Okay so I did do one thing this weekend despite having a banged up foot: I finally organized my jewelry and by organize I mean I finally took the tape off of this hanging storage thing I keep it in. With every tape-rip and pull it was as if I was liberating each piece so that it could be enjoyed the way it was intend. I say this all the time but I really should wear my jewelry more often. I’ve been steadily growing my collection of wearable art for years finding them at flea markets, yard sales, charity shops, during travels, and even making them myself. Each one of them has a story or memory and feels extra special since it was found rather than picked off a shelf…it’s how I like to shop and it’s how I like to remember the places I have been.
Shortly after I took these photos I caught up with Sussie Bubble’s fashion blog and then it hit me. The problem with having a collection of unique pieces (and plastering them all over my blog) is that I can end up sounding like the type of annoying world traveler she describes in a recent post:
“Oh this old thing? I picked it up in a random market in Thailand when I went travelling around Asia” which vaguely translates to “You will never find this awesome thing I have on because I bought it in an obscure and far-flung place, which is my little secret…”
After reading this I thought, oh geez, am I that type of person? I mean, I can recall a few sarcastic comments from friends back home whenever they’d ask about a piece and I’d say it was vintage but now add the new “world traveler” aspect of my life and it sounds even worse! What can I do though, it is what it is right? If I were re-modeling a house, going to school, training for a marathon, or making babies then I would be blogging about those things. These days I’m living as an expat who travels a lot and as Sussie puts it “the world is getting smaller”. Collecting treasures from different places is bound to happen.
I think her post really hit home since I’m still in disbelief of where life has brought us (I’m sitting in a hotel room in Bangkok for crying out loud!). I don’t ever want to take any of it for granted and I want to keep finding new treasures that excite and create conversation…even if it’s at the risk of being labeled one of those types. Some things are too fun and beautiful to not share and at the end of the day, that’s what this blog is all about – sharing the things I see, do, enjoy, and love, with you. One day I’ll have other things to blog about but for now, this is what’s happening. Jewelry stash and all.
Speaking of one of a kind handmade vintage necklaces.. look who rocked her ANAMU bow tie necklace today! WHAT-WHAT!
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xoxo! Oh and never feel bad about posting about your beautiful adventures, I’m living vicariously through you with only about 45% daily jealousy ;)
i’ll take 45%! you ROCK that necklace so well…love you.
Wear them with pride lady. Why should others’ jealousy stop you having an amazing life. You aren’t bragging just telling the truth (I still love that necklace you were on our little shoot!). And because I am broke I agree with Erin and need to live vicariously through your awesome life (I will get there someday too).
totally – you will have your italian villa one day! and I was crash it for lovely holidays :) thanks for the words.
Hi, Anamu! I’m no world traveler by any means but I have been fortunate to have visited a few cool places in my life. If someone asks me about something that I got on one of my travels I feel embarrassed to tell them the truth for fear of sounding like THAT person. But you know what? I’ve realized that there are certain people who just don’t know how to be genuinely joyful for others. Instead they get jealous or judgmental. But the flip side is that there are also people who are truly happy to share in the joys of others (like your blog readers!) :-)
xo
cortnie
aw <3! thanks, cortnie…we should be proud of our treasured possessions!
heyyy girl heyy! im back! addicted :)
omg love these all!!! :) we have the same taste in jewelry obviously :)
sweet – okay, now you show me yours :)
That is an AMAZING collection. Love that red beaded one.
Thanks, Jeanelle! that one is from my wild and crazy spring break in college ;)
Gorgeous collection Ana Maria!! I was going to try to decide on a favorite piece but that’s totally impossible! Definitely wear them more often.
Thank you, Hilary! each one is so special.
LOVE each and every piece! Thanks for sharing your collection! xx
what a great jewelry collection!