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Vintage Enamel Trembler Bee Brooch

Here is a delightful find - an enamel bee pin.
Black enamel with a rose design is set in the wings. 
The body is gold tone with black stripes.
Moveable wings are attached with tiny springs - the trembler detail.
It is a delicate, small size brooch.
The pin design is excellent.  You will love it!

ebay item #300886292020
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Meissen Scattered Flowers Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucer

Here is a lovely find from Meissen of Germany.

• Set includes matching cup and saucer of the finest quality.
• Hand painted scattered flower pattern with assorted floral elements.
• Both the cup and the saucer feature a delicate scallop edge, painted gold.
• Handle has lovely curved details and gilt painted designs.
• Each piece is signed on the bottom with the Meissen makers mark.

The set is in excellent condition. It is an elegant addition to a collection. You will love them!

ebay item #300886419870
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Vintage Carved Wood Lucite Bronco Horse Pin

A very unique find - hand carved bucking bronco horse pin.

• Solid wood horse has a clear plastic (lucite) piece as the saddle.
• The horses features and hooves are hand painted.
• We believe it is 1930's or 40's. It is true vintage.

The pin design is awesome.  You will love it!

ebay item #290872484721
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Antique Art Deco Rhinestone Compact Purse

This is an amazing, antique compact purse. A rare treat to find in such excellent condition.

• Box shaped compact has beautiful rhinestone flourish on black leaf.
• Comes with a black tafetta carrying case with a strap, and a snap compartment.
• The piece is signed Volupte USA on the inside.
• The metal compact appears to be gold tone metal, possibly brass.
• It is designed with a spring loaded metal bar to keep the compact shut tight.
• Inside there is a hinged chrome mirror, storage, and cosmetics.
• Cosmetics include an empty lipstick case, a powder screen, and a powder puff.
• "Volupte" is printed on the puff's satin ribbon.
• The springs on the hinges all work perfectly.

This is a perfect accessory for a collection!

ebay item #300869871645
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Vintage Sterling and Emerald Green Rhinestone Pin

Here is a fabulous signed vintage pin - a wreath of sterling leaves with green rhinestones.

• Two white rhinestones are used as accents on the leaves.
• This piece is well made with a delicate circle outline.
• Back is marked in two places "Van Dell - Sterling"
• The clasp works perfectly. Stones are secure. Light scratches on this vintage piece.
• The pin design is magnificent.  You will love it!

ebay item #290891071656
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White Chocolate Bark Recipe

This candy paired really well with my Sparkling Brut Rose Wine from Gloria Ferrer.  I was inspired by Ina Garten's recipe.  I put the link below:

 Candy recipe on the food network site

I made sure all the ingredients were gluten free.  The apricots are Newman's own and they are GF.  The Ghirardelli White Chocolate baking bars are safe.  I added extra vanilla to the recipe, about 1 teaspoon and the bark was delicious.  Enjoy!

Vintage Rhinestone Studded Clamper Bracelet

A wonderful find - colorful celluloid bracelet in excellent vintage condition!
Cream color plastic features beautiful multi colored rhinestones.
This dense, 1 inch wide bracelet is curved.
The shape is made at an angle to flatter the wrist and arm.
Easy to wear due to the hinged opening.  This type of bracelet is called a clamper. It is most likely from the 1930's.
This antique deco bracelet is awesome.
ebay item #290867435457 
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Antique Ward Brothers Scottish Thistle Pin

Here is a fabulous estate find - a sterling silver Scottish thistle pin.

• The silver pin features a yellow faceted stone set (faux Citrine)
• The pin is signed WBS Sterling Silver F
• The pin back works perfectly

The pin is fabulous.  You will love it!
ebay item #290833583190
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ElegantKB's Wordless Wednesday

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"God loved the birds and invented trees.Man loved the birds and invented cages" ~ Jacques Deval   Afin de vivre bel et bien