yen's little things

Aidan

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Goofy photos

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The journey

2009-09-11T06:29:00.002-10:00

Sarasota - Charlotte - New Wark - Sweden - Malaysia (A grand total of 36 bad ass hours)

It started on a relaxing Labor Day. We hoped into a cab and had a pleasant ride to the airport. With two tots, a double stroller (we have the Hummer of strollers), more than 200 lbs of luggage (babies do not travel light!!), we checked in and awaited to begin our long, long journey. We were anxious to find out to how the ninja girls will do on such a tedious haul. I had even asked their pediatrician what I could give them to calm them down in case they flipped out during the flight (eg, Baby Benedryl) and she just glared at me and curtly said no. She made me feel like such a monster of a mother.

I was pleasantly surpised how well the girls did on the flight. They fussed a little, but nothing to warrant the other passeengers giving us the stare cock (Malayia colloquialism. Urban Dictionary translates this as - A fierce stare into some lamers or idiot bastards who accidentally/purposely made others angry).

We flew Malaysia Arlines and were most satisfied with their service. The flight crew was extremely courteous and helpful. Flying with the girls provided us with plenty of perks like checking in first, eating before everyone else and we received so much attention. The baby bassinets were lifesavers and the girls caught their ZZZ's very comfartably in there - in fact it was probably more comfortable than first class!

Dehydratred, exhausted and a sore butt later, we finally arrrived. Now where is that curry mee I've been longing for for the last two vyears??

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Jewelry fanatics, come on in...

2008-04-30T09:45:00.000-10:00

I think all women are like birds. They are genetically attracted to nice pretty shiny objects; and I think that's AWESOME!!

My work is a kaleidoscope of styles & trends. I am irrational and impulsive and that is reflected in my jewelry designs & wearable art. I follow no rules and love a challenge.

If you want to make a purchase, you can check out my webstie listed below, or you can contact me by email. And if you happen to be in sunny Florida, you might catch a couple of my pieces in the boutiques.

* Yen's Little Things is at the mall!
- White Buffalo, Tyrone Square Mall, St. Petersburg
- White Buffalo, Westfield Brandon Mall, Brandon
- White Buffalo, Westfield Citrus Park Mall, Citrus Park
* Stitch, Downtown Sarasota
* Everything But the Girl, Sarasota
* White Balcony, Fort Collins, Colorado
* Persona, Downtown Gainesville
* Suitcase, Tampa
* The Urban Surburban, Tampa
* The Art Center, St Petersburg
* Paper Whites, St. Augustine
* Hannah Zakari, United Kingdom (web boutique)
* Mini Me, Perth, Australia

To make online purchases, please check out my Etsy store called Gneebo.

To view more designs, click on the sidebar 'Categories' or the different months

Have fun!

Upcoming shows - Come visit me at...

2008-04-30T03:44:00.000-10:00

For those who want to come and buy, look, feel, touch, try, or even just to say hi, I'll be at...

2008 Shows
- 13 Jan 08, 10am - 5pm : Arts Day, Downtown Sarasota
- 23 & 24 Feb 08, 10am - 4.30pm : 14th Annual Winterfest at the Mansion, Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota
- 1 & 2 March 08, 10am - 4.30pm : 3rd Lido Beach Art Fest, Sarasota (1/2 mile from the St. Armands Circle)

2007 Shows
- 3 June 07, 4pm - 8pm : Crafting Out Loud, Ybor Tampa New World Brewery
- 9 & 10 June 07, 10am - 5pm : 6th St. Armands Craft Festival, Sarasota St. Armands Circle
- 30 June & 1 July 07, 10am - 5pm : Art Walk bay Walk, St Petersburg
- Aug 12 07, noon - 4pm : Crafting Out Loud, Tre Amici @ The Bunker 1907 19th St N. Ybor
- 6 Oct 07, 12pm - 6pm : Rock the Stitch, Delray Old School Square
- 20 & 21 Oct 07, 10am - 5pm : 13th Annual Sarasota Craft Festival, Sarasota Downtown Orange and Main Street
- Arts & Crafts Under the Palms, Tampa Palms City Plaza Shopping Center
- 3 & 4 Nov 07, 10am - 5pm : Fiesta in the Park, Orlando Lake Eola
- 10 & 11 Nov 07, 10am - 5pm : 4th Annual Roser Park Art Festival, St. Petersburg Dowtown Roser Park Community
- 17 & 18 Nov 07, 10am - 4.30pm : 5th Annual Siesta Beach Holiday, Sarasota
- 25 November 07, 3pm - 8pm : Crafting Out Loud, Museum of Fine Arts, St Petersburg
- 9 Dec 07, 12pm - 6pm : Atomic Holiday Bazaar, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
- 13 Jan 08, 10am - 5pm : Arts Day, Downtown Sarasota
- 23 & 24 Feb 08, 10am - 4.30pm : 14th Annual Winterfest at the Mansion, Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota
- 1 & 2 March 08, 10am - 4.30pm : 3rd Lido Beach Art Fest, Sarasota (1/2 mile from the St. Armands Circle)

