Accessory Addiction: Pilgrim and AURORA
magikquilter February 15th, 2008
Earlier this week I re-donated some shoes[stunning avocado green suede sandals and one pair of leather sandals in sage green] that were heavenly to look at but absolutely hell to wear as they were 10cm heels. I don’t know what I was thinking as I am on the waiting list for two, yes two knee replacements. Well actually I was actually thinking they would go nicely with my green tapestry handbag while conveniently forgetting my age and surgical status. Imagine my delight the next day when I found this gorgeous pair of rust coloured Spanish strappy sandals that still look kind of cute and are comfortable to boot.
On Tuesday I found a beautiful necklace and bracelet set by Pilgrim. Love the name, and after googling found out that they are quite reasonably priced new and that Myer sells them, as well as a lot of boutique stores, including this shop in Paddington. I wore the set today and what I really love about it is that my neck didn’t go green! Copper based jewellery has a horrible affect on my skin but Pilgrim is sterling silver or real gold so although this looked like copper it didn’t have that result, whew!
The other jewellery pictured is from late last year from the same store, and no I am not telling you which one! That was a few months in the collecting, although all the Aurora were found within a week of each other. Not totally sure where the Aurora is made, it is signed AURORA, and on ebay they have it as being from the 50’s…does anyone know anything about AURORA?
Other wonderful news was that my dear Janey’s parcel arrived, a gorgeous handbag that she crafted herself. More of that next time, I’ll make sure I have it out well before my husband’s bedtime so that I can photograph it. She also made a lovely pink hearts tablerunner for Valentines Day today for her home and hubby said “but it is pink”. You can see it here. I have also found a wonderful young designer of handbags, Kara Smith, and she is hopefully going to help relieve me of some of my vintage fabrics. I am so happy they are going to such a talented designer. You can find her here.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
- Bags , Jewellery , Thrifting , Vintage Shopping
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Gorgeous jewellery and I love that fabric in the top photo. Fabulous.
Thanks Kate I think the box and fabric is originally from Target. I am going to sew the fabric panel onto some sort of luscious fabric as a cushion. I am also going to attach some of the pendants to my beaded jewellery to make necklaces.
Lucky you on the sewing table. And that necklace at the top is so lovely! I love its unique blend of colors and shapes.
Thanks paperseed I was really happy with both!
Just a guess but 2 knee replacements + heels must = pain
Um Ed I prefer to say that 2 knee replacements +heels must and does = stupidity!
*gasps* I’ve been behind on reading your blog because my browser has been wakko… and I come on over.. and you’ve set things out to torture me! *sobs and hopes sympathy will score her some of your lovely flowered necklaces*
And, major cool deal on the sewing table. It’s always good to shop locally like that.
As for what you were thinking on those green shoes…. “Oh! It’s SO pretty!” yup. Our basic instincts kick in. Who cares about functionality or if we’d be better off cutting off our feet than wearing the shoes!? We just think “gorgeous” and offer up money.
BSW you are sooo wise. You have also given me an idea for gifts and swaps to do with my blog. I can give some of the gorgeous jewellery…this will help me with two issues in my life…non stop vintage shopping and giving everyone gifts oops gotta go it is really lightening here.
I love Pilgrim Jewellery too!!
Ever since I could afford it, I‘ve bought earrings, necklaces, just any part I could get hold of. I found a couple of great places online to buy them too that are really reasonable – try The Jewellery Shop for all kinds of Pilgrim Jewellery. They deliver what I order next day so I can wear it out at the weekend! I love them!