Tag: Etsy

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the vintage spoon bracelet

I’m borrowing this bracelet from CPL for a while and liking it so much, I wear it all the time.

IMG_7446Antique silver spoons shaped into a circlet with a magnetic clasp.* I particularly like this art-deco wheat pattern. Articulated and quite heavy, it falls beautifully on the wrist. Weight is a boon to any draping cause.

*which magnet is no joke, and needs to be kept away from electronics and watches and such.

This piece is from Recycled Silverware by local artisan John Atkinson. [617-372-2817, jasilver1@yahoo.com]

You can find similar designs from a number of Etsy sellers. [keyword search ‘spoon bracelet magnetic clasp’] I have my eye on some of these. There are spoon rings, too, evidently, which have a nice massiveness to them. And doubtless other things. Forks**…wind chimes…

**I like that the distinction is maintained, whether it used to be a spoon or a fork, even though the business end has been sacrificed for the sake of decoration.

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weekend distraction: floral crowns

Speaking of floral crowns, I basically want this whole etsy shop.

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I wanted, specifically, a floral garland with fairly realistic, not plastic yet durable flowers, well spaced (neither too crowded nor too sparse), that would be adjustable and versatile. It took many hours of searching (it takes time, finding just what you want), but I found exactly what I was looking for.

I think these are so lovely and elegant. In fact, they are the only garlands I found that met my criteria at all. A gorgeous bohemian summer accessory. ~$15-$18.

I got the first garland pictured last summer…having a hard time deciding between some of the beautiful options available in the shop now, but I know I want at least one more. At least.