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Jewelry Affaire Spring 2012
Somerset Studio May/June 2011 |
This piece incorporates an antique portrait tin type, framed by a lovely Victorian pin. The grape motif on the pin works perfectly with the grape leaf metal finding that I used as a base. It’s been a stressful couple of weeks at work. Luckily I am blessed to have wonderful family, as [...] I don’t know how to crochet, but that doesn’t stop me from appreciating the artistry and technique of this craft. Many of the vintage garments I collect come embellished with a touch of crochet or tatted lace, adding to their allure and loveliness. And so, when I happened upon these vintage how-to booklets [...] Breathtaking Details
Work of Art “In the Reference List is given a list of addresses of dressmakers who we know are satisfactory both as to fit and finish. All the addresses given are places that we know personally or through friends. All are reliable and make things that are [...] I admit it. I am in love – with aqua vintage Pyrex. It’s been coming for a while. I would see them at flea markets, antique malls and such and think “hmmmm – that is really my color”. But something always stopped me from taking the plunge. Well, I have to say that I am [...] While in CA I was lucky enough to meet up with my Silver Bella pal, Robin for a day of treasure hunting. We met up at the Urban Barn for their monthly street faire, which conveniently fell on the weekend I was in CA! Here’s just a bit of eye candy from that [...] Way back at the beginning of the year I decided to try to get my sewing studio organized. The various unfinished projects and piles of materials and supplies had reached a horrifying crisis level and I was determined to take care of it once and for all! Of course, life intervened in the [...]
A couple of recent finds, waiting to inspire…… A child’s petticoat with oodles of embroidery and pin-tucks Silk dress circa 1920′s – the silk is shattered but lace makes my heart sing, and gasp (!), feast your eyes the silk ribbon flowers embellishing the waist line [...]
It’s that time of year when work moves into high gear trying to finish up last minute meetings and paperwork before the summer break. I feel my creative soul yearning for just a bit of down time to dig into some projects that I have had to put on the back burner [...]
The sun was shining, the dealers brought out their best treasures. All in all a simply fantabulous day! [...] |
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