It's Monday and I'm delighted to be joining Smiling Sally's blue party... her party is one of those blog events that have endured and that bloggers continue to support; simple and straightforward rules, with no barbed comments about deleting posts or people who don't follow rules.... you know what I mean? As much as I like blog parties and swaps, I am sometimes turned off by the dictatorial, rigid tone of the sponsor. After all, isn't this all supposed to be fun?? "Lighten up!" I want to say. Don't get me wrong, I do understand the need for rules... but as the olde saying goes "it's not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it." Let's all be nice to each other. OK, I'm done with my soapbox for today.
So my BLUE inspiration are these fabulous bits of vintage jewelry. This earring was in a grab bag from the local thrift shoppe; the bag was packed with beads, necklaces, pairs and solo earrings, pins... they are so fun to open at home and explore the contents... it's like Chrismas. You never know what you're gonna get.
...this earring's pair is missing the cross... I already have plans for this one. My nephew/godchild is having his first communion in May and I thought I could use the blue rhinestones and cross to customize a gift for him...
This medallion was a nice surprise... it's made out of very inexpensive material, almost the quality of something you got out of the bubblegum machine (remember those?)... but I love it's charm.
..and this lovely flower brooch... this grab bag was getting better 'n better!
...one more piece of lovely blue.... this delicate pin...
Hello there,
What a lovely blog you have! Thank you so much for recently visiting mine via PS.
I love your blues in this post. What a wonderful earring you got in the thrift bag.
Thanks for sharing such pretties,
Susan
Posted by: Susan Frick | Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 07:24 PM
You've photographed these treasures beautifully! Thanks for visiting my post. Enjoy the day.
Posted by: Linnea | Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Those are exquisite pieces. Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Joyful | Monday, March 21, 2011 at 03:11 PM
I have two flower pins like your blue one, except mine are pink and yellow. Of course, I prefer the blue! Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | Monday, March 21, 2011 at 02:46 PM