Old School: The Evidence

Digging through some old pics, I found the evidence. Here's the proof that I am meant to be a lady of leisure.

Please notice this jewelry girl definitely had her necklace on when she went to "The City" with the ladies. Here I'm with my great, great aunt, Nan-Tee. Her husband was my Uncle Whitney.

Sassy!

And just for fun,  I thought I'd add the handsome Southern boy that I married. 

I have this picture at my desk. It makes me smile every time I see it. 

When I come across more, I'll share. They're just too good not to. 

My momma's in town!!!! We're going to the mountains today, and it'll be my 10th weekend out of town in a row! It'd be nice to stay home, but why stop now? 

Old School

Look what I found yesterday! I thought it was a pretty cool lookin' necklace, and then I saw the tag still attached as if it were never worn...

Look closely, and you can still see the "Bon Marche" tag! (Bon Marche was a department store meaning "a good deal." And you'd think if the whole country can learn how to say "bon marche" folks can learn to say "cherche," right?

Anyway, I thought that was pretty old school.

Speaking of old school, I can remember the ladies always talking about this "Bon Marche" growing up, and I knew I'd like to go too. When the ladies went to "the city" (New Orleans), momma would just tote me along with her. And going to "the city" was just fine with me. I was also "just fine" my high chair at Galatoire's. I am a true "lady of leisure" at heart. Lunch at Galatiore's, a play at the Saenger, and a little shopping. Again, just fine with me. And even better...going home to the country singin Raffi all the way home with my momma. Okay, I've gotten carried away. 

Bon Marche was the mall in Baton Rouge, but you may know about Maison Blanche, Godchaux's, and D.H. Holmes in "the city". While reading "The Help" I had a little chuckle when they referenced Maison Blanche. 

Check these out:

Not sure if any of my fellow 'poleon people read my blog (that's Napoleonville for others who don't know), but I could very well add "The Leader Store" in this old school category, don't you think?

"The Leader store leads 'em all!" 

Man, if I could just add a video to this blog...

Growing up, my sisters and I would be "Vanna White" and showcase all our new birthday or Christmas items on video and announce where it came from. Most of the time, we advertised The Leader Store. 

My sisters wouldn't let me do or say anything on the videos except I would chime in with a thick cajun accent saying, "and it's bran' new." 

One time I interrupted to show off my new Lee press-on nails. I would forget I had them on, scratch my head, and all of the nails would be hanging from strands of hair. 

Wow, I had no intention of going this far with my story. Sometimes things can trigger a trip down memory lane.

And that's what I love about jewelry. 

{SOLD}

Churchee

My husband reminded me last night of the way his brother pronounced the name of my business:

"CHURCH-EE"

Just to be clear, it's:

"Cher - {like the singer} - shay."

And just so you know, I got a whole lotta' Churchee jewelry on today...and I'm lovin' it! 

Happy Thursday!

Cheers!

What better way to greet the summer months than with coral and turquoise jewelry?! 

And there's plenty more where these came from!

Another show

I've been asking Andrew to take some pictures of my new finds, but he's just so busy writing on our other blog and getting ready to leave for The Masters. {Well excuse me.}

If you're interested in our personal lives, click on the icon at the top right. I'm going to spare you my personal happenings (or mishaps) on this site; this will be dedicated to all things vintage and all things jewelry!

We have a jewelry show coming up in Anderson on April 29, so if you're in the area for some strange reason, stop by the adorable cafe, "Ooh La Lolly" at 7 o'clock. (Lolly's an Auburn grad!)

Andrew did not design this ad; like I said, he's too busy. I bet you tell he didn't create this if you've seen any of his previous designs. This a good ad and all, but I can spot an Andrew Lee ad like nobody's business! 

Let me know if you'd like to host a show in your area. My dates are filling up quickly, but hopefully we can work something out! I'll have to get Andrew to help me with those spread sheet things so you can see my availability. 

Yet another thing to put on his "honey do" list....Poor thing.