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Initial Charms Vintage Inspired Personalized Jewelry Keepsakes

02/16/2012 By Leave a Comment

Initial charms that are vintage inspired create personalize jewelry keepsakes.   Classic Legacy just introduced our line of mixed metal jewelry.   Our charms come with a special clip so they can easily be attached in any of our necklaces and bracelets.   Every letter of the alphabet is available.   This thin bar necklace with a single initial is one of our best sellers.  In fact we include it in our most popular pre-pack.

Initial Necklace Vintage Inspired Classic Legacy

Initial Necklace Vintage Inspired Classic Legacy

Our customers really like the fact that we have small charms as well as large cluster charms.   The large cluster charms are often paired with crystals and beads.   This large cluster charm features Mother of Pearl with a crystal ball finding and the initial of your choice.  Be sure to view all of our small charms and large cluster charms.

Cluster Charm with Initial Classic Legacy Jewelry

Cluster Charm with Initial Classic Legacy Jewelry

Speaking of vintage inspired …..take a look at these precious sisters.   This is my mother and aunt.   Classic Legacy creates custom charms.   You just have to send us a digital image and we can create charms and medallions.  Be sure to ask about more information.   Check out our custom section also.   We create many custom gifts.

Charm Vintage Sisters Classic Legacy Jewelry

Charm Vintage Sisters Classic Legacy Jewelry

We also have created made in the USA displays for you to showcase Classic Legacy jewelry.  I am working with a blacksmith to create the back of the display.   It is screwed into a wooden wedge.   Two jewelry trays fit on top.   They are divided into twelve sections.   Each charm is display on a vintage inspired card……in fact the image is a reproduction of an old French passport….and look carefully you will see the CL stamp representing Classic Legacy.

Cluster Heart Charm on Vintage Inspired Display Card by Classic Legacy

Cluster Heart Charm on Vintage Inspired Display Card by Classic Legacy

Made in USA display for Vintage Inspired Jewelry by Classic Legacy

Made in USA display for Vintage Inspired Jewelry by Classic Legacy

Be sure to discover all the charms, bracelets, and necklaces that are vintage inspired by Classic Legacy.   Classic Legacy sells only wholesale to retail stores.   Qualified buyers may order online and create an account here.  Please do call 888 645 3422 if you have any questions.   We love serving retailers, hotels, resorts, and museums.    Catherine Tatum

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Classic Legacy New Spring 2012 Jewelry Collection

01/02/2012 By

Classic Legacy is introducing a new Spring jewelry collection for 2012.   The collection is made and designed in the USA.   Natalie and Madee came over yesterday and helped me photograph some of the new necklaces, bracelets, and rings.   We had such a fun time!   I think I will just let these photos speak for themselves.    The newest items will be coming to the website very soon.    The wire wrapped jewelry is going to be HOT!……The metals are mixed metals and all the stones are semi-precious.   You have to watch this video we shot after we took all the photos…..it was done with my iPhone.   Now that I know how easy it is to add video to my YouTube channel I’m going to do it more often!

Classic Legacy Jewelry 2012 with Natalie & Madee

Classic Legacy Jewelry 2012 with Natalie & Madee

New Add a Charm Necklace Classic Legacy

New Add a Charm Necklace Classic Legacy

Classic Legacy Mother of Pearl Shell Necklace

Classic Legacy Mother of Pearl Shell Necklace

Classic Legacy Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Classic Legacy Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Wire Wrapped Jewelry Classic Legacy

Wire Wrapped Jewelry Classic Legacy

Fun Spring Bracelets Classic Legacy

Fun Spring Bracelets Classic Legacy

Bracelets with Themes by Classic Legacy

Bracelets with Themes by Classic Legacy

Fun with Rings by Classic Legacy

Fun with Rings by Classic Legacy

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Five Ways Small Businesses Can Use Pinterest

01/01/2012 By

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that lets you organize anything you find on the internet.  It is very visually appealing and once you join you can create custom boards to collect what you find inspiring, interesting, and attractive.  Pinterest is easy to use and has many helpful tips.    Pinterest is fun!  Pinterest is a good tool for small businesses.   Here are some ideas.   Use Pinterest to:

1. Highlight your Customers

Every business relies on good customers.    Pinterest is a wonderful way to share photos showcasing your customers.   I like to visit my client’s  website, blog, or Facebook page and find fun photos of their store, products, or team.    Here is the section (called a board)  on  the Classic Legacy Pinterest site.  I named this board  “Our Clients and Customers”.   I have highlighted people, store fronts, merchandise, and logos.

