NEW ARRIVALS: Vintage Devotion

Ahh Friday has come finally. On another happy note here are four more arrivals that I created while on vacation. Reminder today all earrings are 25% off, so swing on by Red Heart 13.

~ 1) A vintage piece and mysterious at that, this Mothman Necklace is a memento of the legend of the infamous Mothman of West Virginia; made from a silver filigree flourish pendant, red glass beads and links from a vintage rhinestone bracelet.

~ 2) Oh Bambi, did you get lost again? A Fawn Sweet Heart Necklace to add cuteness and vintage to your day; made from a dainty revamped fawn brooch and matched with a pale pink vintage button.

~ 3) This Timeless Devotion Necklace is truly a symphony of romance and elegance.

~ 4) Speckled fruity sweetness, these Nerd Candy Drops are just the thing to bring the kid out in us all; made from vintage speckled glass beads, vintage enamel flowers and glass drops.

Blast From the Past: 1950s style

One of my favorite all time decades has to be the 1950s, if I could time travel I'd go back and visit the late 1800s, 40s, 50s and the big hair 80s (just for the fashion). Now I don't own a Delorean but let's take a virtual trip back in time, a time when the American economy was on the upswing, the Korean War and the beginning of the Cold War created a politically conservative atmosphere. Juvenile delinquency was at epidemic proptortions for the time and racial segregation was still about although the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s would soon be brewing.

On a more upbeat note, there were radical times filled with the Dudes, the Hipsters, Gloria Swanson, James Dean, it was the first introduction of B-movie Westerns on television, Abstract Expressionism had started to gain worldwide influence and it was the creation of two of my favorite novels, Fahrenheit 451 and The Catcher In the Rye. There were all kinds of musicians jamming out like Hank Williams, The Chordettes and the rockabilly kings like Bill Haley and Johhny Cash. And who cannot forget the drive-ins that were filled with young couples and teen films like Rebel Without a Cause, The Blob and I Was a Teenage Werewolf. 

I always look back at many things from this devine decade, but one thing comes to mind: the cool style and fashion. There was a driving force of 1950s society which embodied youngsters, during this decade the term teenagers was conceived. There were a ton of influences in the eyes of these radicals including daring films, rock music and magazines like American Manhood and TAB. These youngsters with owned fashions and music and roamed the streets filled with cafes and milk bars. There was certainly a generation gap between the conservative parents and their wild offspring during this time, I always think of Ward and June Cleaver.

Even European teens were influenced by America! You had the greasers and preppies of course, greasers followed the standard black leather and denim jeans set by Marlon Brando in The Wild One, these actors and Rock 'n Roll gods like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis were setting the standards without even knowing it. On the other end of the spectrum you had the preppies who were neat as a pin. The teen girls wore full skirts with large appliques on their clothing or had the pressed pleated polyester skirts which helped maintain that slimming look. On top they wore scoop neck blouses, classy cardigans and would often knot a scarf and pull it to the side. Such a sassy look I'd say.

Far right: Fall 2006 Men's Comme Des Garcons by Rei Kawakubo. Model features a Teddy Boy ensemble with two-tone rebellious attitude.

For the guys, you had the Teddy Boys or Neo-Edwardians, who worn the sported Drape long knee length single breasted wool jackets with plenty of pockets. They'd match them with narrow trousers, stiff shirts and suede shoes. The boys had sideburns and slicked back their hair often busting out with the switchblade comb. The rocker style was born from the Teds, who wore Drapes at weekends but leathers on their bikes. Their chicks wore plenty of eye make up and took every fashion over the top, a fav ensemble was a close fitted black sweater and a calf skirt, toreader pants or circle skirts matched with a low cut top to show off the goods when cutting the rug. Now if I ever had a chance I'd snag me a man that had that real rebel look, Johnny Depp comes to mind from Cry Baby or even Richie from The Wanderers.

