Fancy a Sea Break?

Let's have a little break by the sea today. This looks like my kind of seaside holiday accommodation. The 50's Australian beach house style apartments are located in the village of Yamba, Northern NSW, Australia. There is a 1 bedroom bungalow apartment, a 2 bedroom apartment, and a 3 bedroom apartment available.


Here's a peak inside the bedsitter size 1 bedroom bunglow apartment which is separate from the other apartments.



Check out the Seascape Oceanfront Apartments website for more info:

www.seascapeunits.com.au

Wishing you all a lovely weekend! :)

Sponsor Highlight: Amazing Music Box Co.

Introducing Amazing Music Box Co. as my sponsor! Amazing Music Box Co. offers an enchanting collection of wood inlay music boxes handcrafted by the the renowned artisans of Sorrento, Italy. From a selection of sentimental melodies, music boxes can be customized to play the melody of the customer's choice.

Worldwide shipping is available and ground shipping is free for customers in the USA.

Music boxes are waiting to become treasured keepsakes and heirlooms at:

www.amazingmusicbox.com

John Wind Maximal Art Review & Giveaway

Please Note: This Giveaway is Now Closed!

Designing vintage inspired costume jewellery with a modern twist is the forte of John Wind of Maximal Art. His designs have featured in many magazines including Vogue, InStyle, and O, The Oprah Magazine, and are a part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

The Gold Initial and Pom Pom Bracelet from the John Wind Maximal Art Personally Yours Collection is 24 kt gold plated with an antiqued finish. Handmade in the USA, this bracelet features a double link etched chain, and is accented with an etched monogrammed charm and a cotton ball faux pearl. Chunky but not overly chunky, it isn't weighty, and is comfortable to wear. This bracelet is fabulously stylish, excellent quality and I love it! It came in a classy box too! Want to win one? If so, read on...


Maximal Art is giving away one Gold Initial and Pom Pom Bracelet with the winner's choice of initial charm. This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To enter, simply do these 3 things:

1.Visit Maximal Art where you will find more fabulous vintage inspired jewellery with a modern twist. Here is the link:

www.maximalart.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from Maximal Art. One entry per person.

3. Leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner. Alternatively, leave a link in your comment to your profile, blog or website where I can access your email address from.

This giveaway ends on September 28 2010 at 4.30 pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Comments will be allocated numbers in the order in which they are received. I will use random.org to generate the winning number on September 28 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on September 28 2010 by 5.30 pm AEST.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary 'Gold Initial and Pom Pom Bracelet' from Maximal Art. No payment was received for this review or to host this giveaway.

Hankie Tankie

Ariana from Hankie Tankie is obsessed with vintage fabrics and everything French. These obsessions are reflected in her chic one-of-a-kind tank tops adorned with vintage fabrics, lace, and doilies.

Once upon a time, my Mom mailed me a package of vintage hankies with a note that said, 'Do something with these!' I had been experimenting with tank top designs, and voila! Hankie Tankie was born...says Ariana.



Great news! All the items at Hanke Tankie are currently on sale - tank tops, scarves and tote bags! Check out the handmade chicness on sale at:

www.hankietankie.etsy.com

I'm hosting that giveaway here next week that I hinted about 3 weeks ago. Just to refresh your memories - the sponsor is a costume jewellery designer whose designs have been featured in many magazines, and are a part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

See you next week! Have a happy weekend all!

Spring a Ding Ding!

As Spring has officially sprung here in Australia, I thought it would be fitting to feature some of my favourite vintage things that epitomise Spring!

I have a collection of mostly English ceramic vintage pomanders. Here are four from my collection. I purchased the first, third and fourth pomanders from English Preserves. The second one was a thrift shop find.

Ceramic pomanders each have a hole underneath where potpourri etc can be inserted, and also a number of holes on their tops and or sides allowing the fragrance to escape. I just add lavender essential oil to cotton wool balls and pop them inside my pomanders and refresh and replace as needed. I have them in various parts of my home. I'll show you more from my collection in the future.




Fabulous 50's Needlepoint handbag I purchased from Bottle Blonde Vintage.

Lavender sachet sweetly gifted to me by clever crafter Lisa from Rosamund. Lisa used a vintage handkerchief to create this lovely!

