Pickpocket Emporium is my place to share my old fashioned dolls, my line of junk journals or ‘pocket books’, and antique/vintage items. I draw inspiration from history and the natural world and endeavor to combine them in my work. l love literature and art and find much inspiration there as well. I feel like a pickpocket of sorts, borrowing ideas and inspiration from the past, thus the name.
The name also reflects my use of materials that are thrifted, gifted, and found. I very much enjoy transforming old clothing and fabrics into charming ‘new’ things…like dolls and their clothing. Shopping at thrift stores is like treasure hunting…and many treasures and materials can be found shopping right at home.
The idea is to create with the environment in mind, knowing that there is already so much in the world that is wasted or thrown away. I want to show you ways to breathe new life and joy into ‘old’ things, making them ‘new’ and beautiful!