With all this talk about time travel and hot attire, I found some real gems in the etsy community and wanted to share some retro finds to doll up you, your man or even home, let's walk down memory lane shall we…

~ 1) These Vintage Sleek Sexy Black Cat Eye Spectacles from Third Granny are perfect to spice up any outfit, match with a special cardigan, pencil skirt and simple pearls and you got a match made in heaven.

~ 2) Roll the odds with these Mini Black Dice Stud Earrings from GrOglmann, add a little swagger in you step. Can the Rat Pack tag along?

~ 3) Pink and Black Diner Saucers from Bohemienne are just waiting for a strawberry milkshake to top them off. Mmmm.

~ 4) Oh Sandy baby! This original 1950s White Shelf-Bust Strapless Metallic Chiffon Couture Cocktail Prom Wedding Dress is to die for! Stop by Timeless Vixen for femme fatale fashions from  the 1870s to the 1970s.

~ 5) Cut up a rug in these Vintage Red and White Low Heel Lace Up Shoes from Zaas Vintage Boots, mix and match these 1970s shoes with a hot pencil skirt and you will be hot to trot.

6) A modern twist on the charming poodle skirt, add some whimsy with this Vintage Poodle Charm Pendant from Mimi's Vintage Shop.

7) A 1950s Classic Bow Tie in black from Elizabeth Wren Vintage, it is a simple pleasure of seeing any man dress so handsomely.

8) Killer Wild West Cuff Links by Brehan Todd, a perfect rockabilly accessory for any chase on the streets.

9) A flavorful variety of 4 Recycled Boylan's Soda Bottle Glasses from YAVA Glass, these nostalgic glasses are perfect for any cocktail party, don't you think?

You are Now Entering the Twilight Zone!

You're traveling through another dimension – a dimension not only of sight and sound but of handmade. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead: your next stop: the Twilight Zone!

Gosh I just love this show, I always look forward to New Years Day, when they place back to back episodes. I've been inspired and decided to make my etsy treasury based on this fabulous series. I've used some mysterious imagery from some of my favorite episodes and the original movie.

Check it out: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=45254

1) This interactive vintage-inspired folk art piece entitled, The Original Devil Boy, reminds me of the famous episode "The Howling Man". This piece is truly stunning, hand carved, painted and signed created by non other than Dave from DB Collectibles.

2) This red  Jetsetter Vintage Travel Alarm Clock just caught my eye, totally 70s and has beautiful deco style numbers. It reminds of the episode "Where is Everybody?", which happens to be the first episode of the series. Stop on by Aviary where you can get vintage delights for you and your home.

3) "What you're looking at could be the end of a particularly terrifying nightmare. It isn't. It's the beginning. Introducing Mr. John Valentine, air traveller. His destination: the Twilight Zone." Who can't forget Twilight Zone, the movie; produced by Steven Spielberg in 1983. These stunning Vintage Steampunk Button Cufflinks by 19 Moons truly reminds me of the fourth segment of the movie which featured John Lithgow, who plays a stressed out airline passenger who has suffers from anxiety, claustrophobia and acrophobia. His nightmare features a hideous gremlin who is damaging the wing of the plane. William Shatner also played the original character in the episode 3 called "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet".

500 and Counting: Congrats to our Winner

Tuesday was a lovely day, I reached my 500th goal for my shop. The lovely Jennifer from the shop Sugared Song Bird was my 500th customer. She is receiving a lovely bracelet to match the Enchanted Fairy Forrest necklace that she purchased.

The Enchanted Fairy Forest necklace has a beautiful cluster of vintage green pearls and beads from a vintage clip on earring that is matched with an oval scalloped antique chandelier crystal piece on several brass chains strung with white pearls.

The matched bracelet has a beautiful matching green color using glass beads, vintage sparkled wood beads, brass chain and pearls topped with brass bead caps.

Congrats Jennifer I hope you love it!

