Ukranian colors for a bright day

Once upon a time…well, two and a half centuries ago, to be more precise, in a little village in Ukraine called Petrykivka, was born a type of painting. The vibrant Petrykivka paintings which take their name from their birthplace, were created by home dwellers who used paint brushes made of cat-fur to paint their walls. The brightest colors of nature were brought into homes, with the hope that they bring with them gaiety and high spirits. Homeowners competed, the art was bequeathed from one generation to the next, and the art form flourished.

Petrykivka Art by Tatiana Pata

  

Today Petrykivka paintings adorn walls and museums across the world. They are painted on all kinds of surfaces - musical instruments, plates and vessels and pretty much any surface one can imagine. Bright, happy notes to set one’s spirits soaring…

To purchase petrykivka paintings go here 

For more information go to https://petrykivka.culturalspot.org/

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Courting Copper

The allure of the red metal. Copper. From the ancient Egyptians to the the modern day fashionista, copper holds an irreverent charm over other metals. Red, but not quite. Easily available, but not quite. Could be used aplenty, but not quite. In keeping with our summer theme, we decided to scourge the internet to find you a few pretty, whimsical things that are all copper. So here some pretty little things that we think you could score when you are in the mood for courting copper.

A whimsical little copper beaked scissor would make a perfect gift for the creative friend

From Anthropologie

Or may be you just want a copper-ish stool to sit on!

A ceramic 'copper-look' stool from Neimen Marcus

Copper jewelry is always unusual and always coveted

A copper woven bracelet From Novica

Copper Fascicle Ear drops from Antrhopologie

A mother of pearl and copper necklace from Pillar of Salt on Etsy

You could, of course, consider an adorable copper bucket. Or a hundred other copper-happy things from world market

World Market's collection of copper

Try an expanse of copper in the form of a counter top in your kitchen, perhaps? Visit any home store for for more information on these beauties

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Or would you rather have an Inca copper mask adorning your walls?

From Novica

The possibilities are endless and the prettiness quite magical. Here's wishing happy copper shopping to all!

Team OnceUponABazaar

Green relief on a hot summer day

Here's a beautiful boho green mood board to make your summer days more calm, fun, and greensome.

Until tomorrow...
Team OnceUponABazaar

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