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Valentine's Day Sale

Valentine's Day Sale

Need something for your Valentine? Save 15% on your order through 2/5 with code: SWEETHEART  We have a beautiful selection of scarlet red Czech glass button necklaces in the Valentines Day Collection Your guy will love our typewriter XO cuff links - made with genuine vintage typewriter keys.  

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Holiday Sale!

Save 20% in our online shop through Tuesday 12/1 with code: SHOPSMALLSHOP NOW

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Custom Project 31 - Shoe Buckle, Bracelet, Broken Watch, Key

We finished up some custom work for one of our regular customers that was one of my favorite projects so far! This project was a classic case of transforming things languishing in a drawer into wearable, usable heirloom designs to be worn and enjoyed!   The customer wanted to add the watch to the bracelet and to come out with a few pieces to share with her daughter. I found a similar watch with crystal embellishment and added the extra bracelet gemstone as an accent to make a complete set. For the shoe buckle, I added two matching vintage watch bands...

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Summer Limeade with mint

This is my favorite summer refresher to make with my nephews. Nothing beats fresh cool citrus with a touch of mint! While waiting for more of the lemons to ripen in the backyard, I used limes and it was delightful! Also goes well with sparkling water and can easily be made into a cocktail! Summer Lemonade or Limeade with Mint (makes about six servings) Ingredients: 5 lemons or limes, juiced 4 - 5 tablespoons sugar   2 cups mint leaves, densely packed 1 quart (4 cups) water A few extra lime slices and mint leaves, for garnish   Instructions 1.     Put...

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