NEW ARRIVALS: Organic Meets Elegance

I love being inspired by my childhood playground, I spend many of my Sundays at my father's house in West Grove, PA. Most of the time, I sit in the kitchen in my grandmother's chair and make jewelry. Winters, it is bare up there and it smells of horse manure, so I always look forward to awaking spring. The first glimpse is when the little snow drops peek up from under the dead leaves; I cherish them because they remind me of my grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Once spring arrives, I truly get inspired, I walk around the several acres of land and smell roses, find rusty things, hear the goats across the way and catch bugs like bumble bees and beetles. I was really tickled this past Sunday, because I saw bright green moss growing on a tree outside of the house; it was quite brilliant the way the green set off on the brown bark. 

This Sunday was a little light on creating, because I spent several hours organizing my beads. I'd travel up to my pops with a travel box suitcase with wheels filled with 6 organizers and one shoulder bag filled with 5 more organizers plus three smaller ones. So the strap broke last week, gosh way to heavy, so I separated my beads and put some away for later. Now I just have the suitcase and two long organizers. So finally about 9:30 after supper, I was able to get to work. Hopefully this week I will get some time to myself.

N E W  A R R I V A L S

~ 1) Totally bubblicious and tied with a bow!

These silver plated Bubble-gum and Bow hoops are truly adorable,

perfect to feel young and fun while taking a stroll down 5th Ave.

~ 2) This Mermaid Shell Romance necklace can be worn on the ballroom dance floor

or at a beach side wedding. Made with a vintage metal shell pendant matched with gold pearls;

only a mermaid could wear such a beautiful adornment.

~ 3) In the heart of the Mississippi Swamp are bright green water lily pads kissed with the sun.

These earrings are modern simplicity matched with nature.

~ 4) Add a little vintage to your day with these Daisy Bouquet Cluster earrings;

made from cream and yellow enamel daisy balls that hang from a thin brass link.

Addicted to Etsy

Vintage pale pink resin beads and Silver and Black speckled glass beads from Diba Beads.

Gosh Tuesday, boy did I splurge! Sometimes it is hard to resist, so I heart certain items and save them for later (when I have money in my paypal). Here are some new purchases from none other than etsy.com. During my search for supplies, I found some great vintage cream speckled beads that look like bird eggs from Blue Storm, beautiful vintage red enamel Maltese cross ring from Cluttered Mind. The beautiful vintage strands featured above just caught my eye, you can't find these colors now and days.

Vintage black leather suede pixie pirate boots, with cut out pattern from Buttons 'N Such.

Speaking of vintage I found these rad Pixie Pirate black suede boots, I've been searching for months to find a cool pair, I looked on all kinds of websites like BC Footwear, DSW and Ebay; but too expensive. I got these girly rockin boots for $37.00 with shipping included. What a steal!

Vintage brass engraved pocket mirror from Capricious Traveler.

Vintage roses embroidered trim from Callooh Callay.

I have a thing for vintage mirrors and lipstick holders; they def don't make them like they used. I found this unique vintage pocket mirror that swivels. I plan on making a necklace out of it and want to do some glass etching on the mirror. I also was astonished when I came across this vintage rose embroidered ribbon; might use it as a necklace or possibly on an assemblage.

Something Old and New

~ Something old and new…these Immaculate Coral Cluster Earrings look as if they are from the shallow waters of a coral reef.

The truth about myself is that I love collecting jewelry, however I almost never seem to wear alot of it, on occasion I will wear a collection of necklaces together, something vintage and religious, I'm an advocate collector of crucifixes and water fonts. I am also a grand fan of earrings, especially the strange, unusual and of course vintage. Anytime I stumble upon vintage clip-on earrings, I get sucked in; I cherish the ones with clusters of pearls, bead caps and even intricate metal work. When I was in Salem back in November, there was this little antique store near the Salem Inn where my husband and I stayed, I found some wonderful photos graphs that I snagged and also the jackpot of vintage earrings. I love finding buried treasure!

