What is "bridge jewelry" usually made of and why is it called "bridge jewelry"?Read the trivia question here.One correct answer will win a prize, be sure to post your answer in the chat window in my booth or contact me, thanks! Read Full Story
The first picture is a trembler brooch from Coro. The blue rhinestone brooch is a Trifari. Your mission is (should you choose to accept it) to find the patent numbers and the name the patent is assigned to for both pieces.One correct answer will win a prize.Post your answer hereGood luck and have fun! Read Full Story
It's time again for our "Win Your Wishlist" Christmas Contest! One lucky person is going to win everything on their wishlist up to $200.00! Starts Today and ends at midnight Dec. 2, 2009How does it work?Go to our booth at Bonanzle:Select us as a favorite seller (Booth Tools on Right, click on favorite)Add stuff to your wishlist ( Underneath the item description, see Actions, Click on Add to Wishlist )That's it, you are entered! Wishlist FAQ/RulesQ: Why do I have to add you as a favori... Read Full Story
I believe most people will have differing opinions on what constitutes "subversive jewelry". Many will see it as a tangled mess of chains and charms while others will see it as spectacular art. Much like abstract, there are those of us that stand in front of a Picasso painting and scratch our heads thinking, "I don't get it."But, maybe we don't have to.I vaguely remember the scientific explanation for why the sky is blue but I certainly don't walk out of my house and think: "Wow, light from... Read Full Story
Greetings all!We redesigned our website because we moved almost all our jewelry to Bonanzle. It's fast and easy to list on Bonanzle and I just haven't found the time to update the site as much as it should. For goodness sakes, the same featured items have been on it for months! Any suggestions on what I should do with all my extra time? (I vote for sleep) Read Full Story
"It was love at first sight when we visited Central Ave. in Saint Petersburg, FL." says co-owner JoAnna Gilford. "Part historic and part modern, it really is this zany mix of down home and big city. I knew the personality of our store would fit in this neighborhood."Scheduled for grand opening on Oct. 20, 2009, Eclectic Ave. is a hodgepodge of home decor, handmade shea butter products and a free handbag swap. New items are added daily but people come back for the friendly owners who are never... Read Full Story
Time to get busy and clean out your closets! Join us on Sunday August 2, 2009 for a fabulous and fun clothing swap! Bring all your unwanted clothing and swap it, all left over clothes at the end of the event is donated to a local charity. Date: August 2, 2009Time: 10 AM -2436 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33712Time: 10 AM - Read Full Story
Did you find it? Look for the red dot, yes, these are Napier earrings. Napier has gone through several name changes over the years but still produce jewelry to this day under another company! Read Full Story
Look closely at the picture, can you spot the Napier jewelry? Napier is one of the longest in business company, initially founded in 1875. Two name changes later, they became Napier Company in 1922. The company was closed in 1999 but are still in business under a different company. Do you know the company name they presently work under? Read Full Story
I'm back! The store in St. Pete is open and functional (finally). I know I have been so negligent keeping updated on the blog, too many pans in the fire and all of them a priority, ha, ha! Our official grand opening is June 30, 2009 and we are celebrating with 50% off all jewelry and body elan products, so stop by if you are in the area. I'm always there from 11 AM to 4 PM, we are closed on Mondays. Most of my research books are now in the store if you need to use them for your own vintage ... Read Full Story
