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Tina Tarnoff

San Francisco

artist / treasure hunter / anglophile / amateur sleuth 🏡 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.

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(Wearing my Wuthering Heights Necklace) To see...

(Wearing my Wuthering Heights Necklace) To see more of my artwork and jewelry hop over to my shop. xoxoxo Continue reading

Posted Nov 27, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Frida Kahlo necklace

New in my shop - Frida Kahlo Necklace... The image is from my original Frida Kahlo painting... Frida Kahlo, acrylic on canvas, 16"x20" - SOLD At the moment I have Frida Kahlo available only as a necklace, but will be... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Vintage shop update!

I've just updated my vintage shop Cat's Miaow Vintage with some new goodies, so please take a look! Here's a preview of what you'll find... Vintage Purple Amethyst Glass Faceted Large Sterling Ring Antique Chinese Kingfisher Hair Pin / Brooch... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Antique Early Columbia Harmony Phonograph Victrola - now for sale in my vintage shop

I just listed a beautiful antique phonograph to my vintage shop, Cat's Miaow Vintage, (among other lovely items, so do stop by!). I'm going to share lots more photos here, from many different angles, cause this beauty deserves it. (UPDATE:... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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New jewelry styles in my Papercuts & Jewelry shop

I've added some new jewelry styles to my shop, such as rings, cuff bracelets, pins and chokers, so please hop over to my shop and take a look! I also have a 30% sale going on right now... so if... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Gatsby Summer Afternoon

Last year in September I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Gatsby Summer Afternoon - a 1920s-1940s themed picnic that takes place once a year at Dunsmuir House in Oakland, CA. It was truly a fun and wonderful... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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My vintage shop - Cat's Miaow Vintage

Hello! A while back I opened a vintage shop on Etsy - Cats' Miaow Vintage. I've been a vintage enthusiast for a long time and accumulated so many lovely things, and with my house bursting at the seams it was... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Miniature Hand-Cut Silhouette Papercut Locket Necklaces now in the Shop! Limited Edition!

Hello, Hello! I've recently made miniature hand-cut silhouette papercut locket necklaces and they are now available in my shop. The necklaces are all limited edition of 6. About the necklace: The Necklace was created using my original hand-cut silhouette papercut... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2015 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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Mary Poppins - new papercut and jewelry in the shop

Hello! I have a new papercut to share with you today. I've been getting lots of requests to create Marry Poppins Papercut, so finally I found the time to do it! Here it is... Mary Poppins, Hand-Cut Silhouette Papercut by... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2013 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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The Equestrienne

I have a new papercut to share with you today, The Equestrienne. I've always been enamoured by the Brittish countryside, castles, literature... I tried with this papercut to encapture in a small way this world... The Equestrienne, Hand-Cut Silhouette Papercut... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2013 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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IndependAnce: 11 Fine Artists at Sweeties in North Beach, San Francisco

I'll be part of an Art Show this coming weekend, so if you're in San Francisco, do stop by! ~ click on the images to expand ~ It should be fun! xoxoxo Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2013 at THOUGHT PATTERNS

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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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