Treasures by Louise

A visit to a Car Museum turns up a Jewelry Display. It's fun to find jewelry inspiration in the fashions of the past. At a recent visit to the Gilmore Car Museum, a section on the display focused on the 1930's era. To answer the question: "What did the people who rode in these cars wear and look like?", there was a 1930's fashion display. I learned that "...at the start of the 1930's, trends emphasized the natural waistline as a way to close out the boyish look of 1920's fashion." This lovely jet seven-strand collar was displayed with a beautiful dress once owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson. Museum Display: Vintage seven strand choker: Seed beads and Jet ( Copyright: my own photograph, 2014) This elegant pale blue crystal necklace on gold metal chain is displayed with an exquisite beaded embroidered pale blue gown. Museum Jewelry: Graduated crystal necklace strung on gold chain (Copyright: my own photograph, 2014) I...

If you are looking for BSBP #8 click HERE   I recently started listing some vintage china from the 1950's. This interesting porcelain pattern is from Princess China, and is called Tru-tone Flair. It was sold door-to-door until 1955. It is a pink Lily-of-the-Valley pattern with charcoal grey foliage and is edged in platinum. I have a set of six place settings, plus a few chipped pieces. I have always found this pattern intriguing and unique, similar to the Mod "Atomic" style dishes, but with a more delicate look. I have used them once or twice a year for holidays over the past years, and they look very nice paired with pink depression glassware on a grey table cloth. They also would coordinate well with similar china pieces that have a silver or platinum rim. The central motif: a delicate spray of pink Lily-of-the-valley The six cup and saucers sold quickly, they were listed for just a few days. Tru-tone Flair by Princess China: Cup and saucer: SOLD ...

Be sure to stop by Lily and Jasmines Treasures on Etsy. Some fun vintage tins have been relisted! Update: Sold A set of four toy tin trays circa ~1960's in country blue calico.

Newly listed on Etsy: Vintage Floral Tray Vintage Two-sided Nut Dish on Etsy

Every once in a while, I like to put cut flowers in old bottles to use as casual and rustic vases.  Here are some old bottles that make easy vases for black-eyed Susans. These bottles and more yummy vintage can be found at Lily and Jasmines Treasures on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilyAndJasmine

Cute little canape trays These country style canape trays remind me of blue and white pin-dot fabric! I love the country farm look of these four little trays that may be from the 1970's. They are in great condition.

Here is such a pretty nut dish I found last week amongst some other treasures. It is in excellent condition, and would be perfect for serving snacks at your next tea party or holiday event.  I am currently using it to keep track of my beads while I'm creating! I hope to soon post pics of my necklaces! Meanwhile, visit my Etsy store LilyandJasmine for this and other delicious finds.

  Beautiful graphics and colors on this tin. This one sold from my Etsy shop, but it was hard to part with it!

Wow! What could you create with this clever little fellow?

Stop over to my Etsy Store: Lily and Jasmine's Treasures , to see hand crochet items and some vintage collectibles for sale. Here is Peaches - a one of a kind crochet doll. Click on the blog banner above to go to the store, or click on this link to see: Peaches