2006 Shows
- 2 Sept 06, 7pm - midnight : Crafting Out Loud, Sacred Grounds
- 16 & 17 Sept 06, 9am - 5pm : Ybor Arts Festa, Centennial Park
- 24 Sept 06, 3pm - 8pm : Crafting Out Loud, Ybor New World Brewery
- 7 Oct 06, 9am - 3pm : Sabor Festival, Ybor Centennial Park
- 7 Oct 06, 7pm - midnight : Crafting Out Loud, Sacred Grounds
- 14 Oct 06, 9am - 5pm : Street Car Festival, Ybor Centennial Park
- 29 Oct o6, 3pm - 8pm : Crafting Out Loud, Ybor New World Brewery
- 4 Nov 06, 9am - 3pm : Farmer's Market , Ybor Centennial Park
- 4 Nov 06, 7pm - midnight : Crafting Out Loud, Sacred Grounds
- 11 & 12 Nov 06, 9am - 5pm : Roser Park Art Festival, St Petersburg
- 18 & 19 Nov 06, 10am - 5pm : Winter Garden Art Festival
- 2 & 3 Dec 06, 9am - 5pm : St Petersburg Cory Art Festival
- 10 Dec o6, noon - 6pm : Atomic Holiday Bazaar, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
- 16 Dec 06, 9am - noon: Farmer's Market , Ybor Centennial Park
- 16 Dec 06, 3pm - 9pm : Rosemary Rising II, Central Avenue, Sarasota
- 7 Jan 07, 9am - 1pm : Sarasota Sunday Farmer's Market (in front of Whole Foods, Downtown)
- 28 & 29 Jan 07, 10am - 5pm : North Wood Plaza Art Festival, Clearwater

There will be more listed, so come check it out!! And you'll know I'll have more birds!

-Yen

Wholesale buyers

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Please contact me for wholesale pricing at yenslittlethings@gmail.com

Thanks!

Sakura earrings

2008-03-23T15:04:00.002-10:00

In Japan the cherry blossoms are believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times.

This asymmetrical pair of earrings are delightful. One side is a vintage cherry blossom followed by a ring of faux pearl and ending with a fresh water pearl and Swarovski crystal. The other side is the same pearl ring and beads except for the vintage brass floral piece. Ear wire is sterling silver.

(Length: 2")

Rosa azul earrings

2008-03-23T14:58:00.002-10:00

Blue roses traditionally signify mystery or attaining the impossible. They are believed to be able to grant the owner youth or grant wishes. This symbolism derives from the rose's meaning in the language of flowers common in Victorian times.

The blue rose is cut turquoise followed by a faceted white Czech bead. A vintage ring of crystals follow and the design is finished off with a vintage brass floral piece. Ear wire is gold plated.

(Length: 2.5")

Bird song earrings

2008-03-23T14:48:00.002-10:00

"Spring would not be spring without bird songs." ~ Francis M. Chapman

A white jasper bead is adorned with a single salmon colored vintage Lucite flower. Hanging beneath it is a vintage brass lovebird piece. Ear wire is gold plated. A perfect spring wear.

(Length: 2")

Hum-dinger earrings

2008-03-23T14:28:00.003-10:00

"Like the hummingbird sipping nectar from every flower, I fly joyfully through my days, seeing beauty in everything." ~ Amethyst Wyldfyre

Perfect summer earrings! The backdrop of these earrings are vintage etched flower glass with a fluttering vintage brass hummingbird. Decorating below is a kaleidescope of Chinese enamel beads, Czech and Swarovski crystals and pearls. Ear wire is gold plated.

(Length: 2")

Flamenco earrings

2008-03-23T14:20:00.002-10:00

Like flamenco, these earrings are graceful and intricate.

A perfect faceted smoky quartz is adorned with a vintage faux pearl ring and finished off with a vintage filigree lace demi-loon piece. Earwire is gold plated.

Sashay the night away!

(Length: 2")

Safe & dry earrings

2008-03-23T14:12:00.002-10:00

Pitter-patter raindrops,
Falling from the sky,
Here is my umbrella,
To keep me safe and dry.

Unusual pair of adorable umbrella earrings. One side is a vintage brass umbrella with gorgeous details. The other side are blue and white quartz stones and a long gold-filled chain. A petite umbrella finishes off this design.

Ear wire is gold plated.

Safe and dry!

(Length: 3")

Vintage span necklace

2008-03-23T11:23:00.003-10:00

"I write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world."
~ Sadako Sasaki

Vintage bird with gorgeous wing spanned details. Hanging from one wing is a green stone and a Swarovski crystal. The bird is strung on sterling silver chain.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Vintage swan song brass necklace

2008-03-23T11:21:00.001-10:00

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."
~Luciano de Crescenzo

INTERESTING FACTS
"Swan song" is a reference to an ancient belief that the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is completely mute during its lifespan, but may sing one heartbreakingly beautiful song just before it dies.

This is pair of gorgeous and intricate antique brass wings. The detailing on these are excellent. Above the wing is a vintage Swarovski crystal circle. The sparkle of the stones complement the ages wing beautifully.

The chain is gold-filled.

(Wing size: 1"W x 1.75"L)

Clutch earrings

2007-12-30T17:59:00.000-10:00

"The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship."
~ William Blake

This pair of earrings make an adorable match. The nest side is a delicate vintage silver filigree bead cap filled with three fresh water pearls. Hanging from the nest is a smoky gray Czech crystal bead. The other side is a vintage silver swallow piece. Accompanying the bird is a pearl and a Czech bead. Ear wire is sterling silver.

