Tuesday, September 7, 2010

3 lovely days

Hope everyone's Labor Day Weekend was pleasant.  Following my little "asthma bout" I was still coming down from all of the hospital administered drugs so I spent the 3 days not running amuck. LOL.  My honey and I spent Saturday visiting a gun club for their trap and skeet setup.  Alan used to shoot often but stopped about 8 years ago when he was taking care of his father.   Now that he is enjoying his retirement, it seemed like the right hobby to pick up again...especially since my oldest son shot competition trap while at West Point.  This would give them the opportunity to shoot trap together.  Additionally, I have been wanting to shoot our home defense shotgun, something I have not had the opportunity to do.  Had to laugh as I carried out the gun in its case along with my knitting bag.  Only this Sea Witch would go to a gun cub to learn how to shoot but knit during the drive there. 

Spent Sunday at the Queen of Hearts fixing up the booths.  Added a few things to both and moved items around to give both booth's a nice visual refresh.

Moved the furniture and added a few new things. 

Lovely pumpkin and beaded black lace gown (new) and a marvelous late Edwardian fur capelet make a great Titanic outfit if you want to dress like Rose.

Have been selling antique tea pots and cups and saucers. Everyone loves a tea party and they look so nice on the walnut parlor table.

Moved the big pieces to give the booth more room.  I like to do this often as it  brings items to the forefront that may not have been seen previously.

Moved my glass case to the side so it is easier to access.

A 1930-50s display of items.  Crazy about the old, pink medicine cabinet.  Can be used for so many things.

Have been wanting to get back to making jewelry for a few local shops and finally spent Monday doing just that.  Working with chains in various metallics and having a lot of fun with this design theme.  I'm really enjoying the execution of these first four pieces.


Believe it or not, these chandelier earrings are light weight.

Like the look of the soft silver and plum beads.

Metallics, poppy red and smoky quartz elements.


Copper and bronze and faux amber make this a fun, fall piece.

Matching earrings.

So, my three day weekend has ended.  It was lovely. Wish I could spend the rest of the week making jewelry and preparing my Halloween items for my antique booths, but no such luck.  Gotta return to the present and get back to my 8 to 5 gig, sigh.  Have a lovely week all and wishing all the best to you and those you love. Sea Witch

6 comments:

FILIGREE MOON said...

Your jewelry creations are gorgeous! And the booth space looks like such a fun place to shop, with loads of treasures. ~ Angela

Kathy-Catnip Studio said...

Hi, Dari!

Your antiques are divine, and how fun to be able to rearrange to your heart's content. I love the look of your jewelry designs, too!

Kathleen said...

Ah, another talent revealed...you design jewelry, and it looks marvelous. Must say your booth looks great...moving stuff around is always a good idea. I love the lady head vase, and that pink cabinet is just darling. Nothing like vintage, retro, old, etc. Love it all!
Hugs, Kathleen

Madame DeFarge said...

The earrings are truly lovely and I could buy them all. Your booth looks great, very tempting.

sassytrash said...

So glad your asthma is better--our bad air in this area doesn't help much I'm sure.
Your booths look wonderful (we're sprucing ours up today) and your jewelry is AWESOME! You are very talented!
My son and I go to the gun range occasionally--I really enjoy it!

Barb said...

Hi Sea Witch,
Your jewelry is beautiful. I wear the necklace that I received from you all the time. Love it.
I would love to spend some time in your booth. I would just need a wad of cash!

Feel better.

Big hugs,
Barb