May 1, 2010

Flickr Favorites: May Altars and Religious Kitsch

I guess my love affair with altars and shrines started when I
was little. I was raised Catholic and always looked forward
to gathering lily of the valley and setting up our May altar.
I haven't made a May altar in years, 
but plan to do so this year.

As always, I looked to flickr for inspiration.
This is one of my all - time favorite flickr photos
and possibly the best loo ever :)
I LOVE that floral swag draped over the frame!
 
Want to wear a little Religious kitsch? 
I do, especially if it comes from 
Eclectic Gipsyland
via eclecticgipsyland
We had a Mary statue in our back yard 
when I was growing up,
but nothing like this Shrine!

via Channel Z

Are you making a May Altar? 
Creating something special for Mother's Day?
I'd love to see :)
Happy May 1st! 
Kristin

4 comments:

  1. My loo is famous! Thank you. It may seem something of an odd choice of decoration for an atheist but even I have to admit the religious do great merch.

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  2. The comment above is from Mr Kitsch, in case you were confused.
    Thank you for featuring my photo. I've kind of created a shrine of thrift shopping for my latest blog, and I have also awarded you 'The Giddy Kipper'.
    http://kitschandcurious.blogspot.com/2010/05/awards-rewards-and-recognition.html

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  3. kristin, i just found your blog via the latest somerset magazine. i am in LOVE. i am completely inspired by your kitchen & spaces & painting & drawing & created your very life. it is beautiful & full of glory. the very frame of YOU is clearly breathtaking & free. i am a follower to be sure. lots of love to all of who you are.x

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  4. Why did I not know you had a blog? What eye candy you have here, and your banner is great. I don't know how you manage all of the wonderful art work you create. The ideas are truly inspired and the execution is perfection.

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