Which one came first; Bird or egg?

(Length: 2")

Lady fingers earrings

2007-12-30T17:47:00.000-10:00

These just reminded me of the ornamental nails of Thai dancers. Long and elegant.

These vintage hollow filigree piece have great details. A simple light weight pair of earrings. Comes in brass or silver. Ear wire is either sterling silver or gold plated.

Dance the night away

(Length: 3")

Begonia earrings

2007-12-30T17:45:00.000-10:00

So pink, so sweet, so pretty...

Another great match. The flower side is a pink vintage celluloid floral piece adhered to a vintage copper sepal piece. The leaf side is also a vintage copper piece. Two, two toned Swarovski crystals adorn the simple organic lines of the leaf. Ear wire is brass.

Take good care of your begonia!

(Length: 2.5")

'Lil bleu necklace

2007-12-30T17:43:00.000-10:00

This focal point of this piece is a delicate vintage white lotus piece. The original use of this piece was an earring. Transformed into a two-of-a-kind necklace, this is a gorgeous piece to have. Accompanied with a faceted gray blue quartz on one side, and on the other side are smoky quartz and hanging from the below is a pink quartz flower. The leaf across the necklace is a vintage brass piece with gorgeous details. The chain is gold filled.

Be special, make it you.

(Length: 18" with a 2" extender)
(Flower diameter: 1.5")
(Leaf length: 2.5")

Black sea necklace

2007-12-30T17:38:00.001-10:00

This is an exquisite necklace which focal point is a transformed vintage brooch. The pin is a two black rose piece with gold plated leaves. The details of the rose and leaves are gorgeous. Accompanying the rose is faceted sky blue quartz as well as two coin shaped fresh water pearls. The chain is a vintage black metal. This piece is meant to be worn closer to the neck (but it is not a choker) .

A one of a kind piece.

(Length: 15.5" with a 2" extender)
(Brooch size: 1.25")

Pink posy necklace

2007-12-28T15:14:00.000-10:00

The focal point of this piece is a gorgeous vintage pink posy decked with little shiny crystals. The original use of this piece was an earring. Transformed into a two-of-a-kind necklace (left and right earring), this is a gorgeous piece to have. Accompanied with faceted smoky quartz, a vintage brass leaf finishes off this piece. The chain used is a vintage plated silver chain and the finer chain is sterling silver.

Be special, make it you.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Desert rose necklace

2007-12-28T15:11:00.000-10:00

This focal point of this piece is a delicate trio of white flowers. The original use of this piece was an earring. Transformed into a two-of-a-kind necklace, this is a gorgeous piece to have. Accompanied with a faced smoky quartz, a fancy vintage plated silver chain and finished off with a fine sterling silver chain. The other surprise of this design is the asymmetry drop. Hanging from a 1.5" sterling chain is a vintage silver trio of a leaf with a gorgeous grey blue Swarovski crystal.

Be special, make it you.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Feathered friend necklace

2007-12-28T15:07:00.001-10:00

Knock knock
Who's there?
Owl
Owl who?
Owl be seeing you!

Great stunning piece of a vintage brass feather. This piece has amazing detailing of the individual feather strands. Flying on one side of the feather is a vintage silver wide eyed owl amidst dangling chain.

The other side of the feather is decorated with a vintage brass crystal ring. The thicker chain is vintage silver plated and the finer chain is sterling silver.

Fly away my friend...

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Watch out - Past to present necklace

2007-12-28T15:04:00.000-10:00

"Time has been transformed, And we have changed;
It has advanced and set us in motion;
It has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration."
~ Kahlil Gibran

The is a one-of-a-kind necklace that is amazing! The focal point of this piece is an antique pocket watch. The detailing and pattern of the watch is exquisite. The mechanism and parts are all exposed and in its intricate antique glory.

The watch is complimented with sweet baubles that is a mix of vintage beads, vintage brass pieces, crystals, silver parts, pearls, Lucite, and other delicious things. The larger silver chain is a vintage silver plated piece. The finer chain at the back is sterling silver.

(Length: 17" with 2" extender)
(Watch diameter: 1.5")

Wing tip necklace

2007-12-28T14:59:00.000-10:00

"Be as a a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings."
~ Victor Hugo

A silver vintage bird with gorgeous darkened details are adhered to a sterling silver chain that has been oxidized black. Hanging from the one of the bird wing is a collection of pearls, Swarovski crystals and pink quartz.

Wing it!

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Monkey love necklace

2007-12-28T14:57:00.000-10:00

Why do elephants paint their testicles red?
So they can hide in cherry trees
What's the loudest noise in the jungle?
A monkey eating cherries.

A vintage silver monkey hangs from a sterling silver chain. The details on the monkey is gorgeous. Dangling from the monkey tail is a fluted glass vintage pink flower as well as a white faceted crystal.

Bananas!

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

5-points necklace

2007-12-28T14:54:00.000-10:00

A little boy opened the big family bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages.
"Mama, look what I found," the boy called out.
"What have you got there, dear"?
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear!"

The leaf is a gorgeous vintage gold colored brass piece. The chain is delicate filigree gold filled.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Eternal earrings

2007-12-28T14:47:00.000-10:00

This is a pair of mismatched earrings that are totally made for each other. On one side is a vintage lovebird brass piece adorned with a gorgeous vintage red heart piece with delicate floral drawings. A gold filled chain completes this side.

