Holy Virgin

MOTHER OF HOPE - RETRO CHARM (3,5CM X 5 CM):

Today - still in Christmas mood - I want to share with you three special Retro Charms. I do love them because they look like the old medallions inherited from the grandmother:) The most wonderful theme and beautiful toned colors...
MOTHER OF LOVE - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):
(charm in the middle of photo)

MOTHER OF JOY - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):

If you are interested in these charms - please write me.
Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro (+ shipment- in Europe: 2,50 euro).
I wish you a lot of love, peace, health, joy & inspiration in coming 2010!
Hugs!
Alicja
P.S. I had troubles with my mail box last weeks (some of your mails were treated as a spam by some filters:((- if you didn't get my answer - it means just that - so please write me again. Thank you.

Home sweet home....

'A smile is a window on your face to show your heart is at home.'
HOME - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):
December is the month when I particularly appreciate the advantages of home... No matter how cold's outside... here is warm:) And Christmas is about to come...

So being in this mood.... here's the Retro Charm HOME - with the lexical explanation of the word LOVE at the bottom... It's a nice key pendant, isn't it?
And an example of backside:
Please mail me if you are interested. Charm costs 14 euro (or 19,50 $)+ postage.
Warm december hugs!
Alicja

Keep calm & carry on!

KEEP CALM - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):

I think most of you know a propaganda poster "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON" comissioned by British Ministry of Information in 1939. No wonder - I think it has become a part of pop culture as well as angels by Boticelli or figure of Ernest Che Guevara used on cups, T-shirts, pillows....
Back to poster - I think motto is great:) So let me show you my interpretation - vintage version with a touch of romanticism for ladies:)
The crown of King George VI adorns the reverse now:
Charm costs 14 euro (or 19,50$) + postage. If you are interested, please mail me.

Tickled Pink...

3 BUTTERFLIES - RETRO CHARM ( 2 CM X 6 CM):

ORCHID - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 6 CM):

Hello my dear Friends. Today I have two more charms to share with you. If you finds butterflies and orchids beautiful - hope you'll like these snippets of summer enchanted into glass... Blush as a background for all romantic souls....
Charm 3 BUTTERFLIES - costs 14 euro (+ postage),
Charm ORCHID - costs 14 euro (+ postage) - If you are interested, mail me please.
I want you to write me your favourites themes, motifs and details which you like to see on retro charms... I have always head full of ideas - but I want to listen yours too. Very, very much.
xoxo
P.S. And a word to my Wonderful New English Teacher from US: Deborah, thank you for your patience:)

Believe in Santa C.

CHRISTMAS WREATH - RETRO CHARM ( 4 CM X 6 CM):Totally Christmas... Retro Charms with the image of Santa Claus... I hope you'll find them beautiful enough to decorate your homes in December. I have head full of ideas how to use them... pine branches, tableware, jars, gifts, chandelier or candlesticks -I'll have to ask Santa Claus which place he choose...:))))
Another Christmas designs you can find here & there (just click:))
SANTA & TREE - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM):
SANTA & HOLLY - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM): And a glimpse with the example of backside ('Peace on Earth'):
If you are tempted with and want to purchase favourite Retro Charm(s) - please mail me. Each charm costs 14 euro.

On the wings of butterflies....

Butterflies...
not quite birds,
as they were not quite flowers,
mysterious and fascinating...
Summer gone, so let the butterflies are still here, near us...
PURPLE BUTTERFLY - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM:

CREAM BUTTERFLY - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM:

And a glimpse at the backsides:

Butterflies are still one of my favourite inspiration... so tender... full of enchanted beauty...
If you like them too and you are interested - mail me please: alicja@arteego.pl

Vintage ads....

'SIROPS' - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):

'RESTAURANT' - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

'BALSAMIQUE' - RETRO CHARM (3,50 CM X 5 CM):
'CHOCOLAT' - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 6 CM):

Hi again in a Vintage Ads World:) Here is a mentioned in my former post quartet. I wanted to create them a long time, and important tasks were always first on the list... But I couldn't
defer this pleasure indefinitely... So I have them:) And I can create any of this réclame for you too. If you like this style, please take a look HERE also - might be interesting for you.
If you want to order my Retro Charm, please mail me: alicja@arteego.pl.
Thank you for all your comments - your words give me the wings to create:)

Réclame... Réclame...

I do love vintage advertisements... So some time ago I created a few charms with old and beautiful réclame. I wanted them to accompanied me home to adorn objects of everyday use. They look great decorating bottles, jars, napkins on the table...I like them very much, so I thought maybe you like them too? I will attach additional photos as soon as I'll take them. Now just a glimpse... What do you think?

Royal Friend...

DOG - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):

The idea of a charm with a dog came from my friend Ana. I wanted to create something stylish, lovely but also amusing. So here it is... Royal pet with two keys... not without a reason, not by a chance. I'm just sure that every dog has its magical keys - one to the Kingdom of Friendship and second to the Kingdom of Joy... Do you agree?
If you want to order this charm - mail me, please.

