Sewing Necklace

i made another necklace out of vintage "fixins and findins" that is "supposed" to be for sale.

i should have never added the CEW charm to it.

i "suppose" it's mine to keep now....

when will i ever be able to let these things go?!

note to self: stop attaching personal items to treasures you want to be able to let go of and sell...

the "sewing necklace" is all you need to do your mending on the run!

do you remember this sweet little needle/pin case i found at cargo in pdx?

the one that doesn't have a loop for attaching...

well i found another!

lucky me!

with a loop!

this one, which is more square, and less rectangular, was scored from my friends Dan and Cindy when they had a space in the antique mall next to Smashing Rubbish.

and it was on sale! 

this lovely little CEW charm is added in fun and really has no useful purpose other than to remind me i love my husband, CEW!

the vintage velvety baby strawberry is the dangle from an old pin cushion and is quite useful as i can sharpen my needles/pins in it!

yes, the awesome scissors are sharp and pointy.

and that extra bit of vintage chain/necklace goodness is also just for the heck of it.

always be prepared.

it will be one of the foremost tenets of the society i am founding, likely to be named: The Not So Secret Society Of Exposed Rough Edges.

or tnsssoere, for short (!)

ha!

more on the not secret society soon,

xoxox

jennette

C.E.W.

i always look for items on etsy and ebay that have mine or my guys (all three of them) initials on them.

i found this lovely little "steampunk watch chain" on etsy with chad's initials.

i figure i can make it into some cool jewelry for myself. 

i love the fist with lightening bolts.

do you know what the symbol/emblem stands for?

maybe some kind of union/fraternal/brotherhood thing?

i think a little research is in order....

hope you all have a great weekend.

i plan to finish up my interior painting project at home.  i am covering dark grey walls with white "moonrise" so its coat after coat, ya know.  i can not wait to be done, let it cure, and get all my cool art back up on the walls.  just a few walls painted moonrise white can make all the difference in my little world! i will show you results soon.

fare thee well,

xoxo

jennette



Velvet Cuff

made myself a vintage velvet cuff.

i had this old gorgeous faded blue velvet from the lining of an old silverware box.

and i had this old silver cuff that used to have a string of sequins glued to it, (but i ripped those off!).

so i traced the size of the cuff, rolling it from one side to the other, to make a pattern for the velvet before cutting it out.

then i got some elmers glue out and used a paint brush to glue the velvet to the cuff, one inch at a time.

when i got to the other side and there was a bit of fabric left. i just trimmed of the excess.

then i set it near the heater to dry so i could wear it the same night for going to a show in ballard.

now i am working on adding some vintage bias edged, vintage velvet panels, to some awesome vintage boots i just scored at the thrift.  yes, i will show you when i am done!

always and forever loving me some vintage velvet,

xoxoxox

jennette

Victorian Amethyst Tassel Necklace

i made this victorian amethyst tassel necklace from a victorian tassel and a chunk of pointy amethyst!

the tassel was hallow in the upper middle part, like a small woven cup or basket.

and i had this beautiful piece of amethyst that used to be on my alter.  but it fit so snug and perfect into this little tassel cup that it got super glued in!

here you can see it just sitting in there and this is before i ironed the tassel ends.

i figured once i got the mineral set, i would add jump rings to the sides and just attach a simple vintage chain.

and so i did.  and i am really loving letting the hardware show on the sides lately.  so when i put it on i just swing the chain around and attach it on the side there.

this is definitely not the shirt i would normally wear it with but i wanted to see how it looked on.

so i do love it.

and when i can come to terms with letting it go, it will be for sale in the shop.

we all know i have a hard time with this...

but for now i think i will wear it like it's my new favorite necklace!

off to see Breathe Owl Breathe and hang with my buddies,

xoxoxox

jennette

To Wear

there are many new items in the shop, to wear, for sale!

like the beaded pouch above that is being put on a chain to wear around your neck!

i just pulled these vintage heels out of my personal collection.

they are too big for me anyhow so they are bigger than 7.5 or 8

this gorgeous beaded silk crepe dress found it's way back from Nashville in my suitcase!   it is really lovely!

these fantastic little vintage lace up heels are to die for.  if you don't come buy them soon i may need to take them home!

here is another stunning beaded silk crepe dress i brought back from Nashville.   i just adore it so much!  if it doesn't sell soon i will wear it for my birthday!  the goddess Kelley Rush has a crush on this one!  and really, it has your name all over it!!

you know you want these fringe boots! 

i also brought these little vintage velvet Sunday shorts back from Nashville!  if these don't sell soon they will be made into a bag!

i did not bring these back from Nashville but every girl should have a great pair, or two, of cowboy boots!

i am such a sucker for vintage velvet! this vest would be great for a holiday outfit!

this boho skirt has mirrors and a great look and colors!

this sweet embroidered shift would fit a small person or lucky kid!

if it sparkles, glitters, or shines, i want it!

i brought this cork back pin home with me from Nashville.  it would be great as a hair clip too!

i found this vintage shirt, with deer and birch trees, in Nashville.  i wore it once and am ready to pass it on!

last but not at all least, these vintage swim trunks came straight from Nashville too! 

Are they not the cutest thing ever?! 

would look so great hanging in a beach or sea inspired bathroom!

i'm in eastern washington enjoying some quiet down time with my family.  the shop is open and full of unique gifts if you are trying to get your holiday shopping done.  we have some lovely soaps, plants and candle holders that i myself would be delighted to receive!  come and get em!

preparing to watch a favorite movie, The Royal Tenenbaums, for the 2nd time this week!,

xoxoxo

jennette