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February 4, 2011

Vintage Pearl Collars Transformed for Today

Somewhere during the last year I know I saw a project similar to this one.
A beautiful vintage pearl 1950's collar had been turned around to place the
Closure at the back......A gorgeous pendant or brooch had been attached,
And the results were stunning.
It has been a long week here in Texas with ice and now 5 inches of snow.
Because I have retail, I hold true to the "rule" that I am closed when the schools are closed......
And they have been closed all week.
I have dug through boxes at home, found things I had forgotten about, and things
I thought I had already sold.
These collars were some of that stash and it triggered my memory of having seen something done with these beautiful pieces.
These are my efforts.......
I found that adding a small chain in the back would also extend the size and make
Them adjustable for different size necks.
I had such wonderful fun matching the perfect pendant/brooch to the collar.
Not to be worn with everything, but beautiful with the right neckline.....



















I know I need to get back to the Shoppe, and I will,
But this week has been divine.
I haven't had a vacation in years,
And this has been heaven.
Thanks for stopping by today...
I love it when you come.

February 2, 2011

Upside Down and Reinvented......

Several months ago this brass piece came to me.
It sat around quite a while being used as a table base, which it actually is,
And eventually got pushed to the back.
I brought it home this weekend thinking it would probably go to Goodwill.
When I brought it inside, I happened to sit it upside down and then I saw it.
The perfect little doll bed.
My sweet man put a bottom in, which I attached a bed skit to
A feather pillow was added all covered in Rachel Ashwell roses,


Then a lacy coverlet and precious handmade pillow.
What little girl wouldn't want to this precious little doll. bed

Even this "big" girl loves it now.


We're iced in this week,
So off to see what else I can reinvent.
Stay warm!


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