18th Century Pink !!

Maybe one reason I love 18th Century France so much is there was sooo much pink all around,m Furnishings, fabrics, feathers, decorative objects. 

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Antique scent vials and necklace

I've been searching for vintage scent vials and when I find one I really like that isn't too expensive I will get it and turn it into a necklace like the ones made by Karen Sugarman ( she sells on Etsy, 1st Dibbs, and Neiman Marcus) I find them very intriguing and lovely little objects of times past. 

They were carried as part of a chatelaine or on a thumb ring.

They can't be too large or they would get in the way as a necklace. 

The two matching bottles are vintage perfume bottles I bought on Ebay. They are on their way they aren't suitable for a necklace I will enjoy them on my vanity. 

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Paris by Laduree

Laduree is my happy place. 

I think that I love it so much because it is serene and pretty and always new things and the desserts are so inventive and traditional yet sometimes they surprise you with a new twist or a totally new dessert. .

Laduree has a brand new book out. I wish I could go to Paris this year but it is not in the plan. Dental work and new jobs keeping Pink Boy and myself close to home.

So maybe next year we can venture to Paris again and I will be able to buy the new book. It looks so interesting like an insider's guide to the city.

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Vintage jewelry and the long hot summer

Bonjour !!

 I think that this is the longest break I have taken from blogging.

My laptop is dying and it is no fun to be on it. It has been sooo hot here and humid too. I really am not a fan of summer in the South.

I've been reading and collecting vintage jewelry.

I have long ago given up on Pink Boy buying me nice jewelry he just doesn't get it or care about it So now that I work part time I am purchasing my own jewelry. If I can manage on this laptop I will show you more things in next week or so.

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Hav

Aristocats

I love this Disney movie and especially adore Marie-- when I was a kid I thought they named her after me! Since I am a cat lover and love Paris why wouldn't I love the movie all my favorite things all in one movie!

I bought the cute tote on Ebay it will be here in a few weeks. Japan Disney store has more Marie merchandise than the Disney stores in UK or USA. 

Do you love Marie? 

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Charleston... a city set in a garden weathering the tragedy

It is so doubly shocking that this carnage happened in Charleston -- a beautiful, gracious city full of wonderful people and community. A city that is really very safe and where people know each other.

 The city and it religious and secular leaders have handled the situation well and everyone seems to be of one mind that this aberration, this purely evil event will not tear apart the people of the most beautiful city in the South.

While my heart grieves for the lives lost and the lives ruined by this unconscionable act my heart also sees the strength and dignity and love that the people there have for each other and for the city. Mayor Riley handled things well and now it is time for healing to begin. 

Evil does not trump true faith, true love, true goodness of spirit or true community. 

Blush pink gems

I have been on a quest for a blush pink sapphire that is cut in marquise cut about 2 carets. So far neither my jeweler or I have found right shade or shape of stone.I researched more and discovered Morganite which is even better color wise more pale blush like I like and should work well . It is also very hard stone so can wear everyday. I am careful with my jewelry.

Taking a break from blog for this week just had surgery and resting and sleeping and watching movies. Pink Boy is taking good care of me. Making me food and giving me medications on time. Not really in any pain.

A question for you leave me a comment if you have answer:

Anyone had any Morganite stones in your jewelry? Were you happy with it?

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