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nanvan

nanvan
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Last Online: October 15, 2023
Birthday: October 24
Country: United States

About Me

I used to work in the creative department before I decided to be a Mama. My daughter is 6 1/2, and my baby boy is 2 1/2 years old. They are the total and complete light of my life... (My husband is pretty darn fabulous too, he's my saviour) I am a photographer and love film as well as digital (I use both)

I am influenced by clean design, fashion and the simple things in life. I enjoy taking photographs, (Lomo, digital, Polaroids, 35mm with old cameras I have) writing stories, drawing, painting, making little creative things out of felt and buttons and paper and pens.

Traveling to Europe specifically France and Italy, has been life changing for me. I find myself drawn to these areas for many reasons.

Green and Blue (on the lighter side) is, and always have alwyas been my favorite colors - I also like dark browns and deep dark blues. I don't care for pinks and reds or, primary colors at all - it probably explains why I don't enjoy ruffles and girlie stuff. I like plain or striped patterns. No flowery stuff, or "cutesy" anything for this Mama! I am more of a tom-boy for absolute sure ~**

I love photography, video games, architecture and the history behind a beautiful old building, statue or small hidden town. I am an avid patio gardener and, plant many flowers and veggies in pots and enjoy this oasis with a small table and chairs in the middle of our big city. I love table cloths and napkins from the 40's and 50's. Embroidered anything is just the best. TRUE Vintage is my #1 concentration and true love!!

I am a big-time antique collector, and as a result I am a flea-market visitor. You never know what treasure you can find and it's so cool when you do!

Favorite Music

Billie Holiday is my fav, I love older swing music and, big band stuff too, but also Queen, Prince, VH, Chris Cornell, and piano anything! Big range you could say... :)

Favorite Movies

Amelie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, Valley Girl, The Royal Tennabaums, Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, Catch me if you Can, Clueless, Legally Blonde, Crash, The Departed, The Incredibles, Life is Beautiful, Big Night and... the list goes on and on!

Favorite Television

Game of Thrones, Mad Men, AI, ANTM, Project Runway, the news... (yawnnnn)

Favorite Crafts

Everything for sure. I make a lot of felt stuff, like barrettes, pins and folders. I incorporate my photographs into my work too, I love to paint, and create whatever comes to mind... I also like buttons a TON. I enjoy painting things that were once ugly and giving them a 2nd life of beauty. Paper anything... I also dig t.shirt screen printing, and do some basic sewing. I would love to do more and have been collecting 50's and 60's **vintage fabric ** in anticipation. I am really really interested in Japanese inspired clothing and crafts and have bought a few books on it.

**DISLIKES** in a nut-shell

I am pretty much a tom-boy...

  • I don't like pink, purple, teal or any primary colors
  • Nothing cute, including Hello Kitty, Kawaii or Anime (sorry!)
  • No flowery or ruffley things
  • Incense or anything with a smell to it.....
  • I can't stand "fake" Vintage, you know the stuff! ;)
  • Gold or, gold color
  • Country style stuff
  • Disney or Warner Brothers, I could do without! I guess now that I mention it, anything with cartoon characters. Gesh, I'm a grouch! Can I stop myself?

**LIKES** in a nut-shell

I am pretty much a tom-boy...

  • I love REAL VINTAGE (ANTIQUE) anything!
  • Lighter greens, all blues and browns
  • Plain or striped patterns
  • Silver or, silver color
  • Letter pressed stationary is one of my favorites
  • Photography of any kind - Film! (35 mm, 120 or Polaroid even)
  • Gardening - seeds!
  • Buttons - old, vintage style. Really big or, small or anything
  • Felt or simple 40's or 50's or even 60's fabric
  • The store http://www.Anthropologie is my FAVORITE. If you go to their website anthropologie.com you will see my exact style :)
  • Europe and the culture it so wonderfully has
  • Old advertising - magazines, ads, or anything
  • I also paint a bit, so paints or canvas' are always helpful
  • I love blank old-fashioned labels and paper samples. The Paper Source is an awesome store if you don't know it!?!
  • Notebooks or journals are awesome toooooo!
  • I love vintage children's stories and books

