Pamela has been serving her vintage-loving customers online since 1995 when she set up her first online shop. Several years later, after graduating from the University of Texas with a journalism degree, she began educating collectors on varied topics as a writer of books, articles, and online content. She has since branched out to write about home decor, food-related topics, and travel. Learn more about her current work, including her blog, here.
Chic for Life is a lifestyle blog covering all of Pamela's favorite things. From great food and cruise travel to collecting pursuits and the search for the perfect gift, Pamela shares ideas you'll enjoy exploring. She also adds in some of her current projects as a writer that others with a Chic for Life outlook will appreciate.
Another of Pamela's recent endeavors is expanding her writing expertise to cover topics relating to home decorating and do-it-yourself projects for HouseDigest.com and food-related features for Mashed.com. She draws on personal experience coupled with suggestions from pros to share articles designed to help others create a haven they can be proud to call home.
Pamela is a writer for Worthpoint.com's blog sharing information on jewelry and other collectibles. She also wrote hundreds on topics relating to vintage costume jewelry, fine jewelry, and watches for the Worthpoint Dictionary.
With more than 20 years of experience as an antiques expert and International Society of Appraisers training, Pamela is now an appraiser with JustAnswer.com. While she specializes in antique and vintage costume jewelry, she evaluates all types of antiques and collectibles for clients visiting the site. The service is reasonably priced, and all appraisers on the site are vetted to verify their experience and credentials.
As the co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors Int'l (CJCI), Pamela as assisted in organizing conventions as well as serving as a writer of educational articles for the organization's website. She has also been working on adding vintage and contemporary jewelry marks as well as updating entries on the RCJ Marks Guide now hosted by CJCI.
Pamela's first book for Krause Publications focuses on collectible costume jewelry with photography by her husband Jay B. Siegel. Collaborating on the book fulfilled a long-time goal they shared as professionals working in complementary fields. Although it is now sold out and autographed copies are no longer available, you can still click on the link below to order a copy of Warman's Costume Jewelry via Amazon.com.
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Based on her long-running Heritage Magazine for the Intelligent Collector column, this is Pamela's latest book for Krause Publications. The book helps adult mentors introduce children to the fun and educational hobby of collecting. Click on the link below to order your copy of Collecting with Kids: How to Inspire, Intrigue and Guide Young Collectors via Amazon.com.
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