Vintage Amethyst Brooch Valentine's Charm Bracelet

Ok, so I haven't really gotten swept up in the blogland fervor that is, for lack of a better term, "Valentine Fever."  I like crafts and cute home decor just as much as the next girl, but for some reason Valentine's Day just doesn't get my creative juices flowing.  Maybe it's because I feel like I just put away the Christmas decorations?  Anyway, I did find a way to express my inner Valentine ~ through jewelry, of course.

 

I've had the vintage amethyst brooch since one of my awesome barn sale days this past summer.  After eyeing it for a long time, I finally had a light bulb moment (as Oprah would say).  What better stone to celebrate Valentine's Day than amethyst?

So I gathered some antique brass findings together and threw in quite a few vintage earrings-turned-charms and voila', the romantic period piece was created.

I left the brooch completely in tact, so it can actually be taken off the bracelet and worn separately as the spirit moves me.  Antique brass, silver, pearls, rhinestones ~ just the right combination for me! Oh, and did I mention that amethyst is my birthstone?

We're bracing for the mother of all snowstorms here in the Chicago area ~ I hope you're all faring well in light of the near-continental blizzard!  Enjoy those snow days!

Review: Dried Flowers

Hi all, I received a gift from Born Pretty Store! I know some of you have heard and bought some items from this site. They're selling Nail Art Stuff which are very cheap and affordable! BTW,I used first the dried flowers that I got from Jessica of born pretty, I love how it looks, they look simple yet elegant. i think it's perfect for all occasions, in my 1st design, I picked the powder blue color for the base coat because it's much prettier when you use lighter shade...☻

Then I stamp it with m57 konad image plate net design and co5 octagon butterfly design. After that, I put blue and yellow dried flowers on my nail tips.

In my 2nd design, I made a red gradient effect, dark red from the tip fading to lighter red to the cuticle area.... Then i sticked some dried flowers on the tip of my nails.. I also added pearl beads...that's it!

In my 2nd design, I made a red gradient effect, dark red from the tip fading to lighter red to the cuticle area.... Then i sticked some dried flowers on the tip of my nails.. I also added pearl beads...that's it!

Hope you like them! expect more design from me using dried flowers! ☻

Anyway.. Have you tried using dried flowers? Do you like them? which of my design do you prefer? The blue or the red one?

NOTE: This product was sent to me as a gift. I made this review based on my own ideas and preference on how to use them. My opinions about the quality of the said products are based on my personal judgements and the outcome of my usage.

Review: Dried Flowers

Hi all, I received a gift from Born Pretty Store! I know some of you have heard and bought some items from this site. They're selling Nail Art Stuff which are very cheap and affordable! BTW,I used first the dried flowers that I got from Jessica of born pretty, I love how it looks, they look simple yet elegant. i think it's perfect for all occasions, in my 1st design, I picked the powder blue color for the base coat because it's much prettier when you use lighter shade...☻

Then I stamp it with m57 konad image plate net design and co5 octagon butterfly design. After that, I put blue and yellow dried flowers on my nail tips.

In my 2nd design, I made a red gradient effect, dark red from the tip fading to lighter red to the cuticle area.... Then i sticked some dried flowers on the tip of my nails.. I also added pearl beads...that's it!

In my 2nd design, I made a red gradient effect, dark red from the tip fading to lighter red to the cuticle area.... Then i sticked some dried flowers on the tip of my nails.. I also added pearl beads...that's it!

Hope you like them! expect more design from me using dried flowers! ☻

Anyway.. Have you tried using dried flowers? Do you like them? which of my design do you prefer? The blue or the red one?

NOTE: This product was sent to me as a gift. I made this review based on my own ideas and preference on how to use them. My opinions about the quality of the said products are based on my personal judgements and the outcome of my usage.

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Vintage Sugar

Gimmee some of that vintage.....sugar?  Well, not exactly.  Just take a look and you'll see what I mean.

Any guesses?

This is a vintage galvanized maple syrup collection bucket I happily came across at a local antiques barn this past week.   So ~ syrup....sugar, get it now?

I was thrilled to find it.  It was exactly what I was looking for!



Can you guess why I wanted it?

I was intrigued by the label on it.

I guess some people might use it as a flower vase.  Or a storage bin of some kind.  Or maybe just as a decoration in and of itself.  But me?  Well......ssshhhhh, please don't tell anyone.....I'll be using it as a trash basket in our powder room!  The size and style couldn't be more perfect, and I really do like using something vintage in an unexpected, repurposed way. It's a win-win.

Hope you're all staying warm and dry.  Have a great weekend!

I'll be linking up here:

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Stylish Blogger Award

I'd like to thank my Mum and Dad, Brother, Sister in Law and Nieces, Bluebell for always eating my nail varnish box and Chicken Boy for putting up with the smell ;-)

Seriously though I would like to thank 21stcenturyhippy as she nominated me. She has just posted some awesome hand painted nails go check it out

There are rules with this award you must:

1. Thank and link the person who gave you this award

2. Share 7 things about yourself

3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers

4. Contact these bloggers to tell them about this award

1. Thanks again Northern Nails 

2. 1. I have a house rabbit called Bluebell

    2. I work for a mortgage broker as an admin assistant

    3. Despite being 34 (!!!) I love hello kitty and other Kawaii characters

    4. I have being with my boyfriend for 14 years and engaged for all most as long

    5. I have a pink and cupcake kitchen (god love Chicky for not moaning!)

    6. I can't drive 

    7. I work in an office which is in a house so there is a dog and 3 cats there either walking allover my  work or barking when I am on the phone with clients.

3. Recently discovered bloggers are ones I've recently discovered (they might have already had this but I wanted to put blogs that I liked):

Northern Nails

Welsh Beauty Blog

Nickys Nails N Stuff

Emerald Sparkled

xSparkage
Modesty Brown
Dancing Phalanges
Thats So Fresh
Nail Polish Art Addiction
SWAAFIE
Cosmetic Cupcake
Sandy Arts
Pimp my nailz
Kendal
Acetone and Old Lacquer


Okay Dokay now I've just got to let everyone know :-D

Treasury time!

I just woke up and the first thing I did was slowly make my way to computer. To my excitement I was greeted by a handful of treasury notifications which had come through overnight each featuring one of my handmade pieces.

These treasuries are so pretty that I just couldn't resist sharing them with you all!

Curated by DestinysCreations

Curated by WinchesterLambourne

Curated by factorygirlashli

Curated by prunellasoap

Curated by thebellefleur

Curated by HouseThatCrowBuilt

Curated by ThreadRare

Curated by OriginalsByLynnette

Curated by SylviaCPhotography

I'm now off to make some breakfast and then back to the computer when I'll start creating some new treasuries myself!

"human heart' "chocolate box of candies" and "steampunk heart with skeleton key"

QUEEN OF HEARTS