The other side are two links of a vintage brass chain representing the infinity symbol. The chain is also adorned with the same gorgeous red heart.

Ear wire is gold plated.

Have tons of fun with this necklace.

(Length: 2")

Nestled earrings

2007-12-28T14:44:00.001-10:00

“You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair”
~ Chinese proverb

This is an adorable pair of earrings. Vintage ornate silver caps are nestled with fresh water pearl eggs. Hanging from the nest is a mommy bird keeping a close watch. One side is a free flying brass swallow and the other side is a age wise brass owl. Ear wire is sterling silver.

(Length: 1.5")
(Cap diameter: 0.5")

Tristan & Isolde earrings

2007-12-28T14:41:00.000-10:00

“Never in my life having enjoyed the true happiness of love I shall erect a memorial to this loveliest of all dreams in which, from the first to the last, love shall, for once, find utter repletion. I have devised in my mind a Tristan and Isolde, the simplest, yet most full-blooded musical conception imaginable, and with the ‘black flag’ that waves at the end I shall cover myself over – to die.”

This pair of earrings are a perfect match. The leaf on one side is an exquisite filigree lace piece. The other side is a folded into a budding rose piece. Both sides are adorned with fresh water pearls, Czech crystals and Swarovski crystals. The chain the completes this pair is sterling silver. Extremely light weight. Ear wire is sterling silver.

Dance the night away!

(Earring length: 3" extender)

Leafly earrings

2007-12-28T14:37:00.000-10:00

How do you get an elephant on top of an oak tree?
Stand it on an acorn and wait 50 years

How do you get an elephant down from a tree?
Sit him on a leaf and wait for autumn

Two different vintage Lucite cream colored leaves with gorgeous carvings make up this great pair of earrings. The faceted blue green oval bead is Amazonite. Ear wire is sterling silver. A great pair of mismatched earrings, but made for each other.

(Length: 2")

Belle earrings

2007-12-28T14:28:00.000-10:00

When a husband was asked, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower?"
The husband leaned over to his wife and whispered, "It's self-rising, isn't it?

The white belle flowers are vintage German glass. The one side with the leaf and stem is a vintage copper piece. The other side is a brass chain. Ocean green Swarovski crystals are scattered on both earrings. A wonderfully paired earring.

(Length: 2.5")

Midnight rose necklace

2007-11-19T15:45:00.001-10:00

"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. "
~ Ben Hogan

The focal point of this necklace is a gorgeous vintage rose with intricate details. If you look close enough, you can even see the detailed veins of the flower. The center of the rose houses a pearl. Hanging from bottom is a black faceted crystal. Atop the rose is a black crystal ring. The chain used is vintage copper.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)
(Rose diameter: 0.75")

Sealed with a kiss necklace

2007-11-19T15:30:00.000-10:00

This is an unusual necklace of a letter with an actual working envelope and a letter that goes inside of it. You can actually place the "I love you" letter inside the brass envelope actually opens and close. Really cool and unusual.

The heart on one side is a vintage piece adorned with delicate leaf drawings. The other side is sprinkled with precious Swarovski crystals. The chain used in this necklace is sterling silver.

Have tons of fun with this necklace.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)
(Envelope size: 1.25"W x 0.75"H)

Vintage swan song silver necklace

2007-10-16T01:23:00.001-10:00

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."
~Luciano de Crescenzo

INTERESTING FACTS
"Swan song" is a reference to an ancient belief that the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is completely mute during its lifespan, but may sing one heartbreakingly beautiful song just before it dies.

This is pair of gorgeous and intricate antique silver wings. The detailing on these are excellent. Above the wing is a vintage Swarovski crystal circle. The sparkle of the stones complement the ages wing beautifully.

The chain is sterling silver.

(Wing size: 1"W x 1.75"L)
(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Vintage Keyhole necklaces

2007-10-16T01:14:00.000-10:00

"I've never looked through a keyhole without finding someone was looking back."
~ Judy Garland

These are a series of vintage keyhole that have been transformed into gorgeous necklaces. These findings are adorned with a series of vintage components, crystals, rhinestones, leaves, flowers, birds and more. The chain used are sterling silver and gold filled.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Frozen in time necklace

2007-08-19T10:56:00.000-10:00

"Forever is composed of nows"
~Emily Dickinson

This is a simple and gorgeous necklace. Composed at the top is a vintage brass frame with intricate and delicate cravings, followed by a vintage lucite cream rose and finished with a deep red oynx faceted bead. Chain is gold-filled.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Kraken necklace

2007-08-18T14:29:00.000-10:00

This necklace reminded me of Kraken, the Octupus-like character on Pirates of the Caribbean. This vintage raw brass or antiqued silver octopus with a navy blue faceted drop dangling from a tentacle is a stunning piece. Chain is sterling silver or gold-filled.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Fat bat necklace

2007-08-18T14:28:00.000-10:00

Take flight with this chubby night flight buddy. This vintage raw brass or antiqued silver bat with a navy blue faceted drop dangling from one wing is a stunning piece. Chain is antiqued silver.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Austin earrings

2007-08-18T14:26:00.001-10:00

These earrings are a tribute to Austin Scalett of the Project Runway Season 3. The style of whimsical fairy-like charm speak through these earrings. Vintage lucite cream rose paired with grey blue faceted drop will be your friend for life.

