So here goes...

This past weekend, in desperate need of new clothes, I went on a shopping trip with friends. After purchasing several new outfits, it was determined I might need some accessories to accompany my new wardrobe. This couldn't be further from the truth. You see, my grandmother left me her jewelry collection as my inheritance, and to say her collection was extensive is an understatement. Proving said statement lead me and a friend on a multi-hour exploratory mission, adorning my room with jewelry. Clearly, I am set on the accessories front. In fact, it was suggested I could probably wear a different combination everyday for a year without any repeats.

So that is what I intend to do...kind of. I also need to take an inventory of what I have, so this provides me the opportunity, and somewhat forces me, to go through the collection and record exactly what I have. So I have determined the following "guidelines" to get me started:

1.) Photograph the pieces worn both separately and ensemble. This allows for multiple benefits a.) I have a record of the items, b.) you can see how I put them together (and criticize me for my lack of style), and c.) helps me keep track of what I wear so I don't make repeat offenses (I am not above being forgetful.)

2.) Focus only on one piece a day. While I certainly have more than 365 items, and by proxy way beyond 365 combinations, I am may not have say 365 bracelets or earrings. So, I don't think I could a new set of earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelet everyday. Therefore, if I focus on one piece from the combination, I can reuse some pieces while still showcasing a new piece each time. In short, I may wear the same earrings more than once in combination with other pieces, but I would only showcase that pair of earrings once. (and I can't wear the same combination multiple times and highlight different pieces each time...that would just be cheating, and frankly WAY to easy.) I also am not buying any new jewelry; seriously I have enough. Hopefully all that makes sense.

3.) Now for the sentimental part.. I also get to explain each day's selected piece and write a little bit about the memories it invokes or where it came from, etc.

4.) I am permitted breaks. I am not quite sure how this one will work out yet, but I do not want this to turn into a chore. An idea is to only select 5 items a week to write about, giving me the weekend off (and to wear any combination I want or to lay around in PJs with no jewelry at all...seriously, who wants jingling bracelets interrupting a Scrubs episode every time I move?)  Also, this past winter has taught me that no one is immune to the flu, regardless of whether or not one gets a flu shot. Therefore, if ill, I will not post. I'm sure other occasions will come up...I suddenly fear many missed posts, thank you paranoia, so if you have any ideas of how I could make it up to readers, let me know. Maybe multiple items from some days could be highlighted making up for lost time...

Also, it should be said, as a WARNING: I do not know what everything is or where it all came from. My grandmother collected all of this over years and from multiple countries. I am also not a stone identifier, nor do I always know what is real and what is costume jewelry. So, it is here that I call for audience participation...if you know what something is, what it's worth, hate it, love it, or just want to talk about it, comment away. I also welcome any questions, though as previously implied, I may not be able to answer them, but I can have fun trying.

So that's it. If you have any other ideas or suggested restrictions, let me know. And pass the URL along to anyone who may find this interesting...the notion of a following sounds fun to me. :)