I picked this one out because of the unique two-button closure on either [...]]]> When I go thrift shopping my first stop is always the skirt section. For some reason the skirts that I’m looking for jump out at me quicker than the blouses or coats. I like these wool a-line skirts, they are substaintial and versitile.

I picked this one out because of the unique two-button closure on either side and the front pleating. Then I hand-stitched a lace bottom and added three small doilies. I love it. I imagine this with a shirt tucked in, high boots, a cardigan and a belt. Size 10 (approximately) and for sale in my Forgotten Finds shop!

Modeled so graciously by my new dress form which I recently picked up at the local antique shop. You know when you first see something in a shop and leave it, but then regret not buying it? She was splattered in lime green paint, but I knew I could fix her up. And that’s what I did. Cream colored acrylic touch-ups with a bit of antiquing to match her original fabric. From July of 1965, I wonder what her life has been like?

I recently got into jewelry [...]]]> Weekend, where did you go? It always seems that I spend most of my weekend having fun…going to the movies, going to dinner, thrift shopping, making  jewelry…getting a bunny (!) that by the time Sunday rolls around I find myself needing another two days for responsible grown-up stuff like cooking or cleaning.

I recently got into jewelry making right before the Floyd craft show back at the beginning of October. It started out innocent enough with a couple pairs of simple wire and bead earrings and now I find myself frantically trying to find high quality silver wire for hammering.

I’ve been collecting images of other jewelers that I like and seem to have discovered the beginnings of my own style of jewelry making. I’ve got a long way to go, but I love the look of these first couple of bracelets.

To me, they seem funky and antiquey at the same time. I wanted them to have small details or unexpected elements that are hard to find in most mass-produced jewelry. They look really worn together too.

I struggled with what to name them and decided on movie characters that I like. There seems to be an endless and I went towards what I think the character might wear.

Here is the C. Baker bracelet:

And the Giselle bracelet:

Sunday chores are calling my name…

That was that. And now, here I am [...]]]> The hunt begins, again. I opened my shop a few months ago with little plan or direction in sight. I just wanted a space on etsy where I could sell vintage finds and handmade goods, but then I got married and got a full time job and well…

That was that. And now, here I am with direction, ideas, motivation and new goals. The Forgotten Finds ball is rolling and I’m ready for it! My goal is to update the shop at least every other day until the week leading up to Christmas. To say I am excited is an understatement.

I’ve been working on a new jewelry line, new paintings and all around having a good creative time in my little workspace. Today I’ve added two of my latest and (close to) favorite vintage finds.

This beautiful Kromex canister set:

I’ll admit after I set up this little display I could not help but think “oooh I like this…” “these canisters would look great here…” but alas, keeping them would defeat the purpose of Forgotten Finds so they are for sale here.

And this little guy:

I’ve had this trophy displayed all over the place, on my desk , displayed on the kitchen shelves and on the coffee table and I love it! Such a great find.

In the spirit of getting the ball rolling I’m offering a free pair of made-by-me earrings to my first 4 customers! I have lots of jewelry posts coming, I just need to take the photos and edit them.