The latest from the Verabel Fall Collection available for sale here. The beautiful baby boy, however, is not for sale.
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Everyone should have the childhood friend who remembers every snotty, embarrassing, and ridiculous thing you’ve done throughout your life. Mine is Luna. We grew up together spending hours getting ready just to go to the mall and flashing the car full of boys next to us just for kicks. We were inseparable, and I’m so proud of the person she is today and the fact that we are still close friends.
Luna and her lovely husband, Frank have spent the last year remodeling their house in the beautiful mountains of Northern California just off the Salmon River. With the nearest major shopping centers three hours away, they have created a space where they are completely self-sustained. When it came time to give Luna a housewarming gift, her only request was napkin ring holders. This eco-friendly duo uses only cloth napkins for their frequent dinner parties and weekend guests. Luna needed a way for her and her guests to keep their napkins separate and know who’s is who’s if they reuse them. Who wants to wash a load of cloth napkins after every meal? I thought it was a great idea and I was up for the challenge!
I found these interesting vintage brass leaves with an opening in the middle perfect for hanging a charm. I connected the leaves with vintage brass chain and attached a different vintage charm to each one.
"L" is for Luna and "F" for Frank
I’m thinking this should do the trick!
These adorable Amy Butler fabric napkins came from fellow Etsy seller MaryLittfin.
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It seems that I’m much better at reading blogs than posting on my own. It has, after all, been absolutely amazing weather here in Portland. Hot, yes. Actually, sweltering the past week. But I’m not complaining. My days have been spent at the river, pool or with my bare feet in the sand on the back patio of Casa Naranja (my new favorite hangout). The summer is flying right before my eyes and I’m relishing in every moment of it.
I have, however, managed to bust out some new jewels. I’ve recently come into some really cool moveable sterling silver charms. These little guys are tough to find, but so interesting and different. I’ve always had an affinity toward miniatures – I was more obsessed with Barbie’s shoes and dream house furniture than Barbie herself. So, you can imagine my delight at finding wearable miniatures. I’ve also been experimenting with some of my coveted vintage lockets and recently learned how to apply a hand patina to brass. These items and more are available for purchase in my Etsy shop.
The back of this tiny sterling silver camera actually pops open - just like the real thing.
These little sterling silver scissors move in a cutting motion. But don't worry, they won't really cut you.
This gorgeous little sterling sea shell opens to reveal a fresh water pearl. A tiny picture could even be inserted on the opposite side.
Voila!
I was so inspired by the sterling sea shell that I decided to create my own.
I created The Pacific Ocean Necklace using vintage brass shells and a vintage fresh water pearl. They are strung on a gold filled chain.
This necklace was created using leftover pieces of gold filled chain from various projects. I connected the pieces by wire wrapping them together with vintage turquoise. The tiny brass birds have been given an antique patina by hand and the rose is sterling dipped in 22K gold.
I've expanded the Pockets Full of Lockets necklace into earrings. Each locket in this trio opens to hold two small photographs.
This brass butterfly was recycled from another necklace. It was a pendant, but with a little work, I managed to flatten it out enough to compliment this vintage locket perfectly.
Stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, enjoy this incredible weather!
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You can find these pieces at Idom Boutique 827 NW 23rd Portland, Oregon
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