Clever Pendants: Upcycled & Handmade
August 2, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Accessories, Recycled, Reclaimed and Vintage
Etsy Weekend shopping…… upcycled Alice in Wonderland-themed pendants. As you may have noticed before, I love a clever pendant. These pendants made with recycled Scrabble tiles feature Alice in many of her Wonderland adventures.
The Alice graphic is decoupaged to a tile, making it secure, but not waterproof, so take it off before hitting the shower. The pendants are shipped in a little organza bag making them perfect for giving as a gift. They are only $5 so you can complete the entire Alice in Wonderland collection easily.
Alice in Wonderland Pendant
$5
Take a look at the IMCreations shop for more recycled Alice …read more
Fall Fashion: Vintage Pendants
July 31, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Jewelry and Accessories, Recycled, Reclaimed and Vintage
Take a look at this pendant that I found over at Etsy in BillyBlue22’s shop. It’s made from what looks like the inner workings of a watch. I love the look of all the intricate pieces fitting together, little cogs and wheels.
Watch Part Necklace
$28
The listing says that the vintage watch dates sometime between the 1940’s and the 1960’s. It still has “the rubies.” The chain is approximately 16 inches and there’s a zinc steel stop washer attached to the watch so that it can hang from a chain. I like how the washer echoes the look of the cogs in …read more
Interview:Carolyn Rafaelian of Alex and Ani
June 30, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Accessories, Eco-Friendly, Jewelry and Accessories
Alex and Ani jewelry, designed by owner Carolyn Rafaelian, is a line that has been featured in magazines like MORE, InStyle, Modern Bride, Us Weekly, Life & Style, A, Glamour, People, Marie Claire, Seventeen, and In Touch.
The pieces have a bohemian charm to them (my favorite kind of charm), reminding me of a sort of Esmeralda gypsy-chic with lots of bangles, beads, and feathers. Many of the pieces are made of recycled or vintage materials. Rafaelian has developed an expandable wire bangle that adjusts to fit any wrist. I’ve tried it and it easily adjusted between my wrist and my daughter’s …read more






