Musings
Repurposing a Mid-Century Earring
Styles change, but repurposing allows us to continue enjoying our (and our Mom's, Grandmother's, Aunt's, etc.) jewelry pieces! The green and turquoise star earrings pictured below are probably too heavy...
Repurposing a Mid-Century Earring
Styles change, but repurposing allows us to continue enjoying our (and our Mom's, Grandmother's, Aunt's, etc.) jewelry pieces! The green and turquoise star earrings pictured below are probably too heavy...
Upcycled Vintage Shakudo Earring Turned Necklace
I recently obtained some lovely vintage earrings to repurpose from a small antique shop here in Virginia. The tag was marked “Shakudo” and, of course, I had to look that...
Upcycled Vintage Shakudo Earring Turned Necklace
I recently obtained some lovely vintage earrings to repurpose from a small antique shop here in Virginia. The tag was marked “Shakudo” and, of course, I had to look that...
Grandma's Antique Postcard Collection
Several years ago my Mom passed along to me a large stack of postcards that had belonged to my grandmother. What treasures! Dating back as far as 1907 (when postcard...
Grandma's Antique Postcard Collection
Several years ago my Mom passed along to me a large stack of postcards that had belonged to my grandmother. What treasures! Dating back as far as 1907 (when postcard...
Who are Anastasia, Titania, and Odette?
I was cleaning out some drawers and decided I probably needed to recycle these. Can you tell I love the performing arts? In fact, many of my One Of A...
Who are Anastasia, Titania, and Odette?
I was cleaning out some drawers and decided I probably needed to recycle these. Can you tell I love the performing arts? In fact, many of my One Of A...
Even One of Our First Ladies Loved Wearing Pink!
Are you afraid to wear pink, fearing it’s a color best left for little girls? I would urge you to press the delete button on that thought right now! If...
Even One of Our First Ladies Loved Wearing Pink!
Are you afraid to wear pink, fearing it’s a color best left for little girls? I would urge you to press the delete button on that thought right now! If...
5 Fascinating Antique Button Trivia Bits
Antique buttons are often amazing miniature pieces of art. I’ve seen everything from wishing wells, palm trees, and pyramids to spiders, peacocks, and scorpions carved or stamped into buttons. Buttons have...
5 Fascinating Antique Button Trivia Bits
Antique buttons are often amazing miniature pieces of art. I’ve seen everything from wishing wells, palm trees, and pyramids to spiders, peacocks, and scorpions carved or stamped into buttons. Buttons have...