(Length: 2")

The Mercury antique key necklace

2007-08-18T14:22:00.000-10:00

“Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future.”
~Unknown

The focal point of this necklace is an antique key, which used to be a drawer key once upon a time in Germany.

Dangling on one side of the key is a vintate lucite cream rose.

As for the chain, one side are vintage white Czech crystal beads, a vitnage brass mini wing and is finished off with a sterling silver chain. The other side of the chain is a fancy antique silver chain with a cluster of fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals and also ending with a sterling silver chain. Each necklace is one-of-a-kind.

This key has a lot of stories to tell and you just have to listen.

The Robin antique key necklace

2007-08-18T01:24:00.001-10:00

“Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future.”
~Unknown

The focal point of this necklace is an antique key, which used to be a drawer key once upon a time in Germany.

Adhered to the key is a vintage brass bird with delicate carvings. Dangling on one side of the key is a vintate lucite cream rose.

As for the chain, one side is sterling silver adored with a vintage red heart and another vintage puffy brass heart. The other side of the chain is a brass and white bead vintage chain. Each necklace is one-of-a-kind.

This key has a lot of stories to tell and you just have to listen.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

The Bubblegum antique key necklace

2007-08-18T01:18:00.001-10:00

“Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future.”
~Unknown

The focal point of this necklace is an antique key, which used to be a drawer key once upon a time in Germany.

Adhered to the key is a vintage pink glass flower with scalloped edgings. Dangling on the horizontal key is a brass and white bead vintage chain as well as a white lucite drop bead.

As for the chain, one side is fancy gold-filled chain. The other side of the chain is adorned with two vintage lucite blue rings and a vintage brass filigree piece. Each necklace is one-of-a-kind.

This key has a lot of stories to tell and you just have to listen.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Vintage winter bud necklace

2007-08-15T15:22:00.000-10:00

The center piece is an unusual vintage gunmetal petal piece. The detailing on the petal is extremely intricate. The white bud is a rough faceted moon stone and hanging from it is a vintage Czech crystal piece. Above the bud is a vintage brass loop. As for the chain, on one side is a double layered gunmetal chain, a vintage Czech crystal bead, followed by vintage brass chain. On the other side of the chain, is somemore vintage crystal Czech bead, a vintage brass piece and is completed with vintage brass chain

Rock on with this necklace!

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Meant to be earrings

2007-08-15T14:46:00.000-10:00

The vintage brass piece was originally a vine wrapped heart that was carefully cut in two to create this pair or earring. The vintage lucite cream rose detailing is just superb. To complete this pairt, resting above the rose is a Swarovski crystal. Truly mean to be. Earwire is gold plated.

(Length: 2.5")

English garden earrings

2007-08-15T14:44:00.001-10:00

"The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses."
~Hanna Rion

This pair of earrings is an eclectic composition of fun and fair. Shiny vintage emerald rhinestones, vintage brass components, Swarovski hearts crystal, Czech crystal and vintage rose lucite encompass these funky earrings. Each side is slightly different. The earwire is gold plated

(Length: 3.75")

Unfold earrings

2007-07-28T17:39:00.000-10:00

Funky town!

This large hand cut plastic earrings are the way to go. Comes in a variety of colors like ocean green and mellow yellow, these Asian inspired lotus flower earrings are exremely lightweight and easy to wear. Earwire is sterling silver.

(Flower size: 1.75" W x 2.75"L)

Laced leaf earrings

2007-07-24T16:00:00.001-10:00

These are gorgeous intricate vintage lace like brass leaves. Accompanied by gunmetal colored chain, these leaves are hung on long elegant brass earwire.

Have a blast with these earrings!

(Length: 5")

Dragonfly necklace

2007-07-24T01:26:00.000-10:00

Take flight with this gorgeous dragonfly necklace. The focal point of this piece is an exquisite vintage brass dragonfly. Accented with faceted amazonite smoky quartz, this asymetrical design is a stunning piece. Chain used is gold-filled

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Lily of the valley necklace

2007-07-23T12:10:00.000-10:00

Lily of the valley is one of my favourite flowers. This necklace is adorned with a vintage piece (antique silver/brass) of the valley flower on one side. The other accompanying stones are quartz, tigereye, yellow citrine and Czech crystal. Chain used is vintage antique silver/gold filled.

(Lenght: 16" with 2" extender)

Black beauty earrings

2007-07-17T17:25:00.001-10:00

Vintage lucite rose and posie cab are the focal points of these adorable earrings. The backs are delicate intertwining vintage brass leaves. Pull your hair back and show off these beauties on a clear blue sky day.

(Length: 3")

Gilded blossom earrings

2007-07-17T17:15:00.000-10:00

"A bouquet of flowers shall wither and brown,
But porcelain earrings bloom year round."
~ James Westfall

These are perfect vintage cherry blossom earrings. Made of fine porcelain, these sit beautifully on your ears.

Gilded blossom: Brass earwires
(Lenght: 2.5")

Gilded blossom vine: Vintage brass vine and gold plated earwires
(Length: 2.5")

Rocky road necklace

2007-07-17T17:08:00.001-10:00

This is an adorable vintage style necklace. Worn short, this delighful piece consists of four gorgeous different colored rough cut Peruvian opals. At one end of the necklace, a vintage swallow adorns this piece. The chain is a fancy figure-eight vintage link. Take flight with the necklace!

