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vintage fuchsia earring repurposed pearl necklace

Jane Austen, a quiz, and romantic jewelry

Sometimes I just can't settle on a good book to read. After reading chapter one of 3-4 books I put them aside and find myself returning to a well-loved classic....

Jane Austen, a quiz, and romantic jewelry

Sometimes I just can't settle on a good book to read. After reading chapter one of 3-4 books I put them aside and find myself returning to a well-loved classic....

Vintage USA Military buttons to honor someone special

Vintage USA Military buttons to honor someone s...

A few weeks ago I received a mysterious surprise package. A dear friend’s husband - seeing that I had created several military button necklaces - sent me . . .

Vintage USA Military buttons to honor someone s...

A few weeks ago I received a mysterious surprise package. A dear friend’s husband - seeing that I had created several military button necklaces - sent me . . .

vintage hummingbird flower pearl necklace

What is a vintage “assemblage” necklace?

I love to create intricate assemblage pieces but they can certainly be a challenge! You may be wondering . . . what is assemblage? It’s basically is a form of . . .

What is a vintage “assemblage” necklace?

I love to create intricate assemblage pieces but they can certainly be a challenge! You may be wondering . . . what is assemblage? It’s basically is a form of . . .

Antique store treasure hunt!

Antique store treasure hunt!

This is the booty claimed from my kind of treasure hunt! There’s nothing like scouring the antique shops for treasures like these - vintage and antique pieces no longer loved or worn...

Antique store treasure hunt!

This is the booty claimed from my kind of treasure hunt! There’s nothing like scouring the antique shops for treasures like these - vintage and antique pieces no longer loved or worn...

crochet Swarovski pearl necklace

Simple yet elegant hand-stitched pearl necklace

As Jackie O. said, "Pearls are always appropriate," and the new Simplicity necklace is no exception! I've often given these as gifts, wear mine daily, and have received so many...

Simple yet elegant hand-stitched pearl necklace

As Jackie O. said, "Pearls are always appropriate," and the new Simplicity necklace is no exception! I've often given these as gifts, wear mine daily, and have received so many...

Bridal bouquet of family treasures!

Bridal bouquet of family treasures!

I was delighted to receive this photo from a dear friend in Utah. Created by the bride’s mother, this exquisite bouquet includes brooches and earrings that belonged to the bride’s...

Bridal bouquet of family treasures!

I was delighted to receive this photo from a dear friend in Utah. Created by the bride’s mother, this exquisite bouquet includes brooches and earrings that belonged to the bride’s...