Inspiration Thursday! It started with a box...

A certain family member that I mention quite often has a collection of curio boxes. She started collecting them years ago, picking up new ones as she traveled the world. This artist caught my eye because of the boxes he and his wife make, but their songbirds really caught my heart.

They're made by a team called "Mullanium" - Jim and Tori Mullan - from Pompano Beach Florida. They make mixed media art - usually with "found objects" such as old watches, vintage toys and scientific instruments. The songbirds are made from decoys made in the 30s, 40s and 50s and are combined with other vintage items such as opera glasses, bocce balls and old camera parts.

Tori also makes jewelry in the same natural style. She combines silver, brass and copper to make pins, necklaces, bracelets, watches and earrings adorned with birds and bunnies or hearts and hands. Each is a wonderful piece of whimsy!

You can find Mullanium pieces in shops across the country or if you're lucky - like me - you'll be able to meet Tori or Jim in person as they travel the US doing shows!



**All photos property of Mullanium with the exception of the table with the box collection!