Paris Themed Workshop ~

Happy New Year Everyone!

I am so looking forward to this New Year of 2012 ~

Next month...February, I will be teaching a workshop ~ something I have wanted to do for a long time. 

I would like to invite you to visit my new website ~ new creations will be added often:

http://www.romancethebling.com/

Wishing a fabulous year for everyone!!!

Christmas Tree...part one

I thought I would share a few photo's of my Christmas tree.

Decorating the tree is always a real labor of love and usually takes me 4 to 5 hours!




I enjoy unwrapping each ornamanet and reflecting on the memories behind each of them.

This year I used my wedding gown as my tree skirt! I live in a Victorian and my Christmas decorating seems to always gravitate to this era...with lot's of sparkle and BLING, of course! The back of my multiple lace teared gown adds to the effect. :)

I hope you enjoyed the photo's of my tree...

I will be posting photo's of more of my favorite Christmas decor ...

Check back soon!

Sending Holiday love to you all!

Verbena Nested Treasures

These beautiful hand sculpted rose necklaces are created by Laura of Verbena Nested Treasures.
I entered the give-away on her blog and I WON!!!

I am feeling a bit greedy and embarrassed that the last two blog postings I have done are about jewelry I have won.

Yes, I am a VERY LUCKY GIRL to be receiving two lovely pieces of jewelry from two inspiring artists!

My sister introduced me to Laura of Verbena Nested Treasures when she placed a multiple order for these beautiful necklaces. I know first hand the quality of these beauties, as I own one! The rose necklace Laura is making for me is going to be a gift for a friend, who I hold dear. She knows who she is!

Thank you so much Laura! I am honored to wear one of your beautiful handmade creations! Your blog is so beautiful and you are a beautiful person...inside and out!

Vintage Jeweled Wreaths, Tree's & Ornaments...

"A few of my Vintage Holiday Creations"

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I always love creating these vintage wreaths, tree's and ornaments! Anything relating to Christmas, Vintage and Jewels and I get in the zone to play! lol SOLD

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These tree's are secured and weighted in pots (Plaster of Paris) that have either been exposed to the elements (given a nice patina), or are covered in toile fabric. My trees and wreaths are a true labor of love as they can take up to 8 hours to do; depending on the size, of course! SOLD

If you are interested in purchasing any of my items, and/or would like to request a custom order... SOLD

Please email me if you would like further information

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Thank you!

UPDATE: As of December 5th the above Christmas Wreath and Tree's have been sold.

FYI...I do take custom orders, pls. inquire by email. T.Y.

A few of my Vintage Creations...

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Vintage Art Deco Shoe Clip w/ Vintage Brass Pin (w/ 3 deep red baguette crystals), Champagne Pearls and Clear Beads necklace. Sold

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Vintage Brass Grape Cluster Shoe Clip w/ pearls necklace - Sold

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Brass stamping ( reproduced from a mold from the early 1900's) w/ multiple Charms (Fleur de Lis, Heart, Butterfly, Purse and Flowers w/ clear Swarovski Rhinestones) necklace.

I love to collect vintage shoe clips to repurpose into necklaces. I hope you enjoyed looking at a few of my vintage creations. Feel free to write me a comment as I would love to hear from you.

My designs are available for purchase

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