A New Home for Objects of Intrigue

Dear Reader,

Objects of Intrigue has moved to my new website.  Please stop by and check out the fresh look and blog posts!  Unfortunately, if you are a follower on this site you have to rejoin on my new one and I would so appreciate it if you do!  

Thanks,

Amanda

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Objects of Intrigue

Amazingly Elegant Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces

Bridal jewelry can be so specific to the big day and therefore virtually unusable after the wedding dress comes off.  On my search I found some lovely pieces I would absolutely wear countless times whether it be a dressy occasion or otherwise.

Mary Grace Jewelry

Elanoria

Fleur de Lee

My Little Bride

divine rose

Plumed Serpent

Plumed Serpent

Plumed Serpent

Rachel Design Co

Favorite Jewelry

made by moe

All Things Tinsel

Down East Attic

Do you have any favorite jewelry designers that create vintage pieces?  I'd love to know so pass the names along!

Moss and Moss: A Mill Valley Gem

Moss and Moss is a charming antique store in Mill Valley, California.  I stumbled upon it while visiting the town for dinner.  It is in the same 1920s Spanish style building as El Paseo, a restaurant owned by chef Tyler Florence and exVan Halen lead singer Sammy Hagar.  I saw the antique sign (pictured below) and walked through a dimly lit wandering alley in search of the store.  I hesitated when I saw the alley had become a restaurant and then realized where I was.  El Paseo extends through various rooms and courtyards off of the alley in a truly unique fashion.  At the end Moss and Moss was waiting.  Immediately I loved the eclectic and curious selection of antiques within.  There was even a piano player adding soft melodies to my browsing.  Definitely a place to stop at either before of after dinner at El Paseo!

Spring Fever- New Etsy Antiquities

There are few things that I find more fun than treasure hunting for vintage home decor and taking pictures of the goods to share with you!  The process takes a little patience and elbow grease when it comes to polishing and dusting off of these lovely items.  Next, buying a bouquet of gorgeous flowers helps me set the mood of my very primitive and novice photo shoot.  Finally, I upload the pictures to my computer and do some very basic editing.  I'm feeling like a photography class is in my future!   

These antique, French, cast iron frames are my absolute favorite of the bunch.  They came from a French family and are such beautiful examples of Edwardian style from the turn of the last century.  I put vintage pages of a Shakespeare play in the frames and love the way they turned out.  While I was contemplating keeping them for myself or giving them as a Mother's Day gift they sold!  Oh well, I hope the new owner find as much enjoyment out of them as I did.