White Wednesday

A favorite choice of Mother Pearl trinkets.

A multi-strand necklace, bangles and some cute little 50's purses.

Nice little combination for Tea time

A few more...

Here are a few more ....with a Box style suede purse and a gray leather chain style purse....just wish they were a bit larger for all that "extra" stuff I tend to carry....but they will have to do...and I'll have to learn not to carry so much.
Shopping hint:...most of these little gems were found at some local thrift stores...those which raise funds for the Hospital volunteers...perfect, since most of the items come from the same gray haired ladies that work the store.
Go find one in your town, you just might find your own little fashion statement.
Happy hunting!

Getting Ready for Fall

Well with the arrival Fall....I felt I had the opportunity and that it was time to re-do my closet and prepare for the season.
Not that I'm a fashion guru...far from it. Yet after flipping through some of the popular fashion magazines, I realize that Mom's philosophy that everything "old is new again" is obvious this season.
Just look at those High end designers, you know, the one with the "little polo rider on the Horse" or that famous French house?
I'm glad that I always had an interest in those little Alligator or Crocodile purses popular in the 40's and 50's....there's no need to worry that PETA will come after me (there vintage!)....and that I'm doing my own version of living "Green" and recycling....while saving a huge fortune.
One of my favorites...is the small clutch pictured on the bottom....it has a little sling where you place your hand to hold on....what a great idea and easy to use.
Hope you enjoy some of those that I pulled out for this fall.

Being Girlie

Today I decided to play with some of my Favorite Girlie collectibles....my vintage collection of compacts. I started collecting them as a curiosity of what I would see in old movies...women dining and dancing, dressed up to the nines with little purses and dainty make-up compacts ready to used as the dab some powder on their nose. It seemed so romantic and classic, that when I came across one at Estate sales , Tag sales or Antique fairs, I hoped I would be able to come home with one....and another and another!
So here are a few I wanted to share with you...jeweled ones, Sterling, Repousse are so compact, that everything from your powder, lipstick, coins and few dollars would fit into your palm.

One of my favorites where I place some aspirin for those unfortunate headaches...is a dainty Victorian compact with 2 little fairies....if the aspirin doesn't work...maybe these fairies will do their magic.

Colorful Fashion Never Goes Out of Style

Pewter Marblized Purse

Peachy pearlized purse with golden beading on lid. One of my favorites, get lots of compliments....
With Fashion dictating that a Purse is a fashion statement, I'm so happy to have found such wonderful examples of "Girly" designs popular in Doris Day movies...which I love and enjoy using for special events.
That I feel even better that I'm doing my part in the "Green" movement.
I'm re-using a perfect accessory, at a fraction of the cost compared to those famous Labels that now are being manufactured in China and not reflecting the lower cost of labor, and just the high cost of advertising...that's another topic entirely.

Simple but Dressy...you don't have to worry someone else will be using this purse at the same party.


Clear Starburst Design on Lid, perfect for any scarf to coordinate with your outfit.

Faux Tourtoise Bakelite Purse

Carved, fruit or animals are popular choices.
The Music box was unexpected find....one of my favorites.

Bakelite...If you're familiar with this Fashion & Living staple found around late 1930's and on, it's still just as popular, maybe more. This rich vibrant medium was not just used for Jewelry but even ordinary house goods. Such as Radio's, Boxes, Buttons and even purses were often created in rich colors ranging from Butterscotch to Candy Apple Red.
Smooth to the touch, artist would carve, add rhinestones or other metals into their creations.
Today, from celebrities to collectors, all enjoy adding to their ensemble for everyday use or Red Carpet affairs. When you wear or use such a unique piece, you definitely stand out and make your own statement.

Muse

I've noticed that most Bloggers enjoy sharing their affections about their family ...not just the two legged one's but those with whiskers or shedding coats.

Mine happens to be my artistic Muse, my oldest friend, Dryf as he affectionately is called...just by human ears....since he lost his hearing a few years ago, so now constantly keeps one eye open and nose smelling.

He just turned 18 years old....yep, that's 126 in human B-days and currently, the oldest dude at his Vet's office...That's my Boy!

He's my artistic companion, who checks in on me, while I ponder in my studio packing up my paint gear, working at my easel, or just thinks I have some treats hidden from him.

Now called ....affectionately, "The Faker" by friends and family.

Let me explain. Dryf gave me a pretty good scare last Fall....to the point that he was moments away from me making the horrific decision to put him down, when he had a traumatic "ear" infection, that caused seizure-like symptoms.

Miraculously, when he saw my friend walk into the exam room, he shook it off and tried diligently to stand up and he did. After a week of medication and return Vet visits he made it to another B-day.

Now, he is fine....to the point that he milks the opportunity to get friends, better known as "suckers", to give him extra treats and massage's when they visit.

He does have a bit of arthritis's, but who wouldn't, at 126 ...nevertheless, I think it gives him more personality... a John Wayne-like swagger, as he pulls himself up and walks around checking messages on the front lawn.

At his age, I'm glad I made it a point to capture his personality, whether real or just made up to what I think his personality would be....that of a Matador...but I know he would prefer to lay in his favorite dog bed waiting for the next Beggin Strip.

The first picture is a wonderful gift my Artist friend, Pat created just special for me....using a picture she took of of the "Matador"...Pat transferred it into a perfect coin purse, too perfect to use in my messy purse. So I proudly display it with my purse collectibles.