I love revamping vintage finds into new pieces; it's giving a new life to forgotten pieces that have been forgotten. The pair above is a new creation, these organic Immaculate Coral Cluster Earrings are made from vintage beads, brass, a white enamel bead cap and a pink head pin. You can rework old clip-ons by removing the backing or even drilling a hole in the metal for hanging a new earring hook. It is a new twist on any fabulous era of style!

Feast Your Eyes on New Designs

It is a new year, and I am off to a slow start in showing you my new designs for the past week, so I present 10 new designs from the Jan 1st - 8th. I have 18, count them 18 new designs so far this month, since I can't show you all of them I have listed the rest of them at the very bottom. Sales seem a little slow, I bet though everyone is getting over the holiday madness that burned a hole in everyone's pockets. I know I am taking it slow too, trying to save big time this year to buy our first house.

N E W  D E S I G N S:

 
1) Curious Little Jack Reliquary is a nostalgic tale of a boy who will never come back. Made from an antique mourning locket, human hair, vintage child photo and paper.

 

2) These Cathedral Ruby earrings are inspired by the tall stained glass windows of Rome.
3) Cherry Baby is a rockabilly dream for any scenester going out on the town.

 

4) This Armageddon Empire necklace is a sneak peek of my new Black 13 collection; a becoming collection based around death, Revelations and Armageddon.

5) These Gray Masquerade earrings are perfect for any casual day or night affair.

 

6) A Blooming Bassinet necklace is a perfect dream garden to hang around your neck.

7) There's no crying over spilt blood…a cure with this Bad Medicine necklace will do the trick!

 

8) These Mossy Forrest Darlings are a woodland lovers dream; made from all vintage beads.

9) SOLD: These are a perfect for any botanist or mad scientist, I call these my Weird Science Laboratory earrings; made from vintage fabric spores and miniature beakers.

A L S O   C H E C K   O U T   T H E S E   D E S I G N S:

10) Tiffany Sweet Heart Necklace

11) Forgotten Saint Earrings

12) Pretty Tied Up Double Necklace

13) Blueberry Trimming Necklace

14) The God of the Sea Necklace

15) Snow Drop Darlings

16) Champagne Leaf Bracelet

17) Wild Lily Necklace

18) Belle Earrings

New Arrivals Coming Tonight

It is a new week and I have some lovely new creations I will be listing in my shop tonight. Please stop by Red Heart 13 tonight after 10 PM to see these new beauties.

N  E  W    D  E  S  I  G  N  S     I  N  C  L  U  D  E: 

B R A C E L E T:

Vintage Rain

5   P A I R   OF   E A R R I N G S:

Memento Mori

Canaries in Flight

Honey Bear

Bubbly Rose

Hearts Desire

3  N E C K L A C E S:

Conquer the Queen

Deloris in Blue

Pink Posies in Bloom

S N E A K   P E E K: 

The My Secret Lovers necklace is in the works, I am working on doing a collage for the inside of the vintage black pendant that hangs at the bottom. The necklace is made of real crystal, gold leaf links, brass chain and a vintage enamel pendant that opens to reveal red velvet and has beautiful cursive writing on the back that reads "Change Plate".

25% Off All Earrings Today!

It's Friday again, thank god. Keeping busy today, watching some lots on ebay and rocking out to the 80s here at work. First it was Madonna, and now the Cutting Crew. Since today is Friday, all earrings are 25% off today. Hoot Hoot!

F O R    Y O U R    E A R S:

 
~ Who doesn't love chocolate; it is a girl's best friend?! These White Chocolate Rose Peeps are just to your liking, with glass beads, vintage bead caps and a whimsy lucite egg.

~ Mmmm, marshmallows! These Stay Puft Earrings are made from vintage glass and vintage bead caps that are perfect for the season.

