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My work:
I enjoy creating unusual and unique items that have a vintage theme. My inspiration comes from things I love…old toys and games, vintage circus and boardwalks, old books, vintage penny arcade machines, okay… basically anything old! Things that fascinated me as a child seem to find their way into my work.

I really enjoy creating my 'interactive' pieces. It has become a passion that consumes most of my waking hours - how to make the new design I dreamed up actually work. Most of these pieces are created through much trial and error, (more error!), and usually I make about 4 prototypes before I have a design that I am happy with. I want my pieces to be whimsical, fun and creative yet well designed and sturdy to bring years of enjoyment.
For more about my work including desings in progress visit my blog at:
jamiexnoel.blogspot.com
or my shop:
jamienoel.etsy.com

Me:
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and now live in the California foothills of "gold country". (Between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.) I am married to a very logical and analytical husband, who deserves sainthood for putting up with my years of 'creative' housekeeping! (lots of laughter and fun, not a lot of organization or clean laundry!) My biggest joy in life is our two teenage daughters. I am extremely proud of what genuinely wonderful people they are. They are also both hilarious and unique characters and they keep me laughing 24 hours a day. They are my biggest inspiration.