Sunday, August 5, 2012

Reporting from the beach

My goal for the summer was to come out to Block Island, help my friends with their B&B, sell a little jewelry and get lots of pictures taken, blogs written and posted, web pages composed, etc.

My other goal was to surpass 100 blog members and see the last of my Newbie Linky Parties at Debbiedoo's by the end of July.

Well, I'm definitely a little late getting to 100 blog members, I haven't posted since early July, and my friends have complained that I haven't even posted pics of the island on Facebook.

I have only one defense.

I'M AT THE BEACH!!!!

If you are one of my landlocked friends, consider this your "rubbing-it-in-your-face" moment.

But I've been busy too. I have graciously accepted my friend Diane's challenge to incorporate pieces of her Aunt Helen's costume jewelry into my jewelry. This box of sparkly treasures has been a ton of fun to clean and sift through.


A beautiful fish brooch loaded with marcasite adorns an asymmetrical piece with contemporary matte finish glass pearls and silver chains.




Sparkly little earrings that have lost their mates hang from vintage chains to become dainty necklaces.



A seemingly gaudy earring from the 50s or 60s becomes the centerpiece of an ornate necklace surrounded by contemporary glass beads.



A 70s copper choker collar (real copper, so not for the dainty or faint of heart) gets combined with glass crystals and simple chains.



I'm also finally using those vintage crystal chandelier pieces that I picked up in a Newport, RI antique store.

So with this post, I say goodbye to the unofficial official designation of newbie blogger and become "just another one of the guys" in this vast world of crafty bloggers. I hope you'll still come visit me from time to time. And I promise I'll do better at keeping in touch once I'm not distracted by the beach that daily calls my name.


I'm partying on the beach and at these fabulous sites:
Sunny Simple Life Simple Sundays
Singing Three Little Birds Inspire Me Monday
Our Delightful Home Show Me What You Got
Boogieboard Cottage Masterpiece Monday
Debbiedoo's Newbie Linky Party
The Ironstone Nest Transformation Tuesday
Beez Rental Designs Frugal Treasures Tuesday
Saavy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesday
Full Circle Creations All Star Block Party
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party
Made In A Day Made You Look Linky
The Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday






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29 comments:

  1. jmecklingAugust 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    love the stuff, sis...
    have a great rest of the summer out there on the isle...

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM

      Thanks, bro. I appreciate you visiting to take a look. I'll call soon to plan for a visit.

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  2. MelAugust 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I don't blame you for one second for not posting; If I were at the beach, I'd be doing exactly what you are.

    What a great idea to reuse the jewellery pieces. I am totally smitten with the fish brooch and how you made it a modern day piece.

    btw, 99 is pretty close to 100. congratulations.

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 5, 2012 at 5:10 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Mel. BTW, just got back from a quick browse on your blog--love, love, love, the coffee table you turned into an ottoman. Great job on that. Totally inspiring!

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  3. Blue Creek HomeAugust 5, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Your jewelry is quite lovely!
    Thanks for coming over and enjoy the beach!
    Rhonda

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  4. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Your jewelry is so pretty and quite unique! I love the vintage pieces that you combined in these pieces! Thanks for stopping by my blog, so I could find yours! You have some amazing ideas!

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words, Betsy.

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  5. Kim@Snug HarborAugust 5, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Stopped by from Sunny Simple - being at the beach is the best excuse there is! I like the little angelfish - he is so cute.

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM

      Thanks, Kim. It's been quite some time since I got to spend this much time on the beach, so I am pretty stoked on a daily basis. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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  7. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Those are so beautiful! And yes, I just popped you out of Newbie Status! Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. I can't wait to spend time here and explore all the other cool things you do!

    Jaye @ Just Tryin' to Make Cents of it All
    http://justtryintomakecentsofitall.blogspot.com

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Woohoo! Woohhoo! And the crowd roared! Jaye Leon from Just Tryin' to Make Cents of it All comes by to make sense of my blog and generously takes me over the 100 member mark! You rock, Jaye! Thank you! I'm glad I found your blog too.

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  8. Patty August 6, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Oh, how fun to go through old pieces and redo them. Your work is beautiful. I don't know which one I like better! I'm follower 101!

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks, Patty. I just got back from your blog and I'm your latest follower! Your house is beautiful!

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  9. JoKnowsAugust 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I totally cannot blame you. I would rather hang at the beach than do pretty much anything else. Glad you got over 100 followers. I'm your 103! Love the jewelry. Just lovely. Joann

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 9, 2012 at 5:19 AM

      Thanks, Joann, for the lovely comment and the follow!

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  10. Barbe @ Beez Rental DesignsAugust 8, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Hi Peggy, I know the feeling. I was sad when I grew out of the newbie status! My plans had been to make a big announcement and possibly a giveaway. Instead I just let Debbiedoo know and eased out quietly! lol
    I love your jewelry recycles, beautiful pieces! I have a lot of vintage pieces from my mom that I need to do something with. Thanks for sharing and linking up to Frugal Treasures party!
    Barbe

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 9, 2012 at 5:22 AM

      Thanks, Barbe! I'm definitely interested in purchasing vintage jewelry if you have some pieces you want to get rid of. Maybe I could make a custom piece for you out of something that has sentimental value but needs to be made more contemporary. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy your party.

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  11. StagerLindaAugust 8, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Gorgeous pieces! Love the way you add razzle dazzle to an forelorned piece of jewelry. Enjoy the beach. Blogging can wait. Congrats at getting over 100 followers!!!

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 9, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      Thanks, Linda! I am enjoying the beach so much I can barely tear myself away from it. Last night there was a blues band playing at the town beach so I spent the night dancing in the sand! Fabulous!

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  12. BrookeAugust 9, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful jewelry!! Enjoy the beach! Im on vaca in Florida so I've been soaking up the sun and sand too!

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      Have a great time in Florida, Brooke! I'd love to get down there this winter and do a couple festivals. Thanks for the comment love!

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  13. the cape on the cornerAugust 9, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    i love the way you incorporated that jewelry, and welcome from "just another one of the guys!"

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      Hi Cape! Thanks for stopping by. I just got back from checking out your blog. Nice work!

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  14. The Style SistersAugust 9, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    I love what you created with old pieces of jewelry!! Stunning! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday on my blog and share you idea.
    Karin

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Karin. I just got back from your blog and I'm your newest follower. Since I don't really do tablescapes or centerpieces, I'm not sure I'm an appropriate candidate for your linky party. But I'd love it if you'd follow me back. Thanks again!

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  15. Full Circle CreationsAugust 12, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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    1. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks, Holly! I always enjoy partying on the block!

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