Pinterest Photos That showcase Classic Legacy customers

Pinterest Photos That showcase Classic Legacy customers

2. Share Favorite Quotes

Your customers are people!…..People like to have fun and reflect on life.   Quotes are a wonderful way to share and let people know you are real.   Pinterest is a great way to organize the quotes you love. This is one of my favorite quotes.

Dream a New Dream Quote on Classic Legacy Pinterest

Dream a New Dream Quote on Classic Legacy Pinterest

3. Recognize Artists You Admire

Art is important to me.   Classic Legacy specializes in custom and personalized gifts.   I am inspired by many other artists and I admire Jill Turman.    Jill is a blacksmith and years ago she helped me produce some iron displays for gifts that I had just designed.   She has won many awards now and moved on to make bigger items but I’ll always remember her and how she inspired me to keep on designing!   Here is a YouTube video featuring Jill.  Here is the link to the Pinterest page featuring Artists I admire.

Iron Gate Designed by Jill Turman an Inspiration to Classic Legacy

Iron Gate Designed by Jill Turman an Inspiration to Classic Legacy

4.  Promote Locations or Events

Classic Legacy has many clients that are high-end  resorts and hotels.   I want to let them know that I follow their activities.   Pinterest is a great way for me to “pin” photos that I find of their resort or hotel.  These photos or pins are then re-shared by followers and the good photos and promotion just keeps on growing!   I thought this photo of young surfers was especially fun.   The Hotel Del Coronado featured this photo on their website and I “pinned” it!

Hotel Del Surfers Classic Legacy on Pinterest

Hotel Del Surfers Classic Legacy on Pinterest

5. Highlight Products

I admit that I am using Pinterest to not only provide enjoyment, organize my finds, and collect ideas…..I also want to share the best of Classic Legacy products.     I don’t like to follow accounts on social media sites that only discuss or talk about their products so I for sure don’t want to go overboard sharing new products…but I will do that from time to time as it relates to current events and trends.   Our new wire wrapped jewelry is the perfect example of a trend that I want to share!   Here is the Pinterest link of jewelry via Classic Legacy pinterest.  The neat thing is if the photo you are highlighting is from a website when you double-click on the photo is takes you to the Classic Legacy website……just like this necklace.   The wire wrapped jewelry is new and we will have it on Classic Legacy very soon!

Earring Wire Wrapped Aventurine by Classic Legacy

Earring Wire Wrapped Aventurine by Classic Legacy

Pinterest is a very new social media site.  According to Mashable the membership is over 4 million.   From August to December 2011 the membership of Pinterest doubled!  I enjoyed reading their guide to Pinterest and thought you might like to read that also.  Another thing I did was add a “Follow me on Pinterest” button to my website.   That is easy to do and I know will pay off by encouraging others to find Classic Legacy on Pinterest!     Here is to a wonderful New Year and be sure to follow Classic Legacy on Pinterest.  Pinterest is by invitation only currently.   Please leave a comment below if you would like for me to invite you to join Pinterest.

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Personalized Gifts Christmas Contest Enter to Win It

11/30/2011 By

We are going to have a little fun for the next 12 days.  We want to give some special gifts to the lucky winner of our ENTER TO WIN IT contest.  When I was a little girl we always made cookies for Santa.   We then set out a glass of milk with the cookies.    On Christmas morning when we looked at the table near the Christmas tree Santa had always eaten all the cookies and drank the milk.  That is a happy memory for me at Christmas time.   Through the years I’ve heard that Santa also liked coffee.   All that you have to do in our contest is let us know if you think Santa likes milk or coffee.   We will then choose a winner from the winning group.    The prizes that will be given away include a vintage Santa Christmas ornament by Classic Legacy as well as six of our Classic Legacy wine carriers.   Let’s have some fun.   Just click on the link and you will be able to ENTER TO WIN IT.

Christmas 2011 Enter to Win It

Enter to Win It Does Santa like milk or coffee with his cookies?

Here is the recipe for the cookies that I make every year.

1 Cup Soft Butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

3 Cups Flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Cream butter, sugar, egg, and mix thoroughly.  Add vanilla.  Add flour and baking powder mixture.  Roll dough carefully in waxed aper and chill at least two hours.   Roll in 1/8″ thickness.   Cut into shapes and decorate with sugars after brushing with egg whites.   Bake 5-7 minutes at 425 degrees.  Remove immediately to wire rack.   Enjoy.

