Vintage Envy

Lately, I've been a little envious of all these wonderful things you bloggers find in thrift stores! I'm a little bitter that everything I own came from a nearby shopping mall. I fully intend to remedy this as soon as I gather some spare change for "thrifting." After days of being upset over my wardrobe, I realized something... I HAVE genuine vintage items! MY JEWELRY!!! I have several pieces of jewelry that I love more than should be allowed. Two of my vintage items belonged to my mother when she was a young girl. The other is a watch given to me by my great aunt.


This is my beautiful alexandrite ring. My mother's and my birthstone. Her parents gave it to her when she was 13.


The stained glass LOVE charm and heart charm also belonged to my mother.


This watch belonged to my dear great aunt Mary. She gave it to me (in secret) and told my mother not to let her children know I have it. :) She's well into her eighties now.

I have other pieces of jewelry that I plan to pass to my daughter (or daughter-in-law) someday.


This pearl necklace was given to me by my paternal grandmother, Bonnie. I wear it often.


This diamond necklace was a gift from my maternal grandmother, Ellen Dean. She passed away in February 2008 and I miss her dearly. Her absence makes this necklace even more precious.

I can now be fully satisfied with my vintage status. I'll take care of the vintage clothing later.