Midweek Modness: Abstract Hooked Rug
I’ve always wanted a handmade hooked rug. I appreciate their sturdiness as well as the hours of labour that must go into each little carpet. And I admire the Resourcefulness of the happy… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Gary’s Sputnik Lamp
When our friend Gary moved to New York, we stored some of his stuff in our basement. But there are two things that I sort of borrowed from his cache: and old end… Continue reading
Do-Over: Scenes From Our Kitchen
The wonderful Megan Richards has pretty much finished our kitchen. The cabinetry, donated by Carol and Jarle (and delivered by Martin) has been hung. The room has been rearranged. The wall colour, picked… Continue reading
Utility China: My Petalware Collection
I was washing all my dishes after the kitchen reno. With everything looking so neat and tidy, I took the opportunity to take some snaps of my collection of pastel tablewares. Most are… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Michaela Frey
Michaela Frey was an Austrian enamellist. She started her studio in the ’50s and the company continues today as Frey Wille. One of the things I like about mid-century modern studio jewellery is… Continue reading
Midweek Modness Part 2: Bent Plastic Lamp
As promised, here is a picture of the garage sale lamp all cleaned up (just soaked it in TSP). I should also mention that although I said my contract ended on Friday, that… Continue reading
Yard Sale Find: Scandinavian Bent Plastic Swag Lamp
We got this swag lamp at a yard sale for $1 on the weekend. It reminded me of an Arne Jacobsen or a Le Klint, but it is probably closer to Ikea. Anyway,… Continue reading
Window Shopping: Weekend Store Roundup
Went on a bit of a walkabout Saturday morning with Mr. Andrew. We checked out a few new and not-so-new shops along the way. While their goods are a much higher price point… Continue reading
My First Hermès Scarf
Who’s the baboushka? I’m the baboushka! Or as I prefer, hot matron in a Brides de gala dip dye scarf. This is also a rare opportunity to share with the world a look… Continue reading
The New It Bag? Hudson’s Bay Company Tote
Over the last week or two, I’ve noticed a lot of top-knotted ladies carrying distinctively striped satchels. It would seem that Hudson’s Bay bags are in. Above is a picture of my own… Continue reading