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Vintage Patron Saint Medal Bracelets

Madge was born and raised Catholic. We're talking Catholic schooling and has an Uncle that's a priest--raised Catholic. Not only does she know the Hail Mary by heart, but can tell you that burying a St. Joseph figurine upside down in your yard will sell your house in a more timely fashion. 

Approximately two years ago, she started collecting Patron Saint medals from estate sales, vintage stores, and from friends and family that came across them. 

The result, a unique charm bracelet that she wears practically daily...

"My day seems to go so much better when I know I have the Saints watching my back." - Direct quote from our Gal.

We were recently introduced to these lovely wrist ornaments; handcrafted with semi-precious stones and vintage Holy Medals. And immediately started carrying them in our store. Within two weeks, we were sold out and placed a reorder doubling our original amount!

Madge's love for Holy Medals and the Patron Saint's that are represented have subsequently rubbed off on Jenny. 

Jenny's favorite saint--St. Luke, the Patron Saint of Creativity.

Margaret's favorite saint--St. Expeditus, the Patron Saint of Urgent Causes and Against Procrastination (no joke).

"Pray For Us" in Spanish on the back--so rare.

Stacking bracelets, a very popular trend currently--and with the varying bead and medal sizes, each piece is incredibly versatile and one of a kind. You can wear one or seven. 

No matter what your religion may or may not be, these lovely jeweled ornaments make a great gift for anyone, yourself included!!

What We Are Currently Digging

Findings Jewelry - 'Recycled. Reused. Restyled."

So much enchantment with every little token!

While at the Market, we were able to venture into the "cash and carry" section. Vendors from around the world selling items. We stumbled upon these beauties and fell in love!

There is just something so delightful and alluring about restyled items!!



One in particular...this lovely grey silk rosette necklace, adorned in small glazed shells.

Just in time for Spring/Summer 2012!

It also happens to be the perfect addition to zest up a plain white t-shirt!

Weekend Reading Material

It has arrived! The AmericasMart January Show book. I'm fairly certain there is a more savvy and industry technical term for this piece of literature...

About 3 years ago we just started referring to it as "The Bible." This is the ultimate guide and doctrine to a retail buyer. To further confirm our adoration towards this handbook, a mini celebration is held every year when it is delivered. 

So...what is inside this book these Gals cannot stop raving about, you ask?

Page after page of montages of new merchandise that will be featured at the January Market, fantastic articles, and calendars letting you know what time free drinks will be served each day. It's pretty much a guidebook as to how you will live for 8 days.

And as you can tell by the width of this thing, it's pretty extensive. 608 pages, this year, to be exact.

With that being said, starting Tuesday we will be shopping for 8 days!

Madge's OCD kicked in--as you can tell I am rather organized this year. We are clearing inventory and very excited to bring in LOTS of new merchandise. We conducted a customer service survey in November and received some fantastic feedback from our customers on what they would like to see. We narrowed the suggestions and are focusing on a few key areas.

One of which...jewelry. (God help my overflowing jewelry boxes and random plates housing my extensive accessory collection...)

I created a section in my notebook showcasing photos of merchandise from some of our favorite companies  and magazines of designs and styles that we want to carry. A wee bit of inspiration when you have been surveying products for hours each day!

Some of the items and trends you will see are going to popular:

• Longer length necklaces layered with a different designed shorter necklaces.
• Statement cuffs and bangles of all different sizes, again layered.

So very fond of these looks!

Our recommendation on how not to be overloaded while perusing this massive read: post its, a pencil, a pen, a Cherry Coke, and a chilled playlist.

I've been listening to this all day long...

TRUTH Feat. The RZA by Vagrant Records