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Friday, March 5, 2010

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

9 comments:

  1. Glad you joined in VBF.... The Statue of the Lady is Beautiful, now off to check out your Blog ~ Looks Wonderful~

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  2. Love your black friday finds, I wish I could tell you one that I like best but I just can't, I tried, but I like them all!

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  3. OK, first things first... love the clocks, i collect them too. I love, love, love the jewelry the watch faces are awesome :0 i hope you have some plans for this weekend to get out and have fun.

    Smiles,
    Sheila

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  4. Love all your items and your jewelry is lovely!

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  5. Love it!...the black certainly does add interest, doesn't it?
    Rene'

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  6. Hello Gretchen ... it's a pleasure to meet you here at VBF ... I'm so happy you've joined in and are sharing your bounty of treasures with all of us!!

    The statue is a welcome reminder Spring is on it's way ... you've done a wonderful job with all of your little birdies sprinkled through out your post ... sweet!

    Happy VBF .... hope to see you next month!

    xo
    Jill

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  7. I love the statue and your jewelry designs are so yummy! I've got to learn to make my own. I have so much vintage jewelry that I need to do something with!

    Welcome to VBF!

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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    don't quit and keep writing due to the fact that it just worth to follow it,
    looking forward to look at more and more of your current stories, thankx :)

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