joysinstitches
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Valentine’s Day Sale
In honor of Valentine's Day, I marked down most red and/or pink items in my Etsy shop 15%. For the month of February you can get great deals on items like these: Retro Teaberry Shrug, size S/M 1980s Raspberry… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Easter Egg Earrings
These cute earrings with pewter buttons are half price in my Etsy Shop for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Ezekiel
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord God. Repent, and turn ye from all your transgressions,; so iniquity shall not be your ruin… For I have no pleasure… Continue reading
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February Tutorial – Mixed Media Retro-style Necklace
This month's tutorial departs a little from what I regularly post how-tos about. This necklace is not period correct, but it definitely has a vintage influence, and what is even better is it uses up vintage components which otherwise might… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1960s Velvet Pillbox
Item of the week in my Etsy shop is this 1960s blue and black velvet pillbox. Very stylish! Half price for 1 week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Proverbs
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. -Proverbs 3:9-10 Continue reading
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The Art of Wearing Gloves – Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of The Art of Wearing Gloves. (Scroll down to read Part One – types of and tips for wearing gloves.) In this post, we'll explore how to date vintage gloves, as well as how to care… Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – 1 Timothy
I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. -1 Timothy 1:12 Continue reading
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The Art of Wearing Gloves – Part One
A while ago, I posted a short article on sizing vintage gloves. It occurred to me that it might be helpful to write about gloves in general, the different styles, and how to choose the correct gloves, so a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Blue Suede Heels
Very classy '80s navy blue suede heels with brass studs are half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $25. Get this deal now! Continue reading