A Dab of This and That Ramble....

Bling Notes:  Since it had been so long since I had worked on repurposing/making jewelry, I started digging around in my stash to see what I had to work with, and ran across pieces I forgot I had.  When I find one that has a mark on it, I have to check it out on the web and see what era it is from, value (if any), etc.
I bought these two 1930's era dress clips a couple years ago - posted about  here. The clips were still attached - but barely as they were in pretty bad shape - rusted/bent out of shape/barely hanging on.  From what I could find out, they had no value as the clip itself was nonfunctional, so removed them and will repurpose the  pendant part.
Largest on left is marked L/N, one on right has no markings but in doing research, did find some almost identical from the 30's that also had no markings, and appear to be by same maker.  25cts. each at estate sale - I can handle that.

Click photo to enlarge.

********

 Just a small jewelry project:  Had a Purse charm that was attached to purse I have had for years. Served no purpose on the purse, so took it off, embellished with rhinestones, put on chain. Wa La! Perfect for a certain little redhead cupid, who is loving the "bling" at an early age.

Click on pic to enlarge.

I thought the compote of faux fruit was the perfect place to take a picture, since she always touches the grapes and says they are pretty.

*******

Speaking of the redhead cupid: Dad trying to explain to her why she can't join the big guys in a game of softball.

Someone is not happy about the answer - can you tell?
Picture removed

 *******

One of those days recently, was sitting at the computer instead of working on that "L", wondering what I wanted for dinner. Then daughter had to send this pic she took of what they were having - think I drooled on the keyboard!  She said it was a casserole made with spinach, eggs, cheese, ham, and don't remember what else.  Love one dish meals!

 What about that blue speckled plate?  I bought those dishes many years ago - thinking  in 1981, or 82.  She was a "little bit" back then, and ate many meals on those dishes.  When I decided to get rid of them, she immediately said "I want".  As a result she, and her family have enjoyed many meals served on them.

When I bought them, they were reproductions - now they are considered vintage. Oh my - I am feeling vintage!

******
This must be the year of the ants !!

Almost every Spring I have an ant invasion in my kitchen -  very tiny black ones.  I spray around a window (inside and outside), around plumbing, do extra cleaning, etc. and usually "they" disappear within a couple of days.  Not this year!  "They" keep coming back !

Talked with others that said they were dealing with the same situation.   Always heard  extreme Winters like we had this year was good for wiping out the "buggy pests".  Apparently not !

Looks like a trip to the hardware store is in order.

******

Typical Spring time storms rolled thru this afternoon.  Unfortunately this time they carried an extra punch - straight line winds that left a trail of damage.  "They" are saying more predicted for tomorrow - hoping "they" are wrong.

******

 Just another "Dab of This and That Ramble".

Dab of This and That

Glenda