Bracelets continue to charm for Mother’s Day

A charm bracelet can be a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day. Historically, they have been linked to motherhood and family. Queen Victoria, who made family and domesticity an important part of her image, wore a bracelet with lockets that held miniature pictures of her family. She would also give charms as gifts.

Some modern jewelers sell charms for Mother’s Day gifts customized with children’s names, initials or birthstones. Of course, charm bracelets are never limited to one occasion. Look at the 14K gold bracelet shown here, which sold at Sloans & Kenyon for $1,206. It has 21 charms made of materials like gold, enamel and coral.

There appears to be an eclectic mix of themes, including several number charms, dogs, insects, a black-and-white Mickey Mouse and a Buddha statue. What does it say about its previous owner? Were some of the charms travel souvenirs? Were others gifts? Did any of them mark certain occasions? Maybe the number charms were lucky numbers; there is also a “Touch Wood” charm.

Q: I have a very large collection of “M.J. HUMMELS.” I am 93 years old and want to find a home for the collection as my family is not interested in them. Is there a place to sell them? Donate?

A: Unfortunately, this is a common situation. There was a Hummel collecting craze in the mid-20th century, starting with American soldiers bringing figurines home from Germany after World War II. Demand for the figurines, and therefore prices, started dropping in the 1990s. However, some of the oldest or rarest Hummel figurines can still sell for high prices. So can very large (8 inches tall or larger) pieces. Original boxes always add to the value. Check price guides to see if any of yours are valuable. Since Hummel figurines have lost popularity, many resources are out of print, but you may find some at your local library. “The Official M.I. Hummel Price Guide: Figurines & Plates” by Heidi Ann Von Recklinghausen (2nd edition, published November 2013) is one of the best.

The easiest way to sell a collection like yours is through a dealer or an auction house. Check antiques and consignment stores in your area; they may be interested in your collection. Contact auction houses in your area, especially if they sell collectibles or estate sales.

If you are comfortable using social media, another option is to look online for collectors’ clubs or buy-and-sell groups to find prospective buyers. You may also want to consider selling to a matching service like Replacements, Ltd. (replacements.com), Classic Replacements (classicreplacements.com) or Missing Pieces (missingpieces.com). They often deal in collectibles like ceramic figurines. If you cannot find buyers, donating your collection to a local charity shop is an option.

Q: Somehow, I ended up with a soup/salad plate marked as follows: “Theodore Haviland/ France/Expressly made by Theodore Haviland/ Limoges/France/for/Canadian National Railways.” I don’t suppose it’s worth anything by itself. Just curious.

A: Theodore Haviland was one of the sons of David Haviland, who started the Haviland porcelain firm in Limoges, France, in the 1840s. Theodore opened his own company in 1893. The mark on your plate was used from about 1903 to the 1920s. Individual Haviland plates are usually worth about $20 or less, unless they have an especially rare pattern. Railroad china, however, is usually worth more. A Theodore Haviland plate made for the Canadian National Railways sold at a recent auction for $50. Railroad memorabilia can sell for high prices. Items like tableware and silverware, which were also sold at gift shops, are associated with dining cars and luxury travel, making them especially desirable. If you would like to learn more about railroad china, a railroadiana collector’s club like the Railroadiana Collectors Association

Inc. (railroadcollectors.org) will have resources. To learn more about your plate, the Canadian National Railways Historical Association (cnrha.ca) has more information on the history of the Canadian National Railways.

Tip: Hummel figurines should be cleaned by washing in liquid detergent and water, half and half. Never put them in the dishwasher.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include

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The prices given are those indicated by state tax stamps required on all deeds. The addresses listed are those given for tax purposes. Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was tranferred.

Jefferson

40023 17810 Birch Bend Circle,

Jesse and Pha Sapphire Kim Pryor to Harendra Kumar and Mannu Tanwar, $327,500.

19143 Catalpa Fields Place,

Pulte Homes of Ohio to Michael Scott and Amy Kristen Langford, $449,531.

18220 Hickory Woods Place,

Alejandro and Stephanie Palacio to Israel Jose Izarra and Lorena Servigna, $475,000.

40059 8102 Sutherland Farm Road,

Jeannie and James Joseph to Lagestee Family Living Trust, $1,465,000.

6302 Walnut Ridge Trail,

April Kile to CVA Investments, $142,500.

