Damn you Ted Baker!

I did a bad thing....

I accidentally bought this dress even though I don't need it and don't have anywhere lined up to wear it.

Ted Baker 1950's Style Wallpaper Dress

It just looked so beautiful on the mannequin and when I tried it on it felt so nice I really couldn't help but reach for my purse... I know I shouldn't have, I don't need it and can't really afford it but it has layers of mint green net underskirt and the silk skirt is full circle cut so when you spin round it flares out!! Oh WHY does that make me so excited?!!
I love the 50's look and this has it in spades. Now I just need an occasion, and the right jewellery (of course!) I did wonder if those lovely vintage diamond earrings I showed you would go with it and then realised that I'd be sacked if I tried to steal them, so I was considering some Pink Sapphires - except I don't own any of those either!



Pink Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

 I like this set we have in the shop although I probably wouldn't need the pendant with this dress. And if I was able to treat Bonner's Jewellers like my own personal jewel box I'd probably take this to wear with it too!


Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Ring


It's an estate ring set in 18ct white gold - the pale blue Aquamarine would look gorgeous with the dress!

Of course if I did treat Bonner's like my own jewellery box I'd be in heaps of trouble so I've put them both back in the window. In truth, I probably should have done the same with the dress!!!

Signing off...

Happy Birthday Dad!

It's a big one today! Certainly bigger than he would like advertised!

He's off to London to see Macbeth in a few weeks, but it will be work as usual in the morning.

I hope he remembers the cake...............

TTFN!

Victorian Brooches at Bonner's Jewellers!

After the abnormally fabulous weather last Bank Holiday weekend it's back to the usual rain and wind again! But I don't care, as we've just received the most beautiful Victorian brooches to brighten up the day!


Victorian Almandine Garnet & Coral Brooches Circa 1850.

Shockingly, the lady wanted to sell them for scrap and had no idea how special they are. Admittedly, they were in quite a state when we first saw them but a quick trip to the workshop soon restored them to their former glory!

They are set with Almandine Garnets and Coral, each embellishing a foliate design which was typical of mid Victorian fashion. I've blogged before about my love of brooches and these are no exception; the designs are not only attractive but beautifully crafted. The Almandine Garnets are such a sumptuous colour, and you hardly see them used in jewellery anymore it's a real shame.

My mom wears brooches all the time, and no matter what other jewellery she wears it's always the brooches which attract attention. She tends to go for larger, bolder designs but they aren't all necessarily expensive.

I could definitely see her in the large Garnet brooch, it's unusual, eye catching and really makes a statement. I'd probably opt for the smaller Coral brooch as it would look great on a fitted jacket or LBD.

I'd love to know who they were owned by originally. Obviously she would have been a wealthy lady, but how she came to own them or what she wore them with will always be a mystery.

Oh if only antiques could talk!!

Signing off...