Arte Ego - Retro Charm Garden

Silhouette amour...

2012-02-09T04:21:00.000-08:00

Real love stories never have endings....
R.Bach

Today two charms to be beautiful valentine gift or to be ever gift as well:))) Silhouette is one of those timeless techniques.... But I love to experiment and go beyond b&w rules...
SILHOUETTE CUPID & FLOWERS -RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 3 CM):
BACKSIDE OF THIS CHARM:
SILHOUETTE CUPID -RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 3 CM):
BACKSIDE OF THIS CHARM:
Wonderful Valentine Day to you!!! Email me if you would like any of my charm:)))
xoxo, Alicja
alicja@arteego.pl

Keep Calm & Carry On - new charms collection...

2012-01-18T04:03:00.000-08:00

How are you in 2012? I hope you are well, you are happy!!! Despite I was absent here at my blog for a few months - I've never leave my "Retro Charm Garden". My wish for this new year is to find more time for sharing with you my new creation:))) Today I want to show you KEEP CALM & CARRY ON collection. You can choose among six lovely, vintage inspired colors:)))

KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: ROYAL TURQUISE (2,5 CM X 3 CM): KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: VINTAGE PINK (2,5 CM X 3 CM): KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: CLASSIC RED (2,5 CM X 3 CM): KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: DOVE GREY (2,5 CM X 3 CM): KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: GRASS GREEN (2,5 CM X 3 CM): KEEP CALM & CARRY ON: COFFEE BROWN (2,5 CM X 3 CM) Below you can see the backsides also: If you wanna buy any retro charm - do not hasitate to write me:) Each charm is 14 euro + shipment.
January hugs to all of you!!!
Alicja
alicja@arteego.pl

To keep summer in our minds....

2011-09-13T05:22:00.000-07:00

BUTTERFLY IN LOVE - RETRO CHARM ( 2 cm x 3 cm):
Backside (rewers):
Autumn is about to come... So - hope you understand - all what can remind me of the beauty of summer is appreciated. Butterfflies are one of the symbols of summer...
If you want to order this (or any other Retro Charm) please CONTACT ME. Thank you. Each charms costs 14 euro + shipment.
September hugs to you!!!!
xoxo, Alicja

ExpressYourself !!!!

2011-07-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

Wow, I'm sooooo happy to share with you my latest collection of these romantic amulets. I believe they are great to express personality, own style or just a current mood. Each charm is one-of-a-kind: every backside is created from old french books with lovely black print inspired by ancient engravings. Enjoy!
Each charm is 1,5 cm x 4 cm.Words to choose:
To purchase any of them - please MAIL ME. Each charm has signature and costs 14 euro + shipment. Thanks:))
xoxo, Alicja
alicja@arteego.pl

Stylish girl with her stylish cat....

2011-07-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

GLAMOUR GIRL - RETRO CHARM ( 2 CM X 1,5 CM):

I hope you enjoy lovely Summer:)))
Today petite charm: portrait of glamour girl and her stylish cat:)) Oh, I love charm of vintage photos... You can order this - or any other - pendant via MAIL. Each charm cost 14 euro + shipment. Thank for your visit and come again - because soon I'll invite you for candy/giveaway:)))
xoxo,
Alicja

Learn one thing every day....

2011-05-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

LEARN ONE THING - PETITE RETRO CHARM ( 2 CM X 1,5 CM):

BACKSIDE:
Learn one thing every day. I find it a great motto - there is so many interesting and beautiful things in the world which can make our life great!
What will you learn today?:)))
xoxo, Alicja

Friendship...

2011-04-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

WITH KITTY - RETRO CHARM BIJOUX ( 2 CM X 3 CM):

There's no one reason I like this scene: joyful face of this young lady... her beautiful victorian dress... and her elegant fluffy friend... So sweet... And this color combination of pink, green and yellow - as breath of Spring...If you are interested in this or any other charm from my blog - please WRITE ME. Each charm costs 14 euro (+ shipment).
Let all your days are full of your favourite colors:)))
xoxo, Alicja

Dreaming....

