It's been a long time between features on the Front Page of Etsy.com!

I was just notified that a pair of my Vintage Blue Art Deco Silver Plated Hair Combs were featured on the Front Page of Etsy!

Immediately I noticed a lot of activity around these combs and my Etsy Shop. :)

In these times, we can all use some "Free Press" towards our craft and livelyhood!


I just had to share!



I hope everyone had a FABULOUS weekend!

Two completed assemblage soldered pieces...

One of a Kind Silver Soldered Assemblage Fairey Vintage Art Deco Necklace...a true labor of love!

Enhancing and embellishing whimsical image using soft chalks.

Of course, there is always a touch of vintage Art Deco and Bling!

A generous mix of wire wrapped Fresh Water Pearls, Czech Crystals, carved Rose Beads, Antique Silver layered Bead Caps and...

The beautiful faceted Agates were purchased from one of my favorite Alemany Flea Market Vendors.

Judy travels to China twice a year and comes back with the most exquisite faceted gems for me and other lucky shoppers to purchase!






Can you see what I did to the back of the pendant? I'm loving it!




The Leather and Vintage Rhinestone Soldered Assemblage Cuff is also one of a kind. It is the fourth in my jewelry line.

I love working with spiritual images...repurposing vintage rhinestone jewels with silver soldering techniques. A bit Goth inspired meets Glam...

I should be working...

Well....you know what happens when you start rummaging through collections...

Do you see the GORGEOUS sterling Whiting & Davis purse?

My BFF Lisa gifted it to me!!!

I have always wanted one and have searched for years looking for one in good condition and that would fit my budget.

This one is in mint condition !

I love it sooooooooo much!!! Thank you Lisa!

As you know, I LOVE the Art Deco Era...

I'm thinking of carefully handwiring one of my Deco Clips to the front of it.

Great to accessorize and wear casually with jeans...lovelier to accessorize for a dressed up glam event!

My neice Candace and her long time love Jared will be planning their wedding in the near future... last month he proposed marriage in Capri, Italy! So romantic!

and

Yes, I have been asked to do the jewelry for her wedding!

Stay tuned... as i'll definitely be sharing~

I hope you enjoyed viewing some of my Art Deco Clips and Brooches, as well as my beautiful purse!

Oops! It's after 3:00pm...I guess it's too late to get back to work!

Oooh...look at all the pretties I found this morning at the Alemany Flea Market, San Francisco

Isn't she Beautiful?

She was my first purchase this morning from a lovely lady by the name of Donna. I look forward to seeing what she has whenever I got to this flea market. Donna is such a loving and kind person and is always available with such a cheerful way about her and lot's of hugs!

This beautiful spiritual vision has been placed in my studio to bring me inspiration~

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the frame...GORGEOUS!

Lot's of Silver & Filigree!

Italian Silver Necklace!

Lovin it!!!

For me it's ALWAYS about the BLING!!! Some of these beauties need some TLC and i'll be digging through my vintage rhinestones to restore them to perfection!

Don't you think I SCORED, again?!?!?

Another beautiful lady ... Exquisite vintage Cameo set in a Silver Filigree Bezel!

We can't all be beautiful...

(click on her photo to get a better view)

Missing my love on our 30th Wedding Anniversary~

You picked me up for our first date in October 1975. It was a blind date. I was 17 and a senior in high school, and you were 20 and a sophmore in college. From that evening on we were joined at the hip and rarely separated.

Our wedding was beautiful that Saturday, August 16, 1980.

Thank you for giving me such a wonderful life filled with your unconditional love and support. We have two wonderful sons...they absolutely adored you! You were always such a great role model to them. They miss you.

Life can be unfair. Over 12 years ago God had a different plan for you as you were taken away from me. It's still difficult for me not having you here in person. I loved you. So many people loved you!

I am blessed. I was given true love...not 30 years, but I have my memories of you in a special place in my heart and this can never be taken away.

I love you my Harvey.

Happy Anniversary!

Candlestick Flea Market, San Francisco

Today was amazing at the Candlestick Flea Market in San Francisco!








My friend Patti and I went together and had an great time!

What great finds to add to my "ever" growing collections! :)
Can you believe we were only able to be there for 2 hours?

Can you imagine if we had stayed the entire day and had wheel barrels of money to spend...Oh, I would have been in heaven!



It's really all about the BLING!

I scored BIG!!!

This spectacular flea market is held at Candlestick Park on the 3rd Sunday of every month!

In September (next month), it will be held on the 4th Sunday, as the 49er's will have a home game.

Fun times can be had at the end of September!

What do you think about girlfriends gathering together and spending the day taking in all the "Eye Candy"?!?!?!

BTW, the food is also AMAZING! Patti and I stuffed ourselves with HUGE Sausage in a Roll with Sauerkraut and Onions, Mustard, etc...all for $6!

DELISH!

It's a process; that I love to do...

Hand aged Madonna photo (front) is a lovely spiritual vision behind an assemblage of... vintage optical lense, hand oxidized round brass bezel accented by vintage rhinestones with a large hand patina sterling silver filigree butterfly, which has been securely soldered above. Dangling freely is a mix of hand oxidized SS cubic zironia cross and heart findings, faceted Thai 5mm ruby and medallion.
The back side of the pendant features an etched patina pocket watch finding with a hand oxidized brass cross. Vintage rhinestones and a brass filigree finding complete the pendant.
The necklace is a generous mix of wire wrapped 8mm and 5mm faceted Thai rubies, brass cz rondelles, vintage rose beads, champagne Czech crystals, vintage silvertone rosary beads with vintage chaining, oxidized cubic zironia stones set in sterling silver cross dangling down the back.

A true labor of love to create and is available for purchase in my Etsy Shop.





























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In creating this piece I was influenced by the beautiful women and jewelry of the Art Deco Era.

The Art Deco period originated in France at a time when women - who had been doing men's jobs while the men went off to war - began to express their new-found freedom...


This lovely lady has been hand enhanced by soft chalk pastels and German glass glitter and sits behind a silver soldered vintage optical lense. Her beauty further enhanced by soldered Art Deco rhinestone earrings and findings and securely affixed to an Art Deco marcasite finding. The back of the pendant has been finished with a reproduction antique silver filigree finding made from original molds of the early 1900's.
A generous mix of wire wrapped large faceted Ametriine (amethyst & citrine)bead capped stones, Czech crystals in deep purple, lavendar, saphire blue, light blue, champagne and faceted rock crystals. The closure has been hand made from a rhinestone vintage finding and securely hooks in place.

A statement piece and romantic decor...a wonderful gift as it is one of a kind!

Available for purchase in my Etsy Shop.

Please check back again for her completion...

Vintage pretties for future brides and collectors...

Don't you just LOVE the Art Deco Era? It is my favorite!

These lovelies are just a few of the latest creations by Romancing the Bling that will be listed in my Etsy shop.