Musings

Dad's Buffalo Pin Becomes Repurposed Necklace
Do you think you could make something with my Dad’s old, Army battalion buffalo pin? I’ve learned to “never say never,” but it was awfully tempting. This client...
Dad's Buffalo Pin Becomes Repurposed Necklace
Do you think you could make something with my Dad’s old, Army battalion buffalo pin? I’ve learned to “never say never,” but it was awfully tempting. This client...

A Kind, Sweet Surprise!
Have you performed a kindness lately or been the recipient of one? Blame it on the media, but I think far too often all we hear is the bad stuff....
A Kind, Sweet Surprise!
Have you performed a kindness lately or been the recipient of one? Blame it on the media, but I think far too often all we hear is the bad stuff....

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...