40204

947 Barrett Ave.,

Shane J. Kibbe and Lauren Marie Fader to Nathan W. Wethy, $349,000.

1446 Cherokee Road,

Vicki Jo Desilets Revocable Trust to Joshua Mathew and Rachel Terra Lubarsky, $1,045,000.

1079 Everett Ave.,

Lori A.

Hendrix to Raymond L. Pfeiffer IV and Jane W. and Raymond L. Pfeiffer III, $325,000.

1315R Highland Ave.,

Kayla M. Skaggs to Erik and Madison Jane Garcia, $295,000.

40205 1614 Almara Circle,

Joshua L. Golding and Ayala Golding to John and Stacey Dziedzic, $253,200.

1815 Gardiner Lane No. WA10,

estate of Velma Louise Wolfe to Carrie and Marcus McGraw, $70,000.

2367 Hawthorne Ave.,

BandG Homes to Robert and Bridgette McCauley, $435,000.

2411 Newburg Road,

Dennis W. Hack to ADMP Properties, $180,000.

3113 Tremont Drive,

Nathan and Erica R. Dutton to Jaclyn Ochsner and Karl Weihe, $287,000.

40206 342 Hillcrest Ave.,

Dylan T. and Tashi Y. Klein to Carly A. Harvey and Henry R. Bell III, $440,000.

443 Hillcrest Ave.,

M.W. Homes to Jessica Renee Robey, $599,000.

221 N. Clifton Ave. No. 16,

Jackson Kinkead to Joseph K. O'Bryan, $135,000.

110 S. Campbell St. No. 413,

Kristen K. DeLay to Jordan Dempsey, $265,000.

306 S. Hite Ave.,

Zachary Thomas Zelisko and Alexis Baughman to Russell E. and Stephanie A. White, $356,500.

1658 Story Ave. No. 2,

David Kevin Curtis to Everhome Holdings, $65,000.

40207

974 Breckinridge Lane No. 202,

Faction 4202 to Demetrius Peterson, $22,000.

5803 Coach Gate Wynde,

estate of Helene Katz to Robert Leslie and Lisa Clements Franklin Jr., $310,000.

5800 Coach Gate Wynde No. 331,

Marcia E. Dorman to Peter and Beverly Slapikas, $295,000.

5800 Coach Gate Wynde No.269A,

Betty P. Cook to Joseph F. Boone, $225,000.

407 Deerfield Lane,

Aaron Reese Brashear to Jeff Apple, $325,000.

3 Dupont Way No. 1,

Robin and Ronald D. Messex and James and Paula Gibson to Paul Thomas, $135,000.

4624 Fox Run Road,

estate of Jamie D. Shockey to DMT Investments, $162,500.

3937 Gilman Ave.,

estate of Emily J. Barker to Corey Ahrens Redmon, $295,500.

4875 Sherburn Lane No. 1I,

Rosetta Gray and James H. Garnett to Jennifer Dawn Patrick, $149,900.

5510 Tecumseh Circle,

William J. Sherman Revocable Trust to Mary M. Cummins and Sean Williams Coleman, $427,500.

3712 Warner Ave.,

CAM Properties to Terese Dye and Marshall Hopkins, $448,000.

40208

724 Hardy Ave.,

Redlane Properties to James M. Clark, $127,500.

1471 S. First St.,

Mary Ann Sachkowsky to Kyle and Hannah Childress, $250,000.

40212

2542 Griffiths Ave.,

IRA Innovations to Kenneth R. and Judith K. Bebout, $38,280.

40213 1225 Becker Ave.,

Halstead Properties to Felix Edgar Sac and Rosaura Maricela Diaz Gonzales, $190,000.

1528 Lincoln Ave.,

PSK Properties to Patrick N. Bragg, $218,000.

1509 Lincoln Ave.,

DMP Properties to Emil Alexander and Erica Ann Raque and John Maxwell Raque, $222,000.

4618 Shasta Trail,

Shelter Growth Fund to Fermin Luna, $160,000.

40214 2401 High Pine Drive,

Wisam Issam and Shantina Said to Paw Bothow Lu, $272,500.

7301 Old Glory Court No. 1,

Deborah Dee Weatherholt to Sahily Luis Perez, $200,000.

7516 Pony Haven Drive,

estate of John Thomas Bradshaw to Teresa G. Laswell, $205,000.

