More Mother's Day designs...

I have added some new designs here for Mother's Day. Yes, I know it's tomorrow, but I am having a sale as most of you on facebook know. It is for everyone, and it is 25% off of everything in my "shops." That includes my website, blog, etsy store, and facebook. Any order, even gift certificates apply. You only have today and tomorrow though, so for all you last minute shoppers, this is for you. Photo necklaces are a breeze to order. You email me the photos you'd like used, and I do the rest. I have a sample of a custom family photo pendant here. Your order will come custom wrapped in a decorative tin. Missed Mother's Day? Plan ahead and order for birthdays, graduations, even Christmas. It takes about one week for custom orders not including time for shipping. I always ship priority at no extra charge.
I really want to wish all the Moms a very happy, lovely Mother's Day. I'm so thankful for my sweet Mom and for all she means to me. She's a gracious, Southern, Christian woman, and I'm so very blessed to have her as my Mom. I love you Mom!

Warm hugs,
Lori

p.s.On the new fabric monograms, I have L,D,B,H,E,C,& A. They are 25.00 each.
The vintage post bracelet is made from 3, original, 1940's stamps and a letter and postmark stamp. It features antique sheet music on reverse and measures 1" square per charm. It is 85.00
The family photo necklace is 28.00. This is, of course, a custom order item.
The gold star Mother necklace is an original stamp from 1948 that bears the gold star known for a Mother with a military son. It is 35.00 and is the only one.
The crystal cross with vintage rhinestone is a shadowbox style, measuring approx. 1.5" x 1.25". It is fairly heavy with a lot of silver. It is also a one-of-a-kind. Price is 85.00

New designs just in time for Mother's Day!

Here are a few new designs I have ready that would make some great Mother's Day presents. The most sentimental thing you could get her is probably a photo necklace or bracelet. If you hurry, you can still get an order for one in time for Mother's Day. Email me the photos you would like used and I can re size, change to black & white, or sepia. The Bingo bracelet would also be great as a photo bracelet. It could hold up to 10 photos that are 1" square each. Price would be 75.00.
The roses are original watercolor paintings by Sonya Thompson, my sister. Each one is a miniature, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind piece of art.
The Queen stamp is an original vintage stamp from the U.K. It has sheet music on reverse and dangle, chandelier crystal charm.
These pieces and many more new designs will be on display in Defuniak Springs, Florida, tomorrow May 2nd for the Spring Fling Show. If you see a piece you would like, email me for pricing information.
Plan now for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift that she will remember always.

Hugs to you,
Lori

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Chrystal Cummings!!!! You won a FREE monogram of your choice!! I used a random number generator to make it official and her number came up. I hope you enjoy it, Chrystal! Thanks for playing everyone and for all your sweet comments!

Up next will be pics of my new designs and some Mother's Day ideas...

Hugs to you,
Lori

Show and Tell Vintage Find

Oh me oh my! I found this fabulous chair today for my office and am in love with it! It is exactly what I've been looking for and I had to share it with you all. I have no idea how to reupholster anything, but I do know how to throw vintage pillowcases over the not-so nice parts! It had some damage to the fabric on the seat and arms. After a good cleaning in the garage, we moved to phase 2. I have a staple gun and it worked great for the arms. The seat is just my lace pillowcase sham and the back is a Battenburg lace table runner. I think it's perfect! It is amazingly comfortable and really wide and low to the ground. You just want to fall in it and relax. I'm so happy-it really doesn't take much! (Pssssst...I paid $20) Don't tell anybody I told you though. I love great finds!
O.k, now don't forget to scroll down and enter my monogram give-away. Just let me know which resin jewelry is your favorite, and your name's in the hat!

Parisian Vintage & a FREE giveaway!

These are my new additions to the Ellenay Designs line-Resin rings and bracelets as well as pendants. They are made from high quality, thick, adjustable silverplate. I have used Parisian themes and vintage papers. These rings are chunky in size. The rectangle size measures approximately 1.5" long. The rings are adjustable to fit almost any size. They come packaged in a beautifully decorated tin.
I'm having a drawing starting today, April 14th-April 27th. All you need to do to enter is comment here with your favorite one and your name will go in the hat! The winner will receive a free monogram necklace of their choosing (reg.22.00) I will announce the winner on Tuesday, the 28th.
Don't forget about Mother's Day around the corner! I do make custom photo jewelry that is always a sentimental gift. You email me the photo and I do the rest! Check out my website and look under photo jewelry to see a sample.

Hugs,
Lori

Parisian Link & Resin Rings

Parisian Link Bracelet $42.00 Chunky Resin Rings (ea) $48.00

Noir~Blanc

{145.00} Noir/Blanc charm bracelet-(click on image to enlarge)

I have had soo much fun making these new designs. I have half a wardrobe that is black and white in pretty much every variety; polka dots, zebra stripes, you name it. If it's black and white, I love it! So, why I have never made any jewelry like this before is beyond me. I made the bracelet from black, white, and sage green lamp beads that I purchased. The bracelet itself is sterling silver as well as vintage buttons, swarovski crystals, and various silver findings. It is so beautiful on and will be hard to part with! I added extra length due to it's weight. It is fairly heavy and needed a little more room to fit comfortably. Should fit up to 8" wrist. The bracelet has floating silver beads that slide around the rings.
There will be many more designs to come in the Noir~Blanc line. I already know it will be one of my favorites. Also new are my resin rings, bracelets and pendants. After their photo shoot, they will be here shortly!

Enjoy a wonderful week!

Hugs,
Lori

p.s. Check back soon. I will be having my spring fling giveaway next post!

Apple pies & warm hellos

I have been seriously missing from my blogland for awhile now and I really miss it. We've been on vacation, among other things. I am having some camera issues I'm dealing with, so I'm adding a favorite apple pie recipe and some photos I took awhile ago while making it for a friend. This is Paula Deen's lattice apple pie with the crunch topping. It is soo delicious! I would love to sit down with you all with a piece warm from the oven with a little vanilla bean icecream on top and a cup of coffee. Mmmmmmm....

Happy Tuesday!
Lori