My adopted Fairy Godmother, Paulee Gomke, is a fabric artist extraordinaire.
For the last 36 years, she has created a fantastical array of exquisite fabric crowns out of her collection of fabrics and trims. Reminiscent of something out of a Shakespearean fantasy, Paulee layers precious silks, satins and embroidered dresses, trims, laces, and exquisite beads to create these utterly unique works of art. Each one is a magnificent labor of love, and completely awe-inspiring. (Click on the images to see the crowns enlarged.)
Paulee made her first fabric crown as a birthday gift for a dear friend. Since then, she’s made over 30 of these amazing creations. Perfect for special events and royal coronations, each crown is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside (just like Paulee). The velcro stitched into the ends makes it easily adjustable for all sizes.
Editor's note: To view more of Paulee's exquisite work visit Birthday Bouquet.
http://www.brendawalton.com/blog/2007/07/untitled.html
These are amazing!!! I am really into flappers and would love LOVE to buy some. Where can I purchase them? Plus my bday is around the corner and this would be the perfect piece!
Posted by: Rags | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 04:43 PM
All of my flapper friends are dying to buy one...does she sell them online anyplace or etsy?
Please do tell- we want to place an order!!
xo
Posted by: kime | Monday, September 10, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Breathtaking!!!!
Posted by: O L G A | Sunday, July 08, 2007 at 03:06 PM
oh, these are absolutely magical! Thanks so much for sharing them...stunning!
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 01:35 PM
I mean FAIRY godmother!! Important distinction!!
Posted by: rochambeau | Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Just Beautiful. Found you and your Godmothers crowns through Ulla.
Posted by: rochambeau | Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 07:45 AM
How enchanting! I'm so glad I followed Ulla's link over here.
Lana
Posted by: Lana | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 04:49 PM
oh! i want one!!! does she sell them?
>^..^<
katy
Posted by: katy | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Gorgeous . . . exquisite. What talent! I'm wondering what kind of time it takes to make one of these beautiful memories
Posted by: Nancy B | Monday, July 02, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Those are beautiful! They should do a magazine article about those. I think they would be a big hit in a magazine article.
Posted by: Pattyjo | Monday, July 02, 2007 at 05:36 AM
These are incredibly beautiful...absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for introducing Paulee to us Brenda, and please tell us if she sells her crowns to the public.
Posted by: Cris Cunningham | Monday, July 02, 2007 at 05:29 AM
These are wonderful and really really inspiring! Does she own them all or are they gifts you have received? I'd love to do a post on them, if you'd allow?
Posted by: Ulla | Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 08:32 AM
These are beautiful! What talent!
Posted by: Heather | Friday, June 22, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Oh my goodness, those are SO amazing! I can't imagine how long each one took to create. Most certainly a labor of love...
Posted by: Delaney Gates | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 09:04 PM
This is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 07:20 PM
Good golly! These are beautiful! Does she sell them?
Posted by: Amy Powers | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 06:56 PM