J. MILLER DESIGNS

"RADIANCE"

2016-03-21T13:22:00.003-04:00

This beautiful flatware was made by Reed and Barton in 1939, with it's round edges and gracefully flared ends this pattern "Radiance" has a distinctive appearance and will grace any wrist for a special event or casual wear. My April schedule is up. Come visit me at a show and try one on. Happy Spring!

Thank You!

2015-12-30T20:01:00.001-05:00

I had a fantastic year! I couldn't have done it without the support of my husband and son and my faithful customers that keep coming back year after year. So thank you to each and every one of you who showed up at one or more of the 79 shows I was in this year. I look forward to seeing you all again next year. I'll be working on new designs and will post my schedule soon. Happy New Year!

OCTOPUS

2015-11-13T07:47:00.003-05:00

This cute little Octopus necklace is made from the top of a spoon handle and the tentacles are the vintage dinner fork tines. A little something different!

Spoon Ladies

2015-09-21T06:40:00.000-04:00

These pretty little Spoon Ladies are a fun item to hang on the window in front of your desk or pin on your winter coat for a bit of whimsy.

Butter Knives

2015-09-03T12:45:00.000-04:00

I love using these little butter knives for a variety of things, cheese platters, jam or butter. So I decided to dress them up a bit with sea glass and wire wrapping. These make a perfect little hostess gift. Keep a few of these wrapped so you can grab one next time you are going to a dinner party.

ETERNALLY YOURS

2015-07-20T22:07:00.000-04:00

This beautiful pattern is called Eternally Yours. It was made by the 1847 Rogers Brothers company in 1941. It is a lovely pierced floral pattern. I have added a piece of sea glass that was collected by a friend on Prince Edward Island. I drilled and wire wrapped it to complement this stunning flatware pattern. This bracelet will work with your favorite outfit, dressy or casual. A perfect gift for a birthday or to put away for Christmas.

Goblet Wind Chime

2015-03-11T16:15:00.002-04:00

I found a set of these wonderful vintage champagne goblets at an estate sale and couldn't pass them up. At the time I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them. I decided on wind chimes and do think they are quite unique. If you hang it outside you can fill it with bird seed, the birds will be happy. Hanging from the beads are my spoon bowl and fork bottom fish. Come visit me at a show to see these and my other creations!

"APRIL"

2014-11-11T11:17:00.000-05:00

This beautiful pattern is called "April" it was made by the 1847 Rogers company in 1950. These spoon handles are adorned with three sunflowers, too pretty not to be shown off on your wrist. With or without a stone, either way makes a statement. Great gift for the upcoming holiday!

"MARGATE"

2014-09-30T08:25:00.001-04:00

This beautiful pattern is called "Margate" it was created in 1938 by the William A. Rogers Company. This is a classic and elegant pattern, one of the loveliest patterns Rogers ever created. This would make a perfect gift to give that can be passed on to a daughter or granddaughter. This silverware is timeless and looks stunning gracing any wrist!

"CROSS MY HEART"

2014-08-13T19:23:00.000-04:00

This heart pendant is made from two salad forks that cross over each other. I've added some Swarovski crystal dangles for a little sparkle, sterling silver chain and a ball magnet closure. This is a lovely piece that would look great with a tank top in the summer or over a sweater in the winter. Stop by one of my shows to try one on!

STARLIGHT

2014-06-24T21:34:00.002-04:00

This lovely pattern is called Starlight and was made by Rogers and Brothers, introduced in 1950. I have flattened a serving spoon, curved the handle and attached the hollow end of a knife. I love making these vases. Put a little water in it and your favorite flower and it's perfect for your desk or window sill. These make great gifts for the holidays or as a hostess gift any time of year. Visit me at one of my shows and pick up a few of these to keep on hand.

Serving Fork Wind Chime

2014-04-23T07:58:00.001-04:00

I love wind chimes and this vintage serving fork was the perfect base to turn into a wind chime. You can hang this on your deck or out by your pool or use it as a wall hanging as shown here. A fork doesn't always have to be used as a fork, the possibilities are endless!

Rhodochrosite and Radiance

2014-02-23T13:12:00.001-05:00

Rhodochrosite is a strong stone that will aid in emotional healing. It is said that it will bring happiness and joy into your life. It is a lovely pink stone and works wonderfully with the Radiance spoon pieces. Radiance was made in 1938 by the Crown Silver Plate Company and still remains one of my all time favorite patterns. This necklace also has Swarovski crystals, daisy spacers and a flower shape toggle. It will look lovely over your favorite sweater or wear it with a suit for a pop of color with a simple pair of silver earrings to complete your outfit.