(Lenght: 15" with 2" extender)

Pineapple tart earrings

2007-07-17T17:05:00.000-10:00

These earrings are perfect summer wear!

Sashay your way around town with these delicious vintage yellow glass drops. These Japanese cabs are carved with delicate flowers and leaves. Above the yellow drop are vintage arcylic pearls. The ear wire is gold plated.

(Drop size: 5/8"W x 1"L)
(Earring length: 2.25")

Mr. Sunshine necklace

2007-05-28T17:36:00.001-10:00

Happy day, oh happy day!
This necklace just spells happiness! This piece is a kaleidoscope of vintage lucite (red bead), vintage plastic (green bead), a vintage brass bird, black onyx and finished with a vintage yellow chain. The chain at the end is brass.

Hop, skip and jump your way around with this necklace on.

(Length: 19" with a 2" extender)

Red balloons necklace

2007-05-28T06:57:00.001-10:00

Dreamscapes necklace

2007-05-28T06:54:00.000-10:00

2007-05-28T06:51:00.000-10:00

Tears on a rose necklace

2007-05-27T17:16:00.000-10:00

The flower is vintage copper piece with gorgeous details and texture. Hanging from the bloom are two quartz teardrop beads. The vintage piece is from the ~1950's.

This piece is an asymetrical design where the flower sits on one side with the quartz hanging at the end, in the middle. A sterling silver chain completes this design. A very unusual necklace.

I also have this bloom done in earrings.

(Flower size: 0.5" W x 3" L)
(Length: 16" plus a 2" extender)

King Edward necklace

2007-05-27T09:46:00.000-10:00

This grand necklace is stunning!
The focal piece is a vitnage brass nouveau brass design. Circa 1950's, this center piece with intricate filigrees has a mellow yellowish patina. It is strung on a sterling silver chain sprinkled with skyblue swarovski crystals. Just the right color to bring out the richness of the pendant.

(Length: 17")
(Pendant size: 2 1/4" at it widest point)

Steel dandy earrings

2007-05-27T02:58:00.000-10:00

Everything is just fine and dandy!

These earrings are unusual vintage metal wire that has been shaped to a little pom pom. I could not decide what it looked like because it represented so many thing things. Do you see acorns, little seeds, daisies, a hedgehog, urchins, etc? Let your imagination run crazy!

The earwires are oxidised sterling silver.

Definitely an unusual piece. Have tons of fun with these!!

(Length: 1.5")
(Size of pom: 1")

Smell as sweet earrings

2007-05-27T02:40:00.000-10:00

"What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet" From Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, 1594:

This petite earrings consist of a vintage lucite mesmerizing deep green rose. Hanging delicately on the rose is a vintage brass vine with gorgeous detailing on the leaves. The earring are hung on an oxidised sterling silver earwire. For the Juliet in everyone...

(Rose diameter: 5/8")
(Earring length: 2")

Mirrored cranes earrings

2007-05-07T15:21:00.000-10:00

Vintage brass stampings of two birds anchored with a faceted turquiose drop. Hung on an unusal brass earwire.

(Earring length: 4")
(Stampings size: 1.75"W x 1.25"L)

Tweet necklace

2007-04-29T14:48:00.000-10:00

A little tweet here
A little tweet there
Tweet, tweet, tweet everywhere

This little pendant is a vintage brass bird attached to a lucite bead with a snowflake like design. Hanging from the bird is a vintage acrylic pearl and a pink quartz drop.

Chain is copper.

My sweet tweet!

(Lenght: 16" with a 2" extender)

K-i-s-s-i-n-g necklace

2007-04-25T18:36:00.000-10:00

"How did it happen that their lips came together?
How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill?
A kiss, and all was said." ~Victor Hugo

This stunning pendant is vintage lucite piece of two k-i-s-s-i-n-g swallows. Strung on silver plated chain, this piece is an impressive wear.

(Pendant size: 1.75" x 2.75")
(Necklace length: 16" with 2" extender)

White dutchess necklace

2007-04-25T18:34:00.000-10:00

"We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment." ~George Eliot

This stunning pendant is vintage white lucite piece of two elegant crested dogs. Strung on a copper chain, this piece is an impressive wear.

Woof!

(Pendant size: 2" x 3")
(Necklace length: 16" with 2" extender)

French lace earrings

2007-04-25T17:59:00.000-10:00

I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature; lace always evokes for me those incomparable designs which the branches and leaves of trees embroider across the sky, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or precise origin." ~Coco Chanel, April 29, 1939

From the late 1940's, these rare brass lace like findings are so delicate and intricate. These graceful filigree pieces hand from brass earwire.

(Filigree diameter: 1.75"W)
(Earring length: 3.5")

Love birds necklace

2007-04-23T16:55:00.000-10:00

This is for the spring time lovers. An adorable pendant of two love birds with a sky blue quartz on one side. A gorgeous delicate gold toned chain completes this design.

(Love bird size: 1 1/2" W x 1 2/8" L)
(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Sunday brunch necklace

2007-04-20T23:18:00.000-10:00

3 little birdies are just hanging out on a tree on lovely day just catching up on good ol' gossip. It just reminds me of my girlfriends and me chatting away on our Sunday brunches.

