A ParisianTreasure From The Universal Exposition Paris 1900

I have been keeping this treasure tucked away for almost 30 years. It just seemed the proper time to share it with everyone. It has some crumbling pages, and they have yellowed with age, but they are all there. This is a souvenir book from the Universal Exposition Paris 1900. I love the ads and the illustrations...even though I don't speak French, I can make out a lot of it. And of course with the illustrations...no language is required. Beauty is beauty. For years, I have scoured the internet and collector's books, but have never seen another one like it! Just thought you would enjoy a peek. If you have any information to share on this treasure...please do! Enjoy! :)

It's May First...Do You Know What That Means?

Yes...time to dance around the Maypole...But more importantly, It's my sister Sandy's Birthday! Happy Birthday to Sandy! This is a pic of Sandy standing on the beach in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was our very first vacation...just a few years ago. :)

Sandy is one incredible person and I am so proud of her! Oh...and I love her a lot! She is a full time mom, sister, daughter, wife, grandmother and friend. She some how finds the time to take care of her family and friends, do volunteer work and go to school. She just started back to college and is making straight As!!! Yep! She just got accepted into the nursing program. She is smart and pretty! Sandy also has the best sense of humor and loves playing practical jokes on people. Let's just say that I have been on the receiving end of quite a few of them. To this day all I have to say is "daddy long legs", and that story comes up! Oh...it's funny NOW! I still cringe when I see one of those creepy things. :)

This pic is from Sandy's birthday party...a few years back. Hmmmm seems like yesterday. That's her wicked sister next to her. I seem to remember that a fight ensued over a powder puff...or a doll...or something that day. Can't believe we still have that discussion! :)

Sandy, I wish that I could send you to Scotland for your birthday! I also wish that I could be in Charleston to celebrate with you, but you know that I will be there in spirit. Here's wishing you the best birthday ever! Enjoy your Kentucky Derby party...and your mint juleps. Oh, by the way...my horse, Devil May Care will win! Haha

With all my love,
Your wicked sister. :)

Please Allow Me To Introduce Jack

Let me introduce you to Jack. He just turned one. I think in cat years that must mean the terrible twos! He chewed my blinds into this shape. This is no camera trick or photo shop. Just the work of Jack. Apparently an artist at heart. (Ha ha...Jack thinks no one can see him. He likes to spy on us.) Just thought I would share a little bit of my home life with you.

This would be Jack with his older brother, Neno. He loves Neno so much and Neno is so patient! Yes, Neno is "a little overweight". Guess Jack thinks he is a giant water bed.

Jack is literally into EVERYTHING!

Disclaimer: Jack did not harm anyone during the writing of this post. Well...Not yet! :)

These Victorian Ladies Still Have A Lot To Say!

As a collector and dealer of antique and vintage jewelry, it is so important that we can still find these wonderful photos and cabinet cards of women (men also). Not only for the beauty and history...but also to use as references when researching pieces of jewelry.

Some of the cards or photos are dated...some even have the name of the person and where the photo was taken right on the back. You can pick up a cabinet card or photo for a very reasonable price! It is really fun to display similar items of jewelry found in the photos with jewelry from your own collection. Even placing them together in shadow boxes.

I would like to thank DovelySells, thevintagemode , MarthasAttic, OldTymeNotions and vintagehomerecycled for the use of there photos for this article. You can click on the pictures and it will take you right to the listings in their shops. Be SURE and visit their beautiful shops as well! You will enjoy every minute of it! And yes...Etsy does have Vintage!

Cabinet Photo Of Victorian Young Woman

This cabinet card photo can be found in MarthasAttic on Etsy. Look at that beautiful bookchain with locket attached. Very fashionable! I have to comment on that teeny tiny waist! WOW! She looks just lovely!

Antique Photo Of Victorian Lady

This lovely lady can be found in thevintagemode shop on Etsy. Note the long necklace...
It looks to be made of tortoise shell with what maybe a very large tortoise shell locket. She is also wearing beautiful dangle earrings. Also notice the plaid and ruffles together. Somethings are always in style.

Cart de Vista Victorian Woman Sarah Stewart Photograph 1800s

This haunting beauty can be found at DovelySells on Etsy. It is hard to notice the jewelry for her beautiful eyes! She is wearing a bar pin and a heavy chain. The chain most likely is a slide chain that perhaps has a locket attached.



Victorian Cabinet Card Of Lady In Mourning c1895

This somber and sad Victorian lady is wearing a lovely beaded jet mourning necklace with matching earrings. She can be found at vintagehomerecycled.



1800's Antique Victorian Portrait Of An Actress CDV Card

This beauty is ready for the limelight! She is now appearing in OldTymeNotions on Etsy. She is adorned with pearls...earrings and necklace. Definitely not mourning attire. Simply beautiful!


I do hope that you have enjoyed this article! It is true that a picture speaks a thousand words...It is amazing what can be learned from these silent ladies! I think they speak volumes!