PLANTATION

2014-01-09T11:27:00.000-05:00

This lovely pattern is called Plantation. It was patented in 1948 by Oneida and carries the "1881 Rogers" stamp, it is very rare and expensive when you find it. It has the beautiful cabbage rose and scroll detail. I love it as a bracelet with or without a stone and I think a few necklaces are in order. I am obsessed with this pattern. I was lucky enough to get thirty pieces of this and I'm already running low so as usual I have this on the top of my list for my antique guys to find.

Salt Shaker Snowmen

2013-12-21T14:46:00.002-05:00

Ever since I was a little girl I've had an obsession with silverware(as you all know), glass bottles and boxes of all sorts and still do. These snowmen are made from many of the salt and pepper shakers that I've collected through the years. Another recycled item that I love making and a fun little holiday gift to give.

"DISTINCTION"

2013-11-14T16:55:00.002-05:00

These beautiful spoons were manufactured in 1951 by Oneida Prestige in the very popular "Distinction" pattern. It is such a stunning design. I only managed to find twelve of these wonderful spoons and wish it was twelve hundred. I'll be on the hunt for more, that's for sure!

"PORTLAND"

2013-10-31T21:49:00.001-04:00

This exquisite pattern is called Portland and was made in 1891 by the 1847 Rogers Brothers. I found four of these serving spoons in my mothers china cabinet many years ago, she passed away 22 years ago and it has taken me that long to take these and make myself two bracelets out of them, one for each arm. I have never found this pattern yet in my ever constant search for beautiful silverware, I shall continue my quest to find a never ending supply of "Portland".

DRIFTWOOD

2013-10-25T18:48:00.002-04:00

One of my friend Alanna's favorite things to do when she is up on Prince Edward Island is to comb the beach for goodies like this wonderfully shaped piece of driftwood. When she came back from her last trip to the island she brought me two huge shopping bags full of wonderful pieces of wood, all shapes and sizes. I look forward to my time off from shows in January to put together many more of these wind chimes.

"Mermaids Tears"

2013-08-23T14:36:00.000-04:00

It's wonderful having girlfriends that have summer homes on Prince Edward Island. As they walk along the pristine beaches watching the sun rise and the sun set they keep an eye on the sand for these beautiful gems of the sea. It's such a thrill for me to be handed a plastic container and open it to find it packed full of these gorgeous stones. I've been wire wrapping them and adding them to the spoon bracelets and have saved the larger ones as focal pieces for necklaces. Thanks Amy, Alanna, Leah and especially Andy for being my biggest supporters!

Fork Fish Necklaces

2013-07-14T11:49:00.000-04:00

I was at Beachfest 1 in Beach Haven, LBI, New Jersey yesterday, it was a gorgeous day, very hot and very busy. This lovely lady purchased one of my new fork fish necklaces and put it on right away. I love when I have a walking advertisement for my work. I guess I will have to make many more before my next show, these all sold right away. everyone has a different opinion of what they look like, octopus, jellyfish, anemone, so it can be what ever you want it to be. I love them!!!

Vintage Slotted Spoons

2013-06-10T14:05:00.002-04:00

There were many uses back in the day for slotted spoons, your butler would serve your tomato slices to you on the spoon or he would serve bon bons to your guests on one. The smaller slotted spoons were used for relish or jam. I, of course think they are too pretty to be used for those things and who has a butler these days anyway, right? So I like to turn them into statement pieces. My favorite is the 3rd from the left made by William Rogers in 1934.

"Go Fish"

2013-05-09T12:56:00.002-04:00

I have always thought that the spoon bowls reminded me of fish so I spend many hours with a mini handheld circular saw cutting mouths and tails and drilling eyes. These are my windchimes, they make a wonderful tinkling sound and are just so cute. Perfect to hang on your deck or in your garden or at your beach house!

"JUBILEE"

2013-03-07T14:35:00.004-05:00

This bracelet is made from a pattern called "Jubilee" made by the William Rogers Manufacturing Company in 1953. Spring is coming and this lovely bracelet reminds me of the flowers that will soon be blooming.

COUNTRY FOLK ART

2013-01-28T16:20:00.001-05:00

The Country Folk Art Shows are held in New Jersey four times a year at the NJ Convention Center in Edison. I did the three day show this past weekend, it was my first time at this venue and it was quite nice. I met so many new people. I sold out of Coronation.That has been my biggest seller, now the hunt is on for more of that pattern. The promoters of this show are very nice and very well organized, this is a keeper, I look forward to their next show!

THREE RINGS

2013-01-08T15:53:00.000-05:00

I love when I find silverware that has a squared off top, then I feel that the bracelet needs three rings to connect the two pieces. These three patterns were perfect. The one on the left is called "RIO" made in 1930 by William A. Rogers. The one on the right is called "ROMFORD" made in 1939 by a company called Vernon that was taken over by Oneida and the one in the middle on the top is called "PARIS" and was made in 1921 by the William Brothers Manufacturing company. I love them all and they look wonderful on!