Fancy things

I stopped in at Where'd You Get That earlier this week as I've discovered that this place has the best quality consignments in the Beaufort area. I wasn't looking for anything particular and that's usually when I find my best treasures.

Here are a trio of tiny, framed silhouettes. They are hand cut from thick, black paper, then embellished in paint with fanciful wardrobe accessories.

The woman sports a lovely blue feathered straw hat, with matching corsage and pearls. I love the little girl's lace collar and golden banana curls. The man is wearing a jaunty boutonniere and a frilly lace jabot. They are quite ready to step out in their Sunday best attire.

Each work of art is just 4- by 6- inches and they are exquisitely framed in matte gold. While I have seen many framed silhouettes over the years, I have not seen this method of adding hand-painted details. They came home with me and will travel across the pond to their new home in Duras, where a little old-fashioned formality will feel right at home.