Merry Christmas!

Spring Bling

I'm starting a new line of neckware that resemble mini versions of my Vintage Collage Brooches. These new pieces can only be worn as a necklace, unlike my pins that can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. I always add a bead or two to one side of the chain. A sexy little sparkle on the side of your neck. These are smaller and lighter in weight, perfect for summer months when we often don't wear clothes heavy enough to support a brooch. Keep checking my Etsy Shop for new pieces. I've sold two already before I could list them! This is my version of upcycling!

Announcing the Gentleman's Brooch

It occurred to me that I am missing a target market. Men. Today's men are secure enough to take a leap with fashion. The gold chains of the 80's may be gone, but what about a lapel pin? Something small, just to set you apart in a room full of "suits"....a conversation starter for a first date, or to pick up a date (you know most women love jewelry..they will notice it...and want to borrow it!) ...........Something for your casual wear that makes a small statement about the man behind the denim or Carhartt. I've decided to launch my Gentlemen's Collection on ETSY. These smaller sized collage pins will be made from small vintage treasures and have a tie tack type pin with a clutch. Made with a man in mind, but perfect for the women who is more comfortable with a smaller pin and less bling. They can be used as a tie tac, or pined on a hat, lapel or vest. Let me know what you think! Great idea, or is it down there on the fashion list with plaid golf knickers?

Grand Opening of Valerie Tyler Designs Retro Collection

I'd like to help celebrate and promote the opening of my fellow Cleveland Handmade artist, Valerie Tyler's new Etsy Store. My love of vintage and retro leads me right into her shop. She is a talented artist and does a terrific job creating pieces with the time tested classic feel. She's stocked her store with all sorts of vintage style goodness, including some classic black and white pieces in her Classic Noir Collection, Art Deco and Retro Mod style jewelry, jewelry with a touch of yesteryear and Victorian flair, and pieces with a nostalgic look. Check out her blog before Feb. 8th for a chance to win one of her creations. Here’s a few examples of what you can discover:

Serve up some snow

Anyone care to sit down and devour some of this snow? I know it's only January and there is a lot of winter left...BUT.

The upside side to the snow is that I am getting a lot accomplished indoors. I have new ideas for brooches and other repurposed jewelry. Stay tuned. I'll post them here soon!

In the meantime. Enjoy the snow. I think tomorrow will be warm enough for me to take the grand kids sledding.....then later the temp will drop. Artic deep freeze.

A gift from the Vintage Brooch Company is perfect for that "hard to buy" for gal.