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Repurposed vintage apricot cameo "sister" pendants

Repurposed vintage apricot cameo "sister" pendants

You may think me quirky, but I find it fun to name most of my pieces. I was having a hard time with this pair, so reached out to . . .

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Story of a Mom, a birthday gift, and a unique wedding necklace

Story of a Mom, a birthday gift, and a unique wedding necklace

I love jewelry with a story, and this piece has quite a special one to tell . . .

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Celtic cross custom chaplet

Celtic cross custom chaplet

When Lori from Massachusetts asked me to create a chaplet for her, my first response was, “Sure!” And my second, “What is a chaplet?” Though not Catholic, I was familiar with . . .

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All the pretty horses: Leather vintage button necklaces

All the pretty horses: Leather vintage button necklaces

What little girl didn't dream of having a horse one day? I know I did. Though that particular dream never did come true for me, here in Virginia I've had the joy of . . .

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Jane Austen, a quiz, and romantic jewelry

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. I don't believe the lack of . . .

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