I have often been asked how you can tell when jewelry is silver. After going through the steps to […]
Deep in Our Bones
Can you guess this weeks topic? Bones! Sorry, I tried to make a pun about it (just for Alisa, […]
How Old is Jewelry?
Very, very old in fact. Jewelry is one of the oldest artifacts of modern humans, and why not? It’s versatility […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is a week away, have you gotten your gifts? Whether it’s for your mother, your grandmother, mother-in-law, […]
May Flowers
For those that live in the Pacific NW, you understand the rainy weather. This year the phrase ‘April showers’ was […]
Miles of Ribbon
Ribbons. Ribbons! It seems like ribbons have been around forever. Haven’t they? From the 19th century English women’s […]
Yards of Lace
Lace is an item that brings to mind intricate webbing of knots and threads. It also reminds me of […]
Like many things that have changed over time, hair styles, fashionable drinks, or furniture, fashion has managed to adapt to […]
Sequins: An Unexpected History
Sequins appear in every fashion season it seems. This time, they hit the runway for spring 2018. Sequins actually have […]
The Easter Hat
What ever happened to the Easter hat? I found myself pondering this as the parade of spring dresses came into […]
Most Everything Vintage 