The pendant is made of brass. The chain is gold filled figure 8 pattern (gold filled is much better than gold plated. Gold plated will wade away after numbers wears, gold filled will not)

The 2 beads hanging from the necklace are 2 lanteren shaped Amozonite blue beads. Have tons of fun with this unusual necklace.

(Bird length: 2.5")
(Necklace length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Up, up, and away necklace

2007-04-17T16:48:00.000-10:00

"True hope is swift, and flies with swallow's wings"
~ William Shakespeare

This is an eye catching necklace. The gold toned swallow is exquisite with its intricate details and embossing. The bird nestles on a sterling silver chain with a small cluster of turquoise Czech beads and star on one side.

(Bird size (at its widest point): 3" W x 1.5" L)
(Length: 16" with a 2 " extender)

Rings & wings necklace

2007-04-09T17:22:00.000-10:00

This is a very unusual necklace. The focal point of this piece is avintage brass feather with gorgeous intricate carving that you can even see individual strands of feather. The link chain is vintage Indian hammered brass. The blue stone is blue quartz.

Defintely an unusual piece so dazzle with this design

(Feather length: 3")
(Necklace length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Swiftly necklace

2007-04-08T11:45:00.000-10:00

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
~Maya Angelou

This magnificient winged creature is a rare vintage piece. Three vintage beads hang from one side of the this necklace. Chain used is sterling silver. Fly away with this necklace.

(Bird length: 4")
(Necklace length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Serendipity necklace

2007-04-08T11:25:00.000-10:00

I love the word serendipity. More than anything else, I love what it means.

"Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for."
- Lawrence Block

And that is exactly how this necklace was created...serendipitously. The focal point of this piece is a vintage redish pink rose cabochon on a vintage brass bezel setting. Keeping the rose cab company is a vintage acrylic pearl, a brass bird and a clear faceted quartz bead. The chain is gunmetal.

(Length: 17" with a 2" extender)

Angel wing necklace

2007-04-08T10:58:00.002-10:00

We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another. ~Luciano de Crescenzo
This angel wing necklace is so exciting. Two delicate brass wings that hang at slightly different intervals nestles warmly on you. The chain in gold filled. Wear these and let it occupy the loveliest of your thoughts!

(Length: 17" with a 2" extender)

Fly for the skies necklace

2007-04-07T02:01:00.000-10:00

A gorgeous gold toned swallow with intricate embossing and texture. This little bird is strung on a gold toned chain with two twinkle stars on one side.

(Swallow size (at its widest point): 1 5/8" W x 1" L)
(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)

Free to wander earrings

2007-04-05T16:13:00.000-10:00

My favourite design by far. These earrings feature a vintage swallow on one side. The other side is adorned with a petit feather. These two were meant for each other. Both sides are decorated with a delicate ocean colored Swarovski bead. The swallow and feather are hung on a brass earwire.

Definitely an unusual pair of earrings.

(Length: 2.5")

Bohemian earrings

2007-04-05T15:54:00.000-10:00

Brass pieces with intricate Bohemian like impressions on it. Hanging from these brass pieces are vintage german glass beads.
Bohemian red: The brass piece has been polished glossy

Bohemain blue: The brass piece has been oxidized slightly darker

Bohemian yellow: The brass piece has been oxidized blue.

Choose your colors and shake the night away with these on your ears!

(Length 2.5")

Fairytale earrings

2007-04-05T15:48:00.000-10:00

Long and whimsical. These pieces just remind me of my favourite fairytales. Vintage red and orange stripped glass flowers as well as acrylic pearls hang at different intervals on strands of gunmetal colored chain. These whimsical designs hang on gold plated earwire.

Dance the moonlight dance with these earrings.

(Length: 3")

Brass wave earrings

2007-04-05T15:42:00.000-10:00

You can see the ocean influences on these organic shaped earrings. Simple and elegant, these vintage brass pieces have been polished to a matte finish and hung on unusual long brass earwire.

(Length: 4")

Jade garden earrings

2007-04-05T15:34:00.000-10:00

You don't need a green a thumb to wear these awesome earrings. These vintage lucite pieces are extremely rare and unusual. The jade colored pieces with swirls of light and dark green are intricately carved, and is just stunning. The earwire is sterling silver.

(Jade size: 1.5"W x 2"H)
(Length: 3")

Red red earrings

2007-04-05T15:30:00.000-10:00

These earrings are just simple fun fun! Attractive vintage red lucite beads hang from unusual brass earwire. Go red!

(Length: 4")

Dragonfly necklace

2007-04-01T02:15:00.000-10:00

Take flight with this gorgeous dragonfly necklace. The focal point of this piece is an exquisite vintage brass dragonfly. Accented with faceted green aventurine and yellow citrine, this asymetrical design is a stunning piece. Chain used is gold-filled

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Leaf me aside, Maple necklace

2007-04-01T02:09:00.000-10:00

A stunning necklace with a faceted blue quartz drop in the center. An impressive vintage maple leaf sits delicately on one side of the necklace along with a tigereye and quartz stone. Chain used is gold filled. A perfect fall adornment.

