Collecting SToNZ

This incredible, devoted customer has a better SToNZ collection than I do! She just sent me this photo of her newest acquisitions with some of her older pieces. I am so grateful for her amazing support, and her beautiful long arms!

A SToNZ Arm Party

SToNZ bracelets can stand on their own, but they really do love to travel in numbers. I put together a little arm party this morning of all SToNZ bracelets made of sterling silver, leather, copper, Lake Erie beach stones and real sea glass. You are cordially invited.

There really is no such thing as too many bracelets. 
Just sayin.

My new SToNZ model needs a name...

For months I have been on a quest to find an old dressmakers form on which to photograph SToNZ necklaces. I go to antique shows, estate sales and garage sales....and scour ebay and Etsy in search of the right mannequin. My favorites are usually French and range in price from $150 to $400. A bit out of my league.

Yesterday I was at an estate sale in a tiny home in Solon, Ohio. It was in the basement of this home where I discovered _________.   (She needs a name. Any ideas!?) 

And get this: she was just $5.00. Really! I am not kidding.

She was extended to her full height, so getting her into the Mini Cooper was a bit of a challenge. Fortunately a kind gentleman getting into his nearby car had some pliers with him and graciously offered to help me loosen a rusted wing nut so I could shorten the stand height.

So, doesn't she just look lovely with her SToNZ necklaces? Really, she needs a name. Help me out here.

Leave your ideas in the comment section below. The winner will get a 20% off coupon toward their next SToNZ purchase.

Seaglass and Beach Stones....today's haul

Finally made it back to my favorite Lake Erie beach today.....after about an hour of beachcombing, this is what I came up with. Not bad!
Which beach, you ask? If I told you, I'd have to kill you.

I love Whistles

So when people come to my house they think they see nuts or hard candies in the bowls on the end table. I suppose they are disappointed when they reach in for a nibble, and instead find themselves with a handful of musty vintage whistles.

I find them rather yummy, myself.

I am not an expert on whistles, by any means, but it appears that what I have is an assorted collection of boatswain whistles, bakelite whistles, infantry and police whistles. Oh, and one great Mr. Peanut Whistle. Very dapper!
Did you see Erga's cool handmade sterling silver whistle?!