Vintage flair by californiablue
Recently my work has taken a turn backward in time. Like everyone, I enjoy looking at thrift stores with the hope of finding something truly unique. I also like the feeling of purchasing something and reusing it, whether that be in its original form or in an updated re-purposed form.
Older jewelry at antique stores and thrift shops truly fascinates me. I find myself focusing on the individual components of the piece, the chain, the beads, and the closure, thinking about how I can transform them. I had acquired a few pieces with “good bones” some time ago, but it wasn’t until now that I felt the inspiration to tackle them and make them into californiablue pieces.
The collage above displays my vintage-inspired final products which you can find in my Etsy shop. I named one of the pieces “Afternoon tea” because I felt like the necklace represented a slower, simpler time when people enjoyed a cup of tea in the afternoon.
It’s fun to mix it up a bit so there is a little vintage flair in californiablue. I’d love to hear what you think.
