Who doesn’t want to drink their mint julep in a silver cup? But the reality is that most of our silver cups are probably silver-plated. Recently I took a couple of silver plated mint julep cups and an old ice bucket to be resilvered. I had purchased them in Natchitoches at an antique store. The… Read More
Author: Kayla Price
Special Occasion Barrettes
Although we probably all think of young girls when we think of barrettes, I am fascinated by evening (or special occasion) barrettes. These hair clips are made of silver or gold and have elegant designs often incorporating diamonds or pearls. Many of these barrettes are old and often sell for a pretty penny. Of course,… Read More
A Caution for Using Crystal Decanters and Drinkware
As I love all things retro, a few years back, I started purchasing Waterford decanters and vintage silver liquor labels on eBay. Their use was solely decorative. The cut crystal and warm silver in candlelight or dim lights is such a lovely sight. They make for a charming grouping on a silver platter perched atop… Read More
My Summer Wardrobe Secret
On these very hot days of summer, I like to do all I can to dress cool and comfortable. However, I always want to look put together…or at least attempt to look put together! One of my secrets is to purchase cute, natural-fiber cover-ups. No, I am not that girl running around town in her… Read More