Summer Whites

I just love vintage linens, and have inadvertently collected quite a few over the years. From tablecloths to pillowcases, napkins to coverlets, I wanted to share a few of these with you today. I think the white shades and soft pastels look especially pretty in summer, don't you?















Next time I'll be showing some new jewelry I've been working on. Until then, au revoir! :)

Fit for Royalty

After seeing Prince William looking so handsome at his wedding this week, I was inspired to gather some of my own royal / military jewels to see what I might create with them. Please tell me what you would like to see next! :)

This bottle opener has Napoleon Bonaparte's image one one side and a scene of Paris on the other.


Here is a very tarnished crown-shaped perfume bottle, its top rusted shut.


A large brass lion and crown shield.


How fancy is this goldtone cameo-style brooch, also from Paris?


I just created this next necklace, called 'crown de france', with a 1950s-era goldtone crown brooch as the centerpiece and added ruby zircon, freshwater pearls, blue gemstones and vintage rhinestone bracelet links to complete the piece. An Eiffel Tower charm dangles at the back.




Now for a sterling silver and charm bracelet I designed this weekend. I call this one, 'hypocrisy' because of its conflicting messages: crosses, an NRA medal, presidency pin, and pink crystal heart. I hope everyone will 'get' the irony! Both of these pieces are now available in my Etsy shoppe.



Finally, an 18 karat gold pocket knife. Surely every royal king must have one!


Thank you for looking! Have a lovely week! :)

Nylon Candy

I can never resist the colourful fluff of vintage crinolines when I find them for sale at reasonable prices. When I moved into my current apartment, my dad installed a bar way up high in my coat closet to store them on, and they look so delicious hanging together. I don't get the opportunity to wear these nylon confections as often as I'd like, but they make me smile whenever I see them, and I wanted to share a peek with you. Do you have any silly collections?