On Ice... Rest in the nest!

ON ICE

not this kind

not this kind

yep....this is it!

knee surgery on 11/30

and I am NOT a stay at home girl! So I am making plans on what will occupy my time for at least 2 weeks away from my job in the Health Room at school and then light duty when I return. You see I won't be allowed to run with a wheelchair, perform CPR, blah, blah, blah. I know I've told you I love my job...so this is a set back but only temporary.

I've never had any kind of bone or joint repairs. Lucky. Blessed. Tonsils and Adenoids, 2 C- sections, Hysterectomy, 1 Kidney removed but this is more intimidating because it might keep me down! So I've planned ahead...(if pain isn't involved of course, lol) to make cards for Christmas, to donate to local places for fundraisers, to learn some simple beading techniques, watch a few dvds I have wanted to see, and not gain 89 lbs.!!!

so a pedicure is a priority while I can bend my knee

crafts have been purchased at Michael's (with many a coupon I might add)

I've made a list of dvds I would like to see (some I've seen but that never bothers me)

my Kindle is loaded

I'm ready to be as good as new.
If any of you know of someone in the military that would like to have cards sent to them,

it would be an honor to make cards and personalize them for someone special.

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" To get something you you never had, you have to do something you never did.

  When God takes something from your grasp, 

He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better."

" The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."

Talk The Talk! Paris Hotel Boutique....

here's my little tip for the day...

peek in on

PARIS HOTEL BOUTIQUE

i peeked in and stayed for quite a while,
now i'm telling you about it!
unique, one of a kind antiques...

now you have a clearer understanding
of what i'm talkin' about don'tcha!
are these totally cool?

The Bling Of Things!

I know it’s pretty realistic to say that we are thinking about our budgets… but we also love style! I’m sure you’ve seen markets and malls loaded with stylish jewelry pieces and if you choose wisely - you don’t have to put a huge hole in you’re pocketbook.

Chains are here to stay! Layers and layers, all lengths and dimensions. I love the mixed look of metal. Titanium, steel and tungsten are less expensive and unconvential too. What a fun way to play – imagine what bargains you can come up with or treasures can be found at your local thrift store….whoa baby!




Another option is to add a lot of sparkle and rich colors in your appearance. I think beautiful and rich colors make you stand out. Colored jewelry gives you a lot room to experiment with your look, mix or match. The colors yellow, orange and red super are cool and fun to play with. I try to mix rich hues of jewel tones and deeper colors I wear and the look is vibrant and rich. You can dress it up or down. That’s what I love… jewels with a pair of jeans!




Colored diamonds…..mmmm, hot this year!

In earrings, big sparkling chandeliers and hanging earrings are back. In fact, they were always there in some or the other form. Pssst, I wore them in the 70's too. You don’t need to become a complete shop displaying everything you own, just have fun, use your imagination and think style. Basically, be you! What pieces are your favorites? Do you dress bold or have one special piece?

Tell me all about it!

Many Happy Returns - It was a Fun Weekend!

**the photos shown in the post are representative of ideas, npt actual items I purchased this weekend. I will post my treasures in a future blog....jennifer

sneakers on...

I PEERED THROUGH MY GARDEN GATE

Spring flowers blossoming

And I knew it was time to venture out

The weather was chilly and windy,

so I didn't travel as far as I'd have like.

I picked up some vintage jewelry,

2 ironstone pieces

a clay pot to tuck in my garden

Bits and pieces of vintage lace

Mismatched transferware

Great ephemera

Some picture frames, a funnel and a silly wire frog!

**I promise to post my real finds later this week!

Jennifer

not too much money spent, lots of fun, lunch with a friend, dinner at another friends, I vacuumed, did dishes, relaxed, slept in, it was very cool.then...

back to my nest!

The Pink Poet Post of Pictures....Maryland Antiques, Vintage, Gifts & Jewelry

   stop at my friend Colleen's shop

        

          THE PINK POET     

  antiques

  linens

more

pictures

frames

books

fine jewelry

a brilliant selection

let it be the key to your perfect day!
The Pink Poet  - Laytonsville, Maryland

get ready and go!!!!

The 'ewww factor' Hair Receivers and their uses

Jewelry Watch Fob

Bracelet

It was noted that the word "ratt" or "rats" was not particularly appealing for the use of saving hair in lovely and ornate Hair Receivers during the Victorian era. I have decided to post a few other items that were designed from the use of hair saved after brushing long luxurious locks....more appealing or not - you decide.... Mourning jewelry.... men's watch fobs to hold their pocket watches.....bracelets... all mementos of loved ones. What do you think?

A little story about teeny Seed pearls

Antiques Roadshow...

believed to be once owned

by Marie Antoinette

A seed pearl is a natural pearl and weighs less than a quarter of a grain and is less than 2 mm in diameter in size. Can you imagine working with something so small to design a piece of fine jewelry? Once a cottage industry, pieces were often made by young men and women with small hands and good eyes.

Jewelers brought most seed pearls from India and China. They were strung on silk or white horsehair. In the mid 19th century, fashions became fuller and heavier. Because of the styles, seed pearl pieces became so large that that they were eventually made with metal supports.

By the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, pearls were very much in fashion. Victorians liked the delicate look, almost lace-like pieces against their skin and associated it with purity. They were often given as bridal gifts.

I hope you've enjoyed a bit of history on a style of jewelry I have always thought of as lovely. Jennifer

Grand Opening! THE PINK POET

GRAND OPENING!

The PINK POET

COLLEEN YOUNG HAS MOVED TO A NEW HOME

AND SO HAS THE PINK POET ANTIQUES

NOW IN LAYTONSVILLE, MD.

21414 LAYTONSVILLE ROAD.

open: 11 am- 6 pm Tuesday - Sunday

closed Monday

Parking and Entrance in the Rear

GRAND OPENING

OCTOBER 24 & 25

• fine jewelry
• estate jewelry
• costume baubles
• furniture
• vintage treasures
• antiques to behold

refreshments served all weekend

additional parking across the street

Introducing The Shady Shack In The Back a shop full of fun vintage stuff for everyone!