collecting...

I realized the other day that I have a pretty remarkable necklace collection. This collection stems from a combination of three things:


1. Making trades at craft shows. Vendors often become friends (if they aren't already), and giving someone a Rachel Elise bag in exchange for one of their handmade items is usually a no-brainer. It's also usually a necklace.

2. The Boser is really excellent at buying necklaces for me on Etsy. Sometimes he stalks my favorites, sometimes he's just a genius on his own.

3. Sometimes I am gifted pretty things from friends. Like Laura. And Melissa.

Regardless of their origin, these individual works of art have come together in an epic and fashionable collection.

1. Vintage Sewing Machine // Wunderkammer Culture // Gift from Melissa

2. Peacock Locket // Mint Designs // Gift from Laura

3. Mustard Chrysanthemum // Peachtreelane // Trade @ Etsy Denton Summer Bazaar

4. Vintage Lace Pendant // The Mossy Fox // Trade @ Renegade Austin

5. Chiyogami Bead Necklace // Pretty Kiku // Trade @ Renegade Austin

6. Embroidered Necklace // The Mossy Fox // Trade @ Renegade Austin

7. Concrete and Metal Side Pendant // Green Couch Designs // Trade @ Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash

8. Vintage Doily Necklace // Wunderkammer Culture // Trade @ Etsy Denton Summer Bazaar

9. Vintage Doily Necklace // Wunderkammer Culture // Trade @ Etsy Denton Summer Bazaar

10. Patina Copper Feather // Frilled and Feathered // Trade @ Cowtown Indie Bazaar

11. Peony Flower // Peachtreelane // Gift from the Boser
(He actually surprised me with this necklace this week... just because.) :)

12. Terrarium with Mushroom and Butterfly // Woodland Belle // Gift from the Boser

13. Yellow Birdie and Rhinestone // Bellamantra // Gift from the Boser

In other news, Dagny also likes necklaces.

Happy Friday, kids.

Loves and Hugs,

Rachel Elise