Ruth Wallet

Ruth Janet Shaw's 1960 drivers license. No photo identification needed! This was the only thing I found in the wallet. Interesting how the wallet is monogrammed Ruth G. Shaw but her drivers license says Ruth Janet Shaw. If only I could get away with having a wallet this small..oh and my name was Ruth!

Bakelite in My Future?

My upcoming Birthday next month means only one thing....Birthday presents for MaryDeluxe!!! This year I think I'll try to snag a few pieces of bakelite for myself from an upcoming auction. I haven't been to an auction in really long time....I have been so so good on my budget and I have also been working like a crazy woman. So, what better time then to treat myself to something frivolous then on my Birthday. There is going to be 40-50 pieces of yummy bakelite there and here's a few pieces that are the cat's meow! Hey, a girl can dream can't she?

This is my favorite piece followed by my next favorite...

These are just some of the outstanding pieces of bakelite. There is also a nice selection of the basics.....pins, bangles, and etc. Do you have a favorite piece of bakelite jewelry?

Happy Vintage Hunting,
~MaryDeluxe

DeluxeVille Blog Lovin

Hey Cats and Kittens..... MaryDeluxe ran across a blog the other day that you all might enjoy checkin out too. Hepcat's Restorations Decor & Nostalgia from the 1940's-1960's If you haven't been there yet, you should stop on over....trust me, not only will you be drooling from all of the eye candy but you'll also learn a thing or two about designers from the mid-century and get to see Shane and Mel doing some fab restoration projects. This couple is even more crazy for lamps then I am....can you believe that!? I want that one and that one and the one over there!

See, I told you! Totally drool worthy and a fab collection of some amazing things! I also really enjoy checking out the before and afters of their restoration projects! Have fun reading, I sure did!

~MaryDeluxe

*all pictures belong to HepcatRestorations!