Vintage Emmett Kelly Jr. Porcelain Saturday Night Figurine

Just listed in my Etsy shop, this large Emmett Kelly Jr. "Saturday Night" figurine.

This wonderful porcelain clown figurine is from the much sought after Flambro collection and comes in original box with tags. 

A very rare find!

Vintage Dresden Style Porcelain Lace Lady.

So lovely for the  porcelain lace southern belle collector!
Her colors and blue, pink and white with gold trim. 

You can see this figurine and more in my vintage Etsy shop.

Vintage Swank Faux Blue Topaz Cuff Links

I love the shape of these Swank vintage cuff links!
Beautiful light blue set of faux topaz rhinestone stones in a hammered silver tone square setting. They are signed by Swank and belonged to my father.
I understand that Swank jewelry is now very collectible. I will be adding more of my father's accessories to my Etsy shop in the future.

Vintage Heron Pillow

Vintage Heron Print Decorative Pillow

Lovely blue pillow featuring a white heron print on fabric. The front of the pillow is a denim blue and the back is a light blue. The pillow form is included but this pillow has no opening to remove the cover.  For more information and other great vintage finds, have a look at my vintage Etsy shop!

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Monkey Collectibles

 

Any vintage Fitz and Floyd Collectors out there?  Then you'll love these monkey votive candle holders! I also have the large monkey with baby centerpiece that matches, for sale in my Etsy shop as well.

 

Years ago, I owned a high end gift shop and have been hanging on to some of my remaining inventory. Not any more, I'll be putting most of it up for sale. Check back for updates!

 

Vintage Paul Hoff Loon Sculpture

Vintage Loon Sculpture Gustavsberg Sweden

This lovely hand painted loon is part of the remaining inventory I had from a gift shop years ago. He was designed by European art potter Paul Hoff and is considered highly collectible. See this and other great collectibles in my vintage Etsy Shop!

Original Dianne Krumel Duck Etchings

 

Beautiful work by renown Florida wildlife artist Dianne Krumel. This pair are original limited edition signed and numbered etchings under glass. The Nielsen metal frames are a lovely gold tone aluminum in terrific condition. Only some tiny minor surface scratches in a few spots on the edge.

Each measures 16 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches. I contacted the artist herself and she confirms they were done in the mid 80's and are today worth $300 each. Due to her hand etching process, they are considered original art, as no two works are the same.

Visit my vintage Etsy shop for more fabulous treasures!

Vintage Susan Gail Handbag

Vintage Susan Gail Bamboo Wicker Taupe Leather Handbag

Large Susan Gail handbag made in Italy. It measures 12 inches wide, 9 inches tall (not including handle) and 4 inches deep. Two roomy inside sections with a zippered pocket between them. Also a smaller zippered pocket on back wall. The handle and the front clasp are bamboo. The bottom of the back has 4 gold stud feet to keep it off the floor. New in my Etsy vintage shop!

 

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Basket

 

Unusual diamond shaped Capodimonte white basket with pink and yellow applied roses There are several small chips on rose petal tips and leaves. The largest two chips are shown in photos 4 and 5. They are not that noticeable though. Stamped Capodimonte underneath.
This and more in my Etsy vintage shop!

Vintage Anne Klein

Classic white leather shouder bag has a top zipper and a detachable strap. It measures 10 by 6 inches and is in great condition. No marks or tears. The inside lining is clean, only the brass Anne Klein tags are tarnished with age. You'll find more in my vintage Etsy shop

Vintage Gold Estee Lauder Bag

Sweet light gold/champagne colored zippered pouch could be a makeup bag or an evening purse. It has a matte satin finish and a vinyl lining. The handle is gold cord with six clear beads woven in at the middle. It's new in my Etsy vintage shop! 

Vintage Wooden African Animal Napkin Rings

Fun set of 8 wooden animal napkin rings. They are hand carved from Indonesia. The set includes 2 tigers, 1 zebra and 5 gazelles. They are each a little different. Find these and other great vintage items in my Etsy Vintage shop.

Christmas Crafting

I started some early Christmas crafting this week.

This blue and white set of Christmas ornaments are made with vintage Lilly Pulitzer fabric, white felt and beads. They come with a ribbon loop attached, all ready for hanging.

You can find these and other crafty fun in my Etsy shop!

Happy 4th of July!

Here's hoping you all enjoy your day and remember the freedoms we have (that many other's don't) very day of the year!

To Dye or not To Dye

I'm 51 years old. Just one year ago I was 50. Somewhere in that time it seems I have aged, a lot.

It's like someone pulled a plug and said that's it, time for your youth to spiral down the drain. I had some gray hair before but not so much that I appeared to be a grandmother rather than a mother of a 7 year old.

A few weeks ago I finally cut off much of my long hair, about 8 inches and brought it up to my shoulders. Now all I see is the gray. So I bought a box of hair color. It's been sitting on my bathroom counter taunting me.

I do want to have my old color back and hide some of the gray. What I don't want to do is have to maintain it. Kind of like when you first shave your legs, there's no going back. So I have to decide if I want to put one more thing on my "keep yourself up to snuff" list. Ugh!

I will confess that I let the smooth shaven legs look, go much longer between shaves than I used to. I'm not married or dating and no one else seems to care. Plus I'm can't see without my glasses on anymore to do a proper job in the shower anyway.

This whole fabulous fifties thing isn't really happening for me yet. I need to work on that.

Meet Mishka!

Meet Mishka, he's our new addition. Mishka is 10 years old and was given up by a friend who has become too ill to care for him. He is a beautiful Siberian Forest Cat and so far is fitting in well.

Compared to my other cats, he is a giant! Even though he only weighs about 15 pounds, he is so very long and tall. When he stretches out, he covers the entire length of our dining room table!

Happy Easter 2012

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

Really Cool Owl and Cat Video!

Valentine's Day Gifts

New for Valentine's day in my Etsy shop!

Heart shaped vintage fabric brooches.

Teddy Bear Magnets

New in my Etsy shop, Teddy Bear magnets!

Brightly colored vintage Lilly Pulitzer fabric

 gives these magnets their charm.

Each is an original design.

The fabric is trimmed with ribbon, felt and painted features,

then mounted on card stock.

They are heat laminated on both sides,

 a magnet is attached to the back.

Final bow is on top of laminate.