1503 Turquoise Drive,

Aron T. Queen to Jeff Wayne Allen, $252,000.

207 W. Kenwood Drive,

Feria estates to Andrea Lynn Rohrer, $399,900.

40215

837 Brentwood Ave.,

Riverline Investments to Diego Antonio Leyva, $125,000.

3607 Nichols Meadow Circle,

Heather Leann and Christian M. Fortner to Yannel Guevara Torres, $205,000.

1458 Oakwood Ave.,

Framny Diaz Echevarria to Edward Joseph and Patricia Siegel, $165,000.

1219 Seelbach Ave.,

Majid M. and Fariba N. Kashan to Variola Saint Felix, $209,000.

504 W. Whitney Ave.,

estate of Kennina L. Porter to Danielle Elizabeth Wallace, $199,900.

40216 5515 Branston Drive,

McNeal and Associates to Sucanet Suarez Soto, $214,000.

5108 Cane Run Road,

Teresa A. Ray to Margarita Matos Coello, $205,000.

3228 New Lynnview Drive,

Victor Anthony DeSoto to Kevin Correa Cruz, $145,000.

2003 Rockford Lane,

Bok Sun Burns and Kim Veda Burns to Alejandro Orama Ramos, $184,900.

2506 Wilkerson Ave.,

James A. and Clare Dougan to Luis Suarez Ochoa, $140,000.

4404 Wilmoth Ave.,

LeWayne and Michelle Patterson to Deborah Sue and John Louis Compton, $40,000.

4427 Wilshire Ave.,

Fannie Mae to Solanger Vasquez Alvarez, $217,000.

40217 639 E. Burnett Ave.,

Edwond F. Wilson and Kasey Lynn Brown to Karena Cash and Parker Steven-Kyu Clark, $257,500.

40218

3312 Colonial Manor Circle No. 6B,

Charles K. and Loretta Mohr Jr. to Taylor Dawn Weaver, $120,700.

3631 Newburg Road,

Mark and Lori Kay Daugherty and Charles and Lois P. Podgursky to RCLR Properties, $65,000.

3501 Paragon Court No. 36,

Martin Revocable Trust to Jamesha Ricketts, $96,000.

40219 6208 Applegate Lane,

Robert E. Alley to Gerardo Calero Yanes and Joan G. Funez, $245,000.

7904 Crest Way,

Mary J. Roehrig to Samim Rahman and Basira Hakimi, $257,000.

3409 Foreman Lane,

Frederick J. and Eugenia D. Smith to Stephen Lee Harrington, $225,000.

3601 Friar Tuck Court,

Rickey W. and Natalie J. Sells and Natalie J. Sells to Erik Rodriguez Sosa, $325,500.

4617 Glenna Way,

estate of Dorothy M. Lyon to Logan W. Farmer, $235,000.

5518 Minyard Drive,

Micah and Jessica Hasty to Katarina Likins, $184,500.

6013 Robinhood Lane,

Richard and Sandra Bland to Rumiet Jacas, $250,000.

8205 Smithton Road,

Joshua N. and Jenna L. Badgley to Yasiel Vazquez Jauregui and Mayra Marrero Bernal, $257,000.

40220 8508 Atrium Drive No. 1105,

Judy Taylor to Gregory Alan and Lisa Ann Byrd, $187,500.

3030 Breckenridge Lane No. 532,

Lisa Klinglesmith to Oscar Niyiragira and Regina Katabarwa, $135,000.

3220 Cawein Way,

Kathleen Abell to David Eric Baker and Matthew Tyldesley, $244,000.

8100 Stonyrun Court,

Samuel H. and Ashley K. Wilson to Allison and Michael Robinson, $440,000.

7500 Sunnyfield Court,

Karen Mason to Leonard W. and Luciana C. Walker, $300,000.

3633 Windward Way,

Austin E. and Meredith Oliva to Caroline Blank, $305,000.

40222 5843 Brittany Woods Circle,

Simone and Kim Charney Bianconcini to Alan Kazuo and Shelly Ann Kamei, $810,000.

102 Chancery Court No. 6,

Belinda Penning to Madyson B. Pinkham and Elyse A. Shackleton, $297,000.

2306 Glenview Ave.,

Callie R. Bressoud to Colt Properties, $240,000.

