Amaryllis, a native South African plant, Latin amarysso meaning “to sparkle. What a perfect meaning for this time of year. I love these plants, every year I search for a new, variety to bloom in my house.
Over the years I have collected 19th century botanicals of these amazing plants, the detail in the drawings is what I love the most about them. In the day with no cameras, the fine detail all done with the naked eye.
I have put some of the prints on Tissue Boxes and Matches, they make a wonderful presents, with absolutely no care they will bloom for years.
Susan
Shandell's is the creative home of me, Susan Schneider, a longtime collector of things vintage with a passion for recycling them into things that make you smile. Shandell's, a working lampshade and vintage lighting studio, has just relocated to 2881 Church Street, Pine Plains, NY 12567. I draw on a collection of thousands of unique handmade papers, antique wallpapers and other very special materials in my work. We will be open by chance or appointment. 
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