2011-04-28T11:24:00.000-07:00

DREAMING/BIRD - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM): Backside of this charm:

Today Retro Charm for all Dreamers:))) Let all your dreams come true:))))
If you are interested in this or any other charm from my blog - please WRITE ME.
Each charm costs 14 euro (+ shipment).
Here I just enjoy wonderful Spring - every day of this season is like fulfilled dream to me:)))

Hugs and thank you for your visits,
Alicja

Fairies always welcome....

2011-03-17T01:32:00.000-07:00

ENJOY FAIRY - PETITE RETRO CHARM (2 CM x 1,5 CM):

Spring is about to come - so fairies arrive too:))) Today little fairy with green wings. In the middle: backside of this charm with butterfly. Some of us see butterflies and other see fairies....:))) I believe that good fairies are always around:)))
If you are interested in this or any other charm from my blog - please WRITE ME.
Thank you for all lovely words ! Spring hugs to all!!!!
xoxo, Alicja

Find Your Lucky Amulet!

2011-03-10T10:49:00.000-08:00

I'm soooooo happy - my Retro Charms will be a part of wonderful CREATIVA Trades in Dortmund, Germany. Please come to Hall 6 Stand B06! And I thank to my Good Souls - sweet A & V who made it possible.
A lot of Spring love to you all!
Alicja

Lavender & Sweet Little Girl...

2011-02-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

MAYA - BIJOUX RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 3 CM):

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

Example of backside:
Who doesn't love old vintage photos? Who doesn't love lavender? I love both - and today I share with you two of my new Retro Charms. Romantic bijoux charm with sweet little face... And retro charm with lavender motif ... Lavender is known of its good energy properties - I hope my charms will bring the best for you:))
To purchase these or any other charms from my collection - just mail me. (Each charm is 14 euro + shiment).

I'm sending you much love and hope to be here more in 2011...
Lavender hugs!!!!
Alicja

Romantic bracelets and my charm in Elle Decoration...

2010-12-02T04:31:00.000-08:00

Today something new: bracelets with petite charms and beautiful laces. I like them very much because I love romantic style and one of a kind pieces. I have more ideas than time to make them... But I believe in 'small steps' and hope to share with you many lovely creations in the future. Bracelets are result of my cooperation with excellent artist and wonderful woman Li. I hope for more such experiences!

And a great news: my charm Dream is recommended by Elle Decoration as an exclusive classic gadget. So nice!

If you are interested in bracelets - MAIL me please.
Warm hugs from full of snow Warsaw to all of you!
Alicja

My Christmas Collection 2010

2010-10-26T08:29:00.001-07:00

CHRISTMAS CAROL - RETRO CHARM ( 3,5 CM X 6 CM):

(on photo: frontside & backside of this charm)
SANTA IN BLUE - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

(on photo: frontside & backside of this charm)
CHRISTMAS EVE - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

(on photo: frontside & backside of this charm)
RIDING SANTA - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
(on photo: frontside & backside of this charm)
WHITE CHRISTMAS - RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 6 CM):

(on photo: frontside & backside of this charm)
Hi! This is my Christmas Collection. As you know (or not:)) - I do everything by myself starting from cutting and grinding glass. So if I want to be sure you can get it before Christmas -I need to present it now. My main inspiration this year were red icing for Christmas cookies, my children's laughter and my own - so good - Christmas memories...
If you are interested in my charms - just MAIL ME.
Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro+shipment.
And for another Christmas designs - please take a look: here , here and here.
Nice day to you!

Alicja

Helloween? Yes, but not in orange & black!

