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what the foo!?

October 31, 2013 0 

Today is October 31st, and as demonstrated by the modern western celebration of Halloween (which, by the by, is a fascinating study if you don't already know the history!) all the way to the eastern veneration of spirits and ancestry, each culture has its own practices of superstition. Most people don't still take ancient myths and folklore seriously, but that doesn't stop us from avoiding black cats on Halloween and knocking on wood after a particularly risky statement. In fact, the enjoyment of superstition, myths, lore, and storytelling is key to our fascination with all things eastern and exotic.

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 So let me tell you the story of the Foo Dogs...

"Foo Dogs" is the corroded western term for fú shi ("prosperity lions") or Chinese Imperial guardian lions. These lions can be seen outside palaces, temples, and the private residences of the very wealthy. Lions are not native to the Orient but were brought from India and the Middle East through the Silk Road trade route. Both presented by diplomats as a tribute to the Han court and introduced into Buddhist teaching by the monk Hulin, the "shi" lion slowly but deeply became intrenched into religious and nationalistic iconography. Hulin taught that the lions are protectors of dharma, a Buddhist belief in the balance and circle of life. This teaching, merged with the animals' innate power and regal bearing, made them perfectly suited as imperial guardians. The lions are always presented in pairs: one male and one female: yin and yang. The male is placed on the left with his paw on the earth, depicting domination. The female on the left is presented with her paw on a cub, representing protection and nurture. The pair was thought to bring blessing and provide protection for the inhabitants of the structure over which they stood watch. 

Is it any wonder that with such a rich backstory, Mayme LOVES anything Foo (we could be snobby and say "Fú")? Just look at this shot from her and her son's trip to China last year. She was smitten with the highly stylized, beautiful statues! Is it any wonder that she incorporates foo dogs into her decor scheme whenever possible?

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We just received three pairs of fiercely sweet foo dog lamps in green, blue, and white at the studio. Here they are, lined up like sentries outside the front door. Interested in obtaining a couple of these puppies to guard your entry?
Email info@maymebakerstudio.com or call 864.467.1930!
Happy Hallow's Even, everyone!
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scheme in color

October 16, 2013 0 

We've certainly been scheming here in the studio! Color scheming, that is. We have received shipment after shipment of market goodies for the past two weeks. Not everything has arrived yet, but I couldn't resist sharing a few vignettes at this stage after Mayme whirled through and placed the new treasures with a wave of her wand...

 scheme in blue, {accented with some amazing faux banana leaves. trompe l'oeil in real time, friends!}

 

scheme in green, {with envy, if you must}

 

scheme in plum and aqua-ducks

 

scheme in rainbow, {see what I did there, LOVE...}

 

scheme in pink {sounds like a terrible girly murder mystery, doesn't it}
Please take a moment and drool over this gorgeous faux shagreen chest we picked up at Market. Faux because we love sea animals, and also because a real shagreen piece this size might cost as much as my house. 

 

See something you love?

Give us a call (864.467.1930) and stop by the showroom. Not in Greenville? Some of this may be coming to the online shop, but not all of it, so please, either call or email info@maymebakerstudio.com for specific inquiries.

We would love to hear from you, even if we don't have the joy of seeing your face.

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tie me up

June 03, 2011 0 
Hey Kids!
We're 'bout to hit you below the belt with these fab new accessories...POW!...you won't be able to resist them! We LOVE our new versatile leather goods...and the big bold buckles that accompany some of them.





They're perfect cinching a sundress and even better with a pair of your favorite jeans and a white T...or with summer chinos and an easybreezy linen blouse. Great looking fun belts are hard to find. Not any more.




Come on! We're open 'til 6 today and from 10-4 tomorrow. HAPPY FRIDAY!


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