My First "Vintage Black Friday"

I am thrilled to be playing along with "Vintage Black Friday" today.  It is my first time partaking and I'd love to share a few of my favorite treasures that are black, and/or very close to black.  These are some of my favorite things I have in my home.

I adore this lady statue.  I've been told she if French, but I really don't have a clue.  It was my maternal Grandma's and she was gifted it from a 90 year old friend, about 45 years ago.  That is all I know about it.  She is one of my favorite things in my home, and in case of a fire I would try to rescue her.  Notice the fabulous detailing in the basket of flowers, the babies in the bird nest and the bird on her finger.  I love it!

Thanks goes out to the French Cupboard for hosting this fun sharing theme.

I love this bird, and have had it for about 40 years or so.  It was my paternal Grandmothers, and was found in my parents attic when I was just a wee young child.  It was destiny that I should become a jewelry designer even back then.  I always found cool vintage beads to collect and make things out of even when I was 7 or 8 years old.  If you've never been to my blog before, spend some time and check out some of my jewelry designs I create out of vintage and found elements.  Designing jewelry is my passion.

Jewelry I Design

Some black examples of jewelry I create out of vintage elements.

I love old clocks. 

I try to pick them up when they're really cheap. 

 Love the patina of these neglected time pieces.

 This poor Big Ben has seen its better day.  However I love the patina, the broken hand and the discoloration of this poor clock.

Our mascot.  No real puppies at our home, so instead I have this little Scotty Dog statue guarding our home.

 

These are my ultimate choices to represent my very Vintage Black Friday.

Welcome to my blog thanks for joining me!

Gretchen