F O R    Y O U R    F I N G E R S:

 
~ It is all in the Eye of the Beholder, a vintage mirror / lipstick holder that can be used as a fabulous ring.

~ This Life or Death Reversible Ring has a swivel setting that is perfect for day or night.

A True Romantic At Heart

A true sweetheart admires pearls swept over falling lace, rose gardens of pinks and luscious reds and occasionally tears of joy of pure emotion from the soul. Memories come to mind when I was creating some of my new pieces for Red Heart 13 this past weekend. One thought was my husband Bruce, and my first kiss with him; it was awkward but titillating at the same time. These are the feelings that are kept inside all of us, they are what life is all about, roller coasters of emotion and stepping stones on the path to being a grown up.

~ This Love Me Tender Pearl Necklace reminded me of my wedding dance, even though it was "Can't Help Falling in Love", I remember the close secrets Bruce spoke in my ear on our wedding day. What girl doesn't love that, and can't resist the classic beauty of pearls.

~ Memories of my nana Sarah Elizabeth; she was my queen. She had a beautiful rose garden, that her and I used to sit in. These were blissful moments when the world was calm as a child and we would caress a warm cup of tea. These Tea Rose Earrings, are a solid affection of my closest personal memories.

~ Love Notes and Tears of Joy, this necklace reminded me of my years in the big city away from my beau. Two years of phone conversations, of a voice miles away; and loneliness on the cold hearted subways. Finally... I came home.

~RED WEDNESDAY: Buy 1 piece of jewelry, get the 2nd half off!

Vintage Medallions and Talismans

We could all use a little good luck and some added strength to our world now and days; whether be love, guidance or prayer. This week's theme for my work was "talismans". A talisman is a small amulet or object, usually bearing magically symbols or something that is worn for protection against evil spirits or the supernatural.

Some of our new arrivals include, four sets of earrings and two vintage inspired necklace at Red Heart 13. Also don't forget today is RED WEDNESDAY: buy any piece of jewelry and get the 2nd half off!

A Golden Prayer Talisman of guidance embellished with rhinestones and two diamond shaped pendants.

Attract love and romance with Love Potion No. 9; made from a lucite pale pink pendant and fabric rose.

A vintage G.I. medal of honor to hang near your heart, an Armored Saint amulet of strength and safety.

Perfect Universe!!!

"Our heavenly realm beyond earth is filled with a universe made of  the sun, moon and stars. The divine Starry Skies holds the essence of the unknown, it holds heavenly bodies which are perfect things. We sit up glazing into every night while acting out in an imperfect world we call home. My being is imperfect, I hope to walk in dimensions I cannot see. For now, I caress the coming twilight painted black."

25% OFF EARRINGS TODAY!

You can be reminded of the beauty of the universe with these Starry Skies vintage inspired earrings; and be sure to stop by today, December 5th for our discount of 25% off off earrings only at Red Heart 13.

It's Red Wednesday! Black is Back

It's Red WEDNESDAY again here at Red Heart 13. Stop by RH13 and if you buy one piece of jewelry you can get the second half off; it is a great way to get some of that dreaded holiday shopping done. Don't forget to stop back on Black Friday through Cyber Monday for more promotions.

We have 14 new arrivals and all I have to say is Black is Back. Here are some of our new arrivals that express the bold and sophistication:

 

(SOLD) How about this Black Poodle Necklace! Made from a vintage metal brooch matched with red glass beads, copper and gun metal chain. Add a little whimsy to your day!

Find the beauty in yourself with these "Dorian Gray" earrings. These droplet earrings are made from lucite floral beads, rhinestone spacers and gray crystals on a black chain.

 

(SOLD) This Turquoise Robin's Egg Necklace is made for a queen. Made with vintage turquoise beads with gold speckling and a vintage black pearl pendant with tiny pearls.

Simply pure elegance with these Silver Kiss Temptation earrings, made from glass tulips, dark gray pearls and a silver bead cap on a sterling silver hook.