2010-10-25T09:44:00.000-07:00

Here in Poland we have no tradition of Hellowen (we celebrate another holiday in the same time). And I'm not a fan of black & orange palette.... But I wanted something what may reminds of Helloween but may be also funny gift during the whole year. I wanted mix: scary theme, chic details, shabby colors and large dose of fun. I hope you like these charms....
SKELETON WITH FLOWER - RETRO CHARM ( 3 CM X 6 CM):
SKELETON WITH WINGS - RETRO CHARM (3 CM X 6 CM):

In my creation I used black skeleton from great Graphics Fairy.
MAIL ME if you are interested in these charms.

Hugs from
Scaaaaary Alicja

Magic of symbols...

2010-10-14T00:27:00.001-07:00

KEY - PETIT CHARM FOR BRACELET (2 CM X 1,5 CM):
(frontside & backside):

TIMELESS - PETIT CHARM FOR BRACELET (2 CM X 1,5 CM):
(frontside & backside): Here are two little objects with symbols... Key and clock without hands.... What they can mean for you?
If you are interested - just MAIL me to order. (Each retro charm: 14 euro + shipment).
Was so nice when Polish interior magazine Dobrze Mieszkaj invited me to share my passion in article In search of ambience. You can take a look below:

Hugs!
fond of symbols Alicja

Romantic portraits...

2010-10-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

SISTERS - RETRO CHARM (4,5 CM X 5 CM):

EMILY - RETRO CHARM (BIJOUX: 3 CM X 3 CM):

These two beautiful portraits are part of a wonderful gift I received from dear S. who likes my works and decided to share with me her collection of vintage photos and ephemera. What a lovely surprise it was:)) And an isnpiration to work:) S. - if you are reading it - I want to thank you again:)

Warm hugs to all!

Alicja
P.S. If you are interested in these charms you can order via MAIL. Each charm costs 14 euro (+shipment).

P.S. On the photo below you can see an example of a backside also:

Tropical summer.....

2010-08-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

LOVE BIRDS - RETRO CHARM (5 CMX 3,5 CM): GREEN BIRD - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 3,5 CM):

This summer is so hot in Warsaw, I feel like in tropics - so no wonder my thoughts tends to distant lands where nature is so much colorful and I find inspiration there...
If you are interested in any of my charm - just mail me, please. Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro + shipment.
Wonderful summer moments to you!
Alicja

Entrusted materials... customized Retro Charms...

2010-07-30T03:43:00.000-07:00

(Above: Retro Charm with photo of sweet baby of my customer)

Today I just want to show you something "different" - another aspect of my work, because I also create customized charms from entrusted materials. My dear customers send me photos of their beloved children, parents, friends, places, everything what is precious for them and I make so special charms... It's so sweet they share with me a piece of their life, their love and I can accomplice in the creation of such a personal treasures...

(Above: Retro Charms with vintage photos of beautiful city Gdańsk made especially for a boutique at the Polish coast)

You can always contact me if you want me to create personalized charms with your own photos or any other private materials. They are always great gifts and keepsakes - I know because I create such a charms for my family too:))))
Summer hugs!
Alicja

New Petite Charms...

2010-07-02T11:42:00.000-07:00

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

(Pablo Picasso)

Creating Retro Charms is one of these moments when I feel satisfied, free, happy, joyful and my inner child is singing! I walk through the world of my imagination and all my favourite themes and patterns became a fairy tale which my pendants are whispering....

Petite Charms for your bracelets, necklaces, for You:
(Size: 1,5 cm x 2 xm):

If you want to buy any Retro Charm - please contact me via mail. (Each charm on my blog costs 14 euro + shipment)
Have a wonderful July!
A lot of hugs,
Alicja

New creations for you....

