Laurie’s word is ‘moderne’ a decorative style which had it’s heyday around 1938 at the end of the Art Deco movement. Its sleek lines are rounder – like the glamorous steamships which are it’s crown jewels. In modern jewelry you can see a resurgence in the ‘Streamerica’ line at Tiffany and Co. or click here […]
Archives for February 2009
Octuplets – Laurie trys to stump the grump
February 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The word today is ‘octuplets’ and it’s just too easy to do eight head and eight sets of baby shoes, binky charms or babies – I think this one is a much better choice. click here for my suggestion on octuplet charms
Quilt – not vintage but cute
February 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today’s word is ‘quilt’ and I could do a million scissors, Victorian needle cases, or spools of thread from Beau; but this – while not vintage – is spot on. click here for a sterling charm for quilters
Word Of The Day – OVERSIZED – and boy is it!
February 26, 2009 by 1 Comment
click here for a HUGE ruby and jade good luck charm If you want to make an Angelina Jolie sized statement this charm is right on the money, not only HUGE but top quality and of course a favorite theme.
Word of the day ‘TUT as in King
February 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Laurie has it all over the rest of you – about 10 words more! I think I’ll change the second prize from my favorite word to the person who sends the most. When Howard Carter revealed the discovery of Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s Tomb in November 1922 a rage for Egyptalia erupted throughout the western world. The […]
