NATURE VALLEY

 Terra cotta pot lady courtesy Sacramento magazine

When I first came across visual designer Catherine Greenup's work, I had to do a double take. A collection of feathers, pine cones, leaves and shells, items found on an afternoon walk, were masterfully transformed into incredible decorative works of art. While my collection of shells and pine cones have found homes in decorative glass jars, Greenup has artfully created tender antelope hand made from tiny pine cone bracts and dark and soulful mounted horse busts completely crafted from feathers. For traditionalists, the Louis XVI chair frame has been adorned with seashells and pine cone bracts, a decorative twist, bringing a touch of nature to a classic standard. I'm in love with the white-tailed deer bust and whimsical squirrels-a beautiful and thoughtful collection inspired by nature!

Free standing small antelope 

Feather horse bust assembled from a variety of dyed feathers.

White-tailed deer bust made from pine cone bracts, moss and lichens with willow branch antlers.

Sweet squirrels

Pine cone back chair

Seashell back chair

Knothole art

Black walnut tables

Gold leaf table