Archive for the ‘Jewelry’ Category

Tartan Cuff

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Cutting off the end of a wool scarf, I wrapped it around my wrist and pinned it closed with a favorite pin.

Cutting off the end of a wool scarf, I wrapped it around my wrist and closed it with a favorite pin to create a festive cuff for the holiday season.

I believe less is more - I prefer to wear one, bigger more unusual piece than lots of smaller ones.

I believe less is more - I prefer to wear one bigger, more unusual piece than lots of smaller ones.

Vintage Pin Wreath

Friday, November 20th, 2009

This wreath only works well on a protected front door – rain and cold temperatures will damage the pins. You could also display this indoors.

To make this wreath - wrap ribbon around a grapevine wreath and attach pins - it is as easy as that.

To make this wreath - wrap ribbon around a grapevine wreath and attach pins - it is as easy as that.

Use pins that you have already or shop thrift stores and estate sales.

Use pins that you own already or shop thrift stores and estate sales.

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Grapevine wreaths can be purchased at craft stores for less than $10.00.

Jewelry displays…

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

My favorite necklaces draped around the neck of an old statue.

My favorite necklaces draped around the neck of an old statue; I keep this on my bedside table.

A lesson I learned from my Mother is — jewelry is too pretty to be stored in a drawer when not in use. My favorite pieces are so visually pleasing – I keep them out and enjoy their beauty all around the house. An old bulletin board covered in linen creates the perfect venue for tacking up necklaces. I also use tons of interesting looking bowls and boxes to house my rings and bracelets.

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Choosing what to wear is easy when jewelry is neatly organized and lovely to look at.

This glass hand from Urban Outfitters is just my style and holds my larger rings.

This glass hand ring holder from Urban Outfitters is just my style.

The arm-like features on this vintage rubber stamp holder make it perfect for holding bracelets.

The arm-like feature on this vintage rubber stamp holder makes it perfect for holding bracelets.