A Gathering for Vintage Bling

Do you remember when I told you about the Vintage Jewelry event at

Gather in the center of Ivoryton Ct.?

Well I’m finally going to show you what you missed.

I know that’s not very fair

but I know you’ll love seeing it at least.

The event went on from 1-8pm

I was there at 2 and left hubby at work alone.

Nice hubby right?.

You can see from this picture that there was hours of

exploring to do. This was going to take time.

I wasted no time shopping.

The cases were very organized by necklaces, rings,bracelets, charms,

silver, precious stones colors and themes.

I did my shopping first and took pictures later.

I’m no dummy

I focused on the rhinestone pieces and the silver but don’t worry I took

pictures of more then that.

I thought I was done shopping but I decided to pick up this cute pinky ring.

Normally I don’t like to draw attention to my hands……there NOT my

best asset! usually dry and cracked from working in the dirt

but on my pinky it looked cute.

Does that give the impression that my rings don’t fit anymore??

I don’t know?

These would be great for a black tie event.

I go to those a lot!

No!!!

but I’d like to.

It was fun grouping the different colors together.

The blues and aqua blues were striking.

cobalt blue

How about that IKE pin???

and that crown pin?

The one on the bottom left is really gorgeous.

Why did I let that one go?

I couldn’t resist this bird pin so that one came home with me.

Animal theme pins.

I also bought this lovely bracelet!

see the more I photographed them the more I bought.

My little basket was filling right up.

I kept finding other customers picking my jewelry out of my basket.

Had to Slap their hand!

Kidding……. sort of.

What can I say I picked good stuff.

This was about the time that the hors de oeuvres were

coming out and the rum cider!

151 proof I might add.
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This is our lovely hostess Deanna modeling this piece.

It looked great on her. Now she can pull off a colorful jewelry piece 

and I just can’t for some reason.

I look like I’m wearing my mothers jewelry…

and not to give the impression that I look that young either.

Hey maybe I should wear colorful jewelry!

NOW here is the BIG BLING BLING

though it is not vintage. They told me that this is made

by the same designer that made the jewelry for Sex and the City.

I can picture Carrie Bradshaw wearing this.

Isn’t this wild??

Not that anyone would wear that many pieces of jewelry at one time

but how cool is that?

The event was a great success and I know

the girls of Dawns Vintage Jewelry will be back again.

I left that night at 7…yep I was there that long….

As people were getting out of work

more were walking thru Gathers doors….

Some trying on jewelry, some shopping her vast and wondrous

inventory of the rest of the shop ,

some drinking coffee from Ashlawn Farms, some

sitting in her wonderful and comfy new used books section

 and catching up with friends and neighbors. 

The place was abuzz with people.

It was exciting to see.

The name of the store really fits this place.

It truly is a place for the towns people

to “Gather” which was the vision Deanna

had when she opened the store 3 years ago. 

When I walked out thru the doors the sound of laughter fading in the background.

The memory of a great day with

 friends was

now

mine!

and a few lovely pieces to add to my collection too.

Thanks Deanna!

Jeanne d'Arc #7 and Gather

Hey guys it's time for another issue of
 Jeanne d'Arc Living

to be arriving soon.

I'm always excited with the arrival of every issue but

 especially for this Fall issue. 

It's the time for nesting and getting ready for

the long Winter season ahead.

Many days and nights of curling up on the couch

with my favorite blanket maybe

knitting or making all the things I don't seem to

find time for in the Spring and Summer.

This is also when I have more time to

decorate and if like me you want to get that Fall look

without using orange and the usual

traditional colors you will want to get this issue.

You'll also be harvesting the last of what the garden has to offer.

Have I ever told you how much I love to eat pumpkins.

Not the pretty ones like in the picture above

 but the sugar pumpkins.

Just microwave for 10 minutes and scoop out

the hot gooey orange stuff. 

Salt and butter,

maybe some cheese melted on top and that's it.

I get the strangest looks when I tell people I eat them

but it's just a squash!

It's delicious

Ok I feel your looks coming thru my computer screen!

Picking and eating lots of apples and going to

 all the pick your own farms.

Now another event I want to tell you about

which is happening tomorrow.

I know not much notice and only

good for you local guys and gals.

Gather is having a Vintage Jewelry event

tomorrow  between 1:00 and 8:00 with cocktails 6-8.

It's hosted by Dawn of

Dawn's Vintage Jewelry of Brookfield

 This is just a small sampling of what Dawn

will be bringing to the event.

Not only is the merchandise beautiful but the prices will be

having you come from far and wide.

Bring your friends, carpool, bicycle, bus, take the train...

do whatever you have to but come

to this show.

 Now I told you the prices are good.....not $.15

But

50 % OFF
Remember Christmas is just around the corner.

( opps little blurry)

Not to be missed!

If you want more information

call Deanna at

860-767-7816

104 Main St.

Ivoryton, Ct.

The shop is brimming with the most wonderful

assortment of antiques, locally made crafts and art and

so much more.

You always find something unique in Deanna's shop.

A modern day General Store

in the historic town of Ivoryton.

Hope to see you there!

Carole

 Update:

Thank you for all the emails.

The commenter is now back on!