My dears, may the joy of Spring be in your hearts all year round!

For Auction on Ebay this Sunday - Part 2

In addition to the original vintage 40's Van Dell set, I'll be auctioning these two classic original vintage 50's costume jewellery pieces, at *sensibility* on ebay from this coming Sunday night, August 29 (Aussie time - AEST). My ebay auctions are open to bidders worldwide.

Fabulous vintage bling in near mint condition, rhinestones are a girl's best friend in the case of this rare cuff bangle! It features 21 sparkly rhinestones and 8 leaves. Made with a rich overlay of 14 kt white gold, this cuff bangle is by high quality brand Krementz, which closely resembles fine jewellery and is sought after by collectors.

50's Krementz magazine ad - click to enlarge.

Another 50's high quality bangle - Princess Mara by Marathon. This hinged hollow bangle is 12 kt gold filled. It features dainty etching with flowers and leaves, is in near mint condition, and comes in it's original box.

My next post will be a non-jewellery post, promise! Hope your week is going well my dears! Wishing you all a lovely weekend! See you next week. :)

For Auction on Ebay this Sunday - Part 1

I'll be auctioning this gorgeous original vintage 40's Van Dell costume jewellery set from this coming Sunday night, August 29 (Aussie time - AEST), at *sensibility* on ebay. Set is rare and comprises necklace, screw back earrings, and cuff bracelet. My ebay auctions are open to bidders worldwide.

Van Dell = high quality, closely resembles fine jewellery, and is sought after by collectors.



Featuring ruby red rhinestones, this set is 12 kt gold filled, is in near mint condition, and comes in it's original box with small fold-out leaflet.






Shall be back here on Thursday with more previews of original vintage 50's jewellery I'm also auctioning on on ebay this coming Sunday night. Ta ta for now. :)

Midnight Garden & Giveaway Winner

I adore this stunning vintage button ring! It was kindly gifted to me by Allie from Allie's Adornments for hosting a giveaway here for her. Featuring a triple flower design in high relief, the black glass button from the 1800's has a carnival luster finish. Carnival luster has a number of metallic colours. This button has blue, green, orange and reddish/pink colouring. The ring is sterling silver with an easily adjustable open back enabling the perfect fit. Thank you once again Allie!

Allie's unique jewellery handmade from vintage button treasure can be found at:

www.alliesadornments.etsy.com

Thank you also to all who entered my 1 Year Blogoversary Giveaway! Congratulations to lucky L who is the winner of the vintage 40's gold butterfly garnet pendant! I'll be giving away one more sweet delicate vintage butterfly pendant here before the end of the year.

The next giveaway here is being sponsored by a costume jewellery designer whose designs have been featured in many magazines, and are a part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

I'm auctioning 2 fabulous Samantha Wills necklaces this coming Sunday night, August 22, (Aussie time - AEST) on ebay. For a preview click HERE.

Wishing you all a happy weekend! :).

For Auction on Ebay this Sunday

Her jewellery is oh so popular, is worn by celebrities, and featured in SATC2. I'm talking about Australian costume jewellery designer Samantha Wills. I'll be auctioning 2 handmade Samantha Wills necklaces on ebay from this coming Sunday night, August 22, (Aussie time - AEST). My ebay auctions are open to bidders worldwide.

Divine heirloom style Hummingbird Necklace made from pewter with antiqued finish. Image cast in resin.

On the back of the pendant are these lovely words:

Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy & celebration.
The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal creation has meaning & that laughter is life's sweetest creation...

Samantha Wills

The Hummingbird Necklace comes with this carved wooden box.

Aptly named Wow Factor, this necklace has 2 styles in 1 as it's reversible. One side features faux lapis lazuli jewells and roses, the other side features an antiqued brass shell with one jewell. Chain is antiqued brass.


Stay tuned for previews of gorgeous original 40's/50's jewellery I'll be auctioning on ebay. My ebay name is *sensibility*.

I'll be back here Friday with a feature and to announce the winner of my 1 Year Blogoversary Giveaway which ends on Thursday at 4.30 pm AEST. The prize is a sweet delicate original vintage 40's gold butterfly garnet pendant.

Have a great week all! :)