2010-05-18T01:34:00.000-07:00

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

I simply love this charm and I hope you will too!
AMELIA - RETRO CHARM ( 4 CM X 6 CM):

Example of AMELIA's backside:

And below PETITE CHARMS - created with two eyes - for bracelets. But you can also order with one eye at the top.
BE(E) HAPPY - PETIT CHARM (1,5 CM X 2 CM):
(awers & rewers on the photo):
EDEN BIRD - PETIT CHARM ( 1,5 CM X 2 CM):
ROSE & LOVE - PETIT CHARM (1,5 CM X 2 CM):
FIRST KISS - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 5 CM):
Each charm with another words at the front :"It's all right, Papa", Childhood, Love, Kiss me and much much more...
Also each backside is different:
VIVIENNE - RETRO CHARM BIJOUX ( 2 CM X 3 CM):
JULIETTE - RETRO CHARM BIJOUX ( 2 CM X 3 CM):
Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro (+ shipment: in Europe: for example 2,5 euro for one charm).
If you want to buy any pendant please MAIL ME.
Have a sunny, peaceful week!
Alicja

Collages from my dreams...

2010-05-04T05:58:00.000-07:00

Here is everything I love: beautiful flowers and butterflies, some of my favourities colors, great french furniture and sweet vintage girls like a memories of my own good childhood. Shabby backgrounds add romantic chic. Was pleasure to create it!
HAPPY - RETRO CHARM (6 CM x 4 CM):

Backside (reverse):
DREAMS - RETRO CHARM (6 CM x 4 CM):
An example of backside:

Each Retro Charm costs 14 euro (+ shipment). If you are interested - please MAIL ME.
Spring colorful hugs!
Alicja

Petit charms for bracelets! - New chapter in my story...

2010-03-21T04:43:00.000-07:00

PETIT CHARMS (2 cmx 1,5 cm) - FOR BRACELETS BUT NOT ONLY...: Today is first day of Spring, so let me show you something really delicate like the petals of tulips: petit charms for bracelets - with two eyes to let you create a bracelet with. You can choose among:
BLUE BUTTERFLY PETIT CHARM
PINK BUTTERFLY PETIT CHARM
TWO ANGELS PETIT CHARM

Each costs 14 euro. You can order mailing me.

And here is my Little Flower Maja wearing beautiful bracelet: cream leather braid with a small bell and beads. Such a ready-to-wear bracelets you can buy at Villa-Landeleben (Germany).

Spring hugs!
Alicja

Beautiful Initials...

2010-02-05T07:21:00.000-08:00

I do love antique books, they are always my inpiration. Amazing designs, secrets of old typography, aged color of pages...Today I want to offer you my charms with vintage initials, 'like from beginning of a paragraph in old volume'...
They are so beautiful display under my old glass cloche...
To order - please write me which letter/initial you want - and choose the backside for your charm.
And here are reverses (backsides) - you can choose for your initial:

'POST CARD' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM: 'GIRL WITH BUTTERFLY' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:

'FLEUR-DE-LYS' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:

'TREE' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM: 'BUTTERFLY 23' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:
'BLACK LILY' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:
'AMOR' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:
'PARISIAN GIRL' - BACKSIDE FOR INITIAL RETRO CHARM:
Each Charm is totally handmade and costs 14 euro + shipment (2,50 euro in Europe, to other places I will confirm you postage by mail). Contact me - if you are interested.
Few more photos you can find here.

Holy Virgin

2009-12-28T23:03:00.000-08:00

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....

2009-12-03T05:26:00.000-08:00

'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!

2009-11-23T10:42:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-11-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

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.

2009-11-04T05:45:00.000-08:00

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....

2009-10-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

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....

2009-10-21T07:53:00.000-07:00

'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...

2009-10-13T07:20:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-09-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-09-26T05:43:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-09-03T15:13:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-08-06T15:43:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-08-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

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....

2009-08-02T12:31:00.000-07:00

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....

2009-08-02T11:39:00.000-07:00

"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...

2009-07-18T11:21:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-07-18T10:55:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-07-06T12:18:00.000-07:00

'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...

2009-06-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

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.)

Madonna with Child...

2009-06-15T07:03:00.001-07:00

MADONNA WITH CHILD - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 6 CM):I'm sure you love this Madonna with Child... So blissful, delightful, gentle, and beautiful... Looking at Her face I can alsmost hear the angels singing... And you?