Bullitt

40047 416 Bluffs Edge Drive,

Allen and Nopper Inc. to Colin Shepherd and Lindsey Davenport, $479,999.

137 Cinnamon Drive,

Stacy and Samuel Myers to James T. and Destiny M. Bagby, $374,900.

8008 Highway 44 E.,

estate of Patricia Diane Owen to Logan Wyatt and Kathleen Henry, $185,000.

518 Hubbard Lane,

Theresa McClain to Brenda J. Powell, $270,000.

219 Ridge Brook Drive,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Jaball Antonio Moran and Cindie Jackson, $305,489.

248 Ridge Brook Drive,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Jared Bailey, $355,161.

116 Strawberry Field Drive,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Jorge Ibarra and Giselle Segura, $358,206.

109 Sunset Way,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Israel

Camille and Patricia Louis, $240,460.

117 Sunset Way,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Stephen Thomas and Stephanie Allen, $249,073.

406 Williamsburg Drive,

Stoyell Homes to Richard Bradley and Sheri Lee Davis, $435,000.

222 Wood Gate Drive,

Rebecca D. Harlow and Lisa D. Spalding to Shirley Berniece and Richard Leo Clemons, $292,900.

40150 460 Knobview Drive,

Joseph Edward Brown to James Edward Thornton, $289,900.

11210 S. Preston Highway,

Sonya M. Layer to Wade A. Holt, $190,000.

40165 347 Birchwood Drive,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Terrye Bennett, $393,990.

1145 Castleman Branch Road,

Brett Robert Blicharz to Alfredo Maldonado, $155,000.

183 Cedar Place Drive,

James I. Browning to Thomas O. and Valerie S. McGovern, $441,075.

162 Cherokee Court,

estate of Jane Cowan to Matthew Hagan, $180,000.

222 Lodie Lane,

Teresa G. Roberts to William Joseph and Sharon Renea Turley Rock II, $375,000.

156 Stargaze Drive,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Kaye Montell, $357,052.

40229

168 Hillside Lane,

B. and L. Construction Co. Inc. to Pedro L. Roche Aliaga and Dayana Cuesta Valero, $225,000.

Oldham

40014 4412 Abbott Grove Drive,

Robert Glen and Heather L. Cummisford to Ken and Danette Kinaszczuk, $625,000.

5607 Irish Moss Court,

Garry and Cynthia Harris to Ryan Joseph Hiatt and Abigail Makala Swartz, $405,000.

6705 Robin Road,

Wert H. Chapman to Christopher T. Brown and Ashley R. Davis, $249,500.

6116 Winkler Road,

Matthew Bunnell and McKinsey Mudd to Monica Dean, $710,000.

40026 1708 Jaxon Way,

The Matt Jones Construction Co. to Judah D. and Anna Jimenez, $528,922.

1014 Poplar Ridge Road,

Barry Thad and Lara Hodgson Solomon to Felicia Karey and Andrew Scott Ragland, $1,350,000.

40031 508 Anita Springs Court,

estate of Peter F. Kuiphof to Robert and Stacy Fry, $395,000.

6007 Blue Ash Court,

Pulte Homes of Ohio to Arun Kumar Jalanila and Shalini Gaddameedhi, $383,905.

4219 Cobblestone Lane,

Pulte Homes of Ohio to Michael H. and Susan Bryant Thonen, $369,695.

1405 Grange Drive,

Cheryl Fisher to Charles Allen Cardwell and Juan C. Diaz Martinez, $359,900.

116 N. Sixth Ave.,

Tammy Boltz to Gabriel M. Vance and Gregory M. Vance, $215,000.

4374 Old Highway 53,

Jay S. and Eugenia Ann Barram to Jackson and Samantha Abigail Reeves, $690,000.

6368 Shrader Lane,

Elite Construction Services to Jerry Lee Carney and Carrie Michelle Stucker, $302,500.

2221 Summit View Court,

Fischer Homes Louisville to Ricky Ray Boyd, $536,774.

1114 Weeping Willow,

David and Shannon DeBeer to Danny Rivera Lopez and Carla Michelle Ortiz, $389,900.

420 Wood Springs Road,

Clayton and Carolina Barboza Orman to Kevin and Kim Nance, $423,575.

40059 12703 Crestmoor Circle,

Robert L. and Stacy K. Fry to Syeda S. Maqsood, $300,000.