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks!
jstubbs rated for Secret Santa Swap (US Only) on Dec 14, 2007
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Comment: THANK YOU, what a cute clock! It will go great in my doll work shop.
Wanderlost rated for OCTOBER BIRTHDAY SWAP!!!! on Oct 7, 2007
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Comment: One heart is not enough. This swap was for a small birthday box (think matchbox sized) but what I got was a birthday JUG!!! Bunches of little presents (including the most comfortable socks ever made) all individually wrapped with pretty ribbons, plus some really gorgeous shells that are just perfect in my Beach Jar. Thank you a million times over, you really made my day :)
girlunderglass rated for Magazine Scavenger Hunt Again on Sep 26, 2007
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Comment: Thanks! I loved all your little notes <3
kiki rated for Blue and Lime Goodies on Sep 24, 2007
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Comment: What a lovely package! I was so thrilled to get it and opening it was more fun that christmas morning! I love how you put a note on each item! You are so sweet and I just love everything! Thanks so much! I'd give more hearts, if I could! :D
nanucha rated for Handmade Happiness on Sep 4, 2007
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Comment: Hi Nanda! :) I've already received your package!!! I'm in love with the vintage button flower and the little bag! I like the model, the closure is fine! Nice idea! ;) Thank you sooo much! Well, i live near Viseu so, when you come back to Portugal we can have a meeting! :) Sorry my english... i hope you can understand me... Greetings from Portugal! Hugs, Ana
moowee rated for Handmade Happiness on Aug 31, 2007
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Comment: Love love love it!!!
SetDancer rated for Wonderful Whimsy Jar on Aug 28, 2007
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Comment: What incredible fun! I loved spilling out the contents of my jar. Especially liked the "K" post-its and the bird whistle - thank you so very much.
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Comment: Great photos
erikacass rated for B is For Buttons on Aug 20, 2007
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Comment: Nanda, it is perfect!! I love all of the buttons, especially the fairy wings! Wherever did you find those? The colors are beautiful, the felt pouch is the cutest thing I have ever seen and I even cut out the stamps on the envelope. Love the Tiffany stamp very much! Thank you! :o)
kiki rated for Instant print/Polaroid postcard swap! on Aug 19, 2007
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Comment: Awwwww, what a beautiful picture!! Very ironic that I got your kitty "postcard" today, as it is the one-year anniversary of MY cat's death. I've been crying all day, and then got your lovely card and it just felt right! So thank you! And a heart for putting a smile on my face on an otherwise dreary day.
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Comment: Thanks!
pantoufle rated for Random goodies!!!!****(edited)**** on Aug 17, 2007
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Comment: I loved everything and it was so nicely wrapped!!
joyce79s rated for Were you a "bad girl" growing up? on Aug 14, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much :)
carmen rated for Lo-fi/Toy Camera Photograph Swap on Aug 7, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for the cool Lomo pic! I love your colors and composition.
nicole rated for Lo-fi/Toy Camera Photograph Swap on Aug 6, 2007
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Comment: What a wonderful shot! I love the supersampler so much! I used shots from that as well for my pics on this swap!
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Comment: I got the letter on Friday, and wow! It was fantastic! Very pretty and creative. Thanks for the extras :>)
Clayshaper rated for Digital Photo Scavanger Hunt on Aug 2, 2007
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Comment: Your photography is engaging and entertaining, and your choice of themes was GREAT! I was just in awe over the abandoned movie theatre one, as I LOVE taking photos of old/abandoned places myself. AWESOME work!
tkichinka rated for Digital Photo Scavanger Hunt on Jul 27, 2007
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ElizabethObviously rated for Top 10 Pet Peeves List! on Jul 27, 2007
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Comment: Recieved!!! Thank you very much! :D

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Comments

puddy on Nov 5, 2007:

Hello my dear, thank you so very much for my flat Mary. You did such an incredible job that I am still giggling over all the places you took me. I see that you are an Office fan, and so am I. When you took me to your office, I bet you thought of "dwight" thanks again, you are wonderful!

Wanderlost on Oct 1, 2007:

Thank you so much for my e-card! It was adorable and uplifting for sure :)

puddy on Sep 14, 2007:

Hi, I sent my flat Mary out, I hope it arrives in good shape, I put a piece of cardboard in the envelope to keep it from bending, I am really excited about this swap.

mrsD on Aug 20, 2007:

your beautiful beaded, beribboned, felt heart arrived today - thank you so very much for sharing with me and my family! xo

Craftycakes on Jun 29, 2007:

I was looking at the details of your swap and your profile shows that it's your b-day. Happy birthday from one former bad girl to another.

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