Last March, I interviewed jewelry designer, Sara Reichert of 1 O.A.K. by Sara. I love her beautiful pieces that feature both new and vintage materials and are worn by celebrities like Mia and Jaime Pressley.
1 O.A.K. by Sara is handcrafted jewelry inspired by the people, places and objects that embody every day.  Every piece is created by mixing fine quality beads or crystals with base metals or 14 kt gold-filled elements.  Vintage pieces are also added for just the right sparkle and shape resulting in a variety of unique and pretty accessories – truly defining you as 1 Of A Kind.
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Back to Etsy, because it’s my favorite place to shop…
Let’s look at some jewelry today. Here’s a statement necklace that used to be a brooch. It hangs on a silver-plated chain that measures 18 inches. The neutral sandy tones make this a great choice for accenting Fall wardrobe colors.

Recycled Brooch Spiral Necklace
$14
Another statement piece, this time let your fingers do the talking. Vintage earring mounted on an adjustable ring base. This is the sort of ring my daughter loves.

Filigree Cup Ring
$12
I love this vintage cuff bracelet. It’s 2 inches wide and 7 inches around. The seller is not positive what …read more

The weather is lovely where in live in Northern California. I am hopeful that Spring weather will soon by the norm, rather than the exception. Warm weather means I’ve just got to get my long hair off of my neck. And I’ve got to do it as soon as possible.  I usually use a couple of long bobby pins to secure a loose twist or knot updo. They get the job down and they basically disappear into the brown color of my hair. Utilitarian. Boring.
Today I found these vintage recylced button hair pins. They are accented with Victorian glass buttons …read more