Handmade Gold Leaf Necklace

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My love for gold leaves started when I found this gold leaf tray to go in my guest bathroom.  Ever since then I’ve been spotting leaf themed items everywhere.

The other day I popped into Michael’s to pick up some craft paint and I spotted these cute ceramic leaves in their dollar section.  The leave came in a pack of two and were meant to be used as ornaments.  Ornaments would be cute but I immediately imagined these little leaf gems crafted into a necklace.

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One coat of gold leaf paint and a few vintage jewelry supplies and I had crafted this chic pendant necklace.

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I’ve got a couple more necklaces in the works and I’ll be sure to share them when their finished.

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Have a great weekend!

Shelly

Summer Sale–25% off on the ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy Shop

Happy Sunday!

I’ve been busy shopping, creating and getting the ConfettiStyle Etsy shop ready for lots of new things, coming Aug. 3rd.  Now’s the time to save big on our great selection of vintage decor, tabletop and entertaining accents, jewelry and personal accessories.  Get ready, get set….SHOP!

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Happy Shopping!

Shelly

Decorating with Corbels–Add this to your DIY List

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When it comes to design, I love a good architectural detail.   Details that have a sense of style and history to them and that add character to a home.  Corbels are one of my favorite architectural accents.  Do you know what a corbel is?  Basically it is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts out from a wall and is meant to hold-up or carry weight.

Corbels have been used for centuries in building construction and over the years have become a decorative element that people are adding to the interior decor of their homes.

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FIVE Crafts Projects with Loads of Style

I love crafting and wish I had more time to spend doing it.  When time is limited I find myself stealing away a few minutes on Pinterest checking out craft projects and getting my craft fix.  There have been some really stylish projects that have caught by eye recently so I thought I’d share them with you so you can get your craft fix too.

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Treasure Hunting and Tips for Shopping Scott’s Antique Market

I’m back with part 2 of my trip to Scott Antique Market this month.  Today I’m sharing some of the furniture pieces that caught my eye along with some tips I have for shopping this market.

I mentioned in my last post that Scott Antique Market is made up of two buildings, North and South as well as outdoor vendors at each building.  I can’t even begin to estimate how many vendors show as Scott’s each month but there well over 300. Because of the size of the market, Scott’s has claimed the title as the World’s Largest Indoor Antique Market.  You can find just about anything at Scott’s from rare antiques and silver to antique reproductions and vintage pieces.  And, just like every antique store and flea market around, there is junk to be had as well.

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This beautiful wicker and cane chair was a favorite from the show.  The scale large enough so that the chair could be used alone as a cute accent chair.

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Fashion Focus: 2014 Jewelry Trends

One is good but two is better.  That’s my philosophy when it comes to jewelry.  I love buying it, wearing it and even decorating with it.  Just when I thought I might go a few months without buying a new piece of jewelry I did some research on the 2014 Jewelry Trends and now I’ve got the buying bug again.  Take a look at what’s going to be hot for 2014 and let me know what your favorite trend is.

Beautiful Beads and Crystals (yes, please)

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Pearls and More Pearls (I’m gonna love this trend)

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Retro Watches (really sexy in by book)

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Message and Slogan Necklaces (kinda middle school to me but could be cool)

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Tassels (the trend continues and is one of my faves)

p.s.  In addition to the vintage tassel jewelry you can find in my Etsy shop, I’m working on a new handcrafted tassel y collection so stay tuned

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Zodiac Signs (a great way to make a signature statement)

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Pins and Brooches (I’ve collected these for a long time and am going to love wearing them)

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Birds and Bees Jewelry (if it looks as beautiful as this I’ll take it)

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Malachite and Beads, Beads, Beads (this is one of my go-to colors for spring so I’ll be sporting this trend)

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Bold Chains, choker style (a great layer piece)

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What look(s) will you be wearing this year?

Shelly

This post entitled Do You Have a Signature Style is one of the faves and worth reading again.

Shopping with ConfettiStyle

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I’ve been hoarding some of my recent vintage finds and finally found time to get them added to the ConfettiStyle Designs shop.  In the shop you’ll find home décor items, tabletop serving pieces and accessories, milk glass and ironstone and lots of other pieces that I think are pretty great. Here are a few of my favorite items.