This year I made some with my two grandsons and they loved the entire process.

 

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Personalized Gifts for Christmas from Classic Legacy

11/27/2011 By

Personalized gifts for Christmas are always appreciated.    Classic Legacy specializes in gifts with themes and custom design.   We have great Christmas gifts to give to the host of the holiday party you will be attending.   When you travel and stay with friends and family gifts are very much appreciated also.   Here are some wonderful ideas that we have in stock and ready to ship.

Holiday Bottle Stoppers

We have three types of bottle stoppers.  The silver classics are our bottle stoppers that are flat and embellished on the top.   Classic Legacy charmed bottle stoppers feature hundreds of different themes.  Our marble bottle stoppers feature a two inch chunk of marble and are very elegant.

Wine Bottle Stopper Christmas Cheer by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Christmas Cheer by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Charmed with Christmas Theme by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Charmed with Christmas Theme by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Marble Top with Image of Deer by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Marble Top with Image of Deer by Classic Legacy

Wine Tool Boxes

Our wine tool boxes are embellished with large silver medallions.  The vintage Santa Claus is a favorite!    The wine tool box includes two bottle stoppers, a drip rings, a thermometer, and a corkscrew.   The wine tool box makes a wonderful gift and will be used all year round!

Wine Tool Box Vintage Santa by Classic Legacy

Wine Tool Box Vintage Santa by Classic Legacy

Wine Box Tools by Classic Legacy

Wine Box Tools by Classic Legacy

Wine Carriers

Wine Carriers are perfect to carry that bottle of wine into the home of your host.  Our wine carriers come in six delightful colors and red is one of the top sellers.   This one with the classic silver medallion is a perfect holiday gift.

Wine Carrier Red with Silver Medallion by Classic Legacy

Wine Carrier Red with Silver Medallion by Classic Legacy

Catherine’s App Reviews

I just had to mention this.   I just discovered one of the best apps for my iPad.   It is the Charlie Brown Christmas.   My grandsons Micah and Matthew love it!   …..and I love it also not only for  the really cool digital story and interaction but for telling the real story of Christmas.   Blessings to you all. http://loudcrow.com/a-charlie-brown-christmas-2

 

Charlie Brown Christmas App for iPad review by Catherine @ Classic Legacy

Charlie Brown Christmas App for iPad review by Catherine @ Classic Legacy

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Antique Brass New Trend for Jewelry Designs by Classic Legacy

11/22/2011 By

I am seeing trends in jewelry design.  What is “old” is new and here are the trends I am seeing:

Antique Brass Oxide Look for Jewelry

Buyers want to see the look of “old”…..as in I found this in Grandmother’s attic.   We are introducing a new jewelry look with an antique brass oxidized look.   This will be mixed with colorful as well as muted beads and stones for an absolutely stunning look.

Earrings by Classic Legacy Antique Brass Oxide Look

Earrings by Classic Legacy Antique Brass Oxide Look

 Natural Stones and Beads

Jewelry will be made with natural stones and beads.   We have gone through our treasure trove and selected the BEST colors to mix  together for the new collection.   This is one of our new necklaces that features amethyst and aventurine

Necklace with Amethyst and Aventurine by Classic Legacy

Necklace with Amethyst and Aventurine by Classic Legacy

Wire Wrapped Stones and Metal

We have learned to do wire wrapping!   It is fun to do ……sometimes tedious but the results are great.  These earrings are red sponge coral with antique brass wire wrapping and french ear wires.

Wire Wrapped Earring with Antique Brass Findings by Classic Legacy

Wire Wrapped Earring with Antique Brass Findings by Classic Legacy

We have lots of new designs coming.   Antique Brass is definitely a trend that is coming!

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Personalized Gifts for Birthdays Designed by Classic Legacy Custom Gifts

10/27/2011 By

Personalized gifts for birthdays are the BEST!   I know that I have always remembered the gifts in which I could tell someone had taken that extra little step to make it personal and special.   I think that is one reason that I enjoy creating gifts for others.   It brings me joy to know that Classic Legacy creations are being used in a personal way to remember someone on their birthday.   Here are some of the most popular personalized gifts available at Classic Legacy.

Bottle Stopper with Happy Birthday Theme

Our charmed and beaded bottle stopper is one of our best sellers.  The charms included on this stopper include a present, a Happy Birthday Balloon, and the words Happy Birthday.   The charms are colorful and cheerful.   We also have a more tailored bottle stopper that is perfect for men.  A wine bottle stopper is a wonderful gift that will be used.  The recipient will also remember that they received this one on a special birthday!