Charming autumn days...

Autumn days are very busy... But it's not a complaining! I'm so happy to may create for you my charms... It's real blessing to do what we love. Thank you for your support, trust and all your sincere compliments. Each your word is very important to me. I will present you some new ideas soon. From the bottom of my heart - thank you for being here.

Wings of Angels & White Laces...

I'm back from holidays... Let me show you my new collection inspired by white laces, old inscriptions and angels... Divine delicacy and a vintage touch... I hope that's a good idea for Christmas as well as for every simply day to make your surroundings beautiful...
ANGEL WITH BASKET - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

MYSTÈRE - RETRO CHARM ( 4 CM X 6 CM):3 ANGELS - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
ANGEL WITH SONGBOOK - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
Each Retro Charm on my blog costs 14 euro + postage. If you are interested - mail me, please.

August Charms...

And here are some new charms to tempt you with...:
For the beginning two sweet (as ice creams) little angels... I wanted the charm with blue-wings angel to look like old pendant painted on ceramic and it was very fascinating to experiment with materials. And I am satisfied with the effect.

CUPID - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX SIZE: 2 CM X 3 CM):CHERUB - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX SIZE: 2 CM X 3 CM):

RED LILY - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX SIZE: 2 CM X 3 CM):

AN EXAMPLE OF BACKSIDE:

LADY WITH UMBRELLA - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

AN EXAMPLE OF BACKSIDE:

LA MAISON - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

BACKSIDE:
LITTLE DANCER - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
AN EXAMPLE OF BACKSIDE:
BALLERINA IN PINK - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX 2 CM X 3 CM):

Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro + postage. Just mail me if you are interested...

The Holy Family.

The family is one of the nature's masterpieces.
(George Santayana)

HOLY FAMILY - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM): I agree with Santayana. The family is more precious than all the richness of this world. It's a real treasure. So no wonder - this Retro Charm is one of my favourite for its peaceful and full of love family atmosphere...
This charm costs 14 euro + postage. Email me if you like this charm and want to order...

One more bijoux charm for you....

ROSE DUET - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM): 'The only rose without a thorn is a frindship.' Well... this is not the whole truth - also roses on my charms have no thorns! I hope you will like this romantic rose duo for its delicacy and vintage style...
This Retro Charm costs 14 euro +postage. Mail me, if you are interested....

Animals....

"A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the garden"

(Robert Southey)

CAT - RETRO CHARM ( 6 CM x 4 CM):

HORSE - RETRO CHARM ( 5 CM x 5 CM):

Which tender soul doesn't love the animals? These charms are created just for those who want to accent their relationships with them in a uncommon and extraordinary way. On the backside I will put the name of your animal-friend if you wish!
Each charm costs 14 euro + shipment. Mail me if you are interested.

Sweet Little Lady...

MADEMOISELLE - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX SIZE: 3 CM X 3 CM):

Backside:

I wanted to retain in my pendant a charm of elfin delicacy and sweetness of childhood - together... I used my favourite pale colors...
This Retro Charm (and every charm on my blog) costs 14 euro (+postage). If you are interested to order just mail me.

Backsides of Retro Charms...

Today I would like to show you some backsides of my charms. Actually I should write: another sides, because I don't think they are less important than fronts. Snipping and tearing pages of old books and creating this little compositions gives me a lot of joy. I feel so happy that I can do it for you.And here are two sweet backsides of bijoux charms:

Carpe diem!

'The more you praise and celebrate your life,
the more there is in life to celebrate.'
CARPE DIEM - RETRO CHARM ( 2 CM X 6 CM):

(on a photo: frontside & backside)

Today I want to show you a Retro Charm with one of my favourite mottos. Sometimes it's so hard to remember that every day is full of beauty, and each minute is so special... Let this teaspoon always reminds you that life is worth of taste....
To order this or another Retro Charm - please mail me.

Bijoux to tempt you with...

PRINCESS - RETRO CHARM ( 3 CM X 2 CM): I'm happy to announce there is a new chapter in Retro Charm Garden story - since today you can buy also Retro Charms in "bijoux size". Small enough to hang them on the chain on a neck, with a bracelet, with your key and even with your mobile.... I hope they will be your lucky talismans wherever you go, whatever you do...
ANGEL & FLOWER - RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 2 CM): BACKSIDE:MADONNA IN BLUE DRESS - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 3 CM): PANSIES - RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 3 CM):ROMANTIC MEDALLION - RETRO CHARM ( 3 CM X 3 CM): MYSTERIOUS BUTTERFLY - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 3 CM):VINTAGE GARDEN - RETRO CHARM(2 CM X 3 CM):
ANGEL ON TURQUOISE - RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 3 CM):
EXAMPLE OF BACKSIDE:
ROYAL ROSE - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 3 CM):Email me if you are interested.
(Retro Charms are selling without a hanging chain.)