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket C1875


Hi all! Well September is FINALLY here! Loving it! This weekend is Labor Day weekend. I have always associated Labor Day weekend with the end of summer and the start of cool weather...fall...football...school...fall colors...wearing jackets...and the approaching holiday season. Halloween (my personal favorite!) Thanksgiving...and yes Christmas is just around the corner. I just love FALL!!!

In honor of what I call the BEST time of the year, I am having an extended Labor Day Weekend Sale in my shops. Wicked Darling on Etsy and Love And Honor on Ruby Lane. I will take 15% off of ALL purchases(excluding shipping) starting Thursday Sept. 3rd through Monday Sept. 7th!

Here is a sampling of what you will find in my shops! You can really get some deals...and it is not to early to be thinking about Christmas!

Gorgeous Georgian Wax Seal Fob...Very Ornate! C1840

Victorian Wax Seal Intaglio Fob On Original Cord! C1890

I Also Have Some Destash Listed. Here Is A Beautiful Victorian Grouping!

Beautiful HOBE Clip Earrings!

Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry Box! C1900

Victorian Sterling Sash Buckle Pin C1890. Makes A Perfect Pirate Wench's Sash Buckle!

One Of My Favorites! This Is A Micro Beaded Antique Victorian Necklace With A Bird And Bees! C1900!

So come on by the shops! Find a treasure and get a bargain at the same time!
Don't forget that the sale is 9/3 -9/7.





See ya there!

Victorian Jewelry....Latest Additions To My Shops

These are beautiful Victorian earrings C1850

Yes...This is another shameless plug for my shops....Wicked Darling on Etsy and Love And Honor on Ruby Lane. I am having a 15% Off Sale on all purchases in both shops 8/21 - 8/23. Stop in and find a treasure!

This Etruscan Revival Victorian bracelet C1870

My wicked Art Nouveau snake ring...I love it!

A beautiful Goofus Glass Rose Pin

Love this ornate Victorian intaglio fob...On the original cord!

Citrine colored faceted glass kilt pin

This is a gorgeous Etruscan Revival Victorian Hardstone cameo locket C1875.

This is a beautiful Victorian micro beaded sautoir! C1900

And finally...this Art Nouveau...very "shabby" jewelry casket or jewelry box C1900.

Thank you for stopping by!

"The Eagle Has Landed" 40 Years Ago Man Stepped Foot On The Moon...My Nostalgia

This is not a long post...but I do remember where I was waaaay back then! Family and friends sitting around the big TV set...anticipation at a fever pitch! BTW...I was very young when this happened! While sitting around the TV set...I conjured up images from Jules Verne's books that I had read...What would they find on the moon? Will there be monsters there? Can they breathe? And what about all of that cheese? (I was just a child...remember!)

Then Neil Armstrong said those famous words..."One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Thinking back...I think we all had tears in our eyes. It was like WE were right there...on the moon...with Neil Armstrong!

It was just one of those moments that I will always remember. And of course...all of us kids had to go outside and look at the moon..."I think I see them!"..."Me too!"..."Me too!" We were much more naive and unsophisticated than kids are today! But we had fun!

The watch that is pictured at the top of the post is mine. I have had it all of these years. My Daddy gave it to me in 1969...and as you can tell from the condition...I wore it everywhere! But ya know what...it still keeps perfect time!

Anyway...just thought I would share that with you! Now grab a piece of cheese...run outside...and look at the beautiful wonder that is the moon!

Portraits...Photos...And Purses...Oh My!

This is one of my antique Victorian purse lockets that I am featuring in my Etsy shop...Wicked Darling.


OK...Yes...this is a shameless plug for my shops! But I just thought I would share a few items with you. I hope that you will enjoy looking at these pieces. For more information on each...just click on the links...It will take you straight to the listings. :)

This is the inside of the locket above. She has the saddest look on her face!

This is a photo showing front and back of this tiny antique locket.

While this antique purse locket is very similar to the first one pictured...It does not have a photo inside...but the enameling is beautiful!

This is the back of the purse locket.

This hand painted portrait on porcelain is beautiful! My sister suggested to me that it has a religious theme or meaning. A beautiful lady with a dove in hand.

This gorgeous lady is another hand painted portrait on Porcelain. She is a little older than the portrait pin shown above...I know we should never mention a lady's age! You will find her in my Ruby Lane shop...Love And Honor.

This is one of my favorite pieces...though it has damage to the back...This tortoise shell locket features a gorgeous high relief cupid on the front. This locket can be found in my Ruby Lane shop, Love And Honor.

These old tintype photos are fabulous!!!!

Sadly...this is the damaged side...but it still awesome!!!!!

So in case you have not found the "hidden" links to both of my shops...I will share them with you right now! My Etsy shop is Wicked Darling and my Ruby Lane shop is Love And Honor...Both shops feature a selection of antique and vintage jewelry. Take a look! You might just find a treasure!