I’ve never understood people who can’t figure out what to give to those they love, be it at holiday time or birthday, Valentines Day or any other special occasion. Surely if you love someone you know what will delight them, and with a little thought can be tailored to any budget. Write a fancy gift […]
Archives for 2009
Charm Convention
October 13, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The first annual charm convention was held last week in Cincinnati Ohio, attended by the core of the collector community. It was hosted by 3 brilliant and incredibly hardworking members of the charm club of Cincinatti, and no matter what it will always be the best – impossible to top Pob’s Pub or the gift […]
Whatever you call him – he’s luscious
September 23, 2009 by 2 Comments
The seller calls this charm a magician, I’ve seen it listed as a corpse in a casket, and I think it’s a groom in a hope chest. But tell me what you think? what every girl really needs in her hope chest charm- the GROOM!
Ah the sweet joy of young love, in a German enamel charm!
September 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
You have to see this auction – it’s an example of research well done and fun to read. Charms of every vintage era become history lessons , and the more we collect and learn the more deeply we appreciate the past and use it to enrich the future. This is the very essence of a […]
The perfect Charm for Gothic, Day of the Dead, or Halloween
August 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Granted the painting isn’t vintage but isn’t it glorious? The idea of such talent using a lovely old frame for a memento mori is brilliant. This is a particularly nice skull in a gold frame of Victorian era. halloween or day of the dead – a classic either way
