favorite kitchens & a fun accessory

I bought this necklace at a yard sale last spring for 50 cents.  I didn't like the emerald green ribbon running through the braiding, and I wasn't thrilled with the color of the ribbon leaves, so  I pulled the ribbon out and cut off the leaves.  When my daughter wore it yesterday, I clasped it on her and then wove a pretty green ribbon around the flowers and tied it in a bow on the side (see next photo) . 

What do you think?  I always try to see jewelry and accessories for what they can become with a little tweaking.  Look for the potential!  The next time you are at the thrift store or just looking through your own jewelry, try mixing up different chains with different pendants, or add a couple of charms to a necklace instead of just one.  There are so many fun transformations that you can create!      And now....

I would like to share photos of some of my favorite kitchens.  Unfortunately, I cannot give credit where credit is due, because I have had these photos for years.  You see, I am a clipper.  I always clip out favorite photos or ideas from magazines before I throw them away.  Then I stash them away for inspiration.  I asked some friends once at a book club meeting if they ever did that.  They said no and looked at me like I was crazy!!!  but there must be others out there who do the same thing.  Are you a clipper?  :) 

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