Vintage Catholic Religious Medals

I've had fun collecting and hunting for treasures at sales and auctions. Like these vintage enamel religious medals and pendants of the Virgin Mary and Jesus and a Guardian Angel

I love the rich pastel colors!

Mannequin Makeover Jewelry Display

      

 I found her at a garage sale for $7.00. I wanted to keep the old glue on as it gave my display an "antiqued" effect!

She was pretty rough when I found her, it was obvious she was damaged by water as I could see old foam peeking out from under her black covering

Gradually, I used a knife to scape it off and I was surprised to see a nice plastic form underneath her torso

This mannequin makes the perfect display to take pictures of my vintage jewelry

Selling Vintage Jewelry

So far, its been a good year! I opened an Etsy store to sell my vintage jewelry. This beautiful enamel acorn pin sold right away

Rhinestone pins such as this one are hard to find in such pristine condition! I lucked out at an estate sale and couldn't wait to get it home to add to my collection. Its beautiful two-toned colors of blue marquis shaped stones show off the workmanship that went into this beautiful pin from the 1950's

For Sale on Ebay

The Rose Lady Loves Vintage Jewelry

After some soul-searching, I had to come up with more ways to fuel my never ending need to make money online.....my new obsession with vintage jewelry came to fruition on an Etsy Store and so far, 2011 and 2012 have been great! It was quite a process learning about all the different makers marks and styles of old necklaces, earrings and bracelets....what a challenge but sure beats working in a stuffy cubicle with no moving air or windows! Now, I can enjoy views like the one above as I work from my mobile office!

Mobile Home Office

Looks Like a good place to park the RV for the day, an empty parking space at a Florida fish marina



Beautiful view of the bay, perfect working conditions...sure beats a stuffy cubicle!

My desk looking out over the bay.... complete with MiFi internet and a cup of java!



Mobile home office...and home for the winter!



I've got my filing cabinet!

Beautiful Long Stem Ribbon Roses

The roses can be displayed on both countertop and standing floor stands

We have many colors to choose from

Our Irish roses were big sellers this season. The green rose comes with a gift card

An Irish Blessing

Our roses come with a variety of attached gift cards:

I Love You

For SomeoneVery Special to Me

WIth Love Especially for You

With Love You Are Always on My Mind

Especially for You

With All My Love

And More!

Old Flower Seller Photos and Paintings

Victorian flower sellers were considered to be the poorest of the poor

I just love the old art of the flower sellers. During the Renaissance and Victorian times, artists often painted those who were poor. Many of these old paintings depicted gypsies and peasants in their natural surroundings, whether it be a beautiful meadow or a crowded city street.

 

Peasant flower sellers often worked long into the wee hours of the morning so that they could provide for their large families

Flower seller دختر گل فروش

Reincarnation of the Peasant's Rose

I had an order for over 400 roses so it was a busy week!

So many colors to choose from

Each rose is made from satin ribbon

My supplies

Each rose is put in a floral sleeve then a gift card is tied on with a pretty bow

During the Victorian Era, in a Dickens time capsule, a peasant's rose has bloomed. This is a recreation of those times, a hand crafted ribbon rose.

Each is made from high quality ribbon with an attached gift card. They measure 20" from bottom of the stem the top of rosebud. Added is a sprig of baby's breath and a green rose leaf. Roses can be made in dozens of vibrant colors to match any occasion or mood. Some of the favorites are teal, jade and violet.

Flower Sellers in the Third World

Here are some flower sellers from other countries. Alot of them live in the third world and the flowers are a means of support for them.