Do it no matter what.
If you believe in it, it is something very honorable.
If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem.
But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it. . . .
MarioAndretti
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet
Is fighting some kind of battle."
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~INTRODUCTION~
The beauty of any collection is the history behind the object.
After being a keen collector for nearly 30years, I have now decided to set up this web site about my favorite collections and share with you my knowledge and experience.
Here you will discover~All about Antique & Costume jewelery~A Guide to Vanity Items~Collecting Handbags& Fans~Fashion Accessories though the Ages.
In my jewelery box, you will find ~ A-Z Gemstones & Minerals with their meanings and their healing powers.Dos & Donts, caring for that valuable piece. Glossary, a list of terms and their meanings.Metals & Plastics,marks,makers and tests.A-Z Designers & Co, Care & Restoration, cleaning and stoarge.
On my dressing table, you will find ~ Powder Compacts & lipsticks from Stratton to Gwenda. Perfume Bottles, Grooming & Manicure, Trinket pots & more.
Around my boudoir, you will find ~ from c1880, Handbags, Fans, Hatpins, Buttonhooks, Glove boxes, Skirt lifters, Parasols, Purses, Card cases & Notebooks, Posy holders, Hair combs, Shoe horns, Buttons & Buckles, Dress clips, Lorgnettes & spectacles, Pill boxes, Chatelaine and more.
A Victorian Era~ Nostalgic Glimpse of a Bygone Era, I would like to take you back to the pastimes, delights and foibles of victorian society. For every week of the year there are delightful reminders of some aspects of victorian life, such as social etiquette, vacations by the sea, travels abroad, and the traditional festive holidays. This page is a full calendar year, it will take me some time to complete. Come with me and step back in time.
