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Tina Tarnoff

San Francisco

Interests: music, laughing, surrealism, folklore, art nouveau, decoupage, oscar wilde, baudelaire, flappers, herbalism, painting, antiques, nature, museums, mythology, paganism, art deco, glamour, lord byron, old hollywood, rimbaud, vintage clothes, silent film stars, gypsies, decadence, vintage photography, percy shelley, bohemianism, anthropology & archeology, ethnic and vintage jewelry, flee markets, arts & crafts movement, belle epoch, dandyism, angela carter..., making art and jewelry. Favorite poem...Separation by W. S. Merwin: Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.

Recent Activity

Art Exhibit and a new painting

I'm having an art show at Focus Gallery, 1534 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133 from May 3 - May 15. If you're in the Bay Area, I'd love to see you at the reception on Sunday, May 5, from... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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I can't believe it's been more than a year since my last post! Every day I keep reminding myself to blog tomorrow. All of my "to do" lists start with "start blogging again... tomorrow." And then, day after day, all... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Love these bags!

Commented Aug 28, 2012 on A BLEUBIRD GIVEAWAY - CLOSED. at BLEUBIRD BLOG

They have such beautiful things! Pick me! :)

Commented May 26, 2012 on A BLEUBIRD GIVEAWAY - CLOSED. at BLEUBIRD BLOG

Hello! Sorry for the lack of posts! I've been busy busy with my shop, some custom orders, and preparing for the upcoming holiday season. The regular posting will probably resume after the Holidays. Till then I'll try and post when... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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This should be my home

I have a great wish to make our living room look like part old apothecary, part Holmes study, part mad Victorian scientist laboratory, part Joseph Cornell studio. I've been slowly collecting apothecary jars, broken doll parts, stereoscopes, frog heart models,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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The magic of Stow Lake

Some photos I took at the most magical, fairytale-like Stow Lake in SF Golden Gate Park. Beware, greenness aplenty (the water especially!)... xoxoxo {All photos by Tina Tarnoff} Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Colors of Autumn...

I love Autumn. I'm looking forward to foggy days, fallen leaves, warm comforting colors, mist and chill in the air. George Eliot said... "Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Tilt-Shift Van Gogh

Artist Serena Malyon adds tilt-shift photography effects to some of Van Gogh’s famous paintings. Serena used photoshop to manipulate the light and adjust focus, making us see these paintings in a whole new way. These scenes seem like miniature models.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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This week's wish list

The Evolution Store botanical posters.... New Orla Kiely Dresses... And a beautiful vintage one from 1930s... This Antique Empire State large format camera... And green Kodak Rainbow Hawkeye camera which I've been wanting for ever... A couple of amazing Folk... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Last Friday was one of those days. When you wake up feeling listless, moody, irritable, unmotivated and overall feeling lousy about yourself and the world around you. So, Terry suggested we drop everything and go out buffalo hunting. What! said... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Glorious Pattern

I just stumbled onto this book called "Examples of Chinese ornament", by Owen Jones, London, 1867. It is full of, well, examples of Chinese ornament..., of course :), selected from the objects in South Kensington museum and other collections (100... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Current obsession....

Exquisite hand-painted porcelain dinnerware by Anna Weatherley. Botanical illustrations on plates? Yes please. Here are some from her collections that I find particularly eye pleasing... Delightul (and very pricey). See more collections and find out about Anna Weatherley here. xoxoxo Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Hazel in Rose and Gold

Beautiful painting by Sir John Lavery of his wife Hazel Lavery. It's one of my favorite... Such gorgeous warm tones. See more of his work here. xoxoxo {via French Sampler} Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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It's hard to believe that Summer is almost over. It seems like time is flying by at an accelerated speed lately. Well, I'm looking forward to Autumn, as always. (And, our San Franciscan Indian Summer, come to think of it.)... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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The posts have been so sparse of late on this little old blog of mine. It seems like I've been taking a lot of unannounced vacations. I'll be back with a proper post soon, for now, here's Marilyn to entertain... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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More new goodies in the shop

As promissed, here are a few more designs featuring Alice in Wonderland... Brooch Choker Necklace, pendant on ribbon Locket Necklace, pendant on ribbon Brooch, pendant on bow pin Bracelet These bracelets are a new addition to my shop. They are... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Alice in Wonderland - new papercut and jewelry in the shop

Hello! I have a new papercut to share with you today. For a while now I've had lots of requests to create an Alice in Wonderlan Papercut, so finally, a few days ago I finally found time to do it!... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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SALE NOW IN THE SHOP!

Hello! I'm having a sale right now in the shop - everything is 20% OFF! Simply use this coupon code - SALE20 - during the checkout and the discount will be automatically applied. ♥ SALE EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 20!... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Love Story - special edition necklace and bracelet

I'm very excited to introduce two new additions to my shop - a special edition Love Story Necklace and Love Story Bracelet. The necklace and bracelet feature images of some of my favorite papercuts: Girl on a Swing, Divine Intervention,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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I've just finished my new painting, photographed it and here she is... ready to be introduced. So, please meet Imogen... {click on photos to expand} Beautiful, fearless, wild and full of life, Imogen is a flapper, an eccentric, a brilliant... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Vintage chicken & rooster illustrations

I recently discovered some vintage chicken & rooster illustrations that are truly wonderful. I've always loved vintage bird illustrations, but these ones are particularly appealing. Chickens, crazy, right? Who wants chickens on their walls? These, from Sushipot Parts shop on... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Half of what you know

While browsing through my inspiration folder I noticed that there's been a certain theme building in there. I've been collecting images of women in profile, in black and white, or from the front but with just half of their face... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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"Puzzle" Rajasthani bracelet

I love my "puzzle" Rajasthani bracelet, given to me by my husband Terry. He has such great taste in jewelry. And after living in India for a long time and having dealt with jewelry he knew right away when he... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Flowers, flowers everywhere...

I planted some dark purple ranunculus this spring and they finally started to bloom. I actually never believed it would happen (I planted little dry suspicious looking bulbs) but here they are. The first one that appeared is actually pink... Continue reading

Posted Jul 5, 2011 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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