Saturday, 31 October 2015

Friday, 23 October 2015

My Style: Halloween Hobbit Costume, with Stick, Cape, Leaf Jewellery, and Suit!

HOW TO MAKE A HOBBIT COSTUME!

This is how I am doing it lol

Suit - own it (using a female suit!)
Blanket - Second hand store, army blanket
Vintage Leaf Brooch https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/250572457/vintage-leaf-brooch-lilly-brooch-with?ref=listing-shop-header-0
Walking Stick  - drift wood at the beach

And WHA-LA  a hobbit ready to go (Think I will have to wear flip flops, it will be cold, but don't want cut feet either.

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Gemstone: Emerald, Preventor of Epilepsy

An Emerald is a type of beryl.  It occurs naturally and has even been found in Canada. 

An Emerald is a most prized stone. It was called the stone of successful love. 
 But it was also thought to prevent epilepsy when hung about a child's neck.

Sunday, 11 October 2015

Gemstone: Sapphire Preserver of Chastity


Ever wondered why purity rings often come with Sapphires? 
Yep, it was believed that sapphires preserved chastity. 

Now, what would it mean if your fiance gives you a sapphire?

A Sapphire is usually a mineral, corundum, basically an aluminium oxide compound. 

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Gemstones: Amethyst the Cure for Drunkenness


The Ancient Greeks believed this stone to be the all time cure for drunkenness! 
It was basically a good luck charm, supposed to protect one from becoming drunk. 
Amethyst literally means "not intoxicated" in Greek. 
An Amethyst is purple quartz.

Monday, 5 October 2015

Brass Flower Necklace, 1970s, Riveted with faux pearls, vintage necklace, vintage brass, adjustable length


Newly Listed! 35.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1QUM8Qg

Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch, Mint Condition, Still in Box, 1950s, Foresters, Lady's Brooch, Made in Canada, Simpsons Department Store


Newly Listed! 30.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1OieF4K

Black Hill Silver Ring Box, Vintage Ring Box, Collectible


Newly Listed! 20.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1OhEUbo

My Style : Blue Cocktail Dress, Silver Dancing Shoes, and A a Sparkling Fun Vintage Ring