Draft

Please excuse the lousy picture, but I couldn’t wait to share a little something I came up with last week. I’ve been wearing this sucker every day, so I think she’s a keeper.

Look for it on the website soon!

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Alright, ladies, let me ask you a quick question: Where oh where do you put your jewelry? A gal like me is bound to accumulate a certain amount of chains and shiny things, and I am stumped for a cute way to store it all!

Or, I should say, I was stumped, until a peruse of Pinterest revealed a lot of cute, practical ideas I would never have thought of otherwise.

   This one is for those among us who are sporting arm parties and have loads of bracelets, and can also    be done with cool old  bottles.

   From the master, Martha Stewart shows us how to get it done with vintage teacups and saucers.

   Here’s an amazing re-use of vintage frames, for the craftier among us. Just gorgeous!

   And another one for clever gals, a jewelry bust from Design Sponge.

   Shadow boxes, for a more refined take on the vintage picture frame idea.

   This pretty ceramic egg crate from Anthropologie would be great for storing rings and delicate    necklaces.

   Here’s a personal favorite, as a bonafide necklace hoarder. A load of ideas from StorageGeek.

   Simple and inexpensive linen canvases (scroll down just a bit!)

   This one just makes me laugh. How cute would an old school Atari jewelry box be? Too cute, that’s    how.

How do you store your unruly jewels, dear readers? I would love to know!

xoxo | Sally

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Any special plans? Go ahead and get yourself some flowers, you deserve it!

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Deco-rated

From the runway to the streets, easily my favorite look right now is Art Deco-inspired. An art and design technique that began in Paris in the 20s, Art Deco is all about clean luxury and geometric shapes.

The most recognizable design element of the Deco movement is linear symmetry —look for layers upon layers of, say circles that create a sunburst, evenly raised points to create a skyscraper, or corners like a staircase. This church in Oklahoma, built in 1929 and a National Historic Landmark, is a classic example.

What a beauty! The symmetrical, spiky spires are elegant yet subtle, and remind me a bit of the Coquille earrings, dontcha think?

Now the only question is, do you run with the 30s Paris vibe and deck yourself out in pin curls and a drop waist dress, or do you go for a more modern take with some skinny jeans and a draped top?

xoxo | Sally

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Are you familiar with the vintage shop Dear Golden? They have the most gorgeous vintage dresses in the prettiest pastel shades. This wedding trio is pure sweet internet candy.

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Statement

(May 1966 issue, photographer David Bailey)

You know how I feel about my vintage Vogue covers, right? I came across this beaut today, and how perfectly lovely she is! Mod, 60s, delightfully spring, and proof positive that, when you’re in a rut or a rush, all you need to look polished is a pair of statement earrings.

Since I’m not a morning person, I love a good grab-n-go solution. Like my favorite band tee (Violent Femmes and tissue thin, thankyouverymuch) with the Swinging Ginko Earrings and I’m out the door—phew! What’s your go-to combo?

xoxo | Sally

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African bead haul from the Tucson Gem show.

I wish I could somehow make a necklace exactly like this jumble!

 

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