Midweek Modness: John Frederics Hats
In the 1950s, John Frederics was one of the most celebrated milliners in the US. He was most famous for Vivien Leigh’s hats in the movie Gone With The Wind. He was a… Continue reading
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A Pattern Emerges: Diane von Fürstenberg Dress
My friend Becky has been taking classes up at the Sewing Studio. She’s very excited about it and know I have a bit of a bug to do some stitching. I picked up… Continue reading
Mid Century Mystery: Ceramic Vase? Mug?
Found this unsigned pottery thing-a-ma-jig at the Value Village on Monday. I’m going to put flowers in it but I have no idea what it’s original purpose was. It’s got a handle but… Continue reading
On the Mend
Sunday I decided to catch up on my darning. Both my Proenza Schouler for Target and my lucky yellow cardigan had come apart at the collar. I try to mend things instead of… Continue reading
Summer of Stripes Part 2
We talked about horizontal lines yesterday, but I wanted to share some other stripey favourites (so they didn’t feel left out). Above is a chevron skirt that I’ve been sporting just about every… Continue reading
Summer of Stripes
I finally had time to go to The Bay to buy one of those striped canvas shoppers I’ve been seeing about town all summer. They are only $10. I may go back and… Continue reading
I Heart Hart House
The Fringe is over and overall our run of Gravestone Posse was a success. Our show was staged at CIUT, the University of Toronto radio station housed in the Map Room of Hart… Continue reading
Sites We Like: Canadian Design Resource
Am only just emerging from a research rabbit hole, courtesy of the amazing site Canadian Design Resource. It features examples of work by all kinds of Canadian designers old and new. You can… Continue reading
Butterflies are $1.49: Vintage Vera Placemats
Remember that 1960s Vera sheet I found at the Value Village earlier this month. Lookee what I got at the very same VV: two cool Butterfly print placemats. Fortunately there’s a postal strike… Continue reading
Vintage Benchmade Crossbody Bag
In the purse world, the last decade seems to have been dominated by impractical oversized handbags and clutches. Which is why I’ve been on the hunt for a hands-free option. I’ve noticed more… Continue reading