3308 Overlook Ridge Road,

Cynthia Ann Kirkland to Phyllis Gail White, $1,150,000.

6314 Zurich Court,

Andrew and Amanda Mallonee to David and Erin Haydu, $560,000.

40077 6410 Second St.,

Mary R. Malone to Katherine Sarah Foree and Richard Eugene and Pamela Ulrich Foree, $330,000.

40245

16900 Empire Court,

Alan Sawyers to MLJL Enterprises, $345,000.

40026

12021 Springmeadow Lane,

Harold M. Huckeby, Angelica Lois Lawrence and Tamula Faye Mattingly to Alexsis and Steven Hagen, $15,000.

It’s one of my favorite times of year. These beautiful days of spring (which arrived in March) and lead into the first days of summer (arriving in June). I find that the change of seasons is more a state of mind than anything else. A slight change in perspective. An important one. For me this time of year brings back happy memories of carefree days at the end of the school that meant summer vacation and the beach.

As an interior decorator, I always encourage my clients to acknowledge the seasonal changes, as subtle as they may be. It’s a good time to make a few healthy adjustments in our homes to mark the new season. They can be as easy as a new front door mat and plants for your entry to trying a beautiful wallcovering in a powder room.

The forecast for this season is bright and bold. Give it a try with a few of my tips. They go from easy ones that you can do now to a few that require a little more planning and investment. All are fun and will make you happy to come home this season. And that’s what we all want, right?

Do these first

Deep spring cleaning. Baseboards, cabinets, the dreaded dusting, organizing.

Declutter. If you don’t need it in your home, donate it. Sometimes it’s painful to say goodbye to something that meant a lot to someone else. Remember: your home is not a storage garage for other’s memories. If you find decluttering to be overwhelming, start with a junk drawer (we all have at least one) or a section of your closet (shoes).

Pick a few of these

New artwork.

Pop color into a room with a collection of painted shutters on a wall.

Plants in colorful pots or grape leaves baskets.

Flowers in a pretty vase. Spring doormat.

Colorful garden stool.

New color for front door (try a pretty blue or green).

Style your spring.

Style coffee table with new accessories (a book or two, vase with flowers, bowl of shells or colorful glass balls) on a pretty tray.

Set a pretty spring table: dishes, napkins, accessories. This does not have to be a huge expense. Try a flea market or big box store to pick up trendy colors and a fun, new look.

Fill a bowl with one of these: shells, sea glass, lemons, green apples.

Try a new scented candle or diffuser. New sheets and pillow cases in a pretty color or spring pattern.

Create a bar cart. It can be a traditional cart or on a table top. Ice bucket, colorful glasses, pretty napkins, umbrellas for drinks, flowers.

Add a vintage piece to a room. Put a colorful runner in the kitchen. Replace lampshades with a color or crisp white.

Change a few accessories for something bright and cheerful: pillows, pretty books, lanterns, candles, baskets.

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Make a list of projects

Change outdated hardware in kitchen or bathroom.

Add a new light fixture over dining or over your eat-in table.

Refresh baseboards with a fresh coat of paint.

Want to try a new color but not sure if you are ready to make a commitment? Paint the ceiling or trim to see how you like it. Or call a decorator. We are really good at color!

Tired of an old coffee table? Replace it with a colorful ottoman and use a tray for accessories.

Happy spring! Happy summer! Only 236 days until Christmas!

Wrenda Goodwyn is a Southwest Florida interior decorator, A.S.I.D. associate and gold member of the Interior Redecorators Network based in Bonita Springs, Florida. For more information, visit her website at spectacularspaces.com. Call her at 239-850-5800 or e-mail wrenda@spectacularspaces.com. For more decorating tips, articles and photos, visit spectacularspaces.com/blog

PROVIDED BY A collection can tell you a lot about the person who keeps it, and a charm bracelet can act as a wearable small-scale version of a collection.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SERENA AND LILY Get from spring to summer with a refresh that includes a pretty table set with flowers. The blue shutters against a crisp white background are easy to do in any home looking for a happy color pick-me-up. Pictured is Serena and Lily’s Terrace table and Riviera dining chairs.

Green continues to have its moment and Thibaut Design’s sisal wall covering in 17 gorgeous shades bring an unexpected pop of color to a home as an accent or entire room.