Old Wooden Boxes and Filigree Earrings

Something about these handmade things just makes them jump into my hands.  Here's a primitive found at a church sale for $5. I took no time cleaning it up and putting some of my non silver necklaces and pendants inside.

And the curse of the blue earrings continues!  These blue filigree earrings were nearly perfect for me. Nearly.

The only thing throwing me off is the screwback. A little surgery was needed. I removed the bulb to place it with a hook post.  This mostly preserves it's vintage look, while giving me that lobe comfort I need. 

Hello Spring!!!!

Ah, it's finally nice out - hitting 80 degrees here and I'm so happy to see winter go!  I'm one of those who gets glum and plump during the cold months so the change is definitely needed. Here are some funsies I found during the last week.

The earrings with coins from Guatemala have to be my favorite, with the filigree coming in a close second.  I'm having a hard time dating the third set - the ones with the dangly bits (that sounds naughty, no?).  There aren't any markings and the working on the back is such that I know it is machine made.  Hmmm...I think I've found my latest discovery quest.

'Til next time!

Fun Finds of the Week

Her are some pretty awesome things I found during the week.  First up are some costume earrings, with a coin of Queen Elizabeth dated 1974.

Next, a super cute teacup charm from the 1940s. Adorable and soon to be added to my personal charm bracelet.

Finally, some 10k earrings I found in a grab bag. I'm not a fan of yellow gold, but the luck to find them with my initial made them worth the keep!