For the Love of Jewels

The Christmas Holidays are gone and my decor is stashed away. This past Christmas I made myself a holiday wreath from vintage ornaments and it pained me to have to take it down and store it away. I pondered what I'd put on my door next. I hurriedly went to the local craft stores and contemplated on a Valentines Day wreath. I bought one but decided that I did not like how it looked on my door, for one, it did not quite measure up to my Christmas wreath, and two, it didn't have the shabby chic feel that makes my heart swoon. Therefore, I decided to make a "year round" wreath. One concocted out of vintage jewelry! For years, I've collected bits and pieces of vintage jewels and wondered if they'd ever serve a purpose. Guess what?? They did! After countless hours of hot glueing and burned fingertips, my wreath is up! I must say that it isn't finished yet but already looks STUNNING!

I must add that this wreath holds special meaning to me, not only because I crafted it and burned my fingertips as a result (lol!) but because its encrusted with vintage jewelry pieces handed down to me by my mother, whom my late grandmother handed down to her. Why have these beautiful treasures stored away when they can be beautifully displayed and cherished daily. :)

Here she is in all her glory!  Keep in mind that she will continue to be a work in progress.

This is a vintage bow that once belonged to a wedding dress...who'd a thought!

Notice the crown jewel...a definite must for my love of royalty.  Please take note of the aqua/blue encrusted piece for that is one of my late grandmothers heirlooms (stunning, isn't it?).

Sugar bears, pearls, butterflies, and everything nice.

You'll notice my love of cameos through out.  I don't collect vintage items for the sake of it being vintage...I only collect what catches my eye and fulfills my love of shabby chic and french delights.

Many hours of labor went into this wreath...as will many more, because like I said, she's not finished. 

XOXO,

Lizzette

Candy at Versailles

These pretties truly embody the sweetness and elegance of Versailles. They are inspired by a girly vintage vibe that I wish to call "Candy at Versailles".

Marie's whimsical fairytale is embodied by frilly ribbon and snazzy little pearls. BEAUTIFUL!

A lil' piece of cake; don't you just want to take a lil' bite out of her. I thought this was the perfect name for this lil' beauty because it indeed resembles a piece of cake with it's frothy~like layered ribbons and candy colored pearls. :)

On a casual day, I fell in love with vintage and the shabby chic phenomenon. I poured my little soul into this Victorian concoction; a whimsy~like fairytale.

Her Royal Highness. This is a personal favorite! A girly girl candy treat. As sweet as

Ladurée's macaroons if not SWEETER! :) She's a dish, a dish I may just hold onto.

Last but not least, a classic cameo. Simply breathtaking! Understated; but never underestimated.

Enjoy!