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A beautiful snowy evening in Harpers Ferry!
Tuesday, December 8th, 20092000 years old…..that’s older than ME!
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Roman Glass jewelry is truly spectacular! These 2000 year old shards have been unearthed by archaeologists on ancient city sites once part of the Roman Empire.
The iridescent colors have evolved gradually over the centuries as a result of the glass’s reactions with sun, water, and the Earth it was buried in. 
The Vintage Lady is lucky to have found two amazing artists in Israel who make this beatiful jewelry! Everyone woman should own at least one piece of this spectacular jewelry!
Wood….by any other name….is a Feather!
Monday, November 30th, 2009How strange is that? Wood….Feather????? Well, maybe if it is Featherwood! Recently artist Buzz Coren contacted me after seeing the VL website. He does this amazing line of jewelry out of wood…that is truly light as a “feather.” His work is made exclusively for galleries and boutiques…so the VL is MOST happy that he contacted her. He cuts the earrings from a large block of dyed and natural hardwood veneer about 275 layers thick. He actually dyes most of the veneers himself and no two pairs are ever exactly alike. They are coated with a durable semi-gloss finish and fitted with surgical steel earwires. The VL is happy…and proud…to carry the work of this amazing artist! Thanks Buzz!
The weather outside is frightful….well not actually!
Monday, November 30th, 2009I love that Christmas song….and I do admit to loving a light blanket of snow….but I also love how beautiful the weather was this past weekend in HF. After enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving day with family….we were thrilled with all the happy shoppers who visited the VL! For those of you who can’t visit our lovely little town – you can do some major shopping in our online store. There are many new things to choose from – in almost every category! And…..we are extending our FREE shipping through Christmas!
Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Next week is Thanksgiving!! Where does the time go????? After stuffing ourselves…with, well…STUFFING!…the next day we kick off official Christmas shopping. Well….I know that many of you have already started…and some may be finished! The Vintage Lady will be adding new creations…for someone on your list…or for YOU!
Try to visit Harpers Ferry the first two weekends in December as we will hold our 39th Olde Tyme Christmas celebration! Check out the schedule of activities at www.historicharpersferry.com
And…don’t forget…The Vintage Lady is open every day from 10 – 5 …and 24 hours a day in her online shop!
See the youtube video of Olde Time Christmas by clicking below!!!
Beautiful Weather and Christmas Delights!
Monday, November 16th, 2009The weather here in HF has been beautiful….which makes it a little hard to think about snowy weather…but it is NEVER hard to think about Christmas. So to help you get into the spirit of things…The Vintage Lady added a few lovely pendants and earrings to add to your Christmas fashions! Delightful!
An Amazing Week!
Saturday, November 14th, 2009This has certainly been an amazing week! The response to our new web site has been overwhelming…thanks to everyone who checked it out, made purchases and forwarded it to others! I’ll be adding new things this week…so check back often!
Harpers Ferry is an amazing town….with something for everyone – history, water, hiking and shopping of course! Last night we enjoyed the “hiking” part. We attended a special viewing of National Geographic’s documentary on the Appalachian Trail. It will be on TV this week – and you really should see it! The AT is a real treasure of America!
The headquarters for the AT is just up the street – and HF is considered the mid point for thru hikers. When they start arriving in town it is so exciting and interesting! For more info about the AT check out their web site: www.appalachiantrail.org.
For more information about Harpers Ferry, check out www.historicharpersferry.com
The view of the famous “Gap” – and the steeple of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. One of the most beautiful churches in the world!
The Adventures of a Web Site!
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009A few months ago, I met an amazing new friend, Susan Benjamin – owner of Greater Voice Enterprises. What started out being a discussion about some great new marketing ideas – evolved into redesigning the web site for The Vintage Lady! It was time for an “over haul” – and I quickly knew she was the person to help me. Then….enter Steve Sickman, of Steve Sickman Designs….together they have created a “new and improved” Vintage Lady online presence! Of course….it has not been without its challenges…mainly ME! The three of us have each had our role in getting the site ready….however, I think I am going to get fired….at least if I was paying myself I would fire me! I have lost pages….moved things that shouldn’t have been moved….it has been an “adventure” that is for sure! I hope you find The “NEW” Vintage Lady an enjoyable shopping experience! I will be adding new items weekly….there will be special sales….many interesting articles…and of course….”sassy” comments on a variety of subjects! Thank you Susan and Steve for transforming The Vintage Lady….she has “arrived!”
Getting ready!!
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
A new website for The Vintage Lady is in the works!!! Look for the grand opening very soon!
Sterling Silver?
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009As you may have noticed, The Vintage Lady of Harpers Ferry carries lots of sterling silver bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. So, this may make you wonder: why sterling silver and not plain silver? Perhaps, you think, it’s less pure.
Actually, yes, it is …but that’s a good thing. Here’s why: silver tends to tarnish quickly – just look at your grandmother’s silver tea set for evidence of that. And, it bends and breaks easily. So, jewelers frequently add 7.5% copper to strengthen the silver and ensure it maintains its healthy glow.
The copper solution also explains why sterling silver jewelry contains a stamp reading .925 or 92.5% . That’s the amount of silver jewelry must contain to officially be deemed “sterling”.
Regardless of the mix, silver came a long way to reach The Vintage Lady…not to mention your jewelry boxes. The ancients living in the islands near the Aegean Sea began separating silver from lead in the 4th millennium BCE. Today, though, it’s primarily mined in Mexico and Peru.
Sterling silver is beautiful, classy, and, yes, priced to make you smile!
Natalie and Jessa Lemke are not only sisters but best friends. They are a jewelry design team with a shared passion for a dream. After the passing of their mother, they decided to sell their wonderful creations and raise money for the American Cancer Society. One dollar of every item they sell is contributed to the American Cancer Society. to date, they have been able to donate more than $1000 through the sale of their jewelry. The Vintage Lady is thrilled to carry the work of these talented sisters.
