Friday, March 04, 2011

Monkeying Around

My little carved ivory monkey netsuke has been included in this super cute treasury



Be sure to check him out and all the other wonderful monkeys. A real jungle full!


In Like a Lion

The old saying "In Like a Lion, out like a Lamb" has been true for some parts of the country but here in western North Carolina, the weather has been gorgeous. Being the eternal optimist, I am sure spring is right around the corner :)

I planned to do a blog post picking out some of my favorite Lions ( I am married to Leo so they have a special place in my heart) but one of the Etsy teams I belong to, VJSE (Vintage Jewelry Sellers on Etsy) is having a treasury contest with the theme being "In like a Lion". So I decided to promote one of these great treasuries.

This treasury, curated by TheAtticShop, was just posted:
and here are a few of the featured items.


King of the Beasts Rhinestone Figural Lion Vintage Brooch

 

  Absolutely Stunning Vintage Sparrow Bird in Flight Brooch

 

Vintage Lamb Plastic and Metal Pin

Be sure to click here and see all the wonderful items featured in this cute treasury. 

Thanks, TheAtticShop, for featuring my Foo Dog Lion necklace.

For more great treasuries and other news from my team members, click the following links:

EcoChic is a team of enthusiastic vintage jewelry and accessory sellers who wish to improve shop sales while enjoying each others company.Vintage jewelry makes up the majority of the inventory in their shops. Innovative co-operative marketing methods are encouraged. Experienced, passionate, and fun loving sellers make up this group.


 We are a diverse group of vintage jewelry sellers whose purpose is to increase awareness of the value, collectibility and variety of vintage jewelry, and its availability on Etsy.

 

Whether you're a buyer or a seller...whether its vintage, handmade or supplies...we have it all here! Anyone and everyone is welcome. Our common bond is our love of vintage!

 

The Teams offer some of the best in Vintage jewelry and collectibles so be sure to check them all out.


Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Dangling from a Charm Bracelet

I was checking out some jewelry quotes today and came across this one written by Erma Bombeck. Being a perpetual dieter, I know exactly how she felt.

I've been on a constant diet for the last two decades.  I've lost a total of 789 pounds.  By all accounts, I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.  ~Erma Bombeck

So in honor of Erma's hilarious wit... here are some gorgeous charm bracelets available right now on Etsy.






Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Pantone Color of the Week....Honeysuckle Pink



According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®,"The colors designers have chosen for the spring season present an interesting marriage of unexpected warm and cool tones. By cleverly combining complementary colors, those that are opposites on the color wheel, they have created a striking intensity to the palette. These unique color combinations make it possible for consumers to pair existing pieces in colors traditionally associated with fall, with new favorites to punch up springtime wardrobes."

This years spring Pantone colors include


Look at all those wonderful colors. Makes you realize that spring is just around the corner. To celebrate that and the wonderful colors, each week I will highlight one of the colors. This week is is Honeysuckle, a wonderful shade of pink.

Here are my vintage picks to celebrate this gorgeous color:

  



 








 




 


And last but not least, this beautiful vintage scarf which is a perfect example of the pantone colors. Use of the bright honeysuckle pink along the neutral browns. Just gorgeous!



Now, go out and wear your colors proudly!