Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Beachy Brooches

For this week's installment of Vintage Thingies Thursday, I'm bringing a touch of the beach to you. I am away in Ogunquit, Maine, hopefully basking in the sun, but there are tons of folks participating in VTT with Suzanne at Colorado Lady, so click on over to see what they've got.This starfish pin is great because it is multi-dimensional. It is not quite gold or silver, and the gentle bend of it's arms makes me think of seeing starfish washing up with the tide. There is no manufacturer's name on it.This beachy and summery abalone with the "pearl" nestled in it, is also unsigned.
As always, these pins belonged to my mom, and live in a Hush Puppies shoe box in my linen closet! When I get back from my vacation I'll have actual beach pictures to share, I hope!
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18 comments:

  1. ★Carol★July 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    More pretty, pretty pins Elizabeth! Especially the starfish pin--gorgeous! Thanks again for the book. Can't wait to get it and start reading!

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  2. PostcardyJuly 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I have some pins that were my mother's too, but not enough to fill a shoebox.

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  3. SusanJuly 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Hush Puppies! Very pretty pins Elizabeth.

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  4. AngelaJuly 15, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful pins!

    Happy VTT
    Angela

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  5. JEWELGIRLJuly 15, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I think I own the first one but the
    second pin is really cool and looks
    like it is made of(real shell) natural materials! Happy VTT!

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  6. CCJuly 16, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    Gorgeous pins...ooo, I love the starfish. Happy VTT and I hope your away time at the beach is lovely.

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  7. fitty's pinky rose cottageJuly 16, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    what a great starfish pin! I have one too but in gold colour, bought 5 years ago.. can't call vintage since its new.. hehehehe

    thanks for sharing and wishing you a great day!
    take care
    xo
    fitty

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  8. ColoradoladyJuly 16, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Beautiful pins Elizabeth, you have a great collection of Pins, and it is so fun getting to see them here on VTT. Have a great Day!

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  9. TourBaliTripJuly 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    It's so nice to see your site. keep on updating... monkaree

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  10. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    wow what unusual pins!..i hope you're having a lovely time at the beach :)

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  11. LVJuly 16, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    What neat pins. You do not see too many shell pins anymore, but yours are nice.

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  12. ClassyChassyJuly 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Very nice pins - thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great day!

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  13. SalmagundiJuly 16, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I laughed!! Some of my mother's jewelry is in a shoebox in the closet also. That starfish is pretty enough to wear. Sally

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  14. MiriJuly 16, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Perfect summer VTT post-love your beach pins! The starfish pin is magnificent!

    Have a great vacation!

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  15. mubJuly 16, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

    I really like that starfish, it almost looks like it has teeny little pearls all over it.

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  16. BeaJuly 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    As always, these are such great pieces. You need to get them out of that box and put them on display.

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  17. Cath's Pennies DesignsJuly 17, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    so so pretty! I especially love that starfish pin. Have a wonderful, relaxing vacation!
    Cathy

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  18. AcnespanJuly 22, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful pins. Thanks for sharing.

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