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I had intended to do a blog post about another goodie altogether, and I will, later. But then, just a little while ago, by complete accident I saw these:
I’m not usually into “cute”. But these? These aren’t just cute, they are adorable and darling and other words I don’t usually associate with salt and pepper shakers.
I want them to have a good home. They’re from the 1950s. They should be loved for at least another 50. They are currently living with Ms Jeannie Ology on Etsy and I know she wants them to have a loving home too.
If you search for them and they are already gone, I will be sad with you – but then you should look around at Ms Jeannie’s other vintage treasures because there are many and they are wonderful.
Truly, almost, really as special as those little ducks.
Interesting: I was scanning through British ‘Glamour’ magazine’s Street Style pages recently, just because it’s fun to see what real people – young, pretty, and stylish, but still real people – are actually wearing. I saw a lot of interesting outfits, which of course is why I look.
NOT ONE person I’ve seen so far, has been wearing high heels. None. Flats, boots, trainers (sneakers), you name it: no stilettos. Maybe the Brits know something about comfort *and* style that we haven’t quite got to yet?
In that spirit, I’ve found some yummy vintage boots over at Etsy. Love these:
Because those are like the greatest vintage boots on the planet. And then, there are these:
I don’t usually use this word (acronym) because it’s so overused, but this time I have to: OMG, this woman’s got some great stuff in her shop! She’s Sazzafrazaz on Etsy and, well, like I said: the greatest vintage boots on the planet.
AND great prices too. If these boots are gone, BELIEVE me you’ll find more to love. Go! Yes, I meant now!
“Jewels, stones, rhinestones” – those are all words used “in the trade” (how’s that for an old-fashioned term!) to describe the glass jewels that sparkle so beautifully in affordable costume and fashion jewelry. Truly, you don’t need gemstones to have beautiful baubles!
Case in point: some beautiful Light Siam Red jewels I have in my shop right now. Most of these are vintage style, but they’re actually new jewels. The look – classic (and classy!)
Think how gorgeous these’ll be with black, or black and white, or red, or navy, or used as a “new neutral” with turquoise or emerald! Yes, contrasts can be fantastic. The beauty of these glass jewels is that you really can play with new ideas – not spend a fortune – and look like a million bucks 🙂
This is good on so many levels. You reuse a cool vintage chandelier that comes from a thrift shop or your attic. So: recycled and re-used, which is wonderful.
And: you’re feeding birds! Also wonderful.
And: it looks so classy!
I found this fun DIY over at Craftster.org which is so full of great projects, you could surf there for a year and still be finding new stuff.
But this one? is on top of the cool list 🙂
You know that wonderful color known as vitrail? It’s also called “rainbow” and I just got some lovely little round jewels to go with the vitrail rhinestones in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop.
They’re “rivoli” jewels – that means the faceting comes to a gentle point rather than a flat “table” on the top. And no two are exactly alike – they shimmer with blue, green, tans, purples, and a bit of pink – every time you move.
They’re just gorgeous!
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the last full weekend in May, and for those of us in the U.S., this is the start of summer. And it’s finally nice outside, after the weirdest May in quite a while (rain, snow, and temperatures ranging from 30 to 100, and I’m not kidding).
So my thoughts turn to summer dresses, which are wonderful and beautiful and my favorite way to dress, and comfortable and pretty and do you get the idea I like summer dresses? That would be yes.
So you know I was happy to find these lovely dresses, in an Etsy shop that’s new to me, called Folk and Fables.
She has some wonderful vintage items – like these:
You see what I mean about lovely – and the dresses cost just $28 and $48 – so fabulous! And if those dresses have already been bought when you go to peek – believe me, there are a lot of pretties in this shop.
Go there! Yes, I meant right away – you’re going to love it 🙂
I recently found a simple, easy to follow post about doing your own product photography. It’s cheap, it’s easy to understand – not only what she does but WHY she does it – and the tips really do help! I found it over at Apartment Therapy which you know I think is pretty wonderful anyway.
And talk about wonderful – the article will help you make your product photos can look like this:
By starting with this:
Obviously there’s a lot more detail when you read the article. I think you’ll find it as useful as I did 🙂
I love peridot green – so these vintage rhinestone two-jewel charms are high on my favorites list. It’s such a happy color!
Sometimes I’m just in the mood for vivid – pale and pretty sometimes doesn’t cut it. On those days? Deep ruby. Vivid orange.
Peridot green. Love it 🙂
P.S. And yes, genuine peridot gemstones are lovely. But clear, beautiful, well faceted gemstones, not even talking anywhere near this size? Add a lot of zeroes. Say $500. And this pair, even in the settings, costs $3.99 in my shop. Yeah. I don’t love the “natural” gemstones all THAT much more. I don’t suppose Cartier ande Tiffany’s are terribly threatened by Do It Yourself jewelry goodness but – come on. The planet I live on? These glass gems are just fine 🙂
There’s something wonderful about wearing a vintage wedding gown on your special day. But once I started looking, I realized how expensive they can be, even in vintage!
So I was thrilled to find *two* beautiful wedding dresses at Sweet Nancy Vintage at Etsy:
Aren’t they gorgeous? One is a size 8, one is a Size 12 – ah ha! Not just Size 4s. And the cost? $95 and $125! Yes, you read that right! Oh my 🙂
Truly, if those gowns are sold when you go to look, believe me you’ll find other treasures there. What are you waiting for? Go shopping!
I saw these recently and thought they were so graceful and lovely, I wanted to share!
This time they’re not even from my shop! They are available on Etsy though, at Parisienne Girl on Etsy. The designer has some lovely pieces inspired by “The Great Gatsby”. There’s something so evocative and, well, Continental about these creations – definitely worth checking out 🙂
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Jewelry and Accessories
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