vintage jewelry...

Of all the different things I collect, my vintage jewelry is the most precious to me because many of the pieces belonged to my Mom or my Nana.

Look at the dreamy shades of vintages whites in the beautiful strands of pearls with lovely rhinestone clasps.

I love the way they look in the glass jar!

I got this fabulous bracelet from Maureen's booth at the shop. I thought it would be perfect with my necklaces. I've recently seen pictures of Maureen's lovely home. Maybe she'll let me share them with you one day!

Pretty pearl and rhinestone earrings...

These sparkly screw back earrings are my favorite...love the icy blue stones!
Wonderful old heart necklace which was perfect for Valentine's Day...
This vintage Sara Coventry necklace was my Mom's. I've worn it so many times to weddings or at the holidays. My beautiful daughter even wore it to her senior prom a few years ago. Wish I had a photo of her to share with you in the necklace but my computer crashed a few years back and I didn't have my photos backed up! I'll ask her to see if her prom date agrees that it's ok to post his photo too so stay tuned!
I keep this one draped over my Mom's high school senior picture. Just beautiful!!

See that sweet little heart pin in the corner? My husband bought that for me at a flea market for my 18th birthday! We've been treasure hunting together forever!

I have most of these pretties displayed in this great little cabinet I use as a nightstand. It was originally a sage green with yellow inside. Of course I shabbied it up with a warm cottage white paint with pale aqua inside. Love glass knobs!!

The lighting in my bedroom is never good for photos. I took some last night and some this morning. It was hard to get photos of the jewelry in the cabinet as I have it displayed without getting glare or shadows. However, I love the way this fabulous pearl collar photographed at night. I keep this beauty on the base of my favorite lamp.

These next treasures I wear alot...the cocktail rings were my Mom's and the pin and bracelet I got at yard sales! The bracelet is missing two stones but I still love it!!


Here is another photo...you can see the wonderful detail much better! What vintage jewelry collection would be complete without a tiara?

I got this wonderful treasure on ebay from the same seller I got my favorite mirror from. Perfectly tarnished over time. This one tops my bedside lamp.


Every girl needs a tiara to feel extra special...just like how you all have made me feel by your visiting and leaving such sweet comments about my little musings! Thank you so much!!

vintage romance...

This lovely vintage rose pin is my way of saying Thank You to everyone who stopped by and commented on my first post. Your kindness, compliments and words of encouragement overwhelmed me! Why did I wait so long to start my blog!!


There are quite a few blogs that I've been following and taking inspiration from. Cindy at My Romantic Home who hosts Show and Tell Friday always amazes me everyday with such beautiful pictures, stories and sometimes yummy recipes! I'm thrilled to be joining today and showing you all some vintage romance just in time for Valentine's Day.

This is my favorite tea cup...I just love the combination of roses and pale aqua.

I also love all the roses on this vintage chocolate box. I've nestled this in an old heart shaped wire basket and hung it at my fireplace.

Look how shabby the paper has become! Oh, and guess what? It is a music box too! It plays "Love Is A Many Splendid Thing".

Going away for the weekend?

Don't you just love vintage suitcases? I found these on ebay...painted a pale pink with white trim and lightly distressed. So sweet!

I thought this sign would be just perfect to put with them.

I think I've saved the best for last. I recently got this beauty on etsy...

Again...I just adore pink roses and aqua!!

I have this treasure hanging over my work table in my craft room. I could just look at it for hours! Just like how I've been looking at all the treasured comments from all you kindred spirits who have so warmly welcomed me to the wonderful world of blogging!