Baubles, pretty shiney things & girly accessories

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                                          Heroes & Villians                                        Wallflowers                                          Little Sparrows

There is a certain romance about fur clips. They are evocative of a bygone era of glamour, old money and dressing for dinner. Like smoking jackets they have gone the way of the dinosaur. While the trend of wearing pelts should forever remain the fashion closet like polyester suits, shoulder pads and blue eye shadow.

Fur clips make wonderful repurposed jewelry. Because fur was a luxury item the jewels to adorn them are usually heavy and well crafted. An overlooked treasure.  At the risk of  having to fight off estate hunting competition I want to share with you these little gems. Turned into necklaces, brooches or even hair clips. Not just to wear with fancy frocks these baubles can add a little sparkle to your everyday wardrobe. Vintage Deco styles worn with your favorite t-shirt and comfy jeans still looks modern and polished.

While it is not always cost effective to recycle the big name collectible designers I can’t help myself because they make such spectacular pieces. I do have a certain reverence for the collectible vintage jewelry. The quality and workmanship is not found today. They are usually perfect and stand on their own. It is a shame to change it. But I also think sitting on  display is not the best way to showcase these fabulous designs. The were meant to be worn and see the light of day not gathering dust in a drawer.  Fall in love again with these wonderful old pieces and wonder about the woman that wore it. Add your own bit of history-- it more than likely will out last us all.

Combining my love of vintage pieces with antique photos means a truly One-of-a-Kind piece.  Tintypes date back to the civil war. There is a magical quality to antique pictures. It is like capturing time and studying  ghosts. Their faces full of secrets. Even the children looked still.  Stern and stoic poses in borrowed studio clothes—few could afford the frilly frocks seen in the photos--- picture taking was a event. Usually reserved for a special occasion. And most often the only image left behind.

I hope to honor these long forgotten ancestors and connect to the past with these unique adornments.  Framed with Sticks and 'stones' and everything in between. I have a wonderful cache of hand cut crystal chandelier swags, milk glass, old rosaries, patinaed brass and sterling chains just waiting to be recycled. Everything is taken apart and what was old is new again . . .  Unfortunately  as with all good things it takes time to build up a collection and inspiration can not be scheduled in. So if you are intrigued  check back . . .

Three themes in the series Wallflowers- women   Heroes and Villains –men  Little sparrows - children

                       
                         Tess                              Sweet Anne                                       Patience


                         
                    Edith                         Vintage long Flapper $60  Milk Glass & brass $45

Tess- antique tintype photo, heavy textured Sterling ring, Sterling & peridot dragonfly, silver plated tea strainer, Sterling chain, antique hand cut chandelier
crystal, floral chandelier part,  semi precious beads, vintage  milinary flower 

Sweet Anne-  antique tintype photo, fabulous vintage rhinestone furclip,  hand cut anitque chandelier beads, art glass beads and crystals

Patience-antique tintype photo, handcut crystal beads, vintage beads, milk glass, deco style belt buckle

Edith-  Bracelet -antique tintype photo, vintage art beads, vintage faux pearls, hand cut crystal beads

Vintage long Flapper-Milk glass beads and art glass beads

Vintage Milk glass necklace-  So special. Perfect accessory for that summer tan. Fauceted milk glass and brass chain. Good quality



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