To order this or another Retro Charm(s) - please mail me.

Birds are my favourite singers...

2009-06-06T12:11:00.000-07:00

“If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.”

LITTLE BIRDS - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
"LIFE IS A RIVER" - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

(words on the backside of this sweet duck: "Life is a River")
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BIRD'S SONG - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
I do love to hear their songs in the morning.... I'm always happy when tits and scarecrow visit my balconies... And I would like to fly as they are - at least sometimes:))) You too?
So no wonder that my little friends are living inside my Retro Charms too.
To buy your favourite charms - please mail me.

Very, very special Retro Charm...

2009-05-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

MEDALLION WITH MADONNA - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 5 CM):

Inspiration to create this Retro Charm was my little daughter and her First Communion. Maja fell in love with medallion immediately. And the rest of our family too. So now I want to share with you.

Flowers in black & white....

2009-05-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

PEPPERS - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 6 CM):

FRITILARIA - RETRO CHARM (3,5 CM X 6 CM):
I know we have flowers all around now. And that's wonderful. So I'm adding in my (Retro Charm) Garden two individuals too.
If you want to buy any of my Retro Charm - mail me, please.

Something more for Souls in Love....

2009-05-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

ROMANTIC SET II- TWO RETRO CHARMS (EACH 5 CM X 5 CM):

And here is one more Romantic Set (II) for all romantic souls. About details you can read here. Now you have a choice - which butterfly, which colors are closer to your preferences....

Paris, Paris, Paris....

2009-05-27T13:07:00.000-07:00

PARIS IN SEPIA - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):ON THE BACKSIDE:

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PATINA & PARIS - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

I think I will never stop to create Retro Charms inspired by Parisian atmosphere... Today I want to share with you two designs - first Retro Charm in sepia tones and second belonging to 'Patina Collection' . Both like an old souvenirs from Paris...

Signature!

2009-05-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share with you a great news. I always do my best to offer you something special, something unique. And since now each Retro Charm will have a special signature - my own little certificate! It wasn't easy to achive. But I'm extremly happy that I made it although I had to overcome many technical obstacles and problems. It was my dream in which I've firmly believed. Now it became a reality!

One Love, one Butterfly, two Retro Charms...

2009-05-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

ROMANTIC SET - TWO RETRO CHARMS (EACH 5 CM X 5 CM):

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

(Aristotle)
I've wanted to create something special for souls in love... Two Retro Charms that make up the romantic whole... At the backside instead of words 'love' and 'amour' I can put your name and a name of your beloved person:)

If you are interested -simply mail me.

Give Away Winners:)

2009-05-08T10:50:00.001-07:00

Dear, dear friends from around the world - April was very happy to me - your lovely responses gave me the wings day by day - to create, to feel so much highlighted. And I simply feel like a winner too:)))
I'm answering to your mails and I'm visiting your blogs as often as I can - but yes - I'm very busy lately, so it's go slowly... The most often question in your letters is if you can order any Retro Charm - yes - you can buy every design shown on Retro Charm Garden -here every pendant has its name to make it easy.
And now the most important: I mean: the winners:) I just want to add that it was very very difficult to choose the most interesting or poetic comment - there was so many touching words, so many warm thoughts - so I've chosen ten and asked my daughter to draw from them.
So the winners are Aina and d.blue. I'm happy to may share my Retro Charms with you!
I want to thank to all nice participants for a wonderful time.
I hope to see you at next give away:))))
And I wish you a very sunny weekend!

Inspired by patina...

2009-04-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

PATINA & LILY - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):PATINA & BIRD - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM): PATINA & ANGEL - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM): PATINA & BLOSSOM - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 6 CM):
I like the color of patina, which is like a stamp in a "birth certificate" of vintage treasures. So it was such a pleasure to create Retro Charms with the background, which is a confirmation of my penchant...

Everything blooms around!