(Lenght: 16" with 2" extender)

Leaf me aside, Elm necklace

2007-04-01T02:07:00.000-10:00

Part of the fall collection, this vintage brass elm leaf sits impressively on one side of the necklace. The center drop of the piece is a faceted blue quartz. The other stones are tigereye and Peruvian opal. Chain used is gold-filled.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Liana earrings

2007-04-01T02:03:00.000-10:00

Liana is a creeper vine that is known for its large waxy leaves. This jade is cut to look like the liana leaf and you can see the intricate carvings in the stone. The earwire is vintage brass. A perfect accessory to that summer time dress!

(Length: 4")

Keepsake floral necklace

2007-04-01T01:59:00.000-10:00

Keep your memories close to heart. This vintage brass locket has a little container inside that you can keep items like your favourite pet's fur, baby teeth, a dried flower from your bridal bouquet, a momentous photo and anything else that is significant to you. The outside of the locket is a floral design. Chain used is gun-metal.

(Locket size: 1.75")
(Lenght: 20")

Keepsake filigree necklace

2007-04-01T01:51:00.002-10:00

This locket is extremely rare and unsual for the front covering is fine filigree. Keep inside this delicate locket a special picture and have it close to heart. The locket is a vintage brass piece that is strung on a gold filled chain.

(Locket size: 1.75")
(Necklace length: 18" with a 2" extender)

Raindrops earrings

2007-03-27T18:40:00.000-10:00

Vintage copper filigree circle earring with a light blue crystal drop dangling from it. The color contrast of the copper and the blue complements each beautifully. Earwire is brass.

(Copper filigree diameter: 1")
(Earring length: 3.5")

Vine drop earrings

2007-03-27T18:36:00.000-10:00

These are intricate vintage brass vines accented with a light pink crystal drop. The detailing on the vines are extremely delicate. Very unusual drops that are bound to get you attention. Earwire is brass.

(Brass drop length: 2.75")
(Earring length: 4")

Winter drop earrings

2007-03-27T18:28:00.000-10:00

These are light blue faceted quartz stone and dangling from it is a vintage brass drop. Swish and sway the night away with these glitzy drops. Earwire is brass.

(Brass drop length: 1")
(Earring length: 4")

Bird cage earrings

2006-11-22T16:28:00.000-10:00

These vintage brass findings enclose a petit red cardinal. Dangling from the brass piece is a multi-facated green aventurine stone.

I also have this design in a necklace

(Lenght: 1.5")
(Size of cage: 1" x 1")

Vintage rosa earrings

2006-11-22T02:04:00.000-10:00

Tiny little flower buds bursting with life.

The red pod looking beads are vintage glass. The leaves surrounding the bud is vintage copper. The earwire is sterling silver, which has been oxidized dark

(Lenght: 1 3/4")

Sea Sponge earrings

2006-11-21T23:39:00.000-10:00

There charms reminds of something from the deep blue. Some kind of anenome or coral like feel.

The charms are brass. They are not flat but curved. The earwire is an unsually long kidney shaped brass.

(Diameter: 1.5")
(Earring length: 3")

Blue fruit? earrings

2006-11-21T23:26:00.000-10:00

This is an unusual pair of earrings. A lovely brass branch hanging on a gold chain from a gold plated earwire. Dangling from the branches is a ripe turquoise blue Czech crystal bead.

(Length: 2")

Aviation necklace

2006-11-10T23:15:00.000-10:00

This is a very COOL necklace. A vintage brass airplance sits in the middle of the necklace. Off one side of the necklace, there are 3 beads; 2 vintage grey Czech glass beads and 1 blue amanzonite bead. These represent clouds. Hanging on a chain from the 'clouds', us a flying brass swallow bird. A perfect companian to this necklace.

The chain is sterling silver.

(Length: 16" with a 2" extender)
(Plane length: 1 3/4")

The Key I - Elizabeth necklace

2006-10-21T17:11:00.000-10:00

The focal piece is a reconstructed Victorian brass key hole cover, which has been transformed into a gorgeous pendant necklace. Sitting above the key hole is a fresh water pearl. The design is completed with a gold toned chain.

This is unusual necklace and definitely one-of-a-kind necklace.

(Keyhole cover size: 0.75" W x 2" L)
(Length: 16")

The Key II - Galleon

2006-10-21T00:41:00.000-10:00

This is part II of the Key collection.

(Keyhole size: 2.5" W x 1" L)
(Length: 16")

The Key III - Merlin necklace

2006-10-20T00:45:00.000-10:00

This is part III of the Key collection.

(Keyhole size: 0.5" W x 2.75" L)
(Length: 16")

Key IV necklace

2006-10-19T23:33:00.000-10:00

The focal piece is a reconstructed Victorian brass key hole cover, which has been transformed into a gorgeous pendant necklace. Sitting above the key hole are 2 light blue amonzonite stone bead. The design is completed with a sterling silver chain.

This is unusual necklace and definitely one-of-a-kind necklace.

(Keyhole cover size: 2" W x 1.25" L)
(Length: 16")

The secret doorway earrings

2006-10-18T16:04:00.000-10:00

Have a secret? Check out these key hole cover earrings.

These are exquisite old world brass key hole covers. They are reproduced pieces with exquisite engravings. The earwire is brass.

Have fun with these! There is also a necklace in this similar keyhole cover.

(Keyhole cover size: 1"W x 1.5"L)
(Earwire: 2"L)