I already miss everyone but am so looking forward to the 2011 3rd annual Charm Convention in Nashville. Brushing up on my line dancing as we speak. It was a joy to see old friends from the first convention in Cincinnati, and to meet old charming friends for the first time here in California. We […]
the pcc flea market
October 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Oh the joys of a good flea market on a lucky day! With my arthritis problems I haven’t been to my favorite flea markets in ages – it used to be a ritual every Sunday, and we have some of the best here is southern California. First Sunday – Pasadena City College, second Sunday – […]
International Charm Convention
September 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
For anyone new to the site:
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 […]
