My name is Robin and I live Upstate in New York in my pretty 1850's Purple Farm House. I couldn't help it, I just had to give this beautiful house a color that would show off all the charm, especially since this house has so many windows.
I single handedly scraped, sanded, primed and painted my home.
I have a small Grape Arbor with Catawba and Concord Grapes (The arbor has been here since before 1940) and at the end of summer you can smell the grapes wafting throughout the air...it smells like Welch's Grape Jelly...a perfect scent for a purple house : )
I work as a landscaper, commercial & residential painter and ornamental stone worker when I am not at home. I love hard physical work and getting my hands dirty...
But first and foremost, I am an artist.
I am also the mother of 2 boys. One is 25 and lives in NYC and is an Ornamental Iron Worker. If you live in New York City you may have seen him suspended on the outside of some of the skyscrapers...how terrifying for a mother.... I am very proud of him it brings tears to my eyes; Of course he makes so much more money than I ever will...that can bring tears to my eyes too <evil grin> ; )........
The other is 11 years old. He was diagnosed as a High Functioning Autistic Child...he is absolutely beautiful and we're smitten to death with him. He is a Genius! He is extraordinarily loving...loads of Hugs & Kisses...of course he is very spoiled just like his brother.
I have been a collector of eclectic things & Costume Jewelry for at least 25 years. I love my toys. I may never grow up! Do I have to? : )
I joined Ebay because I thought it would be a great way to reduce all the years of collected goods. It just seemed more feasible than buying an extra house for the over flow : )...Now if I can stop buying everything then Ebay will work well for me : )
The people from Ebay are awesome! So many very nice people!
Of course there are those that are less than honest but to those that have a clear conscience and can sleep at night...THANK YOU For Being That Way!
~ What I Sell & Do NOT Sell ~
Vintage Costume Jewelry,Vintage Clothing and accessories,Things I have collected over the years that were hidden away in drawers,closets,rooms,boxes etc...and I have a LOT,Fabulous Beaded Items & Jewelry Items Created with Vintage Jewelry Pieces Collected over 20 years and still collecting,Interesting Finds...including items My sister collects and buys from Estates.
I do NOT buy Dollar Store Items and things from local store clearance bins...nor do I INFLATE Retail Prices....what I sell is Honest to Goodness VINTAGE Items, Hand crafted items and Other Interesting Finds! I will NOT INSULT my customers & Ebay Friends with garbage.
That's why they Love Me and I Love Them : )
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My hobbies and interests are vast and diverse.
I always wished there were at least 10 of me; believe me, every single one would be busy : )
I design and execute outrageous jewelry using beads, parts and pieces from several sources over several years.
I restore collectible costume jewelry and have designed Theatrical Jewels for local playhouses.
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I love to garden and I love flowers. My last name means Flower in Italian.
I guess it was meant to be. When I am not maintaining the grounds and gardens around my home I am care taking the grounds and gardens from a few large private estates.
Things I would love to do:
I would love to go on an Alaskan Crab Fishing Trip, learn to drive an 18 wheeler, learn to operate a back hoe and other large equipment.
I'd love to treasure hunt both on land and sea, design costumes for Las Vegas Show Girls, and ultimately see my work worn by Hollywood Stars....that's not too much to ask is it? ; )
I enjoy spending time with my circle of artsy girlfriends. They're all So Beautiful and So Unique! I surround myself with HONEST, LOYAL friends and have NO use for Liars, Thieves and Simple people that have too much time on their hands.
I love to make people laugh...do it all the time.
I have many talents, gifts and desirable attributes, but my favorite and most valuable to me by far is the ability to make people laugh so hard they.....You fill in the blank : )
I'm a free spirited, ever busy, very personable, crazy, funny, witty, spoiled girl!
That's it for now : )
I will end with a favorite quote:
"A Day Without Laughter is a Wasted Day!" Picasso
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