I've Got the Blues

 

 

Well, not literally, but have you ever noticed a collection emerge when you weren't looking?  After some lucky visits to the local flea markets recently, it occurred to me that I had been unknowingly gathering up a small ransom of cobalt and aqua blue glass from the 1920s.  I guess I've got the blues after all!  ;)

 

 

Here's a peek at my inadvertent stash, as well as some new pieces that will be coming to my Etsy shoppe this evening.

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  :) Robyn

 

 

 

 

The Gatsby Collection

Is everyone else as excited as I am to see the new Gatsby film, which comes out next week?  I read the book just a few years ago (I know, but better late than never!), and can't wait to see the characters and costumes come to life (and in 3D no less!)!  As a tribute, I came up with a little 'Gatsby' collection from the jewelry studio...

 

Authentic Art Deco pieces from the 1920s mingle with gemstones and a touch of whimsy...

 

The earrings on the left feature vintage steel cut beaded bow-shaped shoe buckles!

 

 

 

This 'daisy' necklace below mixes lots of rhinestone dazzle with a bit of innocence in the Virgin Mary medal.

 

 

And just for fun, I created a piece that gives a nod to Jay Gatsby's infamous car...

 

 

 

As sometimes happens when I first list items on Etsy and then blog about them, the following two 'zelda' pieces already got snatched up by one of my sweet regular customers.  I hope she will love this old paste dress clip, accented with Art Deco blue glass and filigree links.

 

... And of course these matching earrings...  ;)

 

 

 

Since it's technically still Friday (though late in the day), I'll leave you with this spoof on the original 'Great Gatsby' book cover.  Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!  x o

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Classics

Bonjour, mes amis! I've been busy in the studio this week, refreshing my Etsy shoppe inventory, as well as getting some items ready to ship off to a new account in New Orleans I just acquired! I've kept the new pieces true blue, with classic themes such as a cameo, vintage mourning brooch, Virgin Mary prayer card locket and, bien sur, Joan of Arc, a fleur de lis and Eiffel Tower! Isn't this antique enamel violin adorable? I hope you've enjoyed these classics with me! Have a beautiful week (with longer days)! Yay! :)