2009-04-23T00:32:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful spring we have this year! I'm in love with sunshine and singing birds. Not to mention the beauty of plants...
Here are fowers for you - if you are interested in order - just mail me.

FLEUR I - RETRO CHARM (6cm x 4 cm):

FLEUR II - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 4 cm):

Birds...

2009-04-17T00:34:00.000-07:00

The birds sing all around. Now in my (Retro Charm) Garden too:))) I hope you find time to enjoy a beauty of springtime.

BIRDS I - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

If you want to sing these birds for you:) - just mail me.

Something for Queen...

2009-04-08T04:48:00.000-07:00

CROWN - RETRO CHARM (4cm x6 cm):

Crown is one of my favorite themes... Each of us is a queen in her own way:) So if you need a crown just mail me:)

Innocent Kiss...

2009-04-05T10:52:00.000-07:00

"Happiness is like a kiss...you must share it to enjoy it".
And I want to share with you this Retro Charm with enchanting couple in a romantic setting...
SWEET KISS -RETRO CHARM(4 CM X 6 CM):

Bird & Eggs...

2009-03-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

EGGS I - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 6 CM):

Birds are one of my favourite topics... So I'm happy to show you these Retro Charms with delicate, pale blue background which looks like taken from the old frescoes... Slender shape adds the lightness to the composition... They are idea for Easter embellishment but also a whole-year decoration of our own nest....
EGGS II - RETRO CHARM (2 CM X 6 CM):

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Papillons à Paris...

2009-03-28T09:39:00.000-07:00

Two French words - both my favourite: Paris & Papillon - now closed together in Retro Charms... First side shows delicacy of butterfly wings... and on the back: the symbol of Paris: the Eiffel Tower....
PAPILLON I - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM): PAPILLON II - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):
The back side:

French Lady, her dog and Roses...

2009-03-28T01:41:00.000-07:00

FRENCH LADY - RETRO CHARM (4CM X 6 CM):

PARISIAN FLOWERS - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):Colors have their symbolic significance known for everyone. But they also cause of associacion - different for each person... I think every color is beautiful - all depends on the hue, saturation and brightness. Take a look how lovely might be pink....
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PARISIAN ROSE - RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM):

Timeless Trinity...

2009-03-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

LA BONTÉ (The Good) - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
LA BEAUTÉ (The Beauty) - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
LA VÉRITÉ (The Truth) - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM): The Plato's trinity: the truth, the beauty & the good inspired me to create these Retro Charms. The truth is the good... The good is the beauty....

Well, let me share with you one of my fauvorite Plato's words: “Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet.”

Ballerina...

2009-03-12T12:38:00.000-07:00

Ballerina - Retro Charm (4cm x 6 cm):

Do you like ballet? I think it is similiar to love in some way: hard daily work connected with magic :) Apparent opposites, which build the physical and metaphysical harmony. Essence of beauty... I do like very much this one century (!) old photo of ballerina. True beauty never grows old! - isn't it a very good news?
I would like to show you more my latest works - but I'm very, very busy lately, so I even don't have enough time to sleep (not to mention taking picturies:)))
See you soon:)

Luck-bringer...

2009-03-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

First of all I want to thank you for all very kind words you mail me. It's so precious to me.
I don't know if four-leaf clover is the symbol of good luck and happiness all aroud the world. You tell me:)! In Poland certainly it is. So let me show you Retro Charms with just these -bringing us luck- dried plants. This pendants are already sold. But if you find them tempting - write me - I'll create new especially for you to enhance your luck:)

Where words fail, Music speaks....

2009-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:00

I'm so happy to show you my Retro Charms inspired by music. And I hope you'll like them:). I can't imagine what would be my life without music. "Shorthand of emotions"... "outburst of the soul"... "language of manking" - so many definitions for something which cannot be put into the words:))) I hope you'll like the climate captured in these picturies...
Remember that each pendant is handmade & one of the kind... and photo of sides shows just few examples...
Feel free to write me if you are interested.

