"Let us not be too particular. It is
better to have old second-hand
diamonds than none at all."
~Mark Twain
If I had the choice between brand new jewelry and vintage pieces I would always take the latter! There is something about antique jewelry - the styles, the settings, and the colors - that appeals to me so much more than what I see in jewelry stores today. I work in an antique store so there are plenty of opportunities to gaze longingly at beautiful old jewelry. I also watch BBC period shows like Downton Abbey or films like Gosford Park and Easy Virtue, and spend half the time staring at the beautiful jewelry the characters are wearing. I love the elegance of vintage accessories and the unabashed femininity! Little beaded purses for the evening, diamonds and pearls in delicate designs, sparkling rhinestones, silk gloves, and dainty rings. I think they are all lovely! I hope you like these few photos honoring pretty vintage accessories and maybe the next time you find yourself in a fleamarket or antique store the case filled with a jumble of sparkling old jewels and baubles will catch your eye!
I am linking up with:
Masterpiece Monday
Show off your cottage monday
Drawing by Jennelise
"A picture is a poem without words."
~Horace
Finally the new prints have arrived!!! I have added a few new pictures to my etsy store Jennelise Rose including 'La Belle Epoque' and 'Poppies', as well as the never before seen 'Rose Gallery' which I am selling as a 5 x 7 pair with 'Lavender Gallery'. See preview pictures of what is new below and visit the shop for detail photos!
'La Belle Epoque'
'Poppies'
'Pink Sparkle'
'Lavender Gallery'
'Rose Gallery'
'Elspeth' 'Ophelia'
'Victoria'
Drawings by Jennelise
"A box without hinges, key, or lid,
yet golden treasure inside is hid."
~J.R.R. Tolkien
Life is busy and chaotic lately! My family and I are beginning to grasp just how much work goes into planning a wedding. We are still in the deciding stages of things, but it is all very exciting! (In case you missed my previous post my sister is getting married in June!) At any rate there is a lot to do and not much time to do it, which means that I haven't had a lot of chances to take new pictures to post! I thought today I would share a small collection of photos - some of which are new and others which are older - that all featured boxes! I love boxes - I always gravitate towards them when I am shopping whether they are cardboard, china, glass, wooden, etc. I think they are lovely! I have boxes filled with birthday and christmas cards, childhood memorabilia (such as a frame made of macaroni, a stop sign I made in kindergarten that says 'SOTP' - I've learned to spell since then - my university graduation cap, paper dolls and much, much more), boxes with stationery, stickers and clippings, jewelry, odds and ends, and whatever else I want to tuck neatly away. My closet is full of boxes and still manages to look pretty and well organized. I am also posting a second picture I was commissioned to draw for a friend called 'Poppies'. Hope everyone is having a wonderful monday!
I am joining these blog parties today:
Show Off Your Cottage Monday
Masterpiece Monday
Drawing by Jennelise