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Vintage Emerald Green Glass Bowl–$15.00

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Vintage Kitchen Scale–$44.00

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Set of 4 1963 BH & G Cookbooks–$28.00

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Hexagon Milk Glass Dish–$22.00

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White Stone and Gold Tassel Necklace–$38.00

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Vintage Straw Dispenser (Washi Tape Holder)–$23.00

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Vintage Ironstone Gravy Boat–$20.00

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Small Brass Tray–$18.00

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Blue Tole Tray–$22.00

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Vintage Flourish Doorplate Necklace with Flower Pendant–$40.00

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Vintage FB Rogers Brass Ice Bucket–$44.00

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Zebra Clipboard$16.00

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Vintage Brass and Glass Bowl–$40.00

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To see everything in the shop, head here!

Have a fantastic week and happy shopping!

Shelly

Thrifting and a few Highligts from Scotts

Top of the morning to everyone.  I hope you had a good weekend!
I spent a good chunk of my weekend thrifting at a few local haunts and made a trip to Scott Antique Market to see what goodies I could find there.  I didn’t attend Scott last month so I was excited for the show this month.  One of my favorite vendors at the show brings boxes and boxes of items he purchases from estate sales, auctions and antique dealers.  His usual set-up consist of about 20+ tables loaded with stuff, some good and some on the “junk” side.  Looking through his tables is always an experience and most times I come away with a few good pieces.  I buy most of my milk glass from him and he always has piles and piles of vintage jewelry which is a draw for me.
Whenever I go to Scott to shop “my guy” as I affectionately call him, I go on Thursday, the first day the show opens. His stuff sells fast and there is always a crowd.  I’ll make sure to take photos of his space next month and show you the madness.
Anyhow, here’s a look-see at what I picked up from Scott’s and a few other spots around town.
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I found this old scale and couldn’t resist. $8.00!
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These vintage McLaughlin Milk glass bottles were a great find at only $3.00 each.  I’ve seen these selling on-line for as much as $40.00 a piece.
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I adore vintage jewelry!
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I’ve wanted to start collecting ironstone and was thrilled to find this piece for $5.00.   I feel a new obsession collection starting to build.
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 Aren’t these woven knobs cute?  “My guy” sold me these for .50 each.
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This was probably my best buy from Scotts.  These unfinished oval frames which measured 48″ x 32″ were $5.00 a piece.  Image the mirror, chalkboard, corkboard options!
 After making my purchases at Scott’s I made the rounds and snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye.
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 Love this mid-century modern lamp at the Parker Kennedy booth.  David and Lance always have a stunning booth filled with incredible pieces.
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This gorgeous chest is also a Parker Kennedy piece.  That hardware is to die for!
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 I loved this tabletop vignette.
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 A stunning piece of furniture!
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Arched top shutters…so beautiful. I would use these pieces inside a home as décor.
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 This Grandmother clock was fabulous.
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Another pretty piece of furniture. The mirrored back and scalloped detailing really gave this piece its uniqueness.
After Scott’s I stopped at my one of my favorite flea markets and found a few things…
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  I’ve had great luck selling the other scales I’ve come across in my Etsy shop so this one will be headed there as soon as I clean it up a bit. This one is large and a really beauty.
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I also found this Mottaheda Pinecone Finial( turned lamp) for $14.00.  This baby is solid brass and gorgeous.  I spotted the finial selling on-line for $200!
I’m so fortunate that Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs have lots of antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets to shop at.  A few days before Scott’s my friend Dorothy and I made a trip to visit Antique Traditions and on the way there we spotted church thrift store.  Of course we had to make a U-turn and pop in for a visit.
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 I picked up this beautiful blue glass bowl for $2.00 and the slate blue egg cups for .25 each.
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And this original oil painting was $4.00.
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I also found a pair of ornate wall plaques with a mirrored center .  These pieces hang vertically and will look great flanking a larger mirror.
And finally, I found what is likely to be one of my most favorite pieces ever at an auction I attended last week.
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This stunning cuckoo clock made my heart flutter.  I love the detailing and the old world charm it has.  I was told by someone at the auction to get it appraised but what I know so far is that it is a Schneider Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, maybe worth in the hundreds!
All in all, the past few days have resulted in some of my best thrifting finds.   I love the thrill of the hunt and coming home with a few things to keep or sell in my shops is always good!

XO Shelly

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