My Holiday wishes

My wish to you and yours is to have a very Merry Christmas and happy New Years.


From  Brandi Collins
Metalsmith /Owner
Villain Accessories

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Show your hair stylist you really do care.

Its the holidays; you've got a company party, a friends dinner. Dinner with the potential in-laws and New Years Eve all less than two weeks. Perhaps its just a trim, or some bangs. It could be your roots have decide to stage a coup.  Maybe your a client like myself who doesn't want to invest a whole day in the Salon.
 Never the less your hair stylist through thick (and some thinning  in some cases) throughout the year is there for you.  Dont you think they would love to know that you appreciate them this holiday season and through out the year.

Sterling silver scissors with the hand stamped sterling silver charm that says it all. READY TO SHIP


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Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Great oppourtunities

Quite recently Villain Accessories had been chosen to present actress Ginnifer Goodwin with one of my pieces. I took this opportunity to create something special for her as she is of Jewish faith. "Hanukkiah" is the grand result. White Sapphires set in 14karat gold, with 14karat gold ear wires and sterling silver body.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Being Gracious

Growing up in the 80's I watched some dated shows like the Brady Bunch, and the Monkeys. Even though these shows were fun, my true heart lied with the black and whites; I couldn't get enough of I Dream of Genie, Donna Reed and even the Patty Duke show. These shows left a mark on me with a sense of tradition I never would have guessed at the time.

Even though these show were about lead female characters getting themselves in to all sorts of trouble they always managed to clean up their messes and have dinner on the table for their counter parts and children. They were women who may have had their social follies for trying too hard or being too smart (for their time) but knew their roll inside and out as gracious hostess. Dinner was on the table piping hot severed on matching plates. The only processed food on the table were the mashed potatoes she slaved over the hot stove mashing . Even if the children drank milk right next to that glass was a second glass full of water.

Where are days of gracious hostesses who always have enough food for the troupe, who make everything from scratch, and whose idea of a great party is serving your guest with a smile and refill. I simply refuse to believe I am the last of dying breed of women too smart for their own good, who couldn't possible fathom the complexities making a box cake when making one from scratch is so incredibly simple.
I get teased quite often from my friends and spouse about my know how in the kitchen, however weather I am hosting a dinner party, or are holding the chair for hospitality at an event my invitations are rarely missed.


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

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Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Twain Tuesdays

Last week I happened to pick up a book I had purchased for my husband. "The Snark A Handbook" by Lawrence Dorfman. While flipping through it I was tickled by a Mark Twain Quote "Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." so Like many I added it to my Facebook post for the day. I got several chuckles and comments, and a day I felt good about my little snarky comment for the world to read. On Wednesday I flipped through the book again and just so happened to fall for a yet another Mark Twain quote. So instead of quoting him on then I have held off for today another Tuesday. I have decided that this man born Samuel Langhorne Clemens is incredibly interesting, and my Tuesday are just worthy enough in my mind to dedicate some time to him. so without further ado here is today's Twain Quote
""Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it."
— Mark Twain

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Here we are

The 8th week of January and to say the least I am 7 THAW behind... although I did make three wrings this week, so only five more and I'll be on task. I wanted to show you what I have been tinkering with. Very romantic.