CLEANING VINTAGE COPPER

 

There is two ways that I clean my copper. Some just require more hard work than other.

The key is to use something that is acidic and/or abrasive, but not something that will scratch your surface.

 

1. BAKING SODA

This method requires more work. Baking soda is not acidic so it relies mostly on the texture to remove the tarnish. If it is the only thing you have on hand, it will work, but it would work even better with lemon juice added.

 

Method

Sprinkle baking soda onto a rag, use rag to rub tarnish off of copper, rinse baking soda off of pan dry and buff with clean towel

 

2. LEMON & SALT

 

Same method as above

LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO WEAR BORING ACCESSORIES

Fashion changes, but style endures.

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
― Oscar Wilde

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
― Coco Chanel

“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
― Coco Chanel

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”
― Yves Saint Laurent

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.”
― Coco Chanel

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
― Coco Chanel

THE OTHER SERENITY PRAYER

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT - “Peace is always beautiful.”

 

Live Life in Full Bloom

When we hear the word “bloom” we often think of flowers but an alternate definition suggests ‘a flourishing, healthy condition; the time or period of greatest beauty, artistry, etc.” 

Believe in Tomorrow

It’s easy to give up on your goals when you aren’t seeing any results. However, the lovely quote from Audrey Hepburn, “To plant a Garden is to believe in tomorrow”, reminds us that nothing happens overnight. When we plant a seed it will take days, weeks, or even months before we will enjoy the blooms. Just like a garden our we should plant seeds towards our goals and be patient and believe in tomorrow. 

“I am thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength."

 

Anne Frank

“A quiet conscience makes one strong!”

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