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You never know who you’ll find sneaking into the

You never know who you’ll find sneaking into the back of Foolhouse’s Book Tonics! ( I have just 3 different apothecary jars left online all housed in glass cloches) for Day 2 of @finders_keepers virtual market - use your lunch break to discover unique designers and the curious delights we make!

Nothing spineless about these instant family heirl

Nothing spineless about these instant family heirlooms!! Hollowed out for all your secrets and available online now for @finders_keepers virtual market- you should see what’s inside them!!

The doors are open - for the next 4 days - sneak s

The doors are open - for the next 4 days - sneak some time out of your schedule to check out the latest in creative shopping! @finders_keepers

Once Upon a Time...a book was tonic for the soul,

Once Upon a Time...a book was tonic for the soul, now Foolhouse’s whimsical Fairytale Book Tonic can be prescribed as an elixir of good literary health for your enchanting book shelf. Only 2 available tomorrow @finderskeepersonline 9am.

“If you find yourself in the wrong fairy tale...

“If you find yourself in the wrong fairy tale...get out!” Fairytale Book Tonics available tomorrow at 9am for @finderskeepersonline - 4 days of virtual creative madness and so many nostalgic collectibles from yours Truly!

Here is a Cheeky Sneakpeek at some of the new/old!

Here is a Cheeky Sneakpeek at some of the new/old! Secret Vintage Booksafes I’ll be putting up on my website on Thursday morning for @finderskeepersonline kick-off! There’s going to be some old faves as well for your hidden pleasure!

“I wish we didn’t have to wait till we had gro

“I wish we didn’t have to wait till we had growed up!” For the nostalgic Milly Molly Mandy lovers... coming housed in a glass cloche for @finderskeepersonline this Saturday!

A very special commission starring Sherlock the We

A very special commission starring Sherlock the Westie carved and extracted from over 500 pages of The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes. Can you see him lining the pocket? Very comfortable in there he is!

White Rabbit Book carving in the works for @finder

White Rabbit Book carving in the works for @finderskeepersonline - despite his reputation he won’t be late! (carved from an Alice in Wonderland Secret Booksafe of course!)

High-tech clamping and moulding in progress! Some

High-tech clamping and moulding in progress! Some Fairytale Tonic, White Rabbits and Egg Nests on the workbench for @finderskeepersonline and @handmadeaust markets coming up in March.

Coloured illustrations peeking out of my latest Bo

Coloured illustrations peeking out of my latest Book Tonics - new apothecary jars carved from Fairy Tales, thinking of concocting some other book genre tinctures too, like a Romance Tonic. What genre inspired tonic would you sip?!

I’m ready for my close up! I Double page spread

I’m ready for my close up! I Double page spread of @countrystylemag February issue 2021 featuring Jane Crowley’s home of @dirtyjanesantiques fame and a vintage book sculpture by me called ‘Best Friend’.
#booksculpture #paperartist #vintagestyle #vintagebooks #foolhouse

I’ve never been in a Centrefold before! (Thank g

I’ve never been in a Centrefold before! (Thank goodness they’ve changed since the Eighties!)
#countrystyle #countrystylemagazine #countrystylehome #dirtyjanes #foolhouse #paperartist #booksculptures #handmade #sustainableart #vintagestyle #sarahlamond #australianmade #vintagebooks

80! A milestone celebration with family in gorgeou

80! A milestone celebration with family in gorgeous Milthorpe @tonic_restaurant due to Mum’s dementia she didn’t remember it the next day but in the moment, she was having a ball!
the cake from @kristymansellcandychic and @sugarboocaketoppers was a constant reference for her over the 3 days it lasted and many, many times she was surprised it was her that was 80! Bless.

Thinking of painting my house...

Thinking of painting my house...

“I wish, as well as everybody else, to be; perfe

“I wish, as well as everybody else, to be; perfectly happy, but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.”
( Sense & Sensibilty - Secret Booksafe by Foolhouse & Jane Austen! Online now $60 )
#janeausten #janeaustenfan #booksafe #vintagebooksafe #foolhouse #sustainablegiving

Wicked new Secret pockets coming soon!

Wicked new Secret pockets coming soon!

Since we’re on a green theme! Some charming titl

Since we’re on a green theme! Some charming titles here - if one tickles your fancy it can be made up into a Secret Booksafe just for you! DM me to nab.
#spines #bookspines #spinetingling #green #bookshelf #secretbooksafes #booksafes #secretbooks #alteredbooks #paperartist #bookart #hollowedbook #vintagebooksforsale #vintagebooks #librarylove #shelfie #bookshelf #foolhouse #sustainablegifts #handmade

Late afternoon play in the studio ~ pirates, Scott

Late afternoon play in the studio ~ pirates, Scottie dogs and my first play with a selfie stick! (Showing my vintage!)

Choose a Secret Vintage Valentine Booksafe online

Choose a Secret Vintage Valentine Booksafe online now for your significant other!
Many of my re-invented antique books have heart warming messages inside and can hold money, jewelry or secret notes and IOU’s - all orders are going out via express post so you look like you organized it months ago!
(Booksafes range from $40-$75)

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