happy!
anna fabó