Beth http://bethleintz.typepad.com/ had so many great things for me today in our swap!!!! Old wallpapers, a cool box full of stuff, pictures, post cards, a how to paint roses book (love it) a scrapbook, old lace rolled up on a clothes pin, cards, Valentines, and three mini bottles to decorate. She suggested I make "purse fairies" to put in them, so I'll always have a fairy with me. 
And look! Old photos of lovely ladies!
I know I tend to go on about being a Lucky Person, but I do think I am lucky to have a friend like Beth. Not only does she have cool stuff (and she shares it)- we can talk for hours about anything or nothing and have a great time together. 
When we are old, we'll still be buddies like these guys.
I'm afraid we didn't get around to making our Silver Bella projects today, we got caught up in Estate Sales in Kansas City and couldn't stop.
I bought these two necklaces that are along the lines of what I collect. I rarely find them for such good prices anymore, so don't buy very often, these were $20 and $25!
(they are sitting on a table that I faux finished)
So, we got to talking about jewelry, (along with gossiping about our blog friends and what they are all doing and who said what and who showed what on their site this week).
Beth showed me these pieces that she got from her Grandma. Even better, hers are sentimental. But, I have never seen her wear them, she isn't a jewel person.
I, on the other hand, AM a jewel person! Love the old stuff, or hand made things from old pieces. Here are some I pieced together myself with old bits that I collect.
I really like this green one, but I never wear green. Sometimes I wear the necklace with a black tee shirt and jeans since I don't own green clothes.
The pink Chzeck glass necklace is the first I bought, and it is just as I found it, didn't need any redoing at all. It is my favorite and started the whole obsession with these glass stones. I wear this one all the time, it seems to match everything I have!! When I bought it, I was worried that I had spent too much, and felt bad about buying something so expensive for myself for no reason, and 20 years later, I am still wearing it, and am so glad I got it! And it wasn't that much, only $45, but at the time, that was quite extravagant and I almost didn't get it. 
All of the others cost under $30.
Sissy gave me the round purple pieces that I used to make the chain for this one. She made earrings for me from them too, and they are my one of my favorite things. I don't own purple clothes either, but I do wear this color jewelry a lot with white or black tee shirts (I have boring clothes).
These two I bought at a flea mkt this spring, and will probably clean up and sell instead of keep. I have plenty! And I work at home, and usually wear paint clothes, so don't always have a place to go to wear jewelry.
Although I did have somewhere to go tonight! I was invited to a Lawrence Art Guild party at a friend's house. 
She had the most beautiful, wild, rambling gardens!
I spent some time chasing down this butterfly. 
Pam has a funky old wooden ladder that she uses to brace her holly hocks.
I loved the chaos of the garden, it all seemed so natural and unplanned, but she has a degree in horticulture, so I do think that she spent time planning it!
We had a nice evening of sipping wine, exploring the gardens (oh there are lots more than these!) and talking art with friends.
Uh, yeah, I was uh, looking for the posts about the Russo Japanese war...could you tell me where they are?
Just jacking with you...
I feel like a heel, you said such nice things about me in your blog, and I made fun of the Target bag in my blog....
Posted by: Beth Leintz | July 20, 2007 at 12:12 AM
Beth tells me that my comments might not all be going through, that the banner is so big, people might not realize that they have to type in the numerical code that typad asks for. I will repaint the banner and make a smaller one, but for now, will try turning off the code.
since I don't leave comments here myself, I thought I'd try and see what it looks like.
Posted by: karla nathan | July 20, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Such wonderful photos today! I LOVE all of those old pieces. Just to die for. The garden is quite lovely as well.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | July 20, 2007 at 10:07 AM
I just nominated you and Beth for a Reflection Blogger Award...now send me some of that beautiful jewelery...LOL It looks like you two had a lot of fun!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | July 20, 2007 at 01:22 PM
It is fun to see you and Beth toss the ball back and forth! Can't wait to see the purse fairies! And I love all of your estate jewelry...you must find somewhere to wear it.
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | July 20, 2007 at 01:57 PM
well since i learned about Etsy from you I figured I would show you my brand new etsy site!! Im kinda excited about it. I havnt sold any of my handmade items before. *Wish me luck*
http://www.PrimtiveZen.etsy.com
Posted by: Amy Carver | July 20, 2007 at 02:45 PM
That was a fine selection of vintage jewelry! I can't get over how danity some pieces were! Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 21, 2007 at 02:50 PM