Every time I go to Canton, or to any flea market for that matter, I have something in particular that I am really really hunting for ~ I am always looking for old china with pink roses, architectural finds, lace, old linens ~ all of those things are so much fun to look for but this time I was looking for vintage rhinestone jewelry ~ It is so hard to find lately ~ I guess I am not the only one looking for it ~
I hit a treasure chest at one of the vendors ~ he had a bag stuffed away because he didn't think anybody would want it ~ it was full of broken rhinestone jewelry ~
I was sooo excited because that is what I was looking for so I can embellish more soldered charms with it ~
Then I spotted a vintage tiara that was kind of shoved to the side and asked him about it ~ he didn't think anyone would want that either ~ I almost bought a new one because I love them but I am so glad to have found a vintage one !! That is even better ~ You will see a lot of this tiara in my pictures :o)
I am not sure what the "thing" will be next month but it is fun to dig in those hidden spot because you never know what you will find . . . .
It is time for Make Mine Pink's Friday Shopping Event ~ This week's theme is "The Secrets of Mother's Jewelry Box" ~ Come visit Katies Rose Cottage as well as the other participating shops ~
Today I went out to find some displays to use at the Gift Show in Dallas in January ~
Oh my goodness it is getting closer and closer !!
I love Dorothy's treasures at the Shabby Y in Lone Star Antique Mall ~ I was really excited that she was there because she is so very talented and helped me with ideas ~
I ended up getting some awesome frames that I will be using for displaying jewelry and a glittery pink Paris sign ~ My display spot is only 3 feet so I have to think creatively ~
Make sure and visit The Vintage Rose Boutiques blog for updates on the gals progress getting ready for the show ~
I have a new website called Katies Rose Cottage Designs that is just for our new line of jewelry debuting at the show ~ The website is there but will not have products for about a month ~
I am so excited about the new soldered charms that we are starting to add as a new option in our jewelry category ~ they are created using pieces of vintage rhinestone jewelry ~ each charm will also include a sterling charm dangling from the bottom and a chain that coordinates ~
I just wanted to let you know that we have some new Halloween and Thanksgiving soldered charms in our Jewelry category ~
But the best news is that we are going to have a sale like we have not had before on the charms ~ For every charm you order you will get 10% off PLUS a FREE ball chain ~
This would be a wonderful time to stock up on charms for Christmas gifts ~ Each one always comes with an organza bag ~
The sale will run through midnight on September 8th ~
I have been on the hunt for awhile at flea markets, antique shows and pretty much everywhere to find an old dress form and old party dresses in pink ~ it is alot easier said than done ~ but.... in my travels I found the prettiest odds and ends of old pieces ~ today I decided to make this lampshade out of various things I have found ~ I took an old pink dress, cut it down and added a vintage crocheted collar to the top edge ~ to finish it off I put a vintage rhinestone hair clip at the front ~ I always am picking up old rhinestone jewelry pieces because you can do so much with them and I love a little bling !!! ~ I really like how it came out and am kind of want to keep it for my new shabby office but for awhile it can be yours at www.katiesrosecottage.com ~
I just got done adding some wonderful new items to Katies Rose Cottage ~
If you have visited us very much you will know that I love crowns ~ One of my favorite verses that I think of with crowns is ~
Isaiah 62:3 "You will be a crown of beauty in the Lord's hand "
We just added some crown soldered charms to our jewelry category ~
We also listed some gorgeous handmade rose ribbon pins that have a wonderful vintage look ~ I love these because they can be used to embellish clothes as well as purses or gifts ~
The last thing that I wanted to show you are these awesome pink rose buckets that are in the Romantic Home category ~ this is one of my favorite collaged prints so I was so excited to find these ~
I LOVE roses and just had to offer some rose jewelry on my website ~ I have a sterling rose pendant on a chain and a sterling rose ring ~ You can see both of these items in the Bed and Bath category at Katies Rose Cottage ~
Today I got some of the yummiest things for my website ~ they are GORGEOUS !!!
I got two wonderful pillows and beautiful adorned vintage jars ~ I have to say that these are very very hard to part with ~ soooo..... I will keep some and share some ~
I will be listing them soon and you can find them here ~
They coordinate so pretty with my new jewelry line ~ This is one of our new pieces ~
I am so excited that the Dallas Home & Gift Show is right around the corner !! We have been busy working on our new jewelry line that will be debuting at the show ~ You can get a sneak peek at some of the products on our sister site at Katies Rose Cottage Designs ~
We will be displaying along with some wonderfully talented ladies at our booth, Vintage Rose Boutiques, booth # 2327 ~ Make sure and drop by and say hi if you are going to be at the show on January 15-18 ~
This is a look at the inside of one of the buildings at market ~