Happy October everyone!
Maybe it's because I've been watching a lot of "period dramas" the last few weeks but I've been thinking a lot about hats...women's especially...and wondering when (and WHY) we stopped wearing them!
One of the thing that amazes me about hats is how endless the variety it! Colors, styles, feathers, materials! I wish we'd start wearing them again!
I suppose there's nothing really stopping any of us from wearing them so why don't we? Do I have the "nerve" or the "confidence" or the HUZTSPA???
Oh well they are sooooooooooo much fun!
Here are some of my fav hats from years past that I've owned. Some I still have, some have been transformed into other works of art and some have been sold. (single tear.....)
ENJOY!
These first few photos are of vintage hats I've purchased and re-made....either by cleaning, adding a new band and/or feathers, flowers or whatever strikes me as FUN! Don't you just LOVE the first hat?!?!?! I sold that one right before Easter of this year. The little bird is wearing an antique drawer pull "hat"!
These next ones are my steampunk hats! I bought some GORGEOUS handmade black wool hats (not cheap by the way) and had a great time making top hats for the steampunk crowd! The first photo is how they look before I "have my way" with them!
The next photo shows a hat I made for a wedding! Doesn't he look great??!??!
Just a few more steampunk hats that I had a great time with! (yes that IS a vintage leather belt!)
The next photos are all one hat BUT the customer requested 3 different feathers that would tuck down inside the band for different looks! Which one do you like best! (I LOVE them all but am partial to the pheasant feather!)
These last hats are hats I made from standard hat forms...most of them are mini top hats...which I love...and are held in place with two clips.
I hope you enjoyed this stroll down memory lane!
Send me photos of your favorite hats or hats you wish you owned and I'll post them!
LOVE YOU ALL!
Violette
Noble Studios Ltd.
Greetings!
Here's another fun piece that features an antique grape spoon AND a fun story!
(copyright 2009 story and photos-Violette Noble)
"While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Genesis 8:22"
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"The grapes in her vineyard were calling to her. She knew they were plump, succulent and ripe for the harvest.
She had always been charmed by autumn. She would gather the clusters of ripe and luscious fruit and enjoy its bounty all winter long. Freshly picked they added a deep, dark amethyst color and unmistakable flavor to the ambrosia that her family had come to expect each and every fall. Jams and jellies that made her childrens morning bread and butter a thing of beauty. Large, fat raisins, when combined with egg yolks, brown sugar, freshly ground spices and her homemade sour cream made the most heavenly pie imaginable. Wines and cordials that she shared only with the husband that she loved so dearly. It warmed the cockles of their hearts on those long, cold winter nights.
No matter what the coming year might bring she knew she could always count on the time when those lovely, luscious orbs from God would brighten the long winter ahead."
If you'd like to take a look at the actual piece on etsy just click below WITH a desciption following!
Antique Grape Spoon Necklace on Etsy.
This amazing necklace began with an authentic antique child’s spoon with a vivid grape design stamped onto the handle and neck of the spoon. A “cluster” of vintage glass beads were mounted securely in the spoon since I filled it a little too full, they are dripping down out of the spoon.
The spoon was carefully drilled and a vintage chain with toggle clasp was added. The chain measures 23” long but can be adjusted to any length. The spoon itself measures 4” and the “dripping grapes” add another 2”.
The baubles were wire wrapped to add extra durability and each glass bead was strung with teensy tiny wheels from antique pocket watches.
This is truly a one of kind piece that will make your friends swoon when they see you wearing it.
Each and every piece in my jewelry line has been meticulously designed and created in such a way as to last for years to come.
All finery will arrive in a handsome be-ribboned gift box making it the perfect remembrance for friends and loved ones alike.
Shipping costs always include insurance AND delivery confirmation at not extra charge. (on domestic shipping only)
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any and all questions and comments. Your satisfaction is my highest priority.
Have a lovely day!
Faithfully yours,
Violette Noble
Noble Studios Ltd.
November Greetings to all!
Can you believe it's November already? Each year passes more quickly than the last and before we know it The Holidays will be upon us! With that in mind I decided to offer a ENTICING give-away this Holiday Season!
(drum roll please....) It's a chance to win a shopping spree worth $75.00 at Noble Studios Ltd.!
It's FREE and easy to enter! Just do the following 2 things!
1) click the word "follow" on the dark blue tab at the very top of THIS PAGE
~AND~
2) put a comment on this blog!
On December 3rd I will take all the names of those of you that have entered and place them in my Antique Brown Velvet Top Hat and pick ONE winner! That lucky person will be notified by email and will either receive a paper certificate to give as a gift OR just be set free in my shop!
Mark your calendars to check my blog on December 4th to see who won!
Remember as Ed McMahon always said....You have to enter to WIN!!
Faithfully yours,
Violette Noble
Noble Studios Ltd.
www.noblestudiosltd.etsy.com
www.noblestudiosltd.blogspot.com
Greetings all!
Since we've been talking about brass the last few days and how to make it look wonderfully "antique" I thought you might enjoy seeing some of my jewelry that I made using authentic antique brass pieces that I was very lucky to find!
CLICK on them for a larger view!
Some of them reside in private collections and some are available in my Etsy store. Just click the link at the bottom of this page OR leave me a comment and I will respond as quickly as possible!
ENJOY!
The necklace below, was one of my very favorites and began with a very large antique brass finding and a plate from an antique pocket watch! Vintage wristwatch cases and an antique rhinestone piece complete this lovely piece!
This Steampunk Brooch below, began life as an antique back of a drawer pull! I added a shimmering 1920's watch face and gears from an antique pocket watch. A jewelry quality pin back is mounted securely.
This wildly enticing necklace began with an antique brass piece with WONDERFUL natural verdi gris patina! I added an antiqued brass beetle, a vintage watch movement and other fun bits and bobs!
The earrings below are made from antique brass buttons, antiqued brass settings and gears from antique pocket watches.
Another necklace that began life as a back plate from drawer. I added a brass bee and some other red and green accents.
"see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil"
This necklace and earring set uses an antique brass finding, 3 brass vintage monkey charms and various watch parts
SUCH a fun piece and not for the faint of heart! A large antique brass finding, a new brass antiqued bee, antique pocket watch gears, glass amber beads and 100 year old cuckoo clock chain make this necklace truly "one of a kind"!
I would be honored if you would check out my etsy store and please feel free to "convo" me with questions or comments! I would love to hear from you and I would love to include you in my next mailing for ideas, sales and give-aways!
Faithfully yours,
Violette Noble
Noble Studios Ltd.
www.noblestudiosltd.etsy.com
