I’ve been a bad bad web host – and I wish I could say it’s because I’ve been working constantly on the upcoming Vintage Charm Convention in Manhattan Beach but hopefully that’s almost ironed out – we even have received most of the charms and coupons to go in the gift bags. I still have […]
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July 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This is a celebration of vintage charms and charm bracelets. It is my considered opinion that charms are proof positive that it’s never too late to have a happy childhood. Every great memory is enshrined there- ready to be told to children, grand children, or to oneself on a rainy day. Granted, my parents (shockingly) […]
The Difference between Mechanical and Moving Charms
July 3, 2010 by 2 Comments
What is it about miniatures? Small perfect replicas of the items we have around us everyday, whether puppies, kittens, babies, or toys – and of course especially ~ as CHARMS ~ endear themselves to us in a way nothing full size can. It becomes far more addictive however, when the item works exactly like it’s […]
My Brilliant Friend Carol’s Bracelet
June 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
When Carol came to me to ask if I’d design and make a bracelet for the Veterans’ Club to give to her boss last year, it was so much fun, and so well received that I felt I had to do one even better for her since she was then the President of the Veterans’ […]
The Lady Emerges
May 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Bracelet story continues – first thing after seeing the condition I realized I had to do a major cleaning and get all the grime and oil off without hurting the patina. This involves water, a soft toothbrush and a mild castile soap (I use Dr Bronners although Ivory probably works just as well) It hadn’t […]