VIVO VIVACE - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):

'HARMONIE' - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
'CON AMORE' - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
'SOTTO VOVE' - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM): 'DOLCE' - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
A few examples of sides:

Sweet little girls...

2009-02-04T06:25:00.000-08:00

Vintage images of beautiful little girls and their mothers are one of my favourites themes. The secret closed in the history... timeless charm... sensitivity... and feelings written on the faces... - always inspire me.
PERLE - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):PAR AMOUR - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
FILLE - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 4 CM):
POUR TOUJOURS - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 4 cm):
DOUCEUR - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 4 cm):

And what is the first letter of your name?

2009-02-03T04:52:00.000-08:00

How do you like the idea of Retro Charm with the first letter of your or your dearest person name? I believe it might be an unforgettable surprise for the Special Someone...
RETRO CHARM WITH THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR NAME (5 cm x 5 cm):

Waiting for Spring as a Inspiration....

2009-02-03T04:27:00.000-08:00

These Retro Charms are my calling for Spring... Vintage style, but fresh colors... I hope you will like it. Let they are the talismans bringing spring with all her beauty closer to us...
VINTAGE IRIS - RETRO CHARM (5cm x 5 cm)

VINTAGE ROSE - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 5 CM):

SWEET HOME - RETRO CHARM (5 cm x 5 cm):

Vintage beauty in glass....

2009-01-29T14:26:00.000-08:00

When I saw this delightfull light creating atmosphere I've fall in in love with this image... I hope you'll like it too. Its sensivity and peaceful climate...
HOPE & LOVE - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 4 cm):Side is a collage created out of old book and words: HOPE & LOVE.
Here are few examples of side collages: Each side is one off... so there's no two the same Retro Charms. Each piece is special and only one.
Next two Retro Charms are "nod in the direction of beautifull past times":
SWEET LOVE - RETRO CHARM (6 CM X 5 CM):Side is a collage created out of old book and words: SWEET LOVE.
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GIRL & HER DOLL - RETRO CHARMS (6 CMX 3,5 CM):

Retro Charms inspired by holly mistery....

2009-01-29T14:13:00.000-08:00

Miracle of holly Christmas time inspired me to create Retro Charms which help to keep this magical moments for longer, forever... I hope they may stay beautiful talismans... Their company will remind that we are not alone, goodness is great part of our world and there is always a lot of space for love....
I wanted roses to appear here as a symbol of love and beauty...
CHARITY - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 6 CM):

BLESSING - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 6 CM):
MIRACLES - RETRO CHARM (3,5CM X 5 CM):
HOPE IS EVERYTHING - RETRO CHARM (4CM X 5 CM):
ANGEL - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 5 CM):

Family Story... The charm of old photos...

2009-01-21T09:06:00.000-08:00

FOREVER - RETRO CHARM (5 CM X 5 CM)

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TRUE LOVE - RETRO CHARM (4CM X 6 CM)

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SWEET GIRL - RETRO CHARM (6CM X 4CM)

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AMOUR- RETRO CHARM (4 CM X 6 CM)

To create these Retro Charms I used my beloved photos of my family. Sweet little girl in a white dress is my Grandmother:) I love the way they lived - clothes, shoes, haircuts and their beautiful, wise and peaceful faces....

RETRO CHARMS - my first post:)

2008-10-16T03:13:00.000-07:00

MERVEILLE - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 5 cm):

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LEDA - RETRO CHARM (5 cm x 5 cm):

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FAMILLE -RERO CHARM: (6 cm x 5 cm):

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SWEET DREAM - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 5 cm)

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LITTLE GIRL - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 3,50 cm):

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DAUGHTER - RETRO CHARM (6 cm x 3, cm):

Hello,
This blog will be my space to show you my works. I hope you'll enjoy it.
If you find any piece your favourite and you would like to take it home - just mail me.

Have a nice day!