Arts and crafts aluminum and art glass pin
Arts and Crafts is a movement and style that once you fall in love with it, you are a collector for life. This pin is a lovely example of a hand made sophisticated, stylish period piece. It is made of pounded metal that is probably aluminum. It is quite substantial and very well made. The artist created a floral motif with a center triangle of yellow art glass that is set flush to the raised metal. A dramatic flair for any piece of clothing that all of your friends will want to borrow! It is an early piece that could be earlier than the 1920's because of the "c" clasp.The pin is 2 1/8" across by 1 1/8" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dings, cracks or splits and guaranteed to be vintage. vintagejewelryonline.com
Jewels of fruit, sweet-tart blueberries shine locally (Ventura County Star)
Blueberries have yet to crack the Top 10 list of crops grown in Ventura County, but that's not for want of trying. Inspired by rising prices offered for the purple-blue berries packed with antioxidants and sweet-tart flavors, local growers are experimenting with varieties bred for California climates. us.rd.yahoo.com