Wine Bottle Stopper with Birthday Theme Designed by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper with Birthday Theme Designed by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Happy Birthday Quote by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper Happy Birthday Quote by Classic Legacy

Wine Carrier with a Special Personalized Theme

Think of a special theme that your friend likes.   Do they have a favorite sports team?   Do they love their heritage?   I know that I sell lots of fleur de lis theme gifts.  I think everyone in the state of Louisiana loves fleur de lis and this wine carrier in the purple color has been a big hit!

Wine Carrier Purple with Silver Fleur de Lis Designed by Classic Legacy

Wine Carrier Purple with Silver Fleur de Lis Designed by Classic Legacy

Initial Theme Gifts-Personalized Birthday Gifts

Initials are really popular and the perfect way to personalize a birthday gift.  Classic Legacy has a large selection of Initial theme gifts.   Every letter of the alphabet is available for all initial theme gifts.   The marble coasters and marble bottle stoppers are great for men and women.  I often get ask what are the top six letters…..and they are C D M R S T!

Marble Wine Bottle Stopper with Initial Designed by Classic Legacy

Marble Wine Bottle Stopper with Initial Designed by Classic Legacy

Marble Coaster with Initial designed by Classic Legacy

Marble Coaster with Initial designed by Classic Legacy

Creative Requests

Sometimes I confess I request something that is a little different…….I call these  ”creative requests”…….anyway I just had a birthday and I requested that the lights that I love that adorn my tree that looks outside my window be redone.    I love to look out at night and see little twinkling lights.   I will enjoy this present for many months!   My advice is to be creative and think about giving a personalized gift for the next birthday occasion in your life.

Lights on my Tree-My Birthday Gift

Lights on my Tree-My Birthday Gift

 Remember Birthdays

Through the years I have had a variety of calendars and event books to remember birthdays.   I enjoy social media now and have found that the birthday reminder on Facebook is great!   Embrace that for birthday reminders.   Remember to be creative and seek personalize gifts for those you love.

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Personalized Gifts and Fall Treats from Classic Legacy

10/20/2011 By

Fall is one of my favorite times to entertain.   This is a perfect time to be creative and use personalized gifts.   Here are some of my favorite ways to be creative in the Fall.

Celebrate with Wine and a Custom Bottle Stopper

A good bottle of wine is delightful in the fall.   I often bring a custom bottle stopper as a hostess gift.  This Fall theme bottle stopper by Classic Legacy has colorful beads and charms that are oak leaves with acorns.

Wine Bottle Stopper with Fall Theme by Classic Legacy

Wine Bottle Stopper with Fall Theme by Classic Legacy

Cook Creatively

I recently found a fun blog called Six in the Suburbs.   Six cousins contribute to this blog.  They post everything from recipes, funny stories, craft ideas, and tips.   These two recipes for crafty treats got my attention.   I’m going to cook creatively this fall!  I’ve already made the acorns and they were a hit!

Turkey Treats featured by Six in the Suburbs

Turkey Treats featured by Six in the Suburbs

chocolate and peanut butter acorns featured by Six in the Suburbs

chocolate and peanut butter acorns featured by Six in the Suburbs

 Entertain with Marble Coasters and Marble Bottle stoppers

I am part of a dinner group that meets every other month.   We love to enrich our friendship by sharing our homes for fellowship.   I’ve found that these marble coasters and marble bottle stoppers come in handy.  The many different  Classic Legacy designs  can be used to reflect the season.

Marble Coaster with Deer image by Classic Legacy

Marble Coaster with Deer image by Classic Legacy

Marble Wine Bottle Stopper with Deer Image by Classic Legacy

Marble Wine Bottle Stopper with Deer Image by Classic Legacy

Treat Yourself to a Fall Accessory

Our Classic Legacy earrings are SO affordable!   We have so many to choose from but these with faux tortoise-shell are a favorite of many.Be sure to check out our entire selection for your customers.  We have great displays available also.

Earrings by Classic Legacy with Faux Tortoise

Earrings by Classic Legacy with Faux Tortoise

Gift Your Hostess with Wine and a Wine Carrier

Fall is a wonderful time to take a drive to a favorite “get a way”.    When you stay in a home a great gift for your hostess is a bottle of wine and our Classic Legacy wine carriers are the perfect way to present that wine.   Our wine carriers come in six colors and hold one bottle of wine.

Wine Carrier Orange with Silver Longhorn by Classic Legacy

Wine Carrier Orange with Silver Longhorn by Classic Legacy

Have a wonderful Fall Season!    Happy Fall.

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Personalized Pink Ribbon Gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/02/2011 By

Classic Legacy is proud to provide wholesale pink ribbon theme gifts.   We celebrate this month during National Breast Cancer Awareness month.   It is our privilege to design pink ribbon theme gifts that help remind us of how we can fight this disease.  I know several breast cancer survivors and salute you for your courage and perseverance.    Some of the gifts that we offer with the pink ribbon theme include the following:

  1. Wine Bottle Stopper with  Pink Ribbon Theme

    Let’s remember to celebrate the victories and perseverance of all those affected by breast cancer.   The charms on this stopper include the word celebrate, a pink ribbon, and a goblet.

    Pink Ribbon Theme Wine Bottle Stopper designed by Classic Legacy

    Pink Ribbon Theme Wine Bottle Stopper designed by Classic Legacy

    2.  Wine Cooler with Pink Ribbon Theme

    This wine cooler is double wall insulated and is embellished with a silver medallion and pink ribbon.   It holds one bottle of wine.

    Wine Cooler with Pink Ribbon Theme designed by Classic Legacy

    Wine Cooler with Pink Ribbon Theme designed by Classic Legacy

    3.  Wine Charms with Pink Ribbon Theme

    The Pink Ribbon Shop is a great place to find so many pink ribbon gifts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Please do check out their online store and be sure to read Kim’s storyof survival from when she was first diagnosed at age 32!

    Wine Charms with Pink Ribbon Theme

    Wine Charms with Pink Ribbon Theme

    This month of October let us all be reminded of Breast Cancer and how we can fight against this disease.   There are some great tips on the national website.   Contact Classic Legacy for wholesale pink ribbon theme gift

    Pink Ribbon Theme Gifts Designed by Classic Legacy

    Pink Ribbon Theme Gifts Designed by Classic Legacy

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Personalized Gifts for Mardi Gras Celebrations by Classic Legacy

09/18/2011 By

Mardi Gras celebrations will be here in just a few months.  Now is the time to finalize your gift selections.    Classic Legacy is known for our personalized custom gifts.  We enjoy serving the krewe members in their gift selection.   We have a large selection of fleur de lis gifts, crown gifts, and custom gifts.   Gifts are given to the king, queen, maids, prince, and princesses and we have a wonderful selection from which to choose.   Keep these points in mind when choosing a gift.

  1. Mardi Gras Gifts Should be Memorable

    Mardi Gras is a very special time of celebration and the gifts that you give at this time should be memorable.  Every krewe has a crest or logo.   Why not let Classic Legacy turn that crest into a medallion or charm.   That is exactly what we did for the Krewe of  Mystic.   This bottle stopper is a memorable gift that will be used over and over again and each time it is used the recipient will remember the giver and the Krewe.   It all begins with sending us a jpg image so send it on!

    Personalized Custom Mardi Gras Bottle stopper designed by Classic Legacy

    Personalized Custom Mardi Gras Bottle stopper designed by Classic Legacy

    2. Useful Mardi Gras Gifts are Appreciated

    Everyone appreciates any gift but useful gifts are REALLY appreciated.   Our wine carrier really makes a statement in the fun purple faux leather with the custom Mardi Gras medallion.    It however is very useful and will be used over and over again (just like the bottle stopper).    Classic Legacy wine carriers make great Mardi Gras gifts.

    Personalized Custom Wine Carrier Mardi Gras Gift

    Personalized Custom Wine Carrier Mardi Gras Gift

    3.  Classy Gifts for Mardi Gras Stand Out

    Let’s face it not all Mardi Gras gifts are elegant or classy.   I know that I keep classy gifts!  Classic Legacy makes it easy to choose a “classy gift”.     Our silver engravable photo frames are a great choice for both men and women.

    Photo Frame with Silver Fleur de Lis on Purple Enamel designed by Classic Legacy

    Photo Frame with Silver Fleur de Lis on Purple Enamel designed by Classic Legacy

    Remember Classic Legacy is an expert in designing personalized custom gifts.   The design process begins with your jpg image.   Email that custom image to sales@classiclegacy.com and we will begin the design process!

    Custom Shield for Mardi Gras Celebration

